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
Happy Birthday Brilliant 'Bill'
Yesterday, we celebrated a rather big birthday, as one of our much loved residents; Bill turned 96!
It was all go from the moment he woke up, with cards and presents to open and staff singing happy birthday to him throughout the day. Bill finds it difficult to verbalise his thoughts but the one thing we can all set our watches to is at 12 noon, Bill, without fail makes his way to lunch.
Today his schedule had an extra special surprise; a private dining experience for him and his family. The hospitality and care team arranged a VIP section where the family could join Bill for his 3-course birthday meal. It was a thumbs up from birthday boy Bill as his daughter Christine, and granddaughter Gemma sat with him to enjoy the dinner together.
The smiles continued when staff delivered chef’s scrumptious strawberry jam and cream sponge birthday cake, it certainly was the cherry on the top of a wonderful day!
Corina Popescu, General Manager at Paternoster House said: “We’re delighted to play our part in making Bill’s 96th birthday celebrations extra special with the private dining experience. Spending quality time together and making more memories is so important to our residents and their families. Bill is one of the sweetest gentlemen I know, his smile today brightened the whole home.”
Best birthday wishes Bill from all at Paternoster House Care Centre - Barchester Healthcare
Namaste Care
“Namaste” is a Hindu greeting meaning ‘to honour the spirit within’. Our residents love to be pampered 'Namaste Care' combines physical, sensory and emotional care that offers people a true sense of wellbeing. Together with Lee Hewitt from LH Massage & Fitness our activities coordinator Sandy created the first of many relaxing Namaste sessions for our residents to try.
Brenda enjoyed the foot massage experience so much she commented “This is absolutely wonderful, I didn’t think it would be this relaxing… can you start again... please.”
Polly & Pocket Piglets
This little piggy went to Paternoster, this little piggy's name was 'Polly', she brought along her brother 'Pocket' to make our residents as happy as they could possibly be! At just 4 weeks old these little piglets from Performing Pets brightened our day with each snuffle and nose snuggle in our residents’ arms. Animal therapy of all types can by so magical, Polly & Pocket although still very small certainly made a big impression!
Intergenerational Play
Our Easter celebrations culminated in a fun packed visit from the children of Wishing Well preschool nursery - Waltham Abbey. From drumming to arts & crafts, and puzzles our residents loved every moment interacting with these wonderful young children. Learning through play and intergenerational activities benefits all involved.
Easter Sunday
What a lovely Easter craft afternoon had by all to end our Easter festivities. Residents were joined by family members including grandchildren to make some fabulous crafts and gift treats to the young folk.
Happy Easter 2024 from all at Paternoster House!
Good Friday
The absolute joy on the faces of our residents seeing the home decorated ready for Easter and being hand delivered Easter treats is heart warming. Good Friday was as good as it gets!
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.
