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And just like that, the days of summer gradually give way to the crispness of autumn. I'm trying hard not to lament the long hot days of...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 192 min read
Bridging Generations: Preparing Care Home Activities for "Back to School" Season
The shop windows are full of "Back to School" posters and reminders to buy school shoes and stationery ready for the September start...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 82 min read
Nostalgic Cookery sessions at Country Court Care Homes
Before the Easter Break, I wrote about how residents can get involved in meal preparations in various ways, depending on their interests,...
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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
Jan 13, 20231 min read
New Hampshire Entertainment Listing
A very warm welcome to Mike Jerome, singer and entertainer, to our online Entertainment Directory. Mike joins Eddie Cole on the Hampshire...
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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
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
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 11, 20221 min read
Wall of Reflection
For the second annual National Day of Reflection on 23 March, will your organisation support a local Wall of Reflection, and join the...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Care Home Activities: Not just flower arranging!
Are you really stuck for ideas?
Sometimes it's just a case of thinking around what your are already planning.
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 31, 20222 min read
Why we're not celebrating the Queen's Jubilee this Friday!
On 6th February 1952, King George VI was discovered dead in his bed by one of his servants at Sandringham House. He was just 56 years...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 27, 20212 min read
Royal Mint Museum reminiscence boxes
THE ROYAL MINT MUSEUM REMINISCENCE PROJECT RECIEVES TECHNOLOGY DONATION TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY The Royal Mint Museum is running an...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 26, 20212 min read
Tallington Lodge honour Rachel’s awarding winning tea rooms.
As part of Local History month, residents at Tallington Lodge Care Home near Stamford have been sharing some fascinating stories about ...
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Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 12, 20211 min read
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬
Thank you to Nicola Taylor, Activities Coordinator at Wulfrun Rose nursing home who wrote this to share and acknowledge our wonderful nurses
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