Bright Copper Kettles CICJan 152 min readThe Fun Guardian: A Playful Guide for Activity Coordinators (part 2)Being an Activity Coordinator is a challenging role. It requires amplifying every aspect of life and ensuring that every resident is...
Bright Copper Kettles CICFeb 9, 20222 min readActivity CoordinatorMake a Wish: Lostock Lodge care home activities include a ballet performance Staff at Lostock Lodge Care Home in Lostock Gralam near Northwich helped resident Pam Riley to fulfil her wish to see a ballet...
Bright Copper Kettles CICDec 27, 20212 min readSuccess StoriesRoyal Mint Museum reminiscence boxesTHE ROYAL MINT MUSEUM REMINISCENCE PROJECT RECIEVES TECHNOLOGY DONATION TO INCREASE ACCESSIBILITY The Royal Mint Museum is running an...
Bright Copper Kettles CICNov 26, 20212 min readActivity CoordinatorResidents invited to take part in research for Virtual Reality studiesResidents from Avante's care homes have recently participated in an exciting virtual reality study piloted by researchers from the...
Bright Copper Kettles CICSep 27, 20212 min readENTERTAINER AWARDED LOTTERY FUNDINGTO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CARE HOME RESIDENTSKent based musician Rob Tompsett has been awarded funding through Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants to provide much needed...
Bright Copper Kettles CICMay 24, 20213 min readActivity CoordinatorBeryl's Art Cards sold for Dementia CharitiesI have long said "Activity Coordinators are Amazing!" Lu Lawrence stands out from the crowd, she has recently become rather famous for...
Bright Copper Kettles CICMay 18, 20212 min readActivity CoordinatorHey, Let's meet up for a Mocktail! Elizabeth Court Rest Home have teamed up with another care home locally, over zoom, to have mocktails together! Our activity coordinator...
Bright Copper Kettles CICApr 23, 20212 min readDementiaHeather's latest ventureThis week I have been sharing the incredible story of eight-year-old Heather and her Lockdown Ventures. Heather's new project is chair...
Bright Copper Kettles CICMar 25, 20211 min readActivity CoordinatorPreparing for Holy WeekWhat is Holy Week? Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday. During this week there are usually many activities ...
Bright Copper Kettles CICJan 13, 20212 min readSuccess StoriesFree Activities to help Greater Manchester Residents through the WinterStarting today, there will be hundreds of free activities on offer to help older Greater Manchester residents through the winter,...