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 Donation Coronation Tree planting
Brambridge Park Garden Centre in Otterbourne have kindly donated a beautiful National Trust Silver Birch Tree to us to commemorate The Kings Coronation. We will be planting in the garden at our home for all our residents and their friends and family to enjoy .
We took our mini bus to collect it this afternoon with a couple of our residents who also enjoyed a cuppa in the cafe whilst we were there
National Tea day
We decided to celebrate National Tea day on the 21st April by hosting a tea tasting afternoon in our café, in which we had to guess the flavour of a variety of different teas... Mint proved to be very popular
St George's day
Yesterday we celebrated St George’s Day with a traditional roast dinner & sing-along in our dining room.
Tea for Two ....and two for tea
Tea for two ...and two for tea
We were delighted that Elaine and Val joined is for a delicious afternoon cream tea in our community cafe this week. Freshly prepared sandwiches, warm scones and a selection of cakes along with a lovely pot of tea.... Delicious
Cheese and Wine Supper Club
Did you know we have regular events & entertainment happening at our home?
Yesterday we had fantastic time at our Wine & Cheese event. The afternoon kicked off in style with music from singer Marcus, whose upbeat songs had us all singing & dancing along. Then afterwards we were treated to a delicious wine & cheese supper prepared by our head chef Clifford.
Happy Birthday John
This afternoon we were delighted to be able to host a belated birthday party for John in our second floor dining room. He was joined by over 20 of his family & friends and they all enjoyed a delicious buffet prepared by our chefs.
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!
