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
Our Homes Full of PRIDE
Wow, what a wonderful and colourful day our residents, family, friends and guests have had today!
We had our Open Day at Paternoster House today and invited the one and only Ian Gallagher Singer King of Swing Cabaret Nights to entertain for our residents and celebrate Pride Day with us.
Lots of fun and laughter had by all.
Magical Dementia Disco!
This morning we held our first Dementia Disco. Our residents said “they had a great time and asked if we can do it again”
So now we have a monthly disco for our residents and for anyone from the community to attend, so look out for our posters!
Garden Design and Planting
Our residents and garden design enthusiasts have been working hard to brighten up the Woodlands Community courtyard. The happy team have been painting and planting!
They've potted wild flower seeds to provide enough nectar for the wonderful bees and small insects. We've even bedded down some tomato plants as requested by our residents who remember growing them before joining us.
Resident Barry wanted a Cherry tree to plant in the gardens of Paternoster which is now in the ground. We're all very excited to see it in blossom and eagerly await some lovely cherry’s.
Fun and Games
Our residents decided to have a chilled and relaxing afternoon out of the sunshine by playing some fun table-top games and puzzles together, which they thoroughly enjoyed.
Did you know that we have regular activities, events and entertainment happening at our home that are open to the community?
If you fancy attending alongside our residents, or even challenging them to a game, please call the Activities Team on 01992 787202 to find out more.
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.
Upcoming events
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.
FREE Parent & Baby Playgroup
All local parents, grandparents, carers and their little ones are invited to join our residents for a morning of fun on the second Wednesday of every month from 10am - 11.30am.
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.
