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
'Love' in our Arts & Crafts Sessions
It's been a week full of 'Love' in our Arts & Crafts sessions in preparation for Friday 'Valentine’s Day'
When representing love, the colour red is a popular choice. Our residents have been using red paint, red wool and even red pen to create their own expressions of everlasting love. Valentine’s Day celebrates all forms of love—romantic, familial, and platonic—not just romance. It has been wonderful to listen to our residents share their stories of what 'Love' means to them.
We're spreading the love at Paternoster House and inviting local older people to join us for Afternoon Tea on Friday 14th from 2-4pm. Please see poster for more details.
Employee of the Month and Birthday Celebrations
During last week we had the absolute pleasure in presenting Head of Maintenance; Roy with Employee of the Month for January 2025.
Firstly, please join us in congratulating Roy on his work achievement and secondly... to wish him a very happy birthday!
The birthday celebrations were in full swing at the home as Roy shared his birthday week with our lovely Activities Coordinator; Angie.
Everyone gathered together to sing the pair ‘happy birthday’ and raise a toast before sharing the delicious homemade cakes. Happy birthday Angie and Roy, we all hope you had the best of days.
Local Baptise Church Community Fun
Our residents thoroughly enjoyed attending the last 3Food4U Social warm place and Memory Cafe at Waltham Abbey Baptist Church for a fabulous game of BINGO where Resident Violet won a full house!
The group were also treated to a super arts class where they learnt how to paint the most beautiful pink blossom trees.
At Paternoster House we make every effort to keep our residents connected with their loved ones, and the wider community, attending events like this helps them make new friends through shared experiences. We're welcoming new residents and would love to give you a tour of our beautifully refurbished home.
Fashion Boutique Pop-up!
On Saturday our residents, staff and visiting guests to Paternoster House enjoyed browsing the rails for the latest in High Street fashion at their very own Fashion Boutique pop-up shop!
Retail therapy from the comfort of your own home doesn't get much better, thank you to Angie and Cathy for introducing this wonderful experience and to the team at Fashion Boutique for coming in with your beautiful outfits and accessories.
Happiness and Fitness with 'Heidi'
Last week our residents had the ever joyful Heidi McCaffrey entertain them with song and dance. Whatever your ability, Heidi manages to lift spirits, arms and legs! Providing a variety of life enrichment activities for our residents mind, body and soul is our aim at Paternoster House.
Happy Birthday 'Cathy'
Please join the residents and staff at Paternoster House in wishing a very happy birthday to our lovely Activities Lead 'Cathy'.
Cathy spends her time putting smiles on our residents faces so it gave General Manager; Corina great pleasure in being able to put one on her face with the presentation of a yummy chocolate cake and card from us all.
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.
