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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 10, 20187 min read
Stepping Outside with Step Change Design - part 2
Intro to the series In this monthly series we will be exploring ways to make the most of the outside spaces around your care setting and...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 6, 20183 min read
Eye-catching Garden Wall Art Project
Residents at Bradley Manor have unveiled their Linking Generations Garden Wall Art project which was completed last week. The project was...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 20, 20182 min read
Getting to know you...
Whether you are completely new to the role of Activity Coordinator or you are beginning again in a new care home, you will need to ...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 12, 20184 min read
Stepping Outside with Step Change Design - part 1
Intro to the series In this monthly series we will be exploring ways to make the most of your care setting garden and help your residents...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 8, 20182 min read
A Remembrance Love Story
In 2016 our Remembrance Day love story started with our two Birch Green sweethearts sitting on a local park bench. In 2017 our display...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 13, 20183 min read
"Head back, hips forward, let's go"
April 2nd, the day I decided that I wanted to reach new heights with my fundraising challenges. I've bared all for a charity calendar for...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 9, 20181 min read
Reminiscence Scrapbooks Project
My name is Rachel Davies and I’m the Activity Coordinator at the brand new Dementia & Residential Home, Oakview Lodge in Welwyn Garden...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 7, 20183 min read
If I can make one person smile today
I know that if I can make one person smile today, all my effort and energy will have been worthwhile. It's already a good day, I woke to...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 3, 20185 min read
Top Ten Tips for Organising a 100th Birthday Party
I have worked in the care sector since I left college at 19. I have worked both as a domiciliary carer in the community and in nursing...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 29, 20181 min read
Are you prepared for May?
Ideally, you will have planned any big events you have coming up in May. You will need to have booked your entertainers and sent your...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 14, 20183 min read
"Is it age appropriate?"
“Age appropriate” is something that I hear often in dementia care and it’s something that I completely disagree with. The question...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 6, 20172 min read
#FruityFridays
#FruityFridays is a great way to get your team involved in activities. Speak to your chef/kitchen staff and ask them about seasonal...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 21, 20172 min read
From Dinsdale to Emmerdale
Donna Measor Robinson, activity coordinator at Dinsdale Lodge, was inspired by residents when they told her that they would like to...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 15, 20162 min read
Celebrating 50 years of marriage
Leading Belfast Care Home Bradley Manor held a very special event recently for Vincent Wilson, one of its residents. Vincent and his wife...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 3, 20165 min read
Twelve Tips for Activity Coordinators or Lifestyle Facilitators
A few weeks ago, I was invited to be on the panel for a two day interview process for a company wanting to employ twelve Activity...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 24, 20162 min read
Breast Cancer Care Strawberry Tea
After hearing the devastating news that my 40 year old niece had been diagnosed with Breast cancer, I began thinking more and more about...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 28, 20153 min read
The gift of creative engagement!
Recently I was talking with a friend about writing this article and she asked me what the title was. When I told her I was calling it...
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