The exhibition will showcase pieces produced by adults supported through the hospice’s Wellbeing Team, across a range of creative therapy workshops and one-to-one sessions. Work on display will span acrylics and watercolours to embroidery and creative writing – all created by patients as part of their care. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take part in hands-on activities, including magnet making.

The Wellbeing Team at Fair Havens offers a range of life-enhancing therapies designed to support the wellbeing of patients and their families. Creative therapy gives patients the space to learn new skills, meet others in similar circumstances, and create lasting memories for those they love. Sessions are designed to reduce anxiety, boost self-esteem and provide a meaningful distraction from the challenges of living with a serious illness – supporting emotional wellbeing alongside the clinical care patients receive.

Christine Harris, Supportive Therapies Lead at Havens Hospices, said: “Creative therapy can make a real difference to how someone feels day to day. It offers a distraction from what they’re going through, a chance to focus on something positive, and an opportunity to connect with other people. The exhibition is a chance for the wider community to see what that looks like in practice – celebrate the achievements of the people we care for.”

The event is also an opportunity for members of the public to find out more about the services Fair Havens provides. The hospice offers care and support, free of charge, to adults living with incurable conditions across Southend, Castle Point and Rochford, and its services extend to the whole family.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Entry is free.

For more information about Fair Havens, visit www.havenshospices.org.uk/fair-havens

Published 2rd June 2026