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.
Angela Hawkins
Hi my name is Angela, known as Angie, I joined Paternoster House in April 2016 as a care assistant, I have a passion for enriching our residents lives and being part of the Activities Team means I can help them achieve their dreams, keep them motivated and happy.
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
Celebrating International Women's Day in Style!
We're thrilled to share that a wonderful group of our lady residents from Paternoster House enjoyed a luxurious afternoon tea at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey in celebration of International Women's Day!
This special treat was generously arranged by Matthew, the son-in-law of our resident Diane, who wanted to treat his mother-in-law and several of her Paternoster House friends to a complimentary afternoon tea experience.
The ladies felt like true VIPs as they were pampered with delicious treats and elegant service in the beautiful hotel setting. There were smiles all around as they celebrated women's day together in such sophisticated style.
Days like these create precious memories that our residents will treasure. We're so grateful to Matthew and his colleagues at Delta Hotels for their thoughtfulness in arranging this delightful outing!
Stretcing Out with G-Fitness
Levi from Gfitness visited our residents to show us his magic and his muscles. As you can see our residents gave Levi a run for his money copying all his moves and didn't even break sweat. Resident Violet at 100-years of age put us all to shame!
Did you know our activities team create a weekly schedule of activities based on residents’ interests? Many of these activities are open to the local community to attend. Please call the activities team on 01992 787 202 to find out more.
Intergenerational World Book Day
On World Book Day we had a special literary treat when students from Upshire Primary Foundation School paid them a visit. Led by Headteacher Mr Jones, the young visitors arrived in colourful costumes representing their favourite literary characters—from Ghostbusters and witches to Maze Runner, Dog Man, and Charlie from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
The excited young readers spent quality time with residents throughout the home, visiting all communities and talking to residents in their rooms and communal areas. They spoke about their favourite books and updated everyone on the characters, authors, and their joy of reading.
"Our residents all love to read or be read to," said Activities Coordinators Cathy and Angie. "Celebrating World Book Day alongside the Upshire school children created a wonderful opportunity for intergenerational connections through our shared love of books."
Before leaving, each child received a chocolate treat to say thank you for visiting, and Mr Jones was presented with several books specially designed by Barchester Healthcare in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Society, including "Visiting Gran" and "Grandad's New Home" by Virginia Ironside—resources created to help children understand dementia.
Pancake Day and Race!
What a busy day we had celebrating Pancakes at the Annual in Waltham Abbey!
Our residents had a fabulous time taking part in the Annual Waltham Abbey Town Partnership. Incorporating 'The 7Cs Group - WA' Pancake Race. Paternoster Resident; Dot said she definitely had a flippin' great time as she crossed the finish line to win her category race, stating it was wonderful to receive the golden star cup and certificate from Mayor of Waltham Abbey; Shane Yerrell Bca.
Our happy band of residents and staff loved every minute of their individual races, the laughter was non-stop as they ran through the town flipping away and trying not to lose their pancakes!
To celebrate they had a well-deserved cup of tea and some sugary treats in the artisan Crepe and Shake cafe.
Our non-participating residents and staff at Paternoster House didn't miss out on their fair share of pancakes as chef served a variety of delicious pancakes and yummy toppings throughout the day for everyone to decorate as they like them; with fresh fruit, berries, syrup and chocolate or the traditional squeezed lemon and sugar sprinkles.
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.
Upcoming events
St Patrick's Day Celebrations
Come and have the craic as we celebrate St Patrick's Day on 17th March with Heidi McCaffrey who'll be singing Irish Country music to entertain us all!
Mother's Day Coffee, Cake and Chats!
Who are you celebrating Mother's Day with? On a day that celebrates all women, we’re welcoming local mothers to join us on Sunday 30th March for tea and chats!
Spring Open Day - All Welcome!
Join us on Saturday 5th April, meet the manager, and our residents to be reassuranced your loved one will be surrounded by caring people who value them for who they are.
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.
