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Published Date:
22 August 2008
By Dave Burke
Exhibition for one of town's foremost talents
Luton pensioner Herbert Wilkes may be 97, but his passion for painting isn't showing any sign of subsiding.
Now an exhibition of his work has been held at the care home where he now lives.
Art enthusiasts have been urged to come along and admire the work of one of the town's best talents at the free event.
Mr Wilkes said: "I have been painting for 60 years for my own enjoyment and the pleasure it gives to others.
"I have never copied anything, drawing information from what I have seen around me and my own imagination.
"I have been encouraged to put on this exhibition of my work by staff at Little Bramingham Farm and friends who think my work should be seen by a wider audience."
The event was held at the Friends of the Elderly Little Bramingham Farm care home.
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22 August 2008 5:28 PM
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