Age UK Barnet activities

Monday

Chair Movement to Music: Every Monday at Hope Corner Community Centre, 185 Mays Lane, Barnet EN5 2DY. 10.30am – 11.30am. Cost £5 per class. For better mobility, strength, coordination, flexibility and balance. This class is currently full but contact Wendy to be placed on waiting list - 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Walking Group: Friary Park, North Finchley – 10am -11am, followed by optional tea in the café afterwards. Meet at 10.00am at the Torrington Park entrance nearest to Ashurst Road. N12 9AJ. Contact Wendy on 07741 877 027 or email her on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Exercise & Socialise - Chair Yoga 10.30am-11.30am. Held at East Barnet Health Centre, 149 East Barnet Road, EN4 8QZ. £5 per session. Refreshments available after class. To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Kitchen Confidence Cookery Class with Lunch. At the Ann Owen Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Make healthy, low-cost, easy recipes every week at our ongoing cookery classes. Participants cook in groups and then everyone sits together to eat. Monday mornings 11am until 1.30 pm. 
Next course – last days of summer: 8 September - Austrian favourite Schnitzel; 15 September - One pot cooking;
22 September - Reflecting Rosh Hashanah flavours; 29 September - Flavours of the Far East
Please book in advance £32 for the course. To find out more and to book call Stacey on 0208 129 7621 or email stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Pilates - Every Monday 11.30am to 12.30pm. Held at Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Drive, Whetstone N20 0DZ. Cost £3.00 every session. For more details contact Nila Patel on 07977 459920.

Help with your laptop, smartphone or tablet: Monday afternoons at The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. From 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Spanish Classes - East Finchley Library, 226 High Rd, N2 9BB. ADVANCED - 2.00 – 3.00pm
INTERMEDIATE 3:15 - 4:15pm, NEW BEGINNERS 4:30 – 5:30pm. 6 weeks- £48. For more information and to book a place contact Activities on 07384 466840 or email Activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
PLEASE NOTE – Classes start again on Sept 8 – Oct 13.

Wednesday

Social Drop in Group. Learn to knit, crochet, or bring along one of your crafts to do. Or just have a cuppa and a chat – 10.00am – 12 noon at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. £2 per session. Contact Helen Nicolaou for more information on 0738 446 6840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Art Group: Watercolour painting. Cost £28 for four sessions. Takes place at The Ann Owens centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT from 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Class full at the moment but contact activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07379 331807 to check when places are available.

Exercise & Socialise: Chair Yoga – from 10.30am – 11.30am. Held at Finchley Memorial Hospital, Granville Road, N12 0JE. £5 per session. Refreshments available after class. To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Circuits and strength for active ageing. Our new circuit training class led by our trainer Lance - for over 55s, takes place on Wednesdays from the new time of 9.30am - 10.15am at UNITAS Barnet Youth Zone building, 76 Montrose Ave. HA8 0DT. £5 a session. All levels welcome. To book a place email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone Wendy on 0774 187 7027. PLEASE NOTE: Class is cancelled on 27 August 2025 and will resume again the following week.

COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at Lane End Medical Centre, 2 Penshurst Gardens, Edgware HA8 9GJ
(Wed 20 Aug, Wed 17 Septt). . For further info call Tamara on 0208 1297619 or email tamara.kocsubej@ageukbarnet.org.uk

COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at Kingsley Court, Tayside Drive, Edgware HA8 8RE (Wed 30 July, Wed 27 Aug, Wed 24 Septt). For further info call Tamara on 0208 1297619 or email tamara.kocsubej@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Bollywood Dance Classes for over 55s. Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Drive, Whetstone N20 0DZ. 11.00am – 12 noon. £3 per class. Please contact Nila Patel for further information on 07977 459 920.

FLOWER ARRANGING CLASSES. Get creative with Ursula from the Flower Bank, a zero waste charity giving flowers a new life.

