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
"Sweet Caroline" .... afternoon sing along
Singer and entertainer Marcus joined us yesterday afternoon for a wonderful sing along session with residents enjoying songs from the 50’s and 60’s
Favourites were Sweet Caroline and Moon River
We look forward to welcoming Marcus back very soon
Community - Easter Bunny Donation -Naomi House and Jacksplace
This week we visited Naomi House & Jacksplace in Winchester to deliver a special Easter gift of handmade knitted bunnies for the children at the hospice.
The bunnies were created by the ladies of our knit and natter group, who made over 30 in total in a variety of colours.
We were welcomed at the hospice by Supporter Services Advisor Shirlie, who thanked us for our donation & kindly invited us back for a tour later in the year.
The knit & natter group were delighted to be able to spread a little bit of Easter cheer to their local community with their knitted companions & are now busy planning their next project.
Ready, Steady, Easter Bake....
This afternoon we gathered in our cafe for our annual Easter bake off contest!
A selection of delicious bakes were entered into the contest, which gave the judges a difficult decision when it came to choosing a winner…
However we are delighted to announce that the top 3 bakers were: Réka who came in 3rd place with her chocolate & walnut cake. Jo & Mike who were 2nd with their Easter brownie and in 1st place was Bella with her beautifully decorated lemon cake! A big well done to everyone who took part, we thoroughly enjoyed sampling all the scrumptious entries.
Easter Baking for the grand Easter bake Off
This week Elisa & David have been busy baking carrot cakes & cupcakes for our Easter Bake Off Contest tomorrow. We can’t wait to try them - hopefully they will score highly with the judges!
Sweet String Music
On Thursday we were treated to a wonderful hour of music courtesy of viola player Philip.
Philip is a member of the Welsh National Opera’s Orchestra & very kindly made time to visit us between concerts.
He performed a selection of well known pieces & covered a variety of genres including classical, jazz, sing along tunes & of course opera too.
We all had a wonderful afternoon & are looking forward to welcoming Philip back later in the year
St Swithins School choir Easter visit
We’d like to say a big thank you to the children of St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School for visiting us last week to sing a selection of Easter songs & for making us all some lovely Easter cards! Their visit put a smile on everyone’s faces
Upcoming events
Speakers Corner - Hampshire Hawks
This month we are joined by Anita from Hampshire Hawk Walks who (along with a couple of very special feathered friends) will be talking to us about various Birds of Prey
April Community Event Planner
Join us throughout April for our varied programme of Community Events, all welcome
Understanding Dementia - A Person-Centred Approach
Join us for an informative and practical talk with Leon Smith, Dementia care specialist for Barchester Healthcare
Blue Light Breakfast
Are you an Emergency Services or Healthcare professional? Drop into our home for a complimentary coffee or tea and a freshly baked sweet treat
Knit and Natter Community Club
Join us each Monday at 11.15 am for our popular Knit and Natter community group
Monthly Drop-In Clinic - Financial Planning in Later Life
Join us and Rebecca Saxby our local Symponia Representative. Our next Clinic will be Thursday May 2nd
