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A Christmas Panto

Instead of writing a newsletter this month, Jan Millward thought she would share a script for a Christmas panto. Filled with fun, songs and familiar characters, this is a simple way to get your staff and residents working together to create something special this season…

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Six Simple Ideas for Christmas Crafting

Stuck for ideas and don’t have a massive budget? Jan Millward shares some of her favourite ways to get creative this Christmas…

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Working with Old and Young

Many children in today’s world have little contact with older people and vice versa in a care home. But bringing these two generations together can be a really special thing to do. Here, we look at how to work with baby and children’s groups…

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Awesome October

For October activities, we are all well versed in celebrating harvest festivals, Halloween and autumn. But what else is happening...

Sizzling September

September marks the return to school for many children after the long summer holiday, and it might feel a bit...

Hello Heatwave!

Blue skies make everything seem happier, but as much as we love some hot weather, some people do struggle with...

Encouraging Participation

It's not always easy to encourage shy or quiet residents to get involved in activities, especially busy or group events....

Top Tips for Hot Days

After an unsettled week of weather, it's set to be a scorcher for a large part of August, so find...

An Alternative August

From photography competitions to virtual travel, Jan Millward provides some simple August activities to help with confusing lockdown rules and...

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