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.

Enriching life
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Joanne Gadd

Activities Co-ordinator

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.

Life-encriching activities booklet

Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
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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

Pamper Session

 We are very lucky to have a unisex hair and beauty salon where our residents can indulge in some pampering.  At the weekend Marie & carer Nikki made use of the nail bar for a relaxing manicure session, sheer bliss... File, polish and a relaxing hand massage ... 

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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!

Upcoming events

Cocktails and Jazz

Enjoy a cocktail (or two) whilst listening to a selection of Jazz favourites courtesy of singer Sarah Hobbs

Everyone welcome

Barchester's Big Quiz - Live Virtual Event

Calling all quizzers!

Join us for an exciting quiz to test your general knowledge and see who is the biggest brainbox of them all!

Don't Dine Alone - Join us

Join us for a delicious lunch and some great company

Hello October - Community Events

Join us throughout October for our varied programme of events 

All Hallows Day - Autumnal celebration

All Hallows Day Autumnal celebration

Join us and enjoy a selection of tasty autumnal treats, drinks and music courtesy of singer Amanda

Competition time.... Guess the weight of the pumpkin

Our resident pumpkin will be in our reception area from the 18th October for you to guess it's weight. The winner will receive a delicious Autumnal hamper full of treats 

Open Day - Saturday 2nd November

Looking for care for yourself or a loved one?

Join us for a personally tailored tour of our Beautifully appointed home