Today we visited St Christopher’s for the first time, taking a tour around the building and grounds with the community artist we’ll be working with. Although I knew that the ethos of the hospice was positive, and that the atmosphere would reflect this, I didn’t expect the quiet, white space that we walked through. The rooms and corridors exuded calm, lit brightly and relatively empty. The gardens and grounds were vigorously green, soaking up the sun and obviously well cared for. Being shown around the hospice, I realised how important it is for the people there to be active and creative, both independently and as a community, and the hospice serves as a major outlet for this. There is art everywhere around the building, all of it made through the art schemes run by the hospice. When we arrived at the art pavilion, we spoke to another of the community artists and saw some of the works in progress. Meeting some of the staff, I can see how much their work means to them, providing a means of interaction both with patients and community groups around the area. Having visited the hospice, I feel uplifted and excited about the project - can't wait for the first workshop!
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