Bright Copper Kettles CIC

Pool Party at Castleford

Thanks to Amelia Pace, Head Of Lifestyles at Castleford House for sharing this wonderful activity - perfect for the summer. Castleford...

Jul 19, 20221 min read

Summer Hydration

Our bodies depend on water to survive so keeping our fluid count up is really very important. As we age dehydration can become a common...

Jul 8, 20221 min read

Dementia

Free Karaoke DVD

ALL UK CARE HOMES This DVD contains some fabulous songs to enjoy over the summer months. And Golden Memories Karaoke are offering it free...

Jul 8, 20221 min read

Summerdyne Tech Day

Summerdyne Nursing Home in Bewdley are always looking for ways to engage their residents through meaningful occupational activities....

THE ROYAL MINT MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE PLATINUM JUBILEE WITH 70 REMINISCENCE BOXES

Jun 30, 20223 min read

Dementia

THE ROYAL MINT MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE PLATINUM JUBILEE WITH 70 REMINISCENCE BOXES

The Royal Mint Museum is running an interactive experience for care home residents to aid reminiscence with a collection that celebrates...

Jun 29, 20221 min read

Henley Royal Regatta

A Truly Unique Event Henley Royal Regatta is the most prestigious regatta in the world. It is the highlight of the summer rowing calendar...

Jun 29, 20222 min read

London Art Week 2022

This year London Art Week takes place 3rd - 8th July to accommodate changes in the busy art fair calendar and to allow international...

Jun 27, 20221 min read

Hydration promotion during hot weather

Residents and staff at Summerdyne Nursing home in Bewdley have been enjoying the sunshine lately with many outdoor activities and social...

Jun 24, 20221 min read

National Picnic Month

It's wonderful to see your stories popping up on social media about how you and your residents are enjoying National Picnic Month. The...

Jun 23, 20221 min read

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy App

Memory Matters and Memory Tracks are in the process of creating a CST App for people living with dementia, their families and carers, CST...

Did you take part in Healthy Eating Week?

Jun 23, 20221 min read

Did you take part in Healthy Eating Week?

Healthy Eating Week 2022 - update Please share your feedback! We have had 90 responses so far to our Healthy Eating Week 2022 Evaluation...

7 reasons why Care Home Activities Matter

Jun 22, 20222 min read

7 reasons why Care Home Activities Matter

There are many more reasons why Care Home Activities Matter, here I am just focussing on the difference they can make to the wellbeing of...

The soundprint of your life: a vital addition to care plans

Jun 20, 20223 min read

The soundprint of your life: a vital addition to care plans

You may have noticed the addition of the RESOURCES tab on this website. This page has been updated and includes both paid and free...

Intergenerational letter writing project

Jun 17, 20222 min read

Intergenerational letter writing project

Summerdyne Nursing Home and St Anne's Primary School in Bewdley have teamed up to create a special intergenerational letter writing...

Free MP3 players for residents with dementia

Jun 13, 20221 min read

Free MP3 players for residents with dementia

Bright Copper Kettles CIC continues to support the work of The Purple Angel FREE BESPOKE MP3 PLAYERS FOR THE UK! Purple Angel...

"How To Conduct Therapeutic Poetry Sessions For Senior Citizens"

Jun 9, 20222 min read

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"How To Conduct Therapeutic Poetry Sessions For Senior Citizens"

Chris Meredith is no stranger to Bright Copper Kettles CIC. Born in Berkshire he began his poetry career in 2014, when he published his...

Ferrars Hall Care Home celebrates Platinum Jubilee in style

Jun 8, 20221 min read

Ferrars Hall Care Home celebrates Platinum Jubilee in style

A wonderful weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was enjoyed by staff and residents at Ferrers Hall Care Home....

Jun 7, 20221 min read

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Book Review - June 2022

The Essential Guide to Relaxation Therapy in Care Settings by Helen Filkins This Essential Guide will help any Activity Coordinator to...

Emily celebrates 101st Birthday at Ferrars Hall

May 23, 20221 min read

Emily celebrates 101st Birthday at Ferrars Hall

Emily Ramsey was born in Buckden on the 16th May 1921 and went into service at a doctor’s when she left school at 14. She remained there...