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
Travels in our Mini Bus
This week may have been chilly but that didn’t stop us enjoying a lovely outing to In-Excess Garden Centre in Fair Oak for drinks in their beautiful café. Thank you to the café staff for their speedy & friendly service.
Community Knit and Natter
Monday mornings mean one thing here at Shawford Springs… knitting! Our Community Knit & Natter Club had their weekly get-together today & have started work on their new project - knitted roses for Valentine’s Day
The group are always keen to welcome new members, so if you fancy starting a new hobby in 2024 why not give our knitting club a go!
Clever Crafting
Trevor & Janice joined us in our activity room for some crafting this week. We have started making book themed decorations for our new library which will be opening next month. We can’t wait to see the finished display!
Celebrating the King of Rock n’ Roll
Did you know 8th January would have been Elvis Presley’s 89th Birthday? We decided to mark the occasion with a game of Elvis Musical Bingo, which gave us an opportunity to listen to some of his greatest hits including Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes & Jailhouse Rock. A big well done to Alan who was today’s winner.
Happy Birthday Celebrations
We love celebrating Birthdays.... A very Happy Birthday to one of our lovely residents Lys who has been celebrating in style
Cheers to the New Year
This week we thought we’d kick start 2024 with a trip to The Flower Pots Inn in Cheriton to enjoy a pint of their award winning ale which is brewed at their on site brewery. A big thank you to all the staff for being so friendly & accommodating, we’ll definitely be returning for another visit soon.
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
