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Aug 24, 20221 min read
Entertainer Spotlight - Joanna Lee
This week the Spotlight is shining on Joanna Lee who is a well loved entertainer based in Essex. With a background in West End musicals...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 24, 20221 min read
Our Activity Coordinator doesn't do anything!
Activity Coordinators (ACs) are often scorned for the activities they plan with their care home residents. When I speak to other members...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 19, 20221 min read
Entertainer Spotlight - Peter Scott
This week the spotlight is shining on Peter Scott who is listed in the online Entertainment Directory for Dorset. Peter Scott aka Scott...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 16, 20222 min read
Animal antics for 100th birthday celebration.
Ferrars Hall Care Home residents enjoyed an unusual visit recently, as they welcomed Zoolab and their exotic animals to their home! As...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 5, 20221 min read
Entertainer Spotlight - Angela Hoffkin
This week the spotlight is shining on Angela Hoffkin who joined the online Entertainment Directory this week. Angela has been...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 4, 20221 min read
A day trip for Eric and Ron
Did you read about Sylvia and Ingrid's swimming trip in the blog last week? You can read about it here Sylvia and Ingrid go swimming...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 28, 20221 min read
Entertainer Spotlight - Emma R Franklin
This week the spotlight is shining on Emma R Franklin, Kiddleydivey who is available to perform for you in the Derbyshire area. Emma runs...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 26, 20221 min read
Sylvia and Ingrid go swimming
Country Court’s Make a Wish initiative was back in action again recently as Castor Lodge Care Home residents Sylvia and Ingrid took a...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 22, 20221 min read
Happy 100th Birthday Wall's!
Another great post from guest blogger Michael Butler, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Lead at Summerdyne Nursing Home. Today we have been...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 8, 20221 min read
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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....
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 9, 20222 min read
"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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 19, 20221 min read
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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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 16, 20224 min read
Dementia Action Week: how therapy dogs can help those with dementia
This week marks Dementia Action Week and dogs have been shown to help people with dementia as they provide sensory stimulation through...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 11, 20221 min read
Heather's adventures continue
You may remember Heather, this time last year she hit the headlines with the fantastic way she was coping with lockdown and using her...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 29, 20222 min read
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...
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