Bright Copper Kettles CICOct 183 min readMy Favourite ThingsFlowers for WellbeingThe finished jam jar displays can then be placed in their rooms or communal spaces, adding a touch of beauty and colour to their environment
Bright Copper Kettles CICSep 263 min readActivity CoordinatorHave you fallen into the conscious bias of old age trap?Break free from age-based assumptions! Challenge conscious bias, adapt activities, and focus on what residents can do. Let's create more joy
Bright Copper Kettles CICSep 132 min readSuccess StoriesRuby Lodge Care Home in Thirsk Officially Opens Its DoorsOn Friday, 6th September, Ruby Lodge Care Home in Thirsk celebrated its grand opening, with the Mayor of Thirsk, Councillor Andrew...
Bright Copper Kettles CICAug 192 min readActivity CoordinatorBridging Generations: Preparing Care Home Activities for "Back to School" SeasonThe shop windows are full of "Back to School" posters and reminders to buy school shoes and stationery ready for the September start...
Bright Copper Kettles CICJul 293 min readActivity CoordinatorHere comes August!Longer days and warmer weather make August perfect for outdoor activities. Organise picnics, garden parties, and nature walks...
Bright Copper Kettles CICJul 253 min readMaximising local support: Engaging your community in care home activitiesCare homes play a vital role in providing a supportive environment for older adults. As activity coordinators, one of our key challenges...
Bright Copper Kettles CICFeb 82 min readGardening for Wellbeing in February: Embracing the Beauty of WinterAs February unfolds, the winter landscape may seem barren and cold, but beneath the surface lies an opportunity to harness the...
Bright Copper Kettles CICJun 19, 20232 min read8 reasons why care home gardens matter.June is a great month for getting outside in the garden. The improved weather and the flowering plants, the birds and other creatures...
Bright Copper Kettles CICMay 10, 20231 min readSuccess StoriesCare home communities enjoy coronation activitiesAs the nation came together to watch and celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla care home communities were...