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Events

Throughout the year we put on community events and fundraisers to help us raise awareness of issues affecting older people in the borough - or to raise money to run the vital activities and services that we offer to older people in Barnet. 

Click here for Age UK Barnet's eventbrite page - an easy way to register for events!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

MUSICAL AFTERNOONS from 2.00-3.00pm. Held at Avery at Barnet Grange, 59 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BS. FREE PARKING available on site. Entrance and car park is on Cattley Close. £5 on door for non-residents – includes refreshments.
18 September 2025 - musical duo Sparkles & Shine.
To book call Activities on 07384 466 840 or email Activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk Bus: Manor Road Barnet is the closest stop to the venue. Routes 263, 107, 307 and 84B stop here.


COME ALONG FRIDAYS (2-3pm) - A programme of engaging talks at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. Free to attend – but donations welcome. Upcoming dates…. *12 Sept - Bingo * 19 Sept – Insider tips from firefighers & fire engine tour* 26 Sept –Talk: History of Hendon and the RAF *3 Oct - Wallace Collection Talk - 17th Century French Furniture and ceramics with a royal link *10 Oct – Bingo *19 Oct - Magical Music Favourites Singalong with pianist Steven Rowe *7 Nov – Bingo * 5 Dec – Bingo. Fancy lunch too? Join us earlier at 12.45pm for a delicious home cooked two course meal - for only £8. To book your place for the lunch club and/or any of the events, please call 020 8203 5040 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk


Learn or brush up on your Spanish - beginning 8 September 2025. Takes place at East Finchley Library, 226 High Road, N2 9BB and costs £48 for a six week course. Beginners from 4.30-5.30pm; Intermediate - from 3.15-4.15pm and Advanced from 2-3pm. To book a space, contact activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840.

 

Bridge for Beginners – Our new, friendly bridge sessions, start on 11 September at Wilmot Community Centre, Tarling Road, N2 8LB and every Thursday from 3.00-4.30pm. No experience needed. £64 for eight weeks. To join contact activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840. To book your place, email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840. We’d love to see you there!


DATE CHANGE! AGE UK BARNET FUNDRAISER An evening with ROB RINDER - Wednesday 17 September at 7.00-9.00pm. Join us for a lively and inspiring Q&A with Rob Rinder - barrister, broadcaster and TV personality. He'll talk about growing up in Southgate, his journey from barrister to author and TV host. Plus, he'll give the inside track on Strictly Come Dancing and Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour! Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. £30 a ticket. Booking essential. Call Karen on 07789 994298 or email karen.williamson@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Cooking on a budget - starts Thursday 18 September 2025 (4-6.15pm) Learn how to make easy, tasty and healthy meals for less than a ready meal! Only £15 for a 3 week course. Complete the course and you'll receive a £20 supermarket voucher. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. To find out more and to book, call Stacey on 0208 129 7621 or email stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk


ART WORKSHOPS (3.30-4.30pm) on a Tuesday in East Finchley
23 September 2025 – Mixed media arts workshop (creative project using canvas board, ready mixed acrylic paints, paper, stencils etc) 30 September 2025 – Beginners weaving/Tapestry workshop
Costs £7 a session. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. To find out more and to book, contact Louise on 07379 331807 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

MUSIC & LUNCH For over 55s at Candlewood House on 24th September. This will be a fusion of Asian flavours. 11:30 am to 12:30 pm followed by lunch – only £5. Address: Candlewood House, Bentley Drive, NW2 2TD. Booking essential: phone Tamara on 07384466840 or email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Buses – nearest stop is Lyndale Avenue – the following buses all stop at Lyndale Avenue :
245- From Alperton- Golders Green, 260- From White City Bus Station / Golders Green, 460 from Pound Lane, Willesden Bus Garage- North Finchley Bus Station.

 

SILVER SUNDAY CELEBRATION - 5 October 2025 (11am-3pm) at Middlesex University
Join us for a celebration of ageing well including live music and dance performances, health checks, talks and advice sessions (eg making a will and power of attorney plus Professor Catherine Loveday on the psychology of social connection), a disco room and more. Plus FREE refreshments and a FREE light lunch. Takes place at Middlesex University, The Burroughs NW4 4BT. FREE PARKING available in the Greyhound Carpark. Bus Routes: 143, 183, 326, 125, SL10.
This year’s event is generously sponsored by Barnet Grange Care Home, supported by Your Choice Barnet, TLC Candlewood House Care Home and Medequip.

Talk: Memory and Connection by Professor Catherine Loveday (11.15am-12.15pm) on Sunday 5 Oct at Middlesex University, The Burroughs NW4 4BT. Want to share life stories with your family, but don't know where to start? Catherine reveals how lifetime memories can be used to break down barriers and build stronger relationships - plus practical tips to protect our memories and pass on the moments that matter most. Part of our Silver Sunday Celebrations. Register here on Eventbrite or call Salima on 07503 353157 or email salima.jiwa@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

Gathered Voices: Words of Wisdom – 8 October 2025 (3.30-5.30pm)
A creative writing workshop celebrating Black History Month – plus a chance to be featured in our Black History Month event and newsletter. Takes place at Hendon Library, The Burroughs, NW4 4BQ. To book, go to the events section of the Barnet Council website.

 

A Black History Month celebration with author, actor and comedian Andi Osho on Monday 20 October 2025. Join us for a celebration of African-Caribbean culture, music and food at 2-4pm when Andi Osho will be joining us to share her life stories. There'll also be other speakers and performers, delicious food, spoken word and poetry plus vibrant African-Caribbean music. Free event. To register, email Teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07502 989403. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT
The event is sponsored by Home Instead Barnet and food donated by Sydney Hurry Funeral Services with support from Barnet Council and Connecting Communities.

 


COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at one of our new coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am to 12 noon around the borough except Mill Hill library which is 11.00am to 12.30pm.

North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware HA8 0AP.

All Saints Church, Church Walk, Childs Hill, NW2 2JS.

Lane End Medical Centre, 2 Penshurst Gardens, Edgware HA8 9GJ. Wed 20 Aug, Wed 17 Sept-Age Friendly Talk.

Kingsley Court, Tayside Drive, Edgware HA8 8RE. Wed 24 Sept-Scams Talk.

Mill Hill Library, Hartley Avenue, London NW7 2HX – 11.00am-12.30pm. Thurs 4 Sept - Health and Wellbeing Session

Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.

Orchard House, 1 The Orchard, London NW11 6YN. 18 Sep - Health and Wellbeing Session

For details of next coffee morning dates, call Tamara on 0208 1297619 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

The Royal Air Force Museum Autumn/Winter sessions.  Join us at the RAF Museum for a series of four sessions exploring their fascinating collections.  Every Thursday fortnight from 2.00pm - 3.30pm .   Beginning 23 October then on 6 November, 20 November and 4 December 2025.  Held at the RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, Hendon NW9 5LL.  Contact details to follow. 

 

 

 

Mindfulness workshop - dealing with negative thoughts and emotions

We run regular mindfulness workshops throughout the year. For more information and to register an interest, please contact Fiona on fiona.cronin@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone her on 07799 519314

 

 

PAST EVENTS

Talented young musician Joe Loveday performs some of your favourite Beatles tunes.

Wellbeing Q&A to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Our trustee neuroscientist Catherine Loveday, Professor at University of Westminster, answers your questions on lockdown anxiety, sleep and why routine is so important in people with dementia. 

A Musical Afternoon regular, Italian Tenor Yuri Sabatini's gives us a live performance, singing operatic arias, traditional songs and other popular tunes..