Location 1: Unitas, 76 Montrose Ave Edgware HA8 0DT (11am-12 noon) on 10 Sept, 24 Sept, 8 Oct and 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov 2025

Location 2:  Friends Meeting House, 53 Leicester Road, EN5 5EL  (10.30-11.30am)

Sessions cost £8 per class (£48 for 6-week course).  To book, contact Activities on 07384 466840 or email Activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Gentle Seated Exercise for over 55s. From 11.30am – 12.30pm - St. Johnstone House, 49 Woodside Park N12 8RX. *No booking necessary – just turn up. Open to residents AND non residents. £5 per class. For more information call Wendy on 0774 187 7027 Email: wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Help with laptops and smartphones. Every week at 1pm with free lunch during term time only at The Mount, Mill Hill International School, Milespit Hill, NW7 2RX. Students from Mill Hill International School will help you with your devices. TERM TIME ONLY. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! Call on 020 8432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Stretch & Flex (standing/seated). From 2.00pm -3.00pm at John Keble Church, Deans Lane, Edgware HA8 9NT. Energising exercises focussing on movement, strength, and stretch improving balance and flexibility. Costs £5 a session. (Entrance on Church Close HA8 9NS through blue gate) Class in large hall on right after going through gate. Also free parking on Church Close. To register call Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Active exercise to music class – (including low impact aerobic dance, strength and stretch)
From 2.00pm – 3.00pm at The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. £5 per session. Booking essential. For more information contact Wendy on 07741 877 027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Help with laptops and smartphones - Woodhouse College, Woodhouse Road N12 9EY. 2.45pm – 3.45pm. For more information and to book a place contact Howard Chapman on 020 8432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk TERM TIME ONLY. BOOKING ESSENTIAL!

Bridge for Beginners – Why not come along to our new, friendly bridge sessions, starting on 11 September at Wilmot Community Centre, Tarling Road, N2 8LB every Wednesday from 3.00-4.30pm. No experience needed. £64 for eight weeks. To join contact activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840.

Gentle seated exercise. Wednesdays 3.15pm – 4.15pm at The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. £5 per session. For more information contact Wendy on 07741 877 027 or email Wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

FREE Online Book Club for over 55s. From 6.00pm. If you would like to join us, please email:- barnetbookclub@gmail.com for meeting details. Classes resume again on 20 Aug.

Friday

Art Class: Watercolour painting. Cost £28 for four sessions. Takes place at The Ann Owens centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT from 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Contact Louise. or phone 07379 331 807 or email louise.palmer@ageukbarnet.org.uk to check if any places available.
Walking Group: Stephens House and Gardens – 10.30am -11.30am (lasts 40-60 mins) followed by optional refreshments in local café afterwards - 10.30am - meet at Stephens House Cafe, 17 East End Road, Finchley N3 3QE. Contact Wendy on 07741 877 027 or email her on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk for more information.

Stability & Grace Seated Yoga – every Friday from 11.00am. Held at North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Burnt Oak, Edgware HA8 0AP. £5 per session. To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Movement to music – standing or seated from 11.30am – 12.30pm. Takes place at the Tarling Road Community Centre (across the street from The Ann Owens Centre) in East Finchley N2 8LG. Fun, upbeat exercise session for all levels of fitness with our Wendy. £5 per class. For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027.

Seated Yoga: Every Friday from 11.30am – 12.30pm. £5 per session. Takes place at Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Drive N20 0DZ. For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027.

FRIDAY LUNCH CLUB - Every week from 12.45pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. A warm and welcoming place to enjoy a delicious, cooked meal and great company.Vegetarian option available. £8 for a two-course meal plus tea/coffee. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Contact Louise Palmer at louise.palmer@ageukbarnet.org.uk or activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call her on 07379 331 807.

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. Taking place on July 4 Quiz, 11 July Bingo, 18 July Dessert Island Discs, 25 July The Beatles, 1 Aug Weaving Talk by Tony Boulton, 29 Aug TBC. 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 contact Louise on 07379 331807 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Tai Chi. From 1.00pm -2.00pm at John Keble Church, Deans Lane, Edgware HA8 9NT. Movement and stretch which can be done standing and/or seated. Costs £5 a session. (Entrance on Church Close HA8 9NS through blue gate) Class in large hall on right after going through gate. Also free parking on Church Close. To register call Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Games Afternoon – 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 2.00 – 4.00 pm at Trinity Church, Nether Street, North Finchley N12 7NN. Join us for board games, card games and the occasional 5-minute quiz. Tea, coffee, biscuits and sometimes cake! £1 contribution for refreshments. Please note that during August we will meet every Friday – 1 August, 8 August, 15 August, 22 August and 29 August.
Contact Activities on 07384 466840 or email Activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Cookery Demos