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
Out and about in the community - Long Barn
This week we visited the beautiful Long Barn in Alresford for coffee & cake. We also enjoyed taking a wander around the shop & plant area before heading back home for lunch.
Thank you to all the staff for being so friendly & welcoming, we will certainly be back for a return visit.
Rainy day Bowling
Recently we had to postpone one of our planned outings due to bad weather, so we decided to take a trip to Tenpin in Southampton instead for a round of bowling!
Everyone had a great time & for some it was their first time bowling - which proves that you are never too old to try something new! Well done to David who was the bowling champ!
Cocktails and Jazz
What better way to spend an afternoon ..... cocktails and Jazz....
Time for tea....
Yesterday morning we enjoyed a lovely outing to Daisy’s Tea Room in Fair Oak for tea & cake.
A big thank you to the lovely staff for making us feel so welcome.
Out and about .... The flowerpots Inn ...Cheers
Yesterday some of our gents enjoyed an afternoon at The Flower Pots Inn in Cheriton for a pint in their beer garden.
A big thank you to all the staff & the landlord of the pub for being so friendly & welcoming. We can’t wait to return for another visit soon.
Chocolatey Treat
Pippa from Chocolate Craft in Old Alresford recently paid us a visit to provide residents and local community members with a very informative, fun and tasty chocolate making and tasting session.
Chocolate Craft produce hand decorated chocolates using only the finest ingredients including Belgian Chocolate and fresh Hampshire cream. Fortnum & Mason is just one of their most prestigious customers!
We were very lucky to be able to taste a range of different chocolates including an unusual and relatively new "Ruby" chocolate....
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!
