Activities at Shawford Springs Care Home
We understand that the people we support have passions and interests that could be difficult to pursue after moving into a care home – but that doesn’t mean we don’t encourage them to try! Some hobbies can define a person, so our Activities Coordinators are dedicated to ensuring that everyone we support is able to do what makes them happy to the best of their abilities. Social events are organised with individual tastes in mind and with the idea that residents have the opportunity to try new and exciting things.
Joanne Gadd
Hello, I am Joanne. I have worked as an activities coordinator for over seven years. In that time I have built a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience in designing and implementing activities that will support the mind, body and soul. I have a passion for delivering person centred sessions and will strive to ensure our weekly programme is engaging for all. I love organising events and am continually looking for ways to connect with our local community.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
Activities and Events Partnerships
As part of our bespoke life-enrichment programmes, we host a number of live virtual events in the home on a regular basis through a number of partnerships with places of interest and world class performance companies
Life at Shawford Springs Care Home
A very Special Celebration
Two of our lovely residents Lena and Bruce celebrated a very special Wedding Anniversary this week ..... They have been married for 75 years !
Along with all their cards, flowers and special Anniversary cake they received a special card from His majesty The King and His Queen Camilla
We all wish them many congratulations on this happy milestone
Otterbourne Summer Festival 2024
We were absolutely delighted to be a sponsor of this year’s Otterbourne Summer Festival, which took place on the 23rd June.
Our home services advisor Sonja set up a stall with free goody bags, homemade cupcakes & leaflets about our wonderful home, so we decided to go along to support her and enjoy all that the festival had to offer.
Kaleidoscope Knitting - Knit and Natter
Our Knit & Natter ladies have been busy working on another project & this time they’ve been knitting an array of colourful squares to make into cosy blankets.
The blankets will be kept on our minibus to keep everyone warm & toasty on outings when the weather begins to get colder.
Garden To Plate
A couple of months ago one of our resident gardeners David planted a selection of salad seeds in one of our raised beds. He has been diligently tending to them and today we get to enjoy the fruits of his labour as the white radishes and salad leaves were ready to be harvested. They are now heading to our kitchen for our chefs to use in the salad at supper time.
Out and about in our Mini Bus... The New Forest
Yesterday we enjoyed a sunny morning drive around the beautiful New Forest, stopping off at Hatchet Pond near Beaulieu for a refreshing drink with a view.
The cattle were also taking a refreshing drink in the pond...
Out and about in the Community - Hinton Ampner - National Trust
Today we visited Hinton Ampner - National Trust for a stroll around their beautiful gardens.
It was a fantastic trip, with glorious weather and stunning views! We are already planning a return visit in the Winter so we can have a look around the house when it’s decorated for Christmas.
Upcoming events
Summer Family BBQ
Join us for a delicious Summer BBQ in our beautiful garden with live music courtesy of the wonderful Ocean Harmony Barbershop Chorus
Monthly Drop-In Clinic - Financial Planning in Later Life
Join us and Rebecca Saxby our local Symponia Representative. Our next Clinic will be Thursday May 2nd
