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
Spring Has Sprung
Our home is now filled with gorgeous Daffodils courtesy of Marie and her expert flower arranging. Such cheerful flowers with the promise of Spring well and truly here
A walk in the Garden
John, our resident of the day enjoyed a walk in our beautiful garden, he very much enjoyed the fresh air and the sound of the birds singing
We are Open
The ribbon has been cut and we are welcoming our very first resident David to his forever home. We look forward to seeing lots more local community choosing Shawford Springs in the coming weeks.
VIP Opening
What a great day the team and local community had when they were invited to join them at the official opening of the home. Shawford Springs were joined by many guests including the Mayor Angela Clear. Guests were treated to an array of canapes all prepared by the head chef and hospitality team. Fizz was flowing whilst everyone had a grand tour of the home and all the facilities it has to offer.
Ladies that lunch
Julie and Sonja were joined for lunch by a local magazine. Caring times had heard of the exciting new project coming to Otterbourne and wanted a sneak peak at what the home would be offering. Head Chef Clifford pulled out all the stops and created a homemade lunch to remember. Complete with marmalade pancakes for everyone.
We have the keys.
The day has arrived. Contractors have officially left the building. Today General Manager Julie was handed the keys (all 200 of them) to her beautiful new home. Nerves and excitement were in the air as Julie and her team build on making Shawford Springs the very heart of the local community
Upcoming events
Understanding Dementia - A Person-Centred Approach
Join us for an informative and practical talk with Leon Smith, Dementia care specialist for Barchester Healthcare
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
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
