Forget Me Not Chorus Comes to St Austell
FMNC provide a afternoon of joy, song tea and cake for people living with and alongside Dementia.
Lovely First Session with the FMNC
The Forget me Not Chorus
We’re delighted that the Forget Me Not Chorus has come to St Austell In Cornwall. The first session in May 2024 was a huge success with 25 new members joining in for an afternoon of joy, song, tea and cake. The Home Instead office in Wales had told us of the amazing work this group do with their community choirs. The FMNC has continued throughout 2024, 2025 and 2026 and we have enjoyed attending with our clients. They are looking forward to the remaining sessions this year with the Sharing Event on 12 December at 11 am.
It is so important for people living with dementia and alongside in Cornwall to carry on enjoying life and participating in community activities. Singing together is a lovely thing to do and helps foster a sense of worth and enriches the lives of people participating in it. It’s a great way to meet new and old friends as well!
Our First Day With the FMNC
One of Care Professionals Ros sent this account of her first day earlier in the year with a lovely lady we are privileged to help care for.
On a cloudy Saturday afternoon we were met by the Forget-me-not Chorus.
The Leader and helpers greeted us with a lovely welcome.
The lead singer had a beautiful voice and encouraged everyone to participate with hand actions and joining in singing.
We were encouraged to imagine :-
Walking and wandering along a path, to feel free, to be able to sing, to express one-self singing, with every-one singing together…
We finished the day having a cup of tea/coffee with biscuits and meeting new people.
When the session ended we left with a big happy smile 😊 making a brighter day.
Ros – Home Instead Care Professional
Home Instead Care
At Home Instead we offer far more than the traditional domiciliary care service. We properly support the social and emotional needs of the people we are privileged to look after. This is in many ways. These include longer visits enabling time for a cup of tea and a chat, meaningful and enjoyable activities and trips out. Ours is a high quality, relationship based service covering Mid Cornwall which is fully managed by our lovely office team in St Austell, Bodmin and Wadebridge.
Future Sessions with the FMNC
Contact Details for FMNC and Future Sessions
The Forget me Not Chorus is held on some Wednesdays from 2pm – 4 pm at Mount Charles Methodist Church, Bridge 49, 49 Victoria Road, St Austell PL25 4QF
Membership is free and open to all those living with and alongside dementia.
For more information email Elly Phillips ellie@forgetmenotchorus.com
Remaining dates for this year 2026 are:
30 September, 14 and 21 October, 4 and 18 November, 2 and 9 December
12th September- Sharing Event at 11 am This is a chance for friends and family to come along and hear what we’ve been doing this term
For more information see their website : Forget-me-not Chorus | Bringing the joy of singing to people living with dementia
