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Staff and residents at Belmont House celebrate Carers Week
Staff and residents at Belmont House Care & Nursing Home celebrated carers week by thanking care staff with treats and chocolates. Carers...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 22, 20211 min read


Not Just Masks & Tasks
I'm so proud to be able to share this fantastic short film with you. Created with staff from Landermeads, and Big Ian Donaghy, Author of...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 18, 20211 min read


Ferrars Hall Care Home celebrates Emily’s 100th Birthday
Emily Ramsey has lived at Ferrars Hall Care Home in Huntingdon, where she celebrated her 100th birthday with family, residents and staff...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 7, 20212 min read


Oakview Lodge Care Home marks Dementia Action Week with a seaside themed day
Residents and staff at Oakview Lodge Care Home in Welwyn Garden City enjoyed a seaside themed day to mark Dementia Action Week. Organised...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jun 7, 20212 min read


Lostock Lodge Care Home supports Denim for Dementia
Residents and staff at Lostock Lodge Care Home in Lostock Gralam near Northwich swapped their uniforms and regular clothing for a day of...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 27, 20212 min read


Country Court Care & Nursing Homes join Captain Tom 100 charity challenge
From planting 100 seeds in their gardens, knitting 100 squares for blankets, to walking 100 laps of the local park, residents and stafF ...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 27, 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 ...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 26, 20212 min read


Beryl's Art Cards sold for Dementia Charities
I have long said "Activity Coordinators are Amazing!" Lu Lawrence stands out from the crowd, she has recently become rather famous for...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 24, 20213 min read


Finney House has aired episode two of The Haharchers, it’s called ‘The Hairdressers Boyfriend’
Two of our lady residents are in the in-home salon. They are discussing the hairdresser’s love life whilst having a cuppa and waiting for...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 24, 20211 min read


WHEN YOU CAN’T GO TO THE WEDDING……. THEN THE WEDDING HAS TO COME TO YOU!
Wedding bells were replaced with the sounds of a truck air horn on Saturday 8th May, when Sarah Hunter, activities coordinator at Finney...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 24, 20212 min read


RESIDENTS AT PRESTON CARE HOME LAUNCH THEIR OWN RADIO PLAY
Based on a five minute snap-shot of life at Finney House, scripts have already been written for four more episodes.

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 24, 20212 min read


Hey, 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 CIC
May 18, 20212 min read


JILL BOWEN FROM HULTON HOUSE MAKES IT INTO #HOLDSTILL 2020 BOOK
Activities Coordinator, Jill Bowen from Hulton House Care Residence in Preston has today received her personal copy of the #Holdstill2020...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 14, 20212 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

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 12, 20211 min read


What activities can care home residents get involved in?
This month I have commited to publishing 100 positive care home blogs. - Please, if you have a story to tell, send me your blog so that I...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 5, 20212 min read


Cherry Trees Blossom At Radbrook
Radbrook Nursing Home’s beautiful new Cherry Trees Dementia Household opens its doors this month as a new addition to the recently...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 4, 20213 min read


Supercentenarian Margaret celebrates 111th Birthday at Priory Court Care & Nursing Home
Staff and residents celebrated the 111th birthday of supercentenarian resident Margaret Reed at Priory Court Care and Nursing home this...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 22, 20212 min read


Residents at Lyle House Care Home receive donation of exercise bike from AWA digital
Residents at Lyle House Care Home in Roehampton are delighted to be able to go on virtual bike rides while still in lockdown, thanks to a...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 17, 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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
Ahh, yes another American Day which has been welcomed with loving arms in the UK. Grilled Cheese Sandwich or Cheese Toastie as we call...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 9, 20211 min read
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