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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...

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Jun 22, 20222 min read
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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...

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Jun 17, 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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 9, 20222 min read
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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....

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Jun 8, 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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 23, 20221 min read
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Book of the Month - May 2022
Slipping Away: One man's battle with Alzheimer's by Lynnette Lee This book is a must read for any family member who is faced with the...

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May 19, 20221 min read
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My Mood Stars in the Care homes?
This blog originally by Wendy White | Apr 28, 2022 | Resources for the elderly and reproduced here by kind permission. My Mood Stars in...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 17, 20222 min read
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Book of the Month - April 2022
WHY DON'T WE GO INTO THE GARDEN? A DESIGNER HANDBOOK FOR Creating Actively Used Care Setting Gardens by Debbie Carroll and Mark Rendell...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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Talented Tallington Lodge residents get creative
Staff and residents at Tallington Lodge Care Home near Stamford have been getting creative with their latest arts project. The art...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 23, 20221 min read
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102 Birthday Celebrations for Win at Ferrars Hall
Staff and residents at Ferrars Hall Care Home in Huntingdon celebrated the 102nd birthday of Winifred Scott this week. Originally from...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 14, 20221 min read
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Resident's horse riding wish comes true
Staff at Oakview Lodge Care & Nursing Home in Welwyn Garden City helped resident Jacqui Blandford fulfil her wish to go horse-riding...

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Mar 3, 20222 min read
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"A drinks too wet without one!"
Are you running out of ideas for Hot Tea Month? As we are fast approaching the end of January, some Activities Coordinators appear to...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 24, 20221 min read
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CARE HOME ACTIVITIES FACTORY (CHAF)
Sam Dondi-Smith from interactiveMe set up this online service over a year ago to help Activity Coordinators during through the pandemic....

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 24, 20221 min read
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Royal Mint Museum reminiscence boxes
THE ROYAL MINT MUSEUM REMINISCENCE PROJECT RECIEVES TECHNOLOGY DONATION TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY The Royal Mint Museum is running an...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 27, 20212 min read
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Equine therapy: How horses can help those with dementia.
Horse & Country are a leading equestrian sports and lifestyle network that provides over 40 million households with exclusive coverage of...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 14, 20213 min read
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Tyne & Wear Care Home Entertainment
Newly listed in Tyne & Wear, and also available in Northumberland, is Dannielle Keys performing as Heart Shaped Stone. Dannielle is a...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 13, 20211 min read
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Christmas Fundraising
Please remember to use #easyfundraising when you do your Christmas shopping. Over 6,000 shops and sites will donate to Bright Copper...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 30, 20211 min read
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New to the Entertainment Directory
New acts are being added to my Entertainment Directory this week. Paul Ray, magician and singer, from Shrewsbury is now listed in...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 29, 20211 min read
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Residents invited to take part in research for Virtual Reality studies
Residents from Avante's care homes have recently participated in an exciting virtual reality study piloted by researchers from the...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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