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Pool Party at Castleford
Thanks to Amelia Pace, Head Of Lifestyles at Castleford House for sharing this wonderful activity - perfect for the summer. Castleford...

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Jul 20, 20221 min read


Free Karaoke DVD
ALL UK CARE HOMES This DVD contains some fabulous songs to enjoy over the summer months. And Golden Memories Karaoke are offering it free...

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Jul 8, 20221 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...

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Jun 17, 20222 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...

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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....

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
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...

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Jun 7, 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...

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May 19, 20221 min read


An Introduction to My Mood Stars
This blog first published by Wendy White | Apr 28, 2022 | Autism, Children's mental health, Educational resources, My Mood Stars,...

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May 12, 20223 min read


Heather's adventures continue
You may remember Heather, this time last year she hit the headlines with the fantastic way she was coping with lockdown and using her...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
May 11, 20221 min read


‘What makes a garden? by Debbie Carroll
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...

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Apr 27, 20225 min read


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

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Mar 23, 20221 min read


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

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Mar 11, 20221 min read


Care Home Activities: Not just flower arranging!
Are you really stuck for ideas?
Sometimes it's just a case of thinking around what your are already planning.

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Feb 10, 20221 min read


Make a Wish: Lostock Lodge care home activities include a ballet performance
Staff at Lostock Lodge Care Home in Lostock Gralam near Northwich helped resident Pam Riley to fulfil her wish to see a ballet...

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Feb 9, 20222 min read


Why we're not celebrating the Queen's Jubilee this Friday!
On 6th February 1952, King George VI was discovered dead in his bed by one of his servants at Sandringham House. He was just 56 years...

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Jan 31, 20222 min read


Life Story Books - “Chocolate for the Brain”
Life Story Books are a perfect example of this theory in action- celebrating and capturing key milestones in stories and pictures...

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Jan 31, 20222 min read


Thoughtful gestures from 2nd Chatham Brownies
The 2nd Chatham Brownies wanted to do something special at Christmas for the residents at Amherst Court care home, which is local to...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 27, 20221 min read


"A drinks too wet without one!"
Are you running out of ideas for Hot Tea Month? As we are fast approaching the end of January, some Activities Coordinators appear to...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 24, 20221 min read


Grandma's Superstar - January Book of the Month
Huge thanks to Leah Blackwell for sending me a copy of her first book Grandma's Superstar. Leah has worked in dementia care for over...

Bright Copper Kettles CIC
Jan 21, 20221 min read


Team Chocolate Orange visit staff at Bridge Haven Care Home
The staff at Bridge Haven care home were pleasantly surprised to receive chocolate oranges delivered by members of 'Team Chocolate...

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Dec 28, 20211 min read
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