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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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Sep 13, 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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Aug 24, 20221 min read


Get support
Social media has a lot to offer Activity Coordinators. If you work alone it can be great for your morale to read positive posts and chat...

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Aug 24, 20221 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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Aug 16, 20222 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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Aug 4, 20221 min read


Hello August
Firstly, my apologies, this should have gone out on Monday - how is it Thursday already? If you're still looking for inspiration for...

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Aug 4, 20222 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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Jul 26, 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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Jul 22, 20221 min read


Pool Party at Castleford
Thanks to Amelia Pace, Head Of Lifestyles at Castleford House for sharing this wonderful activity - perfect for the summer. Castleford...

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Jul 20, 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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Jul 8, 20221 min read


Hydration promotion during hot weather
Residents and staff at Summerdyne Nursing home in Bewdley have been enjoying the sunshine lately with many outdoor activities and social...

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Jun 27, 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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Jun 24, 20221 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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 22, 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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 17, 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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 9, 20222 min read


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....

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 8, 20221 min read


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...

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May 17, 20222 min read


An Introduction to My Mood Stars
This blog first published by Wendy White | Apr 28, 2022 | Autism, Children's mental health, Educational resources, My Mood Stars,...

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May 12, 20223 min read


Book of the Month - March 2022
Activity Handbook: All you want to know but were afraid to ask - by Alison Moore This morning I spent time in my conservatory reading...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 24, 20221 min read


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...

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Mar 23, 20221 min read
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