Summerdyne Nursing Home in Bewdley are always looking for ways to engage their residents through meaningful occupational activities....

Residents and staff at Summerdyne Nursing home in Bewdley have been enjoying the sunshine lately with many outdoor activities and social...

It's wonderful to see your stories popping up on social media about how you and your residents are enjoying National Picnic Month. The...

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...

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

Summerdyne Nursing Home and St Anne's Primary School in Bewdley have teamed up to create a special intergenerational letter writing...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

WHY DON'T WE GO INTO THE GARDEN? A DESIGNER HANDBOOK FOR Creating Actively Used Care Setting Gardens by Debbie Carroll and Mark Rendell...

I was excited to be asked to write a blog for Bright Copper Kettles CIC again and I thought I’d better revisit the series of ten we did...

Staff and residents at Tallington Lodge Care Home near Stamford have been getting creative with their latest arts project. The art...

For the second annual National Day of Reflection on 23 March, will your organisation support a local Wall of Reflection, and join the...

It's really important for Care Home Wellbeing & Activities Coordinators to have access to the right tools for the job. Too many of them...

Staff at Oakview Lodge Care & Nursing Home in Welwyn Garden City helped resident Jacqui Blandford fulfil her wish to go horse-riding...

Residents at Country Court care and nursing homes in Spalding enjoyed Valentine’s parties complete with delicious home baked cakes, music...