Bright Copper Kettles CIC

Jun 30, 20223 min read

Henley Royal Regatta

A Truly Unique Event Henley Royal Regatta is the most prestigious regatta in the world. It is the highlight of the summer rowing calendar...

Jun 29, 20221 min read

London Art Week 2022

This year London Art Week takes place 3rd - 8th July to accommodate changes in the busy art fair calendar and to allow international...

Jun 29, 20222 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...

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...

Jun 24, 20221 min read

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy App

Memory Matters and Memory Tracks are in the process of creating a CST App for people living with dementia, their families and carers, CST...

Jun 23, 20221 min read

Did you take part in Healthy Eating Week?

Healthy Eating Week 2022 - update Please share your feedback! We have had 90 responses so far to our Healthy Eating Week 2022 Evaluation...

Jun 23, 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...

Jun 22, 20222 min read

The soundprint of your life: a vital addition to care plans

You may have noticed the addition of the RESOURCES tab on this website. This page has been updated and includes both paid and free...

Jun 20, 20223 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...

Jun 17, 20222 min read

Free MP3 players for residents with dementia

Bright Copper Kettles CIC continues to support the work of The Purple Angel FREE BESPOKE MP3 PLAYERS FOR THE UK! Purple Angel...

Jun 13, 20221 min read

"How To Conduct Therapeutic Poetry Sessions For Senior Citizens"

Chris Meredith is no stranger to Bright Copper Kettles CIC. Born in Berkshire he began his poetry career in 2014, when he published his...

My Favourite Things

Jun 9, 20222 min read

Ferrars Hall Care Home celebrates Platinum Jubilee in style

A wonderful weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee was enjoyed by staff and residents at Ferrers Hall Care Home....

Jun 8, 20221 min read

Book Review - June 2022

The Essential Guide to Relaxation Therapy in Care Settings by Helen Filkins This Essential Guide will help any Activity Coordinator to...

My Favourite Things

Jun 7, 20221 min read

Emily celebrates 101st Birthday at Ferrars Hall

Emily Ramsey was born in Buckden on the 16th May 1921 and went into service at a doctor’s when she left school at 14. She remained there...

May 23, 20221 min read

Book of the Month - May 2022

Slipping Away: One man's battle with Alzheimer's by Lynnette Lee This book is a must read for any family member who is faced with the...

My Favourite Things

May 19, 20221 min read

HAMPSHIRE CARE HOME PRAISED BY THE CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

Ashley Lodge Bupa Care Home in New Milton has been rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its latest inspection....

May 18, 20222 min read

My Mood Stars in the Care homes?

This blog originally by Wendy White | Apr 28, 2022 | Resources for the elderly and reproduced here by kind permission. My Mood Stars in...

May 17, 20222 min read

Dementia Action Week: how therapy dogs can help those with dementia

This week marks Dementia Action Week and dogs have been shown to help people with dementia as they provide sensory stimulation through...

Dementia

May 16, 20224 min read

Gardens Matter

As the summer months approach our thoughts naturally go to our outside spaces and how we might use our gardens. Did you know that there...