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
Anyone for a game?.....
This week some of our gents got together for our weekly men’s club. On the agenda this week - cider & table tennis!
Double Bubble Birthday
We’ve had double Birthday celebrations at the home recently . Yesterday was our very own First Birthday and also our very special resident Vernon also celebrated his birthday on the same day
We were joined by Winchester’s Mayor, councillor Angela Clear who originally officially opened our home last March. We very much appreciated all her kind words and her return visit
There were two very special cakes, courtesy of Marie a beautiful buffet lunch courtesy of our chef Clifford and lots of bubbles and balloons
Entertainment was provided by special guest, opera singer, Jenny who delighted all our residents, and their friends and families
Out and about - The New Forest
This week our Men’s Club took a drive through the New Forest stopping at The Lamb Inn, Nomansland for a round of drinks.
The welcome was warm & friendly, the fire was roaring & the local ale from Flack Manor Brewery went down a treat. All in all it was the perfect way to spend a dreary Monday afternoon.
We’d like to give a special mention & thank you to the two staff members at the pub for being so accommodating & really going above & beyond to help us during our visit.
Goat Therapy
This week we had a very special visit from Arnie & Trevor who are two baby Pygmy goats. They spent an hour taking a stroll around the home meeting everyone & having lots of cuddles.
A big thank you to Em at Ems friendly farm for bringing them to meet us this afternoon. We all loved seeing them - it really brightened everyone’s day & was definitely a cuteness overload!
Community Links - Chat Tea Cafe visit
This week we visited the wonderful Chat Tea Cafe at Badger Farm Community Centre. The cafe takes place on the last Monday of the month and is run by a brilliant team of volunteers.
They were celebrating their 5 year anniversary yesterday & we were delighted to be a part of the celebrations. A big thank you to Sheana & the team for making us feel so welcome & for the delicious cake! We are looking forward to attending again in the future.
Chinese New year - a celebration
Last week we had our monthly armchair travel day & this month we decided to visit China!
We enjoyed a delicious 3 course Chinese meal courtesy of our Head Chef Clifford, which included spring rolls, sweet & sour chicken, noodles & fortune cookies.
Then in the afternoon we watched a Chinese New Year concert by the China National Traditional Orchestra in our cinema room.
Our brilliant night carer Tim also created beautiful bookmarks for everyone with their names written on in Cantonese.
A big thank you to both Tim & Clifford for making the day so special. We are looking forward to our next armchair travel day - next month we’ll be visiting Peru
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
