A huge shout-out to the fluffiest member of our Coppermill Care Centre community… 🐾❤️ Susan!

Over the last few months, we’ve captured some truly special moments between Susan and our residents. These beautiful photos show just how much joy, comfort, and companionship she brings with every visit.

For many of our residents, seeing Susan is the highlight of their week. Her gentle nature encourages smiles, conversation, cuddles, and precious memories, reminding us of the wonderful difference animal therapy can make to wellbeing.

Thank you, Susan, for bringing so much happiness to everyone at Coppermill Care Centre.

24.7.26 - One to one time with two of our beautiful ladies 🩷🩷
Sometimes the most meaningful moments don’t come from big activities—they come from simply being there.

One-to-one time with our residents is so important. Sitting together, holding a hand, sharing a smile, singing a favourite song, having a chat, or simply enjoying a quiet moment can bring comfort, reassurance and joy.

For many of our residents, these gentle moments help reduce anxiety, encourage communication, and strengthen feelings of connection and belonging. It’s a reminder that you don’t always have to “do something” to make a difference—sometimes your presence is the greatest gift of all.

At Coppermill Care Centre, we treasure these special moments with our wonderful residents . ❤️

23.6.27 Our bingo winners Heather and Tony supported by their families-
lucky mascots? Teamwork at its finest.

23.7.26
🌈 A Colourful Sensory Afternoon 🍬

Our residents had fun this afternoon creating beautiful rainbow patterns using brightly coloured sweets, paper plates and warm water. Watching the colours spread and blend together was fascinating, and everyone was fully engaged in the activity.

Sensory activities like this are especially beneficial for people living with dementia, helping to stimulate the senses, encourage conversation, promote relaxation and bring moments of joy.

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22.7.26 - 🌸 A Blooming Lovely Day at Coppermill Care Centre 🌸

Today our residents enjoyed a wonderful flower arranging demonstration, kindly led by Gladys’ the Neice of one of our residents.

Using beautiful foliage from her own garden alongside gorgeous flowers, she created everything from charming jam jar posies to stunning hand-tied bouquets. Our home is now looking beautifully bright, and special bouquets were also made for residents enjoying the day from their rooms.

It was the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon, bringing smiles, creativity and conversation. Sharing the talents and skills of our residents’ families helps strengthen the wonderful sense of community that makes Coppermill Care Centre so special.

22.7.26 - Today, James is off for a special day out with his granddaughter, looking as dapper as ever in his trademark hat and unique style. 🎩

Taking pride in our appearance is about more than looking smart—it helps us express our individuality, boosts confidence, supports self-esteem, and reminds us of who we are.
At Coppermill Care, we love celebrating each resident’s personality and encouraging them to be themselves.

21.7.26 - 👑 A Royal Surprise at Coppermill! 👑

Today, we discovered a very special guest tucked away in our activities cupboard – a cardboard cut-out of our late Queen Elizabeth II! (This lovely cut out was a treasured possession of a very special Coppermill gentleman) Needless to say, she made a surprise appearance, much to the delight of our residents.

There were plenty of smiles, laughter and memories shared as everyone reminisced about the Queen’s remarkable life, the celebrations they had experienced over the years, and what she meant to them.

Reminiscence activities like this can have many benefits, including encouraging conversation, stimulating long-term memories, promoting social interaction, and creating moments of joy and connection. Sometimes, the simplest surprises can bring the biggest smiles.

21.7.26 Todays Agenda

Recently we marked Nelson Mandela’s birthday by taking time to reflect on his remarkable life and legacy. Together we shared stories about his values of kindness, courage, forgiveness and equality, leading to some lovely, warm discussions. It was a wonderful opportunity to remember how compassion and respect can make a difference in all our lives.

20.7.26 - National Lollipop Day at Coppermill Care Centre 🍭

Who can resist a lollipop? Today we celebrated National Lollipop Day by sharing a colourful selection of lollipops with both residents and staff, and there were plenty of smiles and laughter all around.

Sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring the greatest joy. A lollipop isn’t just a tasty treat – it can spark happy childhood memories, encourage conversations, and remind us that it’s important to enjoy life’s little pleasures.

