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....Whitchurch Silk Mill
Yesterday the weather may have been gloomy & wet, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying a lovely outing to Whitchurch Silk Mill.
A big thank you to the staff at the mill for being so accommodating (and for helping us with some tricky parking!) We all had a wonderful time.
Brambridge Garden Centre - Mini Bus travels
Last week we enjoyed a morning outing to our lovely local garden centre in Brambridge for coffee and a wander.
Wonderful Wimbledon
Last week we held a Wimbledon themed party with Strawberries & Cream, Pimms & music courtesy of the fabulous singer Helen. (We even had Andy Murray make an appearance for the occasion!)
Out and About in our Community
Last week we had the first of our monthly ‘mystery’ trips, with this month’s mystery destination being the beautiful Royal Victoria Country Park in Southampton. We decided to take a look at the exhibition inside the chapel building, which is situated in the middle of the park. The exhibition tells the history of the park from the Victorian period when a grand military hospital was built on the site, but sadly the building suffered flooding & a fire in the 20th century so was subsequently demolished.
We’d like to say thank you to the lovely volunteers at the chapel for being so friendly & welcoming, we had a brilliant time
A very Special Celebration
Two of our lovely residents Lena and Bruce celebrated a very special Wedding Anniversary this week ..... They have been married for 75 years !
Along with all their cards, flowers and special Anniversary cake they received a special card from His majesty The King and His Queen Camilla
We all wish them many congratulations on this happy milestone
Otterbourne Summer Festival 2024
We were absolutely delighted to be a sponsor of this year’s Otterbourne Summer Festival, which took place on the 23rd June.
Our home services advisor Sonja set up a stall with free goody bags, homemade cupcakes & leaflets about our wonderful home, so we decided to go along to support her and enjoy all that the festival had to offer.
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!
