rsherdley published Sherwood man discovers he can paint aged 77

Discovering new hobbies has not come too late for Tony Stubbings who, at 77-years-of- age, has found he has a talent for oil painting.The pensioner needed a hobby after he suffered from crippling back problems for years, sometimes struggling to walk 20 metres, and has arthritis in his hand.Wife Barbara Stubbings, 75, knew from early in their marriage Tony had a creative flair after he expertly decorated the nursery wall.But despite years and years of encouraging him, it was only four years ago..