Ray Smith (79) penned Amazing Grace: Enjoying Alzheimers to celebrate the life of his wife, Grace, and the glorious adventures they enjoyed from the Taj Mahal by moonlight, to the mountains of Peru.

But not only that, Ray also takes his travelling exhibition of photographs and newspaper articles around the country.

And last week, he was at Christ Church, in Orton Goldhay.

The main theme of the displayed articles was the fact that although Grace had alzheimer's disease during the last 10 years of her life, she still managed to live normally and travel with Ray.

Helping out Ray during his exhibition were three pupils – Jenny Allum (13), Ella Benning (16) and Laura Milburn (12) – from Bushfield Community College, who sang and played music in support of the display.

The exhibition consisted of dozens of mounted photographs, as well as newspaper and magazine articles stationed around the hall.

Ray explained that Grace's ability to live life to the full during her illness was all due to a special exercise and dietary regime, consisting of huge amounts of high-powered vitamins and minerals.

Mr Smith said: "The Bushfield pupils were brilliant. It was so nice to hear and see them sing and play some really beautiful music.

"They were so professional and they added to the event.

"I'm very grateful to the pupils for their wonderful community spirit and their support, which was much appreciated."

Head of music at the school Helen Colbran said: "I know that our pupils were both very happy to volunteer to help support this event, and they enjoyed the whole occasion.

"Their actions genuinely reflect much of our school's ethos. That is, we always encourage our pupils to, wherever possible, become actively involved and supportive of our local and wider community."

Jenny Allum (13) added: "I hope everyone enjoyed our music, and I also hope that my friends and I projected the 'good side' of the younger generation to the visitors.

"In other words – young people who want to volunteer and contribute to good causes and activities."