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
Barbie and Top Gun at the Cinema
When Paternoster residents couldn't decide between watching Top Gun Maverick and Barbie we watched both! Our afternoon of film was so enjoyable and while Barbie was not what we expected, Top Gun offered everything we did expect!
Batman and Robin Visit!
Paternoster House had some very special visitors; Batman and Robin! Batman and Robin are three month old piglets who loved a cuddle. The even snuggled up on residents' beds. We always look forward to the monthly Performing Pets visit and we loved the piglets’ visit (we really wanted to keep them!).
The Paternoster House Local!
Paternoster House’s local pub is the Queen’s Head and residents love nothing more than a stroll over for a cold beer, wine and traditional pub lunch. Ellie and the team always make us so welcome. The food is delicious and everyone always has a good chat over their lunch.
Making Wishes a Reality
Paternoster House’s Wishing Tree is such a wonderful way for us to spend time with individual residents and make dreams a reality. Resident Lee’s family had “wished” for him to visit a local stable and what a perfect day it was with the sun shining.
We would like to say a massive thank you to Justine at Lower Lodge House in Upshire Waltham Abbey for making this happen. You can see the interaction Lee had with all the horses in the photos. As we were coming to the end of our visit, Lee could hear another horse, Figero, coming off the field and the team at the stables took the time and trouble to make sure he met Figero as well.
Hazel Attends Sorrento Wedding
Our lovely resident Hazel had one wish; to see her granddaughter Kim get married, and the team at Paternoster House made it happen. With the help of technology we all enjoyed the wedding celebrations, along with staff, residents and their families. Hazel was pampered and looked fabulous. Waltham Abbey became Sorrento for the day and we toasted the happy couple, Kim and Rob wishing them health and happiness for the future.
Residents Meet Scooby the Minature Pony
The impact of pet therapy can never be underestimated and Paternoster House residents and staff always look forward to the monthly visit from Performing Pets. Part of the excitement is not knowing who we will meet! This time it was the gentle Scooby the miniature pony. This adorable chap happily walked all around the home, resting his head on residents’ laps and bringing smiles all round.
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.