Today was all about having fun, sharing a smile, and taking a moment to enjoy something sweet… just because. 🍭❤️

20.7.26 🎨🍭 Creativity, smiles and sweet treats at Coppermill Care Centre! 🍭🎨 We’ve been getting creative at Coppermill Care Centre today while enjoying something that nobody can resist – lollipops! 🍬 Our residents made their own delicious marshmallow lollipops using wooden sticks, chocolate icing and colourful sprinkles. Each one was unique, and it was wonderful to see everyone’s imagination shine through. The smiles, laughter and conversations made the activity just as special as the tasty treats themselves! Creative activities offer so many benefits for older adults. They can: ✨ Encourage self-expression and imagination. ✨ Support hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. ✨ Promote concentration and cognitive stimulation. ✨ Boost confidence and provide a real sense of achievement. ✨ Encourage social interaction, conversation and shared laughter. ✨ Create happy memories and bring joy to the day. It’s not about making something perfect—it’s about having fun, enjoying the process and celebrating everyone’s See more

18.7.26 - 💙 At The heart of Copper Mill is our people 💙 One of the greatest things about being part of the Coppermill family is the amazing teamwork and support we share with one another. When colleagues, friends, and volunteers come together with the same values and the same thing at the centre of our hearts — our wonderful residents — we can achieve truly special things. We are blessed to have a team who support each other, share ideas, celebrate each other’s strengths, and work together to create meaningful moments, and the best possible outcomes for our residents. Our incredible volunteers are also such an important part of our team. Their time, kindness, and dedication bring so much joy, companionship, and enrichment to our residents’ lives. Teamwork is about more than just working alongside each other — it’s about caring, communicating, and knowing that together we can make See more

17.7.26 - Today was a truly special day at Coppermill Care Centre. 💙 Three of our lovely Coppermill gentlemen enjoyed lunch by the river (something that had been mentioned in passing that they had missed.) Thanks to the kindness of everyone who has donated to our residents Activity Fund, we were able to make this meaningful wish happen. They enjoyed delicious food, a pint of shandy, sunshine, and beautiful local views, but most importantly they enjoyed the experience of being out in our community, doing something familiar and special to them. They couldn’t thank us enough. A pub lunch may seem like a little thing to some, but for our residents it was a big moment — a chance to reconnect with memories, enjoy independence, and make new memories. A huge thank you to everyone who supports our residents Activity Fund. Your generosity helps us provide meaningful experiences and reminds See more

17.7.26 - 🎵 she wore an , itsy bitsy teeny weeny 🎵 🎶

What a wonderful morning we’ve had making the most of the glorious sunshine! Our residents enjoyed relaxing in the garden, listening to fantastic 60s classics, singing along, chatting, and getting creative.

Today’s activity was a little bit of summer fun as everyone designed and coloured their own colourful bikini. There were some fantastic creations, and lots of laughter along the way! We have to say, the gentlemen got just as involved as the ladies… perhaps even more so! 😄

Here are some of our fabulous designs – we hope they make you smile as much as they made us.

Happy Nelson Mandela Day!

15.6.26 - 🎈 Reminiscing Ball – Sharing Memories, Sharing Smiles 💙

Our residents always enjoy a game of Reminiscing Ball. As we gently throw or roll the ball, each question encourages residents to share memories from their lives, sparking wonderful conversations, laughter, and smiles.

For people living with dementia, reminiscing can help improve communication, boost confidence, reduce anxiety, strengthen friendships, and promote a sense of identity and wellbeing.

Every memory shared is a reminder that everyone has a unique story to tell, and it’s a privilege to hear them. ❤️

16.7.26 - Happy 100th Birthday, Brian! 🥳🎉

What an incredible milestone! Today, our wonderful resident Brian celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by fellow residents, staff, and his lovely family, who joined him to make the day extra special.

Brian was delighted with his thoughtful presents from his family, enjoyed a well-deserved glass of his favourite wine, and was especially thrilled to receive a birthday card from His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen – a truly memorable moment on such a remarkable birthday.

It has been a joy to celebrate this very special occasion with you, Brian.

🎂 Congratulations, Brian, and a very happy 100th birthday from all of your friends at Coppermill Care Centre. Here’s to an amazing century of wonderful memories! ❤️🥂

16.7.26 - 🐉 Jeff’s Dragon Lives On! 🐉 Ever since our George and the Dragon activity, Jeff has absolutely loved being the dragon! In fact, he’s asked several times if he could wear his dragon costume again. The only problem? With the recent hot weather, his furry dragon onesie would have been far too warm and uncomfortable. 🌞 So, rather than simply saying “no”, we worked together to find a solution. Jeff and I had great fun browsing Vinted, looking through lots of fantastic dragon T-shirts, and Jeff chose his favourite himself. As you can see, he’s absolutely delighted with his new dragon top! 🐲💚 This is a lovely example of how a little compromise can go a long way. By listening to Jeff’s wishes, offering choices, and supporting him to make his own decision, we helped him express his personality while staying comfortable and safe. Supporting independence, encouraging choice, See more

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