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 Christmas crafting - The Winchester Kitchen dancers WI
We had a fabulous time at our Christmas craft morning which was run by Sally & the lovely ladies of the Kitchen Dancers W.I group. We made a variety of felt tree decorations whilst having a good natter & it was a thoroughly enjoyable morning. We are very much looking forward to having another craft session next year.
Winchester WI - The Kitchen Dancers - Community Crafting
We’d like to say a big thank you to the incredibly creative & talented ladies from the Kitchen Dancers WI group for donating a selection of their handmade decorations to the home. They are absolutely beautiful and we are thrilled to be able to showcase them on our tree!
It's beginning to look a lot like ...... Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at Shawford Springs as we have started to put up our decorations! A big thank you to everyone who gave us a hand
Out and about - Festive Mini bus trip
Last week we took a trip to The Garden Society in Southampton. We admired their beautiful Christmas displays & enjoyed a round of drinks in the cafe.
Pottery Cafe - Getting Creative
What a wonderful morning we had at The Flourish Craft Studio in Romsey. It was an opportunity for us to embrace our inner artists as we painted a selection of pottery items including a reindeer ornament, bowl & star dish.
A special mention & thank you to Jo at Flourish for making us so welcome, we are very much looking forward to collecting our finished pieces once they have been glazed & fired.
Knit and Natter - The Christmas Tree is growing!
What a lovely time we had at our knit & natter club this week The green squares for our knitted Christmas tree are really coming along, so we should be ready to put it all together next week.
Thank you to everyone who joined us this week,we are very much looking forward to seeing you all again next time.
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!
