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
Pamper Morning
Yesterday we enjoyed a pamper morning in our purpose built salon. Our wonderful hairdresser Edana not only worked her magic on our resident’s hair, but also helped our Activities Coordinator Jo give manicures & pedicures which left everyone feeling pampered from head to toe
Royal Logistics Corps - Winchester - Out and about
Last week some of our gents took a trip to the The Royal Logistic Corps Museum in Winchester.
They thoroughly enjoyed browsing the many exhibits (the medal room being one of their favourites) & would certainly recommend popping by for a visit if you’re ever in the area. Thank you to all the staff at the museum for making them feel so welcome.
Tea, chat and a visit to Brambridge Garden centre
Recently some of our ladies enjoyed a trip to Brambridge Park Garden Centre for a wander & cuppa in the café. Brambridge is a favourite destination of ours and a bonus is it’s only a short drive away.
Shawford Springs Speakers Corner Community Event - The Ghosts of Winchester
We’d like to say a big thank you to local expert Matthew for visiting us on Monday as part of our Monthly Speakers Corner event.
He gave a fascinating talk on the ‘Ghosts of Winchester’, in which he shared tales of the ghosts who are said to haunt some of Winchester’s historic buildings including the Cathedral & Buttercross monument.
We all found it incredibly interesting and it was the perfect event to lead us into our Halloween celebrations.
Arts and Crafts club
We’ve been painting poppies in our weekly arts & crafts club as part of our Remembrance Day preparations. Painting is a popular activity amongst our residents as it’s both relaxing & therapeutic.
Birthday Celebrations
This week we wished our wonderful Marie a very Happy Birthday. Marie isn’t a fan of cake, so our kitchen team decided to make her a special biscuit treat instead to celebrate.
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
