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Marion celebrates 102nd Birthday at Oakview Lodge Care Home
Residents and staff at Oakview Lodge Care Home in Welwyn Garden City wished resident Marion Inman a very happy 102nd birthday this week....

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Apr 14, 20212 min read


RESIDENTS FROM LOCAL CARE HOME GO BACK TO SCHOOL
Guest blog from Samantha Fawcett, Barchester Healthcare. Residents from Hempton Field care home in Chinnor were all ready for class as...

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Apr 13, 20212 min read


Residents at White Lodge Feature on Countryfile's Plant Britain Campaign
Residents at White Lodge care home, in Braydon near Royal Wootton Bassett, were delighted to be featured on Countryfile on BBC1 on Sunday...

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Apr 1, 20212 min read


April: National Pet Month
Every care home has the opportunity to adopt a 'pet' of some kind or another. No? Some care homes do, in fact, enable residents to move...

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Mar 30, 20211 min read


The Power of the Arts and Creative Activities
March has brought about plenty of opportunities for creative and therapeutic activities at Barchester Healthcare. The residents at...

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Mar 29, 20212 min read


What is Reflexology?
Reflexology is a form of touch therapy that is based on the belief that different parts of the body are reflected on the feet, hands,...

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Mar 26, 20212 min read


What is Aromatherapy?
The main uses are through the olfactory, smell, system where aromas are inhaled, or through the skin, where oils are absorbed into the ...

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Mar 25, 20212 min read


Springtime, Afternoon Tea Time
Sign up for a free download for a variety of themed teas for this Spring

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 25, 20211 min read


Preparing for Holy Week
What 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 CIC
Mar 25, 20211 min read


What is Massage Therapy?
National Complementary Therapy Week 22nd - 28th March 2021 It's important to remember that self-care is important too. You may be...

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Mar 24, 20212 min read


Complementary Therapy Week
With the range of therapies available it can be confusing as to which one is the best one for your aches, pains or general niggles. All...

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Mar 22, 20213 min read


Celebrating the life of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber was born 22nd March 1948. I love a good musical, and many Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals are up there with the best...

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Mar 19, 20211 min read


Family reunion to mark 101st Birthday Celebrations for Win
Staff and residents at Ferrars Hall Care Home in Huntingdon celebrated with Winifred Scott as she turned 101 on Tuesday, this week....

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Mar 11, 20212 min read


Heartlands Care Home celebrate World Book Day
“We had a great day reading out stories and poems.” said Wellbeing Coordinator, Tracy Davies. “The residents loved seeing us all dressed up"

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Mar 10, 20211 min read


Are you in the Greater Manchester area?
People living with dementia and their carers can register for the app on the Greater Moments website www.greatermoments.org.uk and click ...

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Feb 16, 20211 min read


Join the Gong
Online sound healing studio GONG is putting together an event to "Gong for our Carers" on Saturday, 27th February.

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Feb 12, 20211 min read


Virtual Cruise to cure the January blues
Larchwood Care, Kingsgate Care Home family have been enjoying an exciting month of activities by travelling the world on a virtual cruise...

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Feb 3, 20212 min read


Words & Music Radio Show
Today's the day for Purple Angel Dementia Awareness to be featured on the Words and Music Show. Do listen to discover more about this...

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Jan 20, 20211 min read


Care Home Activities Factory (CHAF)
This free service from interactiveMe, is a weekly online call hosted by Sam Dondi-Smith. Participants click a Zoom link every Wednesday...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 19, 20211 min read


Photo competition winners
I ran a small competition in my Facebook Group Bright Copper Kettles CIC - Care Home Activities last week. I received some wonderful...

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Jan 15, 20211 min read
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