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
Oh what a night.....
Paternoster House residents and staff had a fabulous evening at the Waltham Abbey Cavalcade of Lights. What an absolute honour to be in the parade and to see Alfie switch on the lights and be given his gift of an overnight stay to Legoland Windsor for his family. We cannot thank the amazing Paternoster families, residents and team for making Alfie's dream come true. 11 Year old Alfie has been fighting Osteosarcoma (Bone cancer) over the past Seven Months.
The team came together to make the Paternoster House Mini Bus look just like it was made for a carnival! Before the parade we were invited for drinks at the Waltham Abbey Town Council, we then took part in the parade around the town with the team handing out sweets and leaflets alongside the minibus in the slightly chilly weather! The residents had a ball waving to the children as we drove by and even picking up celebrity guest Bobby Norris in the minibus to save him the walk back!
Thank you so much to all of those who took part, we cannot wait until next year!
These Hands.....
These hands with the poppy give such a poignant image of Remembrance, many of our residents were children during World War 2 or born during war time. They are forever grateful that family members returned, but sadly many lost relatives they would never get to know. Paternoster House created a display of Remembrance as well as photographing these hands......
Amazing George
Paternoster House were delighted to support 5 year old George as he took on The Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk. The Home were so pleased to present the cheque for £250 from the proceeds of a raffle held at the home along with kind donations from family, friends, residents and the Paternoster House team.
This donation will be added to over a £1000 already raised by this amazing 5 year old. George said “I walked for my nanny and all the other nannies and grandads with sore heads” Maddie presented the cheque to George, Sarah O’Toole, George’s mum and Nanny Lesley who is a resident at Paternoster House.
George also wanted to say a special thank you to Sandy Phillips, the home’s Activities Coordinator he said his wish come true by taking part in the 5k walk, they were photographed in front of the Paternoster House wishing tree. The tree is for residents to put their dreams and wishes onto a branch and the amazing team will do all they can to make these a reality.
Raising Our Glass for International Sherry Week!
Paternoster House residents greatly enjoyed celebrating International Sherry Week! We raised a glass every day before dinner and the residents agreed that this will be on the shopping list for Christmas tipples!
Joyful Entertainment
We started this week with a wonderful performance from one of our many talented entertainers, David. He got us up dancing and tapping our feet as well has waving our hands in the air. The power of music to lift mood and our general well-being is shown by how happy the residents are when we have entertainment.
A dream Come True
One of Paternoster House's special couples had a dream come true when Shirley was able to visit Barry downstairs instead of Barry going upstairs. With the support of the team Shirley has been able to move into a chair and it filled our hearts to see how happy they both were.
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.
