Activities at Paternoster House Care Home
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.
Read our brochure 'Life-enriching activities' for more information about life in our care homes.
Read our brochure
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
Messages of Kindness
We would like to say a special thank you Upshire Primary School and the year 3 students at Theydon Boys Primary for their lovely bright pictures, poems and uplifting letters that they sent to Paternoster House for our residents and staff to look at, read and enjoy. We have used their wonderful creations to brighten up our home by displaying them for all to see.
Events & Activities in March
Paternoster enjoyed a Valentine's event that included live musical entertainment from the '50s and '60s. Above is a picture of local resident who came along to enjoy our 'Don’t Dine Alone initiative, where we invite older people from the community to come and enjoy lunch with us. We had lovely feedback from the event!
Performing Pets
The home received a lovely visit from Performing Pets. Residents enjoyed a cuddle with the cute bunnies and looking at all the bright colours on the budgies.
This pet therapy session was very successful, as a range of sensory needs have been met. We are all looking forward to seeing them again very soon
Aquatic Interests
Residents enjoyed a bus outing to an aquarium. We looked at a wide range of tropical marine life and were fascinated by the colourful and unusual fish there were to see.
Halloween Crafts
Residents got into the Halloween spirit by carving pumpkins and decorating Halloween themed biscuits. Residents and staff members got involved by carving their own pumpkin designs for their communities.
Animal Therapy
This Month Paternoster House enjoyed a visit from the Meadow Dream Bunnies, all residents interacted and engaged well. This animal therapy was a huge success and we look forward to seeing them again very soon. We are very happy to support this organisation as all proceeds are donated to charity.
Upcoming events
Wear It Pink Day - All Welcome
Join us 'Wear it Pink' on 18th October as we raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness. They'll be plenty of pink cakes and buns on offer - All Welcome!
Barchester's Big Quiz - Live Virtual Event
Calling all quizzers!
Join us for an exciting quiz to test your general knowledge and see who is the biggest brainbox of them all!
Diwali Festival of Lights Event
Please join our residents and staff as we celebrate the "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance" for Diwali.
Open Day - We're Welcoming New Residents
Please join us on Saturday 2nd November as we host our next Open Day event. For care as unique as you are.
