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
Community Knit and Natter - The knitted Christmas Tree !
We are delighted to be able to share with you all our knit & natter club’s completed knitted Christmas tree! A huge well done to everyone who was involved in putting it together, we think it looks absolutely fantastic!
Festive drinks at the Local - The Otter
This week we enjoyed a round of drinks at one of our local pubs, The Otter which is looking lovely and festive inside. Thank you to the staff at the pub for making us feel so welcome.
Otterbourne Brass Band - Community Carols
We were treated to a brilliant afternoon of music courtesy of the very talented Otterbourne Brass band this week
Four of their musicians came and performed a selection of festive songs & carols for us to sing along to including classics such as silent night, jingle bells & Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.
We all had a wonderful time and would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the musicians for giving up their afternoon to come and play for us. We very much hope to see you again next year.
Otterbourne Theatre Company - Community Carols
We'd like to say a big thank you to the wonderful Otterbourne Theatre Company for coming to sing for us yesterday, we all had a fantastic time! We hope to see you again next year.
Christmas crafting - Christmas Wreath
We’ve been flexing our creative muscles with a spot of festive wreath making & we’re really thrilled with the results.
A night at the ballet ... The Nutcracker
This week we’ve been getting into the festive spirit with a showing of the iconic Christmas ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ in our Cinema Room.
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!
