Dementia Friendly Guernsey is launching its Virtual Tour of St Peter Port, an engaging online resource designed to help people living with dementia reconnect with cherished memories of Guernsey’s capital.
The virtual experience takes viewers on a journey through familiar locations around St Peter Port, including Castle Cornet, the harbour, the market, the library, the bathing pools, Hauteville House, Liberation Monument and many other landmarks.
Each section includes prompts, questions and activities designed to encourage conversation, reminiscence and social interaction.
Julie Bulpitt, trustee and coordinator of Dementia Friendly Guernsey, said: “As the days become shorter and many people find it more difficult to get out and about during the winter, it provides a wonderful opportunity to revisit familiar places, share stories and spark meaningful conversations.”
However, the tour is not just for people with dementia.
Ms Bulpitt said: “It can be enjoyed by families, care homes, community groups and anyone who would like to celebrate Guernsey’s rich heritage and the memories associated with it.”
She said the organisation hoped the tour would “bring enjoyment, stimulate conversation and help maintain social and cognitive engagement throughout the winter months and beyond”.
The project reflects Dementia Friendly Guernsey’s ongoing commitment to developing initiatives that improve quality of life for people living with dementia and promote inclusion across the Bailiwick, a spokesperson said.
The charity thanked gold-accredited tour guide Gill Girard, who helped shape the content and storytelling, while Warren Mauger of Spike Productions, who provided filming and production expertise.
The virtual tour can be viewed in one sitting or enjoyed in shorter sections, making it suitable for use in care settings, day centres, hospitals, community groups or at home with family and friends.
The tour is available free of charge at Virtual Tour of St Peter Port.
