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The Swansong Project

This beautiful idea from a skilled musician and songwriter gives people who are facing end of life, and those surrounding them, the opportunity to write and record their own original song. Run by Ben Slack, The Swansong Project allows people to put into a song all the experiences of their lives and the feelings they… Read more »

October Antics

From ghoulies and ghosties, And long-leggedy beasties, And things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us! Summer is now just a memory, and the leaves are falling as we roll into October. Seasonal Treats The perfect tonic to the clocks going back and the shorter days is to choose a dry day,… Read more »

Paperback Hedgehogs

We love these paperback hedgehogs – they are a good way to use up those old paperback books that no-one reads. Instructions Remove the cover from the books. Start with a simple fold, fold each page in half, longways towards the middle of the book. Work your way through the whole book, folding each page… Read more »

November Days

November brings bonfires, rugby finals and fundraising for veterans. Jan Millward, one of our regular activity coordinator columnists, shares her...

Postcards Of Kindness

We love this thoughtful and heartwarming idea from a care home, which has turned into a national movement of making...

Special September

I hope when you read this, we are having some late summer sunshine! The schools will be back, summer holidays...

Awesome August

Summer is well and truly here, and our trusty Jan Millward is ready with all the activities you need to...

Supporting End Of Life Care

End of life care forms a significant part of your role as an activity coordinator, and is perhaps one of...

How To Use Pinterest

Pinterest is one of the best ways to source ideas for craft activities, or for planning sessions with a seasonal...