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
Teddy Bears Picnic
Our residents love a picnic and when it’s a ‘Teddy Bear Picnic’ with the St Lawrence Church Pre School and their parents... it’s simply the best picnic ever!
Yesterday the children joined us to read 'The Hungry Caterpillar' story and we all enjoyed a singalong before taking part in some arts and crafts and eating lots of scrumptious cake.
The children were delightful, full of laughter and fun. They even took time to sing Happy Birthday to our beautiful resident; Linda. We love spending time with the younger generation at Paternoster House. Intergenerational activities are of benefit to everyone’s continued wellbeing.
Happy Carers Week!
We would like to take this opportunity to recognise and thank our wonderful carers at Paternoster House. They deserve all the sweet treats and praise we can give them!
When our activities team decided to ask the residents if they would like to send a message to our carers, they were overwhelmed by the loving responses they received. We will keep them all on display in our reception should you wish to visit and read.
We are so proud of each and every one of our care team for the outstanding care that they provide to our residents every single day. They always go above and beyond their role and for this we are truly grateful.
Fun Times at Southend-On-Sea
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside, beside the sea!
Today we took a trip to Southend-on-Sea where our residents enjoyed a traditional 'battered cod & chips' along the sea front. We then took a ride on the on Southend Pier & Railway. With the train travelling the entire distance of the pier we were able to enjoy the stunning sea views at a leisurely pace.
What better way to finish off an amazing day than relaxing with an ice cream on the beach soaking up the sunshine! All five of our ladies had stories to tell about the memories they had of visiting Southend-on-sea with their husbands.
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!"
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.
