Dementia-friendly festival appeals for singers

Organisers of a festival that aims to provide a "welcoming, safe and enjoyable space" for people with dementia are appealing for people to join a choir to perform at the event.

The Dementia Friendly Festival was due to take place at Saumarez Park on Saturday 6 September.

Dementia Friendly Guernsey said there would be performances from Mike Le Huray, Singing from the Heart Community Choir, John Le Sauvage, Charlie Sherbourne and the Nightbirds and Clameur de Haro.

Organisers encouraged people interested in joining a choir for the event to get in touch.

Performances at the event included small changes to create a more comfortable environment including turning down the volume of music, said organisers.

Guy Mitchell, festival organiser and Dementia Festival Guernsey trustee, said: "Building on the success of the previous years we are planning to continue to host the event annually and have a great line up again this year".

Tickets for the free event are available online.

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