• Lear House, Darmonds Green, West Kirby, Wirral, CH48 5DT

Abbeyfield
Hoylake & West Kirby

Singing, Smiling and Sketching!

At Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby, creativity is always in full flow – and last month’s Crafternoon session was no exception. Guided by Celia, our residents were challenged to draw their favourite song.

Can you guess the titles just from the pictures?

Elderly women and carers sit at tables in a care home, smiling as they enjoy sketching and colouring with coloured pencils and paper.

Armed with pencils, coloured pens and plenty of imagination, our residents got to work. The room was soon filled with a quiet buzz of concentration, bursts of laughter and some enthusiastic humming. Whether it was a classic like Daisy Daisy or a toe-tapping oldie that brought back memories of dances and radios, each drawing was as unique.

Two women sit at a table covered with red plastic, smiling as they draw on paper with coloured pencils and felt-tip pens in a brightly decorated room with floral wallpaper.
Four elderly women sit around a table, smiling as they sketch and colour with pencils, while a younger woman assists them in a cosy indoor setting.

Celia brought the playlist to life as we sketched, playing the songs each person chose to inspire their artwork. There were a few sing-alongs too! After all, you can’t really draw ‘You Are My Sunshine’ without belting out the chorus, can you?

The results were brilliant. Some drawings were delicate and detailed, others bold and full of colour – but all were full of heart. You could see how much thought had gone into each one, from the careful way the pens were chosen to the way the pictures told a story.

Two elderly women sit at a table, smiling as they draw with coloured pencils on white paper. A box of pencils and some scattered pencils lie on the yellow tablecloth.
Four elderly women sit smiling at a table, sketching and writing on paper, assisted by a younger woman, in a brightly lit room with floral wallpaper.
Four elderly women sit around a table, smiling as they engage in sketching and arts and crafts with coloured pencils and finished artwork in a communal room.

One of the loveliest parts? Seeing residents and staff side by side, working on their artwork together and sharing memories of their favourite tunes. It was a reminder that even something as simple as an afternoon of drawing and singing can be a powerful way of connecting.

We think you’ll agree – the photos speak for themselves!

An elderly woman and a young woman sit at a table, smiling as they each hold up a drawing. Coloured pencils are spread out on the table in front of them, hinting at an afternoon spent sketching together.

This Crafternoon was just one of the many ways we offer life-enriching activities for older adults in a safe and social setting for ageing well. It’s all part of our mission to provide a homely environment for later life, where moments of joy, connection and creativity happen every day.

Whether it’s art, music, or simply sharing a story over a cup of tea, our activities support day-to-day care with a personal touch. It’s this kind of thoughtful, inclusive approach that makes Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby a place where people truly feel at home.

An elderly woman in a white jumper sits indoors, smiling as she holds up a lightly coloured sketch of a tree on a sheet of paper and looks at the camera.
An older woman sits smiling in an armchair, holding up her sketch of a pair of jeans. She is indoors near a window, with colourful floral wallpaper in the background.
An elderly woman with glasses sits indoors, smiling and holding up a drawing of clouds and the sun in the sky.
An elderly woman sits at a table, smiling and holding up a colourful drawing of a woman in a black dress and large hat. Art supplies for sketching are scattered across the table.
A smiling elderly woman holds up a drawing of Texas adorned with musical notes and yellow roses, sitting indoors at a table, as if sketching her love for music and home.

Looking for friendly residential homes for older adults or supportive senior living in Wirral? We’d love to show you around.

📍 Learn more about our care and community-led approach here: Abbeyfield Hoylake & West Kirby

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