Lily, 6, and Phoebe, 3, Jackson from Hawick with their artistic efforts.Lily, 6, and Phoebe, 3, Jackson from Hawick with their artistic efforts.
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IN PICTURES: Young artists bring cheer to Borders care homes

By Kathryn Wylie
Published 22nd Apr 2020, 17:42 BST
Updated 23rd Apr 2020, 11:01 BST
Youngsters using art to bridge the generation gap are being credited with brightening up the lives of care home residents across the Borders.

Galashiels-based charity Volunteer Centre Borders has been asking children and their families to create colourful artwork for it to share with 17 of the region’s care homes...find out how to get involved here: https://bit.ly/2VqZ6R0

Lily, 6, and Phoebe, 3, Jackson from Hawick with their artistic efforts.

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Lily, 6, and Phoebe, 3, Jackson from Hawick with their artistic efforts. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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Buccleuch Care Centre residents, from left, Ella Clarkson, Sadie Brodie, Irene Mcleod and Patsy O Connoll.

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Buccleuch Care Centre residents, from left, Ella Clarkson, Sadie Brodie, Irene Mcleod and Patsy O Connoll. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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Zac Foggin, 9, from Earlston with his artwork.

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Zac Foggin, 9, from Earlston with his artwork. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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Margaret Rose reads a poem and some artwork sent in to Bonchester Bridge Care Home.

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Margaret Rose reads a poem and some artwork sent in to Bonchester Bridge Care Home. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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Buccleuch Care Centre residents, from left, Ella Clarkson, Sadie Brodie, Irene Mcleod and Patsy O Connoll.

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Buccleuch Care Centre residents, from left, Ella Clarkson, Sadie Brodie, Irene Mcleod and Patsy O Connoll. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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Zac Foggin, 9, from Earlston with his artwork.

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Zac Foggin, 9, from Earlston with his artwork. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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Margaret Rose reads a poem and some artwork sent in to Bonchester Bridge Care Home.

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Margaret Rose reads a poem and some artwork sent in to Bonchester Bridge Care Home. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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Ella, 6, from Hawick.

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Ella, 6, from Hawick. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Contributed

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