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3 tips to help your residents get involved...
The most important part of the role of Activity Coordinator is to solve the puzzle of how to get residents engaged in your community...

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Feb 7, 20231 min read


Dementia UK ‘I live with dementia’ campaign launched
The ‘I live with dementia’ campaign has been launched in a typically busy month for the charity, helping to support those impacted by...

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Jan 18, 20233 min read


New Hampshire Entertainment Listing
A very warm welcome to Mike Jerome, singer and entertainer, to our online Entertainment Directory. Mike joins Eddie Cole on the Hampshire...

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Jan 13, 20231 min read


A touch of sparkle for Riverdale Court
This week residents and staff at Riverdale Court care home welcomed guests and celebrated the opening of their new Sparkle Café. Behind...

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Jan 10, 20231 min read


When to take down Christmas decorations in care homes?
There is no universal rule for when Christmas decorations should come down in a care home. Each resident’s history, faith, preferences, and emotional responses matter, and these should guide your decision to create a calm, reassuring environment.

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Jan 3, 20232 min read


Dementia and the Memory Stick.
Guest blog from Norman McNamara - Co-founder of Purple Angels. 'Norrms', as he is known to his family and friends, was diagnosed with...

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Dec 19, 20222 min read


Entertainment Spotlight - Eleanor Mattley
This week, in the Entertainer Spotlight, it's Eleanor Mattley: Eleanor owns Eleanor Mattley Productions, a Midlands-based company,...

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Dec 16, 20221 min read


Excellent BREEAM rating for Camberwell Lodge Care and Nursing Home
Congratulations to Country Court Care! Camberwell Lodge Care & Nursing Home, situated in the heart of the London Borough of Southwark,...

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Dec 12, 20222 min read


Entertainment Spotlight - Andy Holiday
This week the spotlight is shining on Andy Holiday who is listed in the online Entertainment Directory for Kent. Andy Holiday presents a...

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Dec 9, 20221 min read


Creating sustainable neighbourhoods for healthy ageing
Independent living project pedals ahead with new initiative A new cycling scheme promoting healthy living has launched in Cardonald,...

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Dec 6, 20222 min read


To Elf or not to Elf? - that's a very good question!
A fabulous conversation began last week when an Activity Coordinator mentioned that she was considering doing Elf on the Shelf in her...

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Dec 5, 20222 min read


Entertainment Spotlight - Rob T
This week the spotlight is shining on Rob T, who is listed in the online Entertainment Directory for Kent. Rob T describes himself as a...

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Dec 2, 20221 min read


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,...

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Nov 30, 20221 min read


Recruiting care homes for 2022/23 flu season
Research teams at the University of East Anglia and University of Leicester are undertaking a trial to try to improve flu vaccination...

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Nov 29, 20222 min read


Entertainment Spotlight - Eddie Cole
This week the spotlight is shining on Eddie Cole, aka Valley Voice, who is listed in the online Entertainment Directory for Hampshire....

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Nov 25, 20221 min read
3 very helpful freebies for Activity Coordinators
Activity Coordinators often don't have the resources they need to do their job in a way that they feel happy with. That's why I started...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 24, 20221 min read


Book of the month - November 2022
ME AND MY ALZHEIMERS by Norman McNamara This book contains 138 poems, all written by 'Norrms', as he is known to his family and friends....

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Nov 23, 20221 min read


Don't miss the joy!
Professional musicians can really make the difference at this time of year. But you will need to be quick. Emma R Franklin, from...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 17, 20221 min read


Entertainer Spotlight - R & R Entertainments
This week the spotlight is shining on Richard Ellis Hawley and Rowen, together known as R & R Entertainments, who joined the online...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 11, 20221 min read
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