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
EVENT: An evening with Dr Miriam Stoppard - Wednesday 4 March, 6.30-8.00pm. Join us for an open and lively Q&A with doctor, journalist, author and TV presenter Dr Miriam Stoppard as she explores intimacy, dating and relationships in mid life and beyond. She’ll also be discussing her latest book Sex, Drugs & Walking Sticks. The event takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. £5 donation on the door. To register, contact Teresa on 07502 989403 or teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk
TALK: The truth about brain chemicals: What they do & what they don’t – by Professor Catherine Loveday. On Wednesday 25 February 2026 from 6.45 – 8pm. FREE but donations welcome. At the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. To book contact Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Living Well in Barnet 26 March 2026 (10am-12 noon) A morning of fascinating talks and information for anyone interested in memory, dementia prevention and living well with dementia. Takes place at Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Dr, London N20 0DZ, . The line up includes professor Catherine Loveday who will be sharing tips on how to protect your memory, plus talks on power of attorney. Free entry and free refreshments too!
To register, please email fiona.cronin@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 0208 629 0269.
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.
Come along Fridays (2-3pm) at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. Next date to be confirmed. 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, please call 020 8 203 5040 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Cooking with Confidence - Cookery class with lunch. New recipes for a New Year! Monday morning from 11am-1.30pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Vegetarian option available. £32 if booked and paid for in advance. New four week course starts on Monday 9 February – Mediterranean favourites: Spanish omelette and lemon yoghurt cake, 16 Feb – Chinese New Year, 23 Feb – Purim: Festival flavours with sumac, chicken poppers and hamantaschen. £32 if boked in advance. To book contact Tamara on 020 8129 7619 or email tamara.kocsubej@ageukbarnet.org.uk
New Flower Arranging Course – Beginning Tuesday 3 February 2026 from 10.30-11.30am at Hope Corner Community Centre, 185 Mays Lane, Barnet EN5 2DY. Each week after on 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 March and 10 March. Cost is £54 for six week course. To book call 07384 466 840or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Monthly bingo on Fridays. A chance to have fun, enjoy some friendly competition, and connect with others at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT from 2-3pm. Dates for 2026 are: February 27, March 27, May 1, May 29, June 26, July 24, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 13 and December 11. £3 donation. ...Fancy lunch too? Join us at our lunch club earlier at 12.45pm for a delicious home cooked two course meal - for only £8. To book your place for the lunch club (which also takes place every Friday), please call 020 8203 5040 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Talks: getting to grips with your tech. A series of useful talks as part of Age UK Barnet's free weekly digital support sessions on Mondays from 2-4pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.
2 March How to change settings on your devices; 13 April Understanding AI and ChatGPT; 11 May How to download and use bus and travel apps; 1 June How to use a new Guided Tours App; 6 July Phone security, Find my phone, emergency contact etc. For more info contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
TALK: PAYING ATTENTION: WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON IN THE BRAIN? Wednesday 1 April from 6.45pm – 8pm. Professor Catherine Loveday on how attention works, why it slips, and how it shapes our everyday memory. FREE but donations welcome. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Register with Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Join us for a thrilling journey into aviation history with our special Cold War Aircraft Tour! Highlights include some of the era’s most iconic jets - including the legendary Vulcan, the sleek Vampire, the groundbreaking Meteor, and the formidable Hunter.
The tour takes place on Thursday 16 April, 2.00–3.00pm at the RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL. Contact Helen for booking on 0738 446 6840 or Email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
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..