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Book of the Month - October 2022
Yes, I know it's November. However, it's never too late to celebrate great things is it? Last month I was blessed to discover...

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Nov 7, 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!

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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...

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Oct 28, 20222 min read


Christmas Entertainment Bookings
Don't leave it too late to book your Christmas Entertainment! Eleanor Mattley Productions - Care Home Entertainment has very limited...

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Oct 23, 20221 min read


Entertainment Spotlight - Mindful Music
Jed & Maggie are Mindful Music based in Greater Manchester. Inclusive, interactive musical entertainment for seniors, enabling them to...

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Oct 21, 20221 min read


Avante Care & Support collaboration with Sporting Memories
It was all systems go for staff at Strood Sports Centre on Monday 10th October, when they opened the Sporting Memories Club. The Club is...

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Oct 19, 20222 min read


Entertainment Spotlight - Nigel Woodmason
Nigel is an experienced Care Home Entertainer based in Essex. He enjos playing a 50’s & 60’s based set covering Elvis, Buddy Holly,...

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Oct 13, 20221 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...

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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...

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Sep 22, 20221 min read


Entertainment Spotlight - Geoff Gill
This week the spotlight is shining on Geoff Gill, aka The Quiet Man, who is listed in the online Entertainment Directory for Essex. Geoff...

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Sep 16, 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...

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Sep 13, 20221 min read


Entertainment Spotlight - Stephen Wilson
This week the spotlight is shining on Stephen Wilson with DANCE IN THE OLD FASHIONED WAY. Newly listed in the online Entertainment...

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Sep 9, 20221 min read


Daylight Saving Time and Dementia
We have all noticed the change in the weather this past week and the shorter days too. Yes, we are fast heading towards the end of...

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Sep 5, 20222 min read


Entertainer Spotlight - Mindful Music
This week the spotlight is shining on Jed and Maggie, aka Mindful Music, you'll find them listed in the online Entertainment Directory...

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Sep 1, 20221 min read


Hello September!
Yup! Here we are again, the beginning of a new month and a new season too. It has certainly started to feel more like Autumn at the...

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Sep 1, 20221 min read


Congratulations! - Fully booked 2022
Kerry Young - based in Shropshire is now taking booking for 2023 having filled her bookings for 2022. You'll find Kerry's details listed...

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Aug 26, 20221 min read


Entertainer Spotlight - Joanna Lee
This week the Spotlight is shining on Joanna Lee who is a well loved entertainer based in Essex. With a background in West End musicals...

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Aug 24, 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


Entertainer Spotlight - Peter Scott
This week the spotlight is shining on Peter Scott who is listed in the online Entertainment Directory for Dorset. Peter Scott aka Scott...

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Aug 19, 20221 min read
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