top of page
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Easy Activity Planning for Care Homes
Search


Hello Winter!
Have you downloaded this helpful planner yet? The winter edition covers December, January and February - pages of special dates, calendar...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 1, 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,...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 30, 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!

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 31, 20221 min read


3 reasons why supporting physical exercise is important for care home residents.
Being physically active at different times during the day can be very beneficial for us all. When we don't make time to exercise, or...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 28, 20222 min read


A new ‘Man About the House’ at Northbourne Court!
On Friday 16th September, Northbourne Court residential care home was bubbling with excitement, as residents and staff welcomed two very...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 8, 20222 min read


Langdale Care Homes Group Campaign for World Alzheimer’s Month – Langdale Voices For Dementia
As part of their support for #WorldAlzheimersMonth – The Langdales Care Homes Group of Homes have started a lovely series named “Langdale...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 22, 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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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....

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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
Bursting to tell us your story?
We'd love to hear from you
bottom of page




