The Branksome

At this time of year these clever creatures are already looking for food and shelter to make a home for the coming months. Join us in helping our buzzy friends by creating the perfect bee hotel.

Not to be underestimated, bumble bees have one of the most important jobs in our eco system – pollinating vast numbers of flowers and crops for the benefit of their fellow animals and us humans too. In fact, without their services, many of our wildflowers and crops such as beans, peas, raspberries and tomatoes would struggle to reproduce.

Music is a creative outlet that has the power to bring people together and improve health and wellbeing.

Best friends are some of the most important people in our lives; in celebration of Best Friends Day we are remembering the importance of a true friendship much like Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, Ant and Dec and even Scooby and Shaggy!

Whatever your age, it’s important to do some form of physical activity every day, but it’s particularly important as we get older.

In celebration of World Whisky Day, we thought we would touch on what a drink with friends can provide. At any age, companionship is an important part of staying healthy and happy and has a positive impact on our mental health, but this is especially so in later years when your mobility may be limited and there isn’t the same opportunity to ‘go out’.

In the lead up to National Biscuit Day, our brighterkind care homes have put their aprons on and pulled out the baking trays.

Gardening can be therapeutic for older people and people living with dementia, says study. 

Our fun-loving residents across the brighterkind care homes have been enjoying a good chuckle to celebrate World Laughter Day!

Smoothies – a great way to enjoy your 5 a day!

Strawberries, bananas, custard, oats, peanut butter, mango, ice cream – so many combinations of ingredients can be used to make incredible, nutritious and tasty smoothies.

Residents at brighterkind are taking part in their own Winter Olympic Games while supporting Team GB in their quest for medals in Beijing.