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
Reminiscing with The Memory Box Foundation
We’d like to say thank you to Lauren from The Memory Box Foundation another lovely reminiscence session in our activity room yesterday morning.
We thoroughly enjoyed chatting about our favourite places in the U.K & sharing memories of holidays & trips taken
Winchester Rotary - Community Afternoon Tea
We had an absolutely fantastic afternoon at Winchester Rotary UK’s Senior Citizens Party at Itchen Abbas Village Hall
We decided to take some of our wonderful ladies along as a pre-mother’s day treat and what a treat it turned out to be! Everyone was thoroughly spoilt with bingo, games, a raffle, live music & a delicious afternoon tea.
We’d like to thank all the members of the Winchester Rotary for organising the event & for very kindly inviting us along
Mother's Day
Mother's Day at our home was a busy day.... We had lots of visitors for a very special Afternoon Tea and then there were all the cards, flowers and chocolates....
Anyone for a game?.....
This week some of our gents got together for our weekly men’s club. On the agenda this week - cider & table tennis!
Double Bubble Birthday
We’ve had double Birthday celebrations at the home recently . Yesterday was our very own First Birthday and also our very special resident Vernon also celebrated his birthday on the same day
We were joined by Winchester’s Mayor, councillor Angela Clear who originally officially opened our home last March. We very much appreciated all her kind words and her return visit
There were two very special cakes, courtesy of Marie a beautiful buffet lunch courtesy of our chef Clifford and lots of bubbles and balloons
Entertainment was provided by special guest, opera singer, Jenny who delighted all our residents, and their friends and families
Out and about - The New Forest
This week our Men’s Club took a drive through the New Forest stopping at The Lamb Inn, Nomansland for a round of drinks.
The welcome was warm & friendly, the fire was roaring & the local ale from Flack Manor Brewery went down a treat. All in all it was the perfect way to spend a dreary Monday afternoon.
We’d like to give a special mention & thank you to the two staff members at the pub for being so accommodating & really going above & beyond to help us during our visit.
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!
