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
Fresh Flower Arranging
This week our ladies enjoyed some flower arranging. Where they created their own design from a choice of different types & colours
Flower arranging provides a soothing and calming experience. The gentle act of selecting, cutting, and arranging blooms can help reduce stress and anxiety, and the vibrant colours, textures, and fragrances of the flowers create a multisensory experience that encourages relaxation and mindfulness.
Summer BBQ and Open Day
What a fabulous day we had on the last day of August as we celebrated the end of summer with our annual BBQ and had the pleasure of showing many of the local community around our beautiful home.
It was certainly a busy one, with residents, friends, family and staff members joining together for fun and games. We enjoyed a good old song-a-long courtesy of the charismatic Dennis - One Man Stand it was lovely to see all the generations dancing together.
Chef and the hospitality team cooked up an amazing array of BBQ meats with selection of salads and tasty sides. Our General Manager, Corina took the opportunity to present our Deputy Manager, Anu Kassis with her 15 year long-service award, giving thanks for her continued dedication and loyalty Paternoster House, and the wider Barchester family.
We're looking forward to getting together once again at our next Open Day on Saturday 2nd November, keep an eye out for the posters and confirmation of the planned entertainment for the day.
Twisting Out with Heidi
Our residents and staff were all smiles with 'Tuesday's Twist Out' courtesy of Heidi McCaffrey!
We love her work outs, however you're feeling Heidi makes the day brighter and gets us all feeling great.
Saying it with Flowers
This week our ladies enjoyed some flower arranging. Where they created their own design from a choice of different types & colours
Flower arranging provides a soothing and calming experience. The gentle act of selecting, cutting, and arranging blooms can help reduce stress and anxiety, and the vibrant colours, textures, and fragrances of the flowers create a multisensory experience that encourages relaxation and mindfulness.
Boogie with David Brierley
One of the cornerstones of our life enrichment program is live musical entertainment and David Brierley never disappoints, he always manages to get our residents and guests up dancing and singing.
Resident involvement in choosing genres along with feedback after each performance means that we are able to constantly improve our activities calendar.
Congratulations Angie & Dan
Please join all at Paternoster House in sending massive CONGRATULATIONS to our beautiful Angie on getting married to the very lucky Dan last weekend. Cheers! From all the residents as we raised a glass to the happy couple.
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.
