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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 23, 20232 min read
The Sparkle Awards 2023
Avante Care & Support, a not-for-profit care organisation, hosted its annual Sparkle Awards ceremony on earlier this month. A special...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 6, 20234 min read
The Importance of Physical Activity for Care Home Residents
Physical activity is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regardless of age or physical ability.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 23, 20231 min read
Freeing up more time to focus on residents
Nourish, a cutting-edge technology that has enabled Avante Care & Support to completely remove paper care plans.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 3, 20232 min read
1,000th ‘Reminiscence Box’ goes out to UK Care Home
The Royal Mint Museum celebrates as 1000th ‘Reminiscence Box’ goes out to UK Care Home The reminiscence box project commenced with five...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 7, 20231 min read
4 reasons why painting should be an integral part of care home activities.
Care home activities should be meaningful, purposeful and/or fun. Painting can cover all three of these. It can be a beneficial and...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 3, 20233 min read
Why red lipstick is a game-changer for people living with dementia.
When it comes to dementia care, small things can make a big difference. And one of those small things just happens to be a beauty product...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Red Lippy Day 2023
5th May 2023 is Red Lippy Day Thanks to your generous donations RED LIPPY DAY 2022 helped to fund musical fun in over 2600 care homes. So...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 9, 20231 min read
New entertainer listed in Staffordshire
We all know that activities which promote movement are important, whatever our age, but what if your residents are struggling with...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 7, 20231 min read
3 tips to help your residents get involved...
The most important part of the role of Activity Coordinator is to solve the puzzle of how to get residents engaged in your community...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 10, 20231 min read
A touch of sparkle for Riverdale Court
This week residents and staff at Riverdale Court care home welcomed guests and celebrated the opening of their new Sparkle Café. Behind...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 3, 20231 min read
When do your Christmas Decorations come down?
The honest answer to this is... it depends. You will need to discuss this with your residents and, possibly, their family members to find...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Dementia and the Memory Stick.
Guest blog from Norman McNamara - Co-founder of Purple Angels. 'Norrms', as he is known to his family and friends, was diagnosed with...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 16, 20221 min read
Entertainment Spotlight - Eleanor Mattley
This week, in the Entertainer Spotlight, it's Eleanor Mattley: Eleanor owns Eleanor Mattley Productions, a Midlands-based company,...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 12, 20222 min read
Excellent BREEAM rating for Camberwell Lodge Care and Nursing Home
Congratulations to Country Court Care! Camberwell Lodge Care & Nursing Home, situated in the heart of the London Borough of Southwark,...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 2, 20221 min read
Entertainment Spotlight - Rob T
This week the spotlight is shining on Rob T, who is listed in the online Entertainment Directory for Kent. Rob T describes himself as a...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 30, 20221 min read
Friday night is "Pub Night" at Cramond Residence
Cramond Residence has introduced a new activity which takes place in a pub style environment with simulated pub seating, a bar, music,...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 31, 20221 min read
Autumn Antics at Fernhill House
I had to share this post from Frankie Edwards, Customer Relations Manager at Fernhill House, with you today. Take a look and be inspired!
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Entertainment Spotlight - Mindful Music
Jed & Maggie are Mindful Music based in Greater Manchester. Inclusive, interactive musical entertainment for seniors, enabling them to...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 19, 20222 min read
Avante Care & Support collaboration with Sporting Memories
It was all systems go for staff at Strood Sports Centre on Monday 10th October, when they opened the Sporting Memories Club. The Club is...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 13, 20221 min read
Ferrars Hall Care Home residents get their toes tapping for Strictly Country Court
As part of Country Court's 'Strictly Country Court’ month, residents at Ferrars Hall Care Home in Huntingdon enjoyed entertainment from...
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