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
Mid Summer's Eve - Health and Well-Being
Glorious Mid Summer Evening Event
Residents and guests had a lovely evening on mid Summer's eve with a packed schedule of exercise and presentations from local health and fitness experts within our community
The evening started with a presentation "Eat well, feel great - Nutrition essentials for later life" by Kate Holdsworth (KH Nutrition Coaching) .
This was followed by a seated exercise session by Shane O'Connell from Elderlife Fitness when we all had a workout from head to toe
Sally Reynolds then presented "The Emotional First Aid Kit" and how to feel better with the use of memory boxes and mood Boards.
Malcolm Calvert from Tai Chi for Health and Well -Being provided our final presentation of the evening when we followed a just a few of the many movements of this ancient martial art
Finally The Pimms Sundowner was served... It was a glorious evening enjoyed by everyone
Thank you so much to our special guest speakers, and our residents, friends, family and visitors
Out and about - The White swan
On Wednesday we enjoyed a lovely visit to The White Swan in Southampton for a refreshing drink by the river in the sunshine. Cheers!
Fantastic Flowers
Our raised beds are looking lovely & colourful thanks to the efforts of our gardening club.
Are you green fingered and free on Thursday mornings? Then why not come and give our brilliant gardeners a helping hand.
Friday Sing along
On Friday we were treated to a fantastic afternoon sing-along courtesy of the Braishfield Ukulele Music Society (aka the BUMS!) They performed a variety of well known tunes for us to join in with including ‘Leaving on a Jetplane’ ‘Hello Mary Lou’ & ‘When the Saints Go Marching In.’
National Beer Day
Did you know that today, 15th June, is National Beer Day? We decided to celebrate with a trip to one of our lovely local pubs, the White Horse Otterbourne for a refreshing pint in the sunshine. Cheers!
The Rockall Challenge
We've made good progress on our 60km walk in 60 Days around our beautiful garden in aid of raising funds for The Rockall Challenge... Please do join us for a lap or two if you are able to join us any day until 30th July
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!
