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Kerry’s Story
Christmas is always difficult for me as it is with many people. 16th December 1999, I lost my mum to a brain aneurysm. A sudden death...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 29, 20183 min read
MUSIC MIRRORS - you can help!
Has a simple sound or snatch of music ever surprised you by opening up a whole world of feelings, or perhaps reminding you of things...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 25, 20182 min read
How technology can help the elderly stay in their own homes
Most elderly people are quite content. They’ll often cite the hard-earned wisdom they’ve gained and the luxury of enjoying a peaceful...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 15, 20186 min read
“Why aren’t care home gardens used more actively?”
“Why aren’t care home gardens used more actively?” This was the deceptively simple question that we asked ourselves back in 2013. We...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 10, 20184 min read
There's a little magic in the air today.
This morning I awoke with a thousand and one things on my mind, things to do, things to buy, things to say to the children before we...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 4, 20182 min read
Dementia Conference 2019
2nd International Conference on Dementia and Dementia Care (Dementia 2019) April 17-18, 2019 Hotel Park Inn by Radisson Toronto, Canada...
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Sep 24, 20182 min read
Happy Days Wish You Were Here Postcard Project
Wish You Were Here … Please Send Us A Postcard … Wish you were here: We’re having a fabulous time in Torquay – The twins have paddled in...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 20, 20182 min read
Hanover and Anchor, two organisations specialising in housing, care and support services to older pe
Under the proposals, the two organisations would come together as the Anchor Hanover Group. In a joint statement, Anchor Chief Executive...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 17, 20182 min read
"Head back, hips forward, let's go"
April 2nd, the day I decided that I wanted to reach new heights with my fundraising challenges. I've bared all for a charity calendar for...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 13, 20183 min read
Care homes need to be different
By this, I mean that they need to be individual - not the same as each other. As a professional, I feel - no, I know, that we need a...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 7, 20184 min read
The Village Green
I was invited to take a look at Hawkinge House and directed to this video. What a super looking care home, showing that care homes can be...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 31, 20181 min read
Care Home with Nursery on site is rated Outstanding by CQC
We are so pleased to announce that Nightingale House, the UK's first care home with a nursery onsite has been rated OUTSTANDING by the...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 23, 20182 min read
One Festival. Two Weekends. Hundreds of Extraordinary Women.
For the first time in its 24-year history, Heritage Open Days – England’s largest festival of culture and history – will take place over...
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Aug 16, 20181 min read
Freelancing - Recreational Activities for the Elderly
My name is Ann Marie Lovejoy Bruce Kerr and I own the Lovejoy Centre which is an organisation that flourishes in providing recreational...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 14, 20182 min read
Reminiscence Scrapbooks Project
My name is Rachel Davies and I’m the Activity Coordinator at the brand new Dementia & Residential Home, Oakview Lodge in Welwyn Garden...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 9, 20181 min read
BRAMLEY CARE HOME SHOWCASES CARING SPIRIT OF SURREY IN TWIN TOWN MAYORAL VISIT
Family owned and managed nursing home, Birtley House, welcomed the Mayor for Mayen-Koblenz, a district in Germany that has been twinned...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 7, 20182 min read
Positive Risk Taking
Most of the choices that people make in life naturally involve some element of risk. Avoiding risks altogether can limit life...
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Aug 3, 20184 min read
Spread a little happiness
At Bright Copper Kettles CIC, we're all about spreading a little happiness everyday. We focus on the 'good stuff' in care homes and...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 1, 20181 min read
The Carer's Bible
I’m going to give away my age ( and that of Amanda - sorry Amanda!) when I say that Amanda Waring first came to my attention in 1985 as...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 25, 20182 min read
Looking for a new career?
We have a fantastic opportunity, for anyone with musical talents to join a great team, advertised on our CAREERS page. Find out more by...
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Jul 12, 20181 min read
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