Activities at Shawford Springs Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
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.

Read our brochure ‘Life-enriching activities’ for more information about life in our care homes.
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Joanne Gadd
Activities Co-ordinator
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.
Celebrating life at Shawford Springs Care Home

England’s Women’s Euro Victory Celebrated
Our residents were thrilled to cheer on the Lionesses during their triumphant Women’s Euro campaign! Gathered in our lounge, residents enjoyed watching the matches, culminating in England’s inspiring victory. The excitement was palpable, with many sharing stories of their own sporting memories

Music & Memories
We’d like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the talented Amanda for gracing us with her performance this week. She took us on a delightful, nostalgic journey down memory lane, delighting everyone with a fantastic selection of hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Residents and staff alike enjoyed a wonderful time singing and dancing along, creating cherished memories together.

A Wonderful Outing to The Bridge Pub
This week, we enjoyed a delightful trip to one of our local favorites, The Bridge Pub in Shawford, where we relaxed with drinks in their beautiful garden. Cheers to a fantastic time spent together.

A Whimsical Alice in Wonderland Day
In celebration of Alice in Wonderland Day, our residents enjoyed a delightful art afternoon inspired by this timeless tale. They unleashed their creativity with themed crafts in our beautiful garden, savoring homemade jam tarts and tea under the summer sun. This enchanting event reflects the vibrant, person-centered lifestyle at Shawford Springs, where we create magical memories for our community.

Exploring the Beautiful Outdoors
Our residents enjoyed two delightful outings in our home’s minibus. We visited the charming Hampshire Pantry in Winchester, savouring coffee and homemade cakes in a cosy setting. We also ventured to Rhinefield in the New Forest, where we shared tea from our flask and indulged in ice cream amidst towering trees. These adventures showcase the vibrant, person-centred lifestyle at Shawford Springs, creating joyful memories for our community.

Summer Seaside Fun at Lepe Beach
Our residents recently enjoyed a delightful morning at Lepe Beach in the New Forest. A group of our ladies savored tea and homemade cakes at the seaside café, taking in breathtaking views of the Isle of Wight. They then strolled along the shore, basking in the fresh sea breeze and scenic beauty. These outings highlight the vibrant, person-centred lifestyle at Shawford Springs, where we create cherished memories for our community.

Blooming Day Out
Residents enjoyed a delightful outing to a stunning garden in the New Forest, as part of a special visit hosted by the National Garden Scheme. The garden, belonging to Sheila, the daughter of resident June, captivated the group with its vibrant flower borders, serene pond area, and breath-taking New Forest views. For June, the visit was particularly heartfelt, as it marked her first return to her daughter’s garden in several years. The outing provided a meaningful opportunity for June to reconnect with her daughter’s beautiful creation, bringing joy to all involved.

Cheesy Afternoon
Celebrate with us at our recent Cheese, Wine & Jazz Afternoon, held in honor of National Cheese Day! Residents enjoyed a delightful afternoon featuring live saxophone performances by the talented Hannah Spires, paired with a delicious cheese and wine supper crafted by our fabulous kitchen team. As seen in the photo, our residents raised a toast in a beautifully decorated dining room, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.

Sailing around Southampton
Our Residents were filled with joy during their boat trip curtesy of Solent Dolphin Charity. Our residents sailed around Southampton on a sunny Sunday morning alongside the Solent Dolphin volunteers. Residents began their trip Hythe marina then headed out onto the water where they were able to get up close to some cruise ships and enjoyed the views of the city from the water. The trip was particularly special for one resident Vernon, who was given the opportunity to captain the boat. Being a huge fan of boats, this fabulous experience for him.
Upcoming events
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 enrichment
With us, it's all about making every day meaningful for our residents. We do this through our Life Enrichment programme, designed to suit the needs of each person in our care, and support individuals in retaining their joy, purpose and life skills for as long as possible. We offer a range of daily activities for individuals to get involved in, whether that's socially as part of a group, solo or with a team member, ensuring everyone receives the support that adds enrichment to their life.
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