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.

Enriching life
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Joanne Gadd

Activities Co-ordinator

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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

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Arty Crafty Autumn

 Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been getting creative with activities inspired by the changing seasons. We’ve painted autumn leaves, made autumnal wreaths & also created sculptures out of clay. One of our residents, Tessa loved the opportunity to pick up the paint palette again and paint a beautiful still life of Autumnal leaves 

Wilma the wonderful therapy dog

 We’re thrilled to be able to introduce the two newest members of our Shawford Springs family, our gorgeous therapy dog Wilma and her lovely owner Olivia! They’ll be popping in regularly to ensure that our residents get plenty of doggy cuddles. 

Autumn outings and Pumpkins galore

 This week we visited the lovely Cobbs farm shop & cafe in Headbourne Worthy, Winchester for coffee and cake. The farm shop has been a feature in the local community for over three decades, and started life as a simple watercress shed!
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A Hole lot of Fun....

 Recently we went on a slightly unusual outing… to play ‘Prison Putt’ Crazy Golf! The idea to go for a game of mini-golf came from our lovely resident Jackie, who thought it would be a fun activity for everyone to try. Well, she wasn’t wrong, we all had a brilliant time!The accolade of ‘star putter’ went to David, who managed not one, but two holes in one - so well done David and a big thank you to Jackie for the fab activity suggestion!
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Autumn in the forest

 Some of our residents recently asked if we could go for a drive through the New Forest to see the Autumn colour, so today that is exactly what we did.  And after a scenic drive through Burley & Brockenhurst spotting ponies & donkeys, we stopped at the lovely Rosie Lea House for tea & scones.

Community Scrabble Club

 Our weekly Scrabble club is growing in popularity here at Shawford Springs, but so far no-one has been able to beat our reigning Scrabble champion Tony! They are next meeting on Thursday morning from 11.30am - new members are always welcome.

Upcoming events

November - Community Events

Join us throughout November for our varied programme of events

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Festive Flowers

Carole from local florist The Flower Stables will be joining us for a practical workshop demonstrating how to make a gorgeous Festive centrepiece 

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Shawford Springs Speakers Corner - Christmas around the world

Celebrate Christmas around the World with our guest speaker Fiona from Creative Talks. Seasonal music and unique traditions

Everyone welcome

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Don't Dine Alone - Join us

We know company at meal times can boost wellbeing...

That's why we are inviting local older people to join us for great company and a nutritious lunch on us!

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