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 Supper Club
We are excited to announce that our new monthly supper club will be taking place on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Join us for our launch event, where there will be live music courtesy of singer Marcus followed by a delicious cheese & wine supper. It promises to be an evening not to be missed!
It's Magic
Our Residents and their friends and families had a lovely afternoon recently interacting with a selection of games from our Magic table. These included exotic fish, tennis and colour in and name the location.....the game of tennis proved very competitive and moving the beautifully coloured exotic fish was very relaxing
Indoor Badminton
Our Life Enrichment programme has activities for mind, body and soul.... Indoor Badminton is a great activity encouraging movement, spacial awareness and is a lot of fun!
Cat Therapy
Marie ensures that one of our therapy cats is looking their absolute best for their photo shoot
Flower Bingo
Bingo is always popular among our residents.... David recently was the winner of our Flower Bingo, congratulations David
St Patrick's Day - Cheers
The residents had a great day on Friday for St Patrick's Day celebrating everything Irish, including music and the big Irish quiz... The delicious lunch included Steak and Ale Pie (Guinness of course!) Champ Mash and buttered Swede ..... accompanied with a cool glass of Guinness!
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!
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