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
New Pool Table Brings Joy
Making our residents wishes come true can be so much fun... When they asked for a pool table we delivered!
Fancy a game anyone?
Please call the activities team on the above home number to join one of our games sessions.
Wellbeing Art and Unqiue Experiences
Today we took a trip to Waltham Abbey Fire Station to attend the Community Coffee Morning which featured a wonderful Art & Wellbeing session. It was a fabulous opportunity for our residents to make new friends, and get creative in the true sense of community spirit.
We'd like to send a massive thank you to the Essex County Fire and Rescue Service crew who gave our residents the unique opportunity to experience some of their amazing heatseeking equipment!
These community coffee mornings are always special, we also send thanks to the Epping Forest District Council Community and Wellbeing Champions for helping to bring us all together.
Keeping Fit through Song & Dance
It's always a morning of happy feet and joyous voices at Paternoster House when Heidi McCaffrey entertains!
Our residents, staff and visiting relatives had a wonderful time dancing and singing along to some of their favourite songs. Heidi is such an atttentive entertainer with time for everyone, her regular singing and movement sessions at Paternoster House are always well attended.
Keeping Body and Minds Active
Our weekly sensory sessions help keep our residents’ minds stimulated and bodies active. From simple balloon keepy-uppy to playing darts! We may have found our very own oche champion in; Barbara the Bullseye Queen.
Using water alone, our Aqua paint sheets are always an enriching experience, the joy of seeing the pictures come to life with each brush stroke, to the sense of achievement and pride on finishing their particular masterpiece.
Live Entertainment from Crooner Colin
We've had a swinging time this weekend being entertained by the fabulous 'Colin' who performed a selection of all-time classics our residents, staff and visiting family members could all sing and dance to.
It was fun and smiles all around, Colin came as a solo singer and ended up leaving with a band!
Day Trip Special Gift Shopping
Our trip out this week was filled with happiness as we accompanied our wonderful residents to Lakeside Shopping Centre. What made this trip extra special was seeing how each person had their own meaningful purpose.
After the obligatory 'Full English and brew' to start the day, Peter and Alan were excited to refresh their wardrobes with some new clothes, but it was Violet who had the most heart-warming mission of all – choosing something special for her soon-to-arrive great-grandchild!
These outings remind us that every trip can hold such a different meaning for each person – from the simple pleasure of picking out a new outfit to the emotional journey of preparing to welcome a new family member. We're privileged to support our residents in these precious moments that make life rich and fulfilling.
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.
