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
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!
Spring Has Sprung
Our home is now filled with gorgeous Daffodils courtesy of Marie and her expert flower arranging. Such cheerful flowers with the promise of Spring well and truly here
A walk in the Garden
John, our resident of the day enjoyed a walk in our beautiful garden, he very much enjoyed the fresh air and the sound of the birds singing
We are Open
The ribbon has been cut and we are welcoming our very first resident David to his forever home. We look forward to seeing lots more local community choosing Shawford Springs in the coming weeks.
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!
