A painting of poppies by two artists with learning disabilities has taken pride of place at Epsom’s town hall.

The picture was part of a recent pop art exhibition organised by The Sunnybank Trust and Pine Lodge and Galwey Day services.   

The Sunnybank Trust supports people with learning disabilities through a weekly social club, Kites; a friendship programme; and an advocacy scheme.  

All of the painters exhibiting were artists with learning disabilities, many of whom use Sunnybank’s services, including a former resident of the old St Ebbas hospital, which treated servicemen for shell shock when it was a war hospital in 1918.

As part of Epsom’s commemoration of the centenary of the start of World War One, Frances Rutter, chief executive of Epsom and Ewell Council, bought the painting, and it has been displayed in the entrance area of the town hall.

Ms Rutter said: "As a great supporter of The Sunnybank Trust, the painting is a fitting tribute for the forthcoming events."

Tom Rhind-Tutt MBE, founder of the charity, added: "We are thrilled and privileged to be part of the WW1 celebrations, especially as the hospitals that supported so many of our older clients played such a key role in the First World War.  

"We are as always grateful for the interest and support from Epsom and Ewell council".

For more information about The Sunnybank Trust call 01373 749871 or visit www.sunnybanktrust.org.

Dedicate a tree for £20 to someone who lived or served in the First World War. Call 0800 915 1914 or go to www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/mylocalpaper.