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
Cheers to Friendships
Cheers! Friday is trip to the local day for a pint. Residents and good friends Michael and Barry love getting together at McMullen's Brewing & Pubs The Queen's Head for a catch up on the week's events.
Afternoon Tea in the Sunshine
Our residents have been enjoying the summer sun with afternoon tea on the terrace just outside Woodlands garden. The ladies loved the pink party vibe.
Mindfulness Monday
A morning of 'Mindful Colouring' can help focus the mind, improve concentration and calms moods. The sense of achievement our residents enjoy is clear as they choose the different colours to use, and relax into carefully completing each picture.
Music for Health
Our residents had a wonderful interactive Music for Health session with Anastasia Cole. We were pom-pom swirling (and wearing), quizzing and she had us up singing and dancing, it was definitely a fun packed session for all abilities.
Gentleman's Club
It's not just the 'ladies that lunch' at Paternoster House, our gentlemen also like a get together over afternoon tea, and as the weather was so good last Thursday they took to the garden for a catch up over board games in the sun and summer air.
Train Trip to Remember
Today's magical mystery tour took several pioneering Paternoster residents on a trip back in time via the Epping Ongar Railway
Our travellers boarded the train departing North Weald and journeyed onto Ongar before returning for a spot of lunch between train journeys. Then onto and through the picturesque countryside to Epping Forest returning to North Weald.
It was a truly memorable day, full of reminiscence, conversation and fun as the group enjoyed the many interactive experiences; on and off the train as they wondered around the historical pieces on the platforms and heritage museum’s including the super vintage London bus!
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.
