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
Charitble Car Wash
Today at Paternoster House in support of our amazing Central division RD Cook Off we held a charitable Car Wash to raise funds for the Barchester Charitable Foundation.
We had a little bit of help Working at the Car Wash from some of the residents. Our Residents Ambassador Michael was very keen to get mucky and use the jet washer. Our ladies we happy to buff up the cars. Final funds raised today to be confirmed but many thanks to all who contributed.
Fun Filled Open Day
We had lots of fun today at our Paternoster House open day. Dennis One Man Stand was here to entertain our residents with a selection of songs from 60's 70's & 80's. There was lots of dancing, sing-a-longs and much laughter....there was even a little tipple for our residents.
Snacks and Chats in the Sun
Our lovely residents were out this afternoon enjoying this beautiful weather in parklands gardens. They enjoyed chatting together with a cuppa and snacks.
Happy Mother’s Day
Our home was full of love on Sunday 30th March in recognition of Mother’s Day and all the mothers in our home. During the week our wonderful ladies spent time reminiscing about their mother's, writing beautiful heartfelt messages of remembrance.
On the day, Angie met with all our lovely ladies to give them a personal message, each spelling 'MOTHER' from the team;
My mother’s arms are always
Open for me
To love and
Hug me
Expecting nothing in
Return.
Marvellously
Overflowing with love and
Touching the heart of
Everyone she
Reaches.
With a touch of sparkle, they enjoyed a buck’s fizz, tasty cheese and crackers platter and scrumptious cup cakes.
It was a privilege to treat all our special ladies and thank them for all they do, and have done alongside the many visiting family members. Mother’s Day at Paternoster House was certainly full of love.
Community Donations for Easter Raffle
Our Easter Raffle donations are growing!
Today our activities team; Cathy and Angie had the pleasure of collecting scrumptious chocolate eggs and playful bunnies to add to the prize haul courtesy of Tesco. Thank you so much Michelle from Waltham Abbey Tesco Supporting our Community for this fabulous Easter gift.
We've also received eggs from D C Poulton & Son’s Arranger Amber and Funeral Director Teresa who dropped them off in person to the home last Friday.
Armchair Fitness with Glenn
We had our lovely armchair fitness with Glenn from Glenn Bowers Health and fitness this morning, our residents enjoy keeping fit alongside Glenn, they make it look so easy but our residents actually feel the benefits after there session.
Friends and family also had the experience of armchair exercise with our residents this morning.
Did you know our activities team created a weekly schedule of activities based on residents interest? Many of these activities are open to the local community to attend. Please call the activities team on 01992 787202 to find out more.
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.
