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 £6 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. £6 per session. Refreshments available after class. To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Cooking with Confidence - Cookery class with lunch.  Monday morning from 11am-1.30pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.    Vegetarian option available.  £40 for 4 weeks if booked and paid for in advance.   Next 4-week course – 29 June 2026. To book contact Tamara on 020 8129 7619 or email tamara.kocsubej@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. Short themed talks on the first Monday of the month in 2026. This will include: how to use Comparison Sites (such as MoneySavingExpert and Compare the Market); how to change settings on your devices; understanding AI and ChatGPT; how to download and use bus and travel apps; how to use a new Guided Tours App; Phone security, Find my phone, emergency contact etc.  Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Dementia Cafe: For people living with dementia and their carers. Meets on the first Monday of every month 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Support, advice and refreshments. Takes place at the Friends Meeting House, 53 Leicester Road, Barnet EN5 5EL. Please contact Jeannette Cowan at dementiasupport@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call the dementia helpline – 020 8203 5040 Option 7.

Wednesday

Circuits and strength for active ageing. NEW TIME: 10am – 11 am at UNITAS Barnet Youth Zone building, 76 Montrose Ave. HA8 0DT.  £6 a session.  All levels welcome. To book a place email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone Wendy on 0774 187 7027. 

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 activities @ageukbarnet.org.uk

Art Group:  Watercolour painting.  Cost £10 per class – paid monthly. Takes place at The Ann Owens centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT from  10.00am – 12.00 noon.  This class is currently full but contact activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07379 331807 to check when places are available. 

Two new four-week Flower Arranging Classes starting on Wednesday 13 May-3 June 2026.  Then a new four-week course will start on 17 June - 8 July 2026.  From 10.30-11.30am.  Held at Finchley Fire Station, 227 Long Lane, N3 2RP.  Cost is £40 for the four-week course.  Booking essential.  To reserve a place email: activities@ageUKbarnet.org.uk or call 0738 446 6840.

Exercise & Socialise:  Chair Yoga – from 10.30am – 11.30am.  Held at Finchley Memorial Hospital, Granville Road, N12 0JE.  £6 per session.  Refreshments available after class.  To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

Silkstream Park/ Montrose Playing Fields Social Walk – 10.30am. Meet in front of Unitas Barnet Youth Zone building, Montrose Ave, Edgware HA8 0DT. To register call Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

New drop in for over 55s and carers - Enjoy a cuppa, meet neighbours and new friends. Information and information available - not just for carers. Takes place at Penshurst Gardens Surgery, 39 Penshurst Gardens, Edgware, HA8 9TN on the first Wednesday of the month (11.30am-1pm).  Next dates are: Wednesday 4th March, Wednesday 1st April and Wednesday 6th May. No need to book - just turn up.

COFFEE MORNINGS:  Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at Lane End Medical Centre, 2 Penshurst Gardens, Edgware HA8 9GJ.   Held on the third Wednesday of each month from 11:00am to 12:30pm.  Next dates: 15 July, 19 Aug, 16 Sept.  For further info call Tamara on 0208 1297619 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

COFFEE MORNINGS:  Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat - held between 10.30am and 12 noon at Kingsley Court, Tayside Drive, Edgware HA8 8RE.  Held on the last Wednesday of the month.  Next dates:  ,  29th July.  For further info call Tamara on 0208 1297619 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

COFFEE MORNINGS:  Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat - held at Penshurst Garden Surgery, 39 Penshurst Gardens, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 9TN. Takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from 11:30am to 13:00pm. Next dates are: 1 July, 5 Aug, 2 Sept 2026.  For further info call Tamara on 0208 1297619 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

BOLLYWOOD DANCE Classes for over 55s.  Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Drive, Whetstone N20 0DZ.  11.00am – 12 noon.  £4 per class.  Please contact Nila Patel for further info on 07977 459 920.

FLOWER ARRANGING CLASSES. Get creative with Ursula from the Flower Bank, a zero waste charity giving flowers a new life Takes place at Finchley Fire Station, 227 Long Lane N3 2RP. Costs £40 for the four-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.  £6 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 - NW7.  Helping you with your devices. BOOKING ESSENTIAL! Call on 020 8432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

7-week Spanish classes – Beginner (2-3pm), Intermediate (3-4pm). Takes place at East Finchley Library, 226 High Road  N2 9BB. Costs £60 for the 6 week course. Courses run regularly throughout the year. To find out about the next course dates book, contact Helen for on 0738 446 6840 or email: activities@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 £6 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.  £6 per session.  Booking essential.  This class is currently full.  To be put on the waiting list contact Wendy on 07741 877 027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk    

Gentle seated exercise.  Wednesdays 3.15pm – 4.15pm at The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  £6 per session.  This class is currently full.  To be put on the waiting list contact Wendy on 07741 877 027 or email Wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

Help with laptops and smartphones - N12.  From 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   Booking essential.

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. 

Friday

Art Class:   painting.  Cost  £40 for four sessions paid in advance.  Takes place at The Ann Owens centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT from  10.00am – 12.00 noon. This class is currently full.  To be put on the waiting list contact Louise or phone 07379 331 807 or email louise.palmer@ageukbarnet.org.uk

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.  Call Wendy on 07741 877 027 or email her on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk for more info.

Flower Arranging For People Living With Dementia:  Fridays. From 10.30am – 11.30am at Friends Meeting House, Leicester Road, New Barnet EN5 5EL.  Specifically for people living with dementia.  Cost is £48 for six week course payable in advance (£8 per class).   We are unable to provide personal care/support – carers welcome to stay.  To find out when next course starts and to book a place call Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Stability & Grace Seated Yoga – every Friday from 11.00am.  Held at North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Burnt Oak, Edgware HA8 0AP.  £6 per session.   To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

Exercise 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.  £6 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.  £6 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.  £10 for a two-course meal plus tea/coffee.  Booking essential.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 

COME ALONG FRIDAYS (2-3pm) - A programme of engaging talks at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. See events page. Free to attend – but donations welcome. 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 8 203 5040 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 £6 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

Walking Group Oakhill Park – 2pm-3pm Fridays, followed by optional refreshments in local café afterwards.  Meet at Oak Hill Park car park (Parkside Gardens, East Barnet, EN4 8JP)  For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027.

Games Afternoon – 1^st and 3^rd 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.  Contact Activities on 07384 466840 or email Activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk