Activities at Paternoster House Care Home
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.
Sandy Phillips
Hello, my name is Sandy and I am the Activities Coordinator here at Paternoster House. I have worked at the home for just over a year starting as part of the hospitality team, but when the opportunity to work as part of the activities team I jumped at the chance. I have a background in working as an activities coordinator for children's activities at the local leisure centres, along with craft clubs after school and Messy play for toddlers.
I am creative and working wit the team we are all bringing new ideas for activities and events as well as still running firm favourites! My passion is about enhancing the lives of the residents from individual time through to big celebratory events. We ensure we plan a varied and interesting programme of activities and events.
As a team we are committed to Barchester's Life Enrichment programme ensuring we work with mind, body and soul.
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 Paternoster House Care Home
5* food hygiene
A very big well done to our fantastic kitchen team for maintaining our food hygiene standards at a 5* level.
Last week we had an inspection from Epping Forest District Council and have secured our 5* rating for more then 10 years running, this was especially special as we got this rating with the perfect score. This just shows the pride that our kitchen team take on ensuring they maintain a clean and safe environment to work in and deliver exceptional food for our residents.
Pudding Club
Having spoken with the residents about their favourite puddings from their childhood days , one was clearly a winner ……a traditional trifle and especially Hazel saying that it was one of those (after’s) that had everything in it, from sponge fingers, fruit, jelly, custard and cream and not forgetting colourful sprinkles ( hundreds & thousands )
Hazel then went on to reminisce of her own childhood and going into adulthood, marrying Charlie then having four children which they all enjoyed the trifle. It stayed a firm favourite.
I then had great pleasure in speaking with Hazels family to find out that generations are still enjoying to this day.
Hazel was so pleased to see her (after’s) was on the menu and she could share with her fellow residents.
Skittles
Our residents were very competitive in our game of skittles this afternoon, playing alongside family members and staff, great atmosphere in the lounge with lots of cheers for every strike
With our lovely Doreen taking the top score
Well done everyone
Pancake day with the Mayor
Today our residents celebrated pancake day with a visit to the town centre to take part in the official Waltham Abbey pancake race. Hosted by the town partnership.
Our residents then came back to Paternoster House to create their own pancakes and cheer on the staff in our Paternoster pancake race
The day has been filled with laughter, smiles and celebration
Congratulations to Alan who was the winner of the towns pancake race.
Eyes down
Over the pass few days we have been enjoying group games, the residents and their families have been taking part in Bingo and Play your cards right,lots of fun had by all and much laughter from everyone. Definitely a must on the up and coming activity planner
Love is in the air
Spreading the love
Happy Valentines Day to our residents, staff, relatives and friends, we are wishing you all a day full of love
Upcoming events
Open Day - All Welcome
Join us on Saturday 20th April come and spend time with our residents, meet the Manager and take a tour of our beautiful home. Complimentary refreshments available throughout.
