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
Clever Crafting
Trevor & Janice joined us in our activity room for some crafting this week. We have started making book themed decorations for our new library which will be opening next month. We can’t wait to see the finished display!
Celebrating the King of Rock n’ Roll
Did you know 8th January would have been Elvis Presley’s 89th Birthday? We decided to mark the occasion with a game of Elvis Musical Bingo, which gave us an opportunity to listen to some of his greatest hits including Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes & Jailhouse Rock. A big well done to Alan who was today’s winner.
Happy Birthday Celebrations
We love celebrating Birthdays.... A very Happy Birthday to one of our lovely residents Lys who has been celebrating in style
Cheers to the New Year
This week we thought we’d kick start 2024 with a trip to The Flower Pots Inn in Cheriton to enjoy a pint of their award winning ale which is brewed at their on site brewery. A big thank you to all the staff for being so friendly & accommodating, we’ll definitely be returning for another visit soon.
Festive Cheers ....
This week we enjoyed an outing to one of our local pubs The Old Forge in Otterbourne for a round of drinks. A big thank you to all the staff for being so welcoming & accommodating
Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
We had a full house on last week for our Christmas Party. There was music, dancing & the Buck’s Fizz was flowing for a festive afternoon full of smiles & laughter.
A special mention & well done to Vernon & Beryl for winning the Christmas Jumper contest with their fabulous outfits, they looked fantastic!
Thank you to the wonderful Sarah Hobbs - Singer for providing the entertainment (we particularly enjoyed the interactive rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas!)
And lastly a big thank you to everyone who came and joined us to celebrate.
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!
