Age UK Barnet activities
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Living Well day clubs for people living with mild-to-moderate dementia take place every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ann Owens centre in East Finchley and Monday, Wednesday and Friday at our Station Road venue in Hendon. Click here for the Living Well Dementia Hub page.
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TIMETABLE OF ACTIVITIES FOR OVER 55s
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MondayChair 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
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. 23 June – Mighty meatballs, 30 June – Greek Souvlaki, 7 July - Summer suppers, 14 July – Closed, 21 July – Flavours of Tuscany. 28 July – Morrocan, 4 Aug – Falafel, 11 Aug Israeli/Italian, 18 Aug Thai, 25 Aug NO CLASS. Resumes 1st Sept. Please book in advance £32 for the course. 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
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TuesdayFlower arranging classes: 10.30am – 11.30am. Hope Corner Community Centre, 185 Mays Lane EN5 2DY. £8 session. For details how to join in, email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840. PLEASE NOTE - our last class is on the 22 July. We have a break in August and will start a new course in September from 9 Sept, 16 Sept, 23 Sept, 30 Sept, 7 Oct and 14 Oct.
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 North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware HA8 0AP (Tues 12 Aug, Tues 16 Sept). For further info call Tamara on 0208 1297619 or email tamara.kocsubej@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Wellbeing & Bingo Group (2-4pm), in partnership with Colindale Communities Trust, at Grahame Park Community Centre, The Concourse, NW9 5XA. The group is primarily funded for local residents. Free. Always followed by Bingo - free to play, prizes to be won!! For more information email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840. Book Group: Do you enjoy reading and discussing novels or non-fiction books with friends? Why not join our book group at Wilmot Community Centre, Tarling Rd, London N2 8LB from 2.00 – 3.00pm.
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WednesdaySocial 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
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
Flower Arranging Class –Wednesdays from 11.00am - 12 noon. Location: Unitas, 76 Montrose Ave Edgware HA8 0DT. Get creative with Ursula from the Flower Bank, a zero waste charity giving flowers a new life. Sessions cost £8 per class (£48 for 6-week course). To be added to the waiting list contact 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 - 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.
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Thursday
Help with your smart phones, laptops and tablets - Mill Hill. Thursday 10.00-12.00 noon at Hartley Hall, 1 Flower Lane, NW7 2JA. Contact Howard on 020 8432 1415 or email howard.chapman@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 All Saints Church, Church Walk, Childs Hill, NW2 2JS (July, Thurs 14 August, Thurs 11 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 11.00am and 12.30pm at Mill Hill Library, Hartley Avenue, London NW7 2HX – (Thurs 7 Aug, Thurs 4 Septt). For further info call Tamara on 0208 1297619 or email tamara.kocsubej@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Edgware Social Group. St Margaret’s Church, Edgware HA8 7JE. 1.30 to 3pm every Thursday – also occasional help available with your laptop, smartphone or tablet. £2 per session. Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Musical afternoon 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. On 21 August 2025 we have soprano singer Christine Cunold. To book contact Activities on 07384 466840 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.
Bridge Club: Every Thursday. Improvers 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Beginners 3.00 – 4.30pm at Wilmot Community Hall, Tarling Road N2 8LB. Cost is £64 for 8 week course. Contact Activities on activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840. PLEASE NOTE – New Beginners class starting September 11.
FridayArt 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.
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
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.
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Saturday
Bridge Club. 12.00-2,00pm - Community Centre, Wilmot Close, Tarling Road N2 8LB. No need to pre book, just come along. Not suitable for beginners. £3 per session. Contact Helen Nicolaou on 0738 446 6840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk with any queries.
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 Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 9LT at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Sat 26 July, Sat 30 Aug, Sat 27 Sept. For further info call Tamara on 0208 1297619 or email tamara.kocsubej@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Help with laptops, smart phones or tablets - Saturdays from 10.30am-12.00 noon from 7 June 2025 to 5 July 2025 at Chipping Barnet Library 3 Stapylton Rd, Barnet EN5 4QT. Contact Howard on 020 8432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Cookery DemosWe hold regular healthy cookery demos at sheltered housing venues and community centres. Themes range from eating to boost immunity, to strengthen your bones and dishes to boost heart health. If you'd like to find out more about the next sessions or if you'd like us to hold session in your community centre or sheltered accommodation. For more information please call 07384 466840 or email stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk
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Mindfulness workshops - dealing with negative thoughts and emotions
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Click here for our short fun exercise videos from our regular instructors.
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