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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

 

MUSICAL AFTERNOONS 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.
21 August 2025 - soprano singer Christine Cunold
18 September 2025 - tenor Geoffrey Strum.
To book call Activities on 07384 466 840 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.

 

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. Upcoming dates…

  • 12 Sept - Bingo 
  • 19 Sept – Insider tips from firefighters plus a fire engine tour
  • 26 Sept –Talk: History of Hendon and the RAF *
  • 10 Oct – Bingo
  • 7 Nov – Bingo
  • 5 Dec – Bingo

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

Sushi making workshop Monday 1 September 2025 (11am to 1.30pm). Make and shape your own sushi and then eat your creations with miso soup, all together. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. Ingredients will be supplied and no raw fish will be used. Costs £8 per person paid in advance. To book call Stacey on 020 8129 7621 or email stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Learn or brush up on your Spanish - beginning 8 September 2025. Takes place at East Finchley Library, 226 High Road, N2 9BB and costs £48 for a six week course. Beginners from 4.30-5.30pm; Intermediate - from 3.15-4.15pm and Advanced from 2-3pm. To book a space, contact activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840.

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. To book your place, email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840. We’d love to see you there!

Learn or brush up on your Spanish - beginning 8 September 2025. Takes place at East Finchley Library, 226 High Road, N2 9BB and costs £48 for a six week course. Beginners from 4.30-5.30pm; Intermediate - from 3.15-4.15pm and Advanced from 2-3pm. To book a space, contact activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840.

NEW Memory Matters course - starts Monday 8 September 2025 Our next four-week Memory Matters course  for people who are noticing memory changes or have had a recent dementia diagnosis. The course offers science-backed practical strategies to support and strengthen memory. Morning and afternoon sessions. Takes place at Chipping Barnet Library, Stapylton Road, EN5 4QT. Free but booking is essential - just email: Memory.Matters@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call Yianni on 020 8129 7624.

DATE CHANGE! AGE UK BARNET FUNDRAISER An evening with ROB RINDER - Wednesday 17 September at 7.00-9.00pm. Join us for a lively and inspiring Q&A with Rob Rinder - barrister, broadcaster and TV personality. He'll talk about growing up in Southgate, his journey from barrister to author and TV host. Plus, he'll give the inside track on Strictly Come Dancing and Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour! Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. £30 a ticket. Booking essential. Call
Karen on 07789 994298 or email karen.williamson@ageukbarnet.org.uk


ART WORKSHOPS on a Tuesday in East Finchley
23 September 2025 – Mixed media arts workshop
30 September 2025 – Beginners weaving/Tapestry workshop
To find out more and to book, contact Louise on 07379 331807 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

SILVER SUNDAY CELEBRATION - 5 October 2025 (11am-3pm) at Middlesex University
Join us for a celebration of ageing well including live music and dance performances, health checks, talks and advice sessions (eg making a will and power of attorney plus Professor Catherine Loveday on the psychology of social connection), a disco room and more. Plus FREE refreshments and a FREE light lunch. Takes place at Middlesex University, The Burroughs NW4 4BT. FREE PARKING available in the Greyhound Carpark. Bus Routes: 143, 183, 326, 125, SL10.

This year’s event is generously sponsored by Barnet Grange Care Home, supported by Your Choice Barnet, TLC Candlewood House Care Home and Medequip.


Talk: Memory and Connection by Professor Catherine Loveday (11.15am-12.15pm) on Sunday 5 Oct at Middlesex University, The Burroughs NW4 4BT. To register call Salima on 07503 353157 or email salima.jiwa@ageukbarnet.org.uk


A Black History Month celebration with author, actor and comedian Andi Osho on Monday 20 October 2025. Join us for a celebration of African-Caribbean culture, music and food on Monday 20 October (2-4pm) when Andi Osho will be joining us to share her life stories. There'll also be other speakers and performers, delicious food, spoken word and poetry plus vibrant African-Caribbean music. Free event.
To register, email Teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07502 989403. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT
The event is sponsored by Home Instead Barnet and food donated by Sydney Hurry Funeral Services.

COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at one of our new coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am to 12 noon around the borough except Mill Hill library which is 11.00am to 12.30pm.

North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware HA8 0AP. Tues 12 Aug–Community Energy Talk, 16 Sept.

All Saints Church, Church Walk, Childs Hill, NW2 2JS. Thurs 14 August-Scams Talk, Thurs 11 Sept.

Lane End Medical Centre, 2 Penshurst Gardens, Edgware HA8 9GJ. Wed 20 Aug, Wed 17 Sept-Age Friendly Talk.

Kingsley Court, Tayside Drive, Edgware HA8 8RE. Wed 30 July-Age Friendly Talk, Wed 27 Aug, Wed 24 Sept-Scams Talk.

Mill Hill Library, Hartley Avenue, London NW7 2HX – 11.00am-12.30pm. Thurs 7 Aug-Age Friendly Talk, Thurs 4 Sept

Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Sat 28 July, Sat 30 Aug, Sat 27 Sept.

Orchard House, 1 The Orchard, London NW11 6YN. 21 Aug Age Friendly talk by Age UK Barnet, 18 Sep - Health and Wellbeing Session

For further info call Tamara on 0208 1297619 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

The Royal Air Force Museum Autumn/Winter sessions.  Join us at the RAF Museum for a series of four sessