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
WELLBEING GROUP -
2:00pm - 4:00pm, at Grahame Park Community Centre, The Concourse, NW9 5XA. Open to residents and non-residents. Free.
Always followed by Bingo - free to play, prizes to be won!!
For more information call Pippa Mannerings on 07379 331807 or email pippa.mannerings@ageukbarnet.org.uk
TALK – BRAIN MYTHS - what's true and what's not in the media - Wednesday 13 November (6.45pm for 7pm). The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT
Neuropsychologist Professor Catherine Loveday separates fact from fiction, and tells us what science really says about how our minds work. To book contact Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk
MUSICAL AFTERNOON – Thursday 14 November from 2.00-3pm with Katie Hainback, classically trained mezzo soprano singer performing a variety of styles and songs at Avery at Barnet Grange, 59 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BS. £5 on door for non residents, includes refreshments. FREE parking onsite. Bus: Manor Road Barnet is the closest stop to the venue. Routes 263, 107, 307 and 84B stop here. To book contact Pippa on 07379 33 1807 or email agefriendly@ageukbarnet.org.uk
The next musical afternoons will be on December 12th 2024 from 2.00-3.00pm: Yuri Sabatini – Tenor and January 16th 2025 from 2.00-3.00pm: Katie Hainbach doing a singalong special.
MEN'S HEALTH - Tuesday 19 November 2024 (9.30am-12.30pm) A morning of interesting talks and activities focusing on men's health to mark International Men's Day. Venue: Watling Community Centre, 145 Orange Hill Rd, Edgware HA8 0TR. You can register for the event by calling Salima on 07503 353 157 or emailing salima.jiwa@ageukbarnet.org.uk
CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND SINGALONG - Monday 9 December 2024 (3.30-5pm)
Join us for a festive celebration of music and song! Enjoy a singalong and mince pies, spiced apple drink and mulled wine. Raffle and tombola. A chance to buy beautiful Christmas cards designed by our art group. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. To register, just email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call Teresa on 07502 989 403.
DISCO FOR OVER 55s – Tuesday 3 December 2024 (6-8pm)
Another chance to dust of your dancing shoes after the success of our first disco in March and the disco room at our Silver Sunday event. Come along for a festive boogie or just sit back and enjoy your favourite tunes. Free entry but there'll be a licensed bar. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. For more info and to register your place, contact Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk
LIVING WELL IN BARNET - 4 Dec (10am-12.30pm) – a morning of talks and activities focusing on memory and dementia including a talk by Professor Catherine Loveday. Takes place at the Friend’s Meeting House, 55 Leicester Road, New Barnet EN5 5EL. Free entry and refreshments. To register contact Fiona on fiona.cronin@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call her on 0208 629 0269
CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND SINGALONG - Monday 9 December 2024 (3.30-5pm)
Join us for a festive celebration of music and song! Enjoy a singalong and mince pies, spiced apple drink and mulled wine. Raffle and tombola. A chance to buy beautiful Christmas cards designed by our art group. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. To register, just email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call Teresa on 07502 989 403.
FESTIVE SINGALONG Thursday 12 December 2024 (2.00 - 3.30pm) Held at St Margarets Church Edgware Social Group. St Margaret’s Church, Edgware HA8 7JE. To book contact Pippa on pippa.mannerings@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07379 331807.
AFTERNOON TEA at Whitefield School – Wednesday 18 December (2.00-4.00pm) Music, cream tea and cakes - all free! A delightful afternoon awaits with students performing music and serving your afternoon tea. Takes place at Whitefield School, Claremont Rd, Brent Cross, London NW2 1TR. Call Pippa on 07379 331807 or email agefriendly@ageukbarnet.org.uk
SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE CARING FOR SOMEONE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
Age UK Barnet has teamed up with Barnet Carers Centre to offer a support group for those caring for someone living with dementia. A chance to meet others, share tips, and gain information about the condition and the services available in the area, there'll also be a programme of interesting speakers. The monthly groups will alternate between two sites: 154 Station Road Hendon NW4 3SP; and Ann Owens Centre Oak Lane N2 8LT.
Everyone welcome!! For further information please contact Barnet Carers on adultcarers@barnetcarers.org or 0203 995 1909 or phone Fiona Cronin at Age UK Barnet on 0208 629 0269
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..