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
Horsing Around
It's Friday evening ... It's Cocktail hour....
We welcomed the weekend with Cocktail hour on Friday evening... Cheers
Heritage and History
Treat Tuesday
Viva Las Vegas!
Recently we had a very special visitor here at Shawford Springs… none other than the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself, Mr Elvis Presley! (aka the fantastic Elvis tribute act Craig )
We decided to arrange a special visit from the King, after discovering that he is our lovely resident Richard’s favourite singer.
Everyone had an absolutely fantastic time Rockin’ & Rollin’ to Elvis’ biggest hits, so we’d like to say a big thank you to Craig for a brilliant afternoon!
Delightful dahlias
This week we visited Gilberts Dahlias to enjoy their glorious dahlia field, which is currently in full bloom & looking absolutely beautiful. The array of colours really were a sight to behold & who knew there were such a vast variety of different dahlia varieties!
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!
