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
Private Dining Room - Celebration
Here at Shawford Springs we are very lucky to have a beautifully appointed private dining room which can comfortably accommodate 12 seated guests. One of our residents,David and his family and friends recently enjoyed a delicious three course lunch in the private dining room followed by afternoon drinks in our sunny garden ...Cheers
Community Spirit
We’d like to thank members of the Eastleigh Neighbours Facebook Group along with our friends & family who very kindly donated a selection of jigsaw puzzles, puzzle boards & games to the home.
We feel very fortunate to be a part of such a generous community are very much looking forward to doing a puzzle or two!
National Scrabble Day
Did you know that today is National Scrabble Day? We decided that it was the perfect day to launch our brand new community scrabble club!
A big well done to David who achieved the highest score of the afternoon with 104 points. He becomes the first player to be placed on our scrabble club leaderboard, so we shall see if anyone can beat his score next month!
Our next meeting will be on Thursday 11th May from 2pm - everyone is welcome!
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 ...
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.....
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!
