Activities at Paternoster House Care Home
Our teams are trained to enrich the lives of residents through stimulating the mind, body and soul, and taking the time to learn about each person to ensure everyone receives support that adds enrichment to their life.
Our specialist activities staff are committed to organising a mix of activities and events for residents and the local community to get involved in, including trips out to local places of interest in our minibus and visits from entertainers and musicians. It is important to us that each individual who we support can get as much from these as possible, so we try our best to arrange activities that reflect their interests and capabilities as best as possible, and encourage them to participate in any way they can. We also encourage relatives to join with activities and events as often as they can.
Cathy Knowles
Hello, my name is Cathy and I'm the activities coordinator for Paternoster House. Living life to the full is my motto, and I wish to instill this in all our residents, whatever your ability there is something new to learn or try. Life is for enriching and enjoyment.
I look forward to getting to know you and your loved ones. We are always open to new ideas, if you'd like to contact me please call the home on 01992 787 202 or email me direct on PaternosterHouse.Activities@barchester.com - New entertainers always welcome.
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 Paternoster House Care Home
Sinatra Swings Out
Today we had our new Musical Entertainer Ian Gallagher performing for our residents. Ian Gallagher is widely regarded as the finest Sinatra impersonator in the UK.
Our residents, staff and guests thoroughly enjoyed his amazing performance, we loved his choice of songs all of which got us up singing and dancing along to!
Virtual Reality Experience
What a wonderful experience our residents had this morning with VR Time.
Our residents today have travelled to Rome, Australia, St Lucia, around the world from the sky and on Safari whilst not even stepping out of there home.
Virtual reality can bring significant benefits to dementia residents, including recall of past memories, stimulation and reminiscing and much more; which we all experienced today.
Trip to Waltham Abbey
Today’s plan was to go to Waltham Abbey Market and have a look around, but due to the weather there was no market. But that didn’t stop us from having a bit of fun!
We had a light snack and refreshments Kalik Coffee House , then a little walk around Abbey Gardens to show our residents King Harold’s resting place before heading home.
Community Gift from Tesco
A massive thank you to Waltham Abbey Tesco Supporting our Community champion Michelle for your lovely donation, we are so grateful.
Our residents enjoyed having a lovely warm hot cross bun with their afternoon tea.
Trip to the Local!
Cheers Everyone - On Wednesday we popped over to our local pub Queens Head - Waltham Abbey for a tipple in the sunshine.
They had fun chatting about old times, and Trevor was saying how longs it’s been since he last had a larger shady which went down a treat.
Disco Dancing for Dementia
Tuesday morning Paternoster we held a Dementia Disco for 'Dance for Dementia Day'.
Our residents were rocking paternoster with our lovely musical entertainer Heidi. Even a relatives dog Pru dressed for the occasion!
Upcoming events
Open Day - All Welcome!
Join us on Saturday 21st June, meet the manager, and our residents to be reassured your loved one will be surrounded by caring people who value them for who they are.
Summer Fete & Sizzling BBQ
Join us for our Summer Fete with sizzling BBQ on Saturday 5th July from 2pm - Everyone is welcome! With live music, games and local craft stalls.
Professional's Networking Breakfast
Are you looking for a relaxed, inviting environment to network with local professionals? Join our General Manager on third Thursday each month for breakfast from 8.00am.
Community Coffee Mornings
Come along and meet new people while enjoying a chat over a hot drink and a selection of sweet treats every Friday from 10am-12 noon.
