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
Creative Art Club
On Thursday we spent a relaxing morning taking part in a nautical themed still life drawing session in our activity room.
We are planning to make the drawing sessions a regular occurrence and will have a different theme each time.
A very special sweet treat....
The residents were treated to a very special dessert this week as Tony one of our residents supplied our chef, John with lots of lovely sticks of Rhubarb from his own garden
John was tasked with producing a delicious home baked Rhubarb and Apple crumble which all the residents loved. The residents will be pleased to hear John will be also be making a Rhubarb Fool which I'm sure will go down a treat now we have some glorious weather!
A big Thank You to Tony
Gardening Club - The Balcony Project
Our Gardening Club were busy again on Friday and this time they rolled up their sleeves to start bringing colour and scent to our 1st floor balcony.
They have made a brilliant start, with a variety of seeds sown & plants potted. We are looking forward to sitting out on the balcony when the weather gets a bit warmer.
Knit and Natter News - Baby Bonnets
Our fabulous Knit & Natter ladies met on Monday and have started work on their latest project. They are knitting colourful hats in a selection of sizes for premature babies at our local hospitals.
The group meet on Mondays at 11.15am and they are always ready to welcome new members, so why not pop along!
Gardening Club
We had a brilliant turn out at our weekly gardening club. We had a productive time planting, weeding & tidying and the sun even made an appearance for us! A big thank you to everyone who took part, the garden is starting to look lovely!
Out and About in the Community - Harold Hillier Gardens
This week we enjoyed an outing to the café at Sir Harold Hillier Arboretum and Gardens near Romsey. Everyone had a lovely time and the shortbread was delicious!
Upcoming events
November - Community Events
Join us throughout November for our varied programme of events
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
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
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!
