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Inspiring Engagement: A Guide for Activity Coordinators
The role of an Activity Coordinator is at the heart of creating vibrant and enriching experiences for residents. As we transition from...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 28, 20232 min read


World Nursery Rhyme Week
It's World Nursery Rhyme Week this week. "So what! We care for adults not little children!" Well hang on! Are Nursery Rhymes really just...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Nov 13, 20231 min read


"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


Engaging other staff members through holiday themed care home activities
Working in a care home as an Activity Coordinator or Wellbeing Manager can be a lonely job, if other staff members are not supportive of...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 9, 20234 min read


Care home communities enjoy coronation activities
As the nation came together to watch and celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla care home communities were...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 10, 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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Apr 17, 20235 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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 28, 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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Feb 7, 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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 10, 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


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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Dec 2, 20221 min read


Autumn Antics at Fernhill House
I had to share this post from Frankie Edwards, Customer Relations Manager at Fernhill House, with you today. Take a look and be inspired!

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 31, 20221 min read


Avante Care & Support collaboration with Sporting Memories
It was all systems go for staff at Strood Sports Centre on Monday 10th October, when they opened the Sporting Memories Club. The Club is...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Oct 19, 20222 min read


Ferrars Hall Care Home residents get their toes tapping for Strictly Country Court
As part of Country Court's 'Strictly Country Court’ month, residents at Ferrars Hall Care Home in Huntingdon enjoyed entertainment from...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Sep 13, 20221 min read


Our Activity Coordinator doesn't do anything!
Activity Coordinators (ACs) are often scorned for the activities they plan with their care home residents. When I speak to other members...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Aug 24, 20221 min read


Happy 100th Birthday Wall's!
Another great post from guest blogger Michael Butler, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Lead at Summerdyne Nursing Home. Today we have been...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 22, 20221 min read


Entertainer Spotlight - John Francis
Yes, we've resurrected the Entertainer Spotlight. This week the spotlight is shining on John Francis, who is available to perform for you...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jul 21, 20221 min read
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