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"I promise to do my best..."
"On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law."...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 26, 20232 min read
1,000th ‘Reminiscence Box’ goes out to UK Care Home
The Royal Mint Museum celebrates as 1000th ‘Reminiscence Box’ goes out to UK Care Home The reminiscence box project commenced with five...
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Aug 3, 20232 min read
7 reasons why conversations matter in care homes.
Conversations play a crucial role in care homes and have a significant impact on the overall wellbeing and quality of life for the...
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Jul 25, 20232 min read
4 reasons why painting should be an integral part of care home activities.
Care home activities should be meaningful, purposeful and/or fun. Painting can cover all three of these. It can be a beneficial and...
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Jul 7, 20231 min read
4 Reasons Why Hydration Matters
During the summer months keeping hydrated can be more challenging. However, ensuring proper hydration for care home residents is crucial...
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Jun 27, 20232 min read
Best Friend Day
Best Friend Day is celebrated on 8th June each year to honour the special bond between best friends. This day provides an opportunity to...
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Jun 7, 20231 min read
Pets as Therapy picks up Perina's First Prize
Pets As Therapy (PAT) is a national charity that enhances the health and wellbeing of thousands of people in communities across the UK....
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May 25, 20231 min read
Age is Just a Number: Personalising Care Home Activities for Every Resident
Are you looking for ways to create a more personalised and inclusive environment in care homes? Look no further. Here's how to create...
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Apr 17, 20235 min read
Trek26 Cotswolds 2023 - 26 miles
Alzheimer's Society is urging everyone to Trek for loved ones, and raise money to support people devastated by dementia. Explore the...
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Mar 27, 20231 min read
The Healing Power of Haiku Poetry for Care Home Residents
As we grow older, we face physical and mental challenges that can impact our quality of life. For those residing in care homes, the...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Mar 16, 20233 min read
Red Lippy Day 2023
5th May 2023 is Red Lippy Day Thanks to your generous donations RED LIPPY DAY 2022 helped to fund musical fun in over 2600 care homes. So...
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Mar 2, 20231 min read
January 2023 - Book of the Month
Yes, I know it's the last day of February - someone please tell me where those days went! This is the book I read and reviewed in January...
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Feb 28, 20231 min read
Free Karaoke DVD for UK care homes
If you are in the UK, you can CLAIM YOUR FREE GOLDEN MEMORIES KARAOKE DVD now. This offer is available to all UK CARE HOMES The free...
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Feb 20, 20231 min read
New entertainer listed in Staffordshire
We all know that activities which promote movement are important, whatever our age, but what if your residents are struggling with...
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Feb 9, 20231 min read
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
When do your Christmas Decorations come down?
The honest answer to this is... it depends. You will need to discuss this with your residents and, possibly, their family members to find...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 3, 20231 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...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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,...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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,...
Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 12, 20222 min read
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