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
Fantastic Flowers
Our raised beds are looking lovely & colourful thanks to the efforts of our gardening club.
Are you green fingered and free on Thursday mornings? Then why not come and give our brilliant gardeners a helping hand.
Friday Sing along
On Friday we were treated to a fantastic afternoon sing-along courtesy of the Braishfield Ukulele Music Society (aka the BUMS!) They performed a variety of well known tunes for us to join in with including ‘Leaving on a Jetplane’ ‘Hello Mary Lou’ & ‘When the Saints Go Marching In.’
National Beer Day
Did you know that today, 15th June, is National Beer Day? We decided to celebrate with a trip to one of our lovely local pubs, the White Horse Otterbourne for a refreshing pint in the sunshine. Cheers!
The Rockall Challenge
We've made good progress on our 60km walk in 60 Days around our beautiful garden in aid of raising funds for The Rockall Challenge... Please do join us for a lap or two if you are able to join us any day until 30th July
Gardening club preparations
This morning Lys & Jo took a stroll to our next door neighbour George Beckett Nurseries to buy some bedding plants ready for our Gardening Club tomorrow.
The pink, yellow & white flowers will be sure to add a lovely splash of colour to the garden.
Residents Choice
Jean & Carol enjoyed spending Sunday afternoon completing a jigsaw puzzle. Thanks to donations from our wonderful friends, family & local community, we've got lots of lovely puzzles to choose from.
Upcoming events
Shawford Springs Speakers Corner - Chelsea Flower show Special
Join us for our monthly Speakers Corner for a Chelsea Flower Show special
Cocktails and Canapes
Join us in our beautiful garden for a selection of sweet and savoury Canapes and locally produced Artisanal Gin and Prosecco cocktails
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
Open Day - 29th June
Join us for our Open Day on 29th June for a personally tailored tour of our beautifully appointed home
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
