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.
Angela Hawkins
Hi my name is Angela, known as Angie, I joined Paternoster House in April 2016 as a care assistant, I have a passion for enriching our residents lives and being part of the Activities Team means I can help them achieve their dreams, keep them motivated and happy.
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
D-Day 80th Anniversary Remembered
D-Day commemorations started with our Residents making their own bunting in the morning, followed by a lunchtime 'Tea Party' and an afternoon screening of The Longest Day which is a epic war film based on Cornelius Ryan's 1959 non-fiction book about the D-Day landings in Normandy on June 6th 1944.
Kidding Around with Pet Therapy
It was a day for 'kidding' around at Paternoster House today when the Performing Pets team visited with two tiny Pygmy Kids; Rosie and Reuben!
These delectable black and white creatures are the sweetest little things, so tender and snuggly. They tiptoed around the home from room to room, meeting all our residents and stopping on a regular basis for stokes and cuddles. Thank you Performing Pets for another fabulous pet therapy session, the joy in our residents (and staff) faces was clear to see.
Motorbike Ride-Out Dream Come True
Yesterday two of our residents (Michael) & (Diane) took part in a motorcycle ride out. Initially organised especially for Michael after the activities team read his Wishing Tree request and set to work to make it happen!
Michael is paralysed from the waist down following an accident many years ago. Yet his wish was to ride once again. When Michael was asked what his wish would be, he explained that he would love to get back on a motorbike but accepted that due to his injury this may never happen.
Fast forward a few weeks and Michael's dream has come true, he had a ride out for the first time in over eighteen years courtesy of the amazing Shelley Stubbs and the brilliant Crooked Rook Motorcycle Club.
General Manager; Corina Popescu said, "We can't thank Shelley and her fellow riders enough, without you guys, and the determination of our activities and care team here at Paternoster House to find way, none of this would ever have been possible. You have made two people very happy... Dreams really can come true!"
Taking Flight in London
Today we took four of our lovely ladies on a trip to London where they enjoyed the unique experience of traveling on the IFS Cloud Cable Car which crosses the River Thames, between Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks.
The ladies were blown away by the breathtaking views, while pointing out some of London’s most iconic buildings including:
St Paul's Cathedral, The Gherkin, The O2 Arena. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the Shard.
As we flew 90 metres above the River Thames, they beamed with pride while waiving and smiling at fellow passengers passing by.
As our experience finished. We sat down to enjoy a cup of tea the ladies expressed their delight at being able to have taken part in such a unique experience.
Armchair Fitness with Glen
Friday fitness with Glen gets the residents of Paternoster House ready for the weekend. With armchair upper body scarf waving and resistance, to lower limb stretching, Glen makes keeping fit fun!
Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
Happy Birthday 'Doreen'
On Thursday we had a wonderful time celebrating the delightful Doreen's birthday.
After a trip to the local for lunch with friends, chef created a delicious fresh cream and strawberry sponge cake for Doreen, her guests and fellow residents. After a rendition of Happy Birthday from everyone Doreen enjoyed a large slice with her birthday brew!
She's such a lovely lady who enjoys reminiscing about her husband and holidaying in Cornwall, where she recalls with glee listening to the sound of the coastal waves.
Upcoming events
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.
