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
Easter Bake Off- Competition Winner
Yesterday we rounded off our Easter Celebrations with a delicious Easter Bake Off Competition!
Our staff and residents entered a variety of mouthwatering bakes into the contest & we were delighted to be joined by Val & Joan from our local W.I, who joined our chef Clifford & kitchen assistant Marie on the judging panel.
A huge well done to carer Pippa who came 1st with her chocolate cupcakes, which the judges said had perfectly light sponges with just the right amount of chocolate, and also to Jo who came runner up with her carrot cake
Easter Preparations
Marie, one of our residents and two of our lovely carers helped in making up lots of chocolate Easter Treats for delivery to local community groups. Everyone enjoyed making up the gifts and there may have been one or two eggs which didn't make it into the gift bags.....
Remembering Doris Day
Today would have been Doris Day’s 101st birthday, so we decided to mark the occasion with a special game of musical bingo featuring a host of her greatest hits. Do you have a favourite Doris Day song?
Our Transport Awaits....
This week we received a very exciting delivery… our brand new minibus has arrived.We are looking forward to getting out and about for trips around the local area & beyond
Match of The Day!
We like a game of football ...even in the lounge! Tim, one of our carers did an excellent job in goal, it was certainly a challenge to score, but we managed to sneak a few shots past him!
Community Supper Club
We are excited to announce that our new monthly supper club will be taking place on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Join us for our launch event, where there will be live music courtesy of singer Marcus followed by a delicious cheese & wine supper. It promises to be an evening not to be missed!
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
