LIFELONG learner Jean Daisy Edwardes is holding her first exhibition at age 80.

Jean took up pottery after recovering from a coma when she had to relearn everything from walking to talking.

After her husband died in 2000 the classes became more important. Jean said: "Pottery became my lifeline - it was the only day I went out and met people."

Her exhibition runs until October 18 at Hamill Gallery, Sidcup Arts and Adult Education Centre, Alma Road.