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 our Community
This morning some of our lovely ladies enjoyed an outing to Haskins Garden Centre in Southampton for coffee & a wander
It's a beautiful day for a day on the water.....
We were incredibly lucky to be able to spend the afternoon on the water on board the Alison MacGregor, which is run by the fabulous volunteers at the Solent Dolphin.
We took in various sights on Southampton Water including the cruise ship Arcadia & luxury yachts moored in Ocean Village. We also spent some time on the River Itchen before heading back to Hythe Marina.
We’d like to say a big big thank you to the volunteers on board for looking after us throughout the trip, especially in the heat!
Games in our Garden
As it was such a lovely sunny morning yesterday we decided to play a few games out in our beautiful garden.....
Well done to Jackie for her excellent juggling skills
Sherry in The Sun....
Wasn’t the weather glorious yesterday? We made the most of the sunshine by hosting a ‘sherry social’ in our beautiful garden. A big thank you to Hazel, Jeanette & David for making some delicious fruit platters for us to enjoy with our afternoon tipple!
Oh I do Like to be beside the seaside.....
This morning the rain didn’t stop us from getting out for a trip to the lovely Lookout Cafe which overlooks the sea at Lepe Country Park
Football Fun
To celebrate England securing their place in the final, we decided to host our own penalty shootout in the garden which was a lot of fun!
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!
