A CHARITY which supports those living with and alongside dementia through singing is staging a performance in St Austell.

The Forget-Me-Not Chorus is presenting With Joy My Soul Sings at 2pm on Saturday, June 21, in Mount Charles Methodist Church.

A spokesperson said: “We do hope you can join us to celebrate all that has been achieved this term by our wonderful choristers, all of whom are living with and alongside dementia.

“We promise you an afternoon full of joy, friendship and song – the Forget-Me-Not way!”

Since it started in Wales in 2010, Forget-Me-Not Chorus (FMNC) has used the power of shared song to help thousands of people impacted by dementia.

The charity has reached staff and residents of several Cornish care homes since 2021 and last year launched the first FMNC community chorus outside Wales in St Austell, led by St Agnes-based professional soprano Caroline Childe.

The spokesperson said: “Inclusive singing sessions support those with dementia and those who love and care for them, bringing people together for a shared experience away from the challenges and difficulties of the everyday caring routine.

“In addition to the physical and emotional benefits that singing brings, being part of the FMNC family offers mutual support and understanding to those who are caring for a loved one as they have the opportunity to share experiences with people who are on a similar journey.

“Community volunteers or ‘singing buddies’ give their time to support choristers, encouraging interaction and making trusting relationships through the experience of singing together. Through the power of song, this innovative charity builds community.”

• Meanwhile, another separate community event, taking place a week later, is a quiz night in aid of St Andrew’s Church in Tywardreath. The church will be holding the quiz in the village hall, with Mike Blake as quizmaster, starting at 7.15pm on Saturday, June 28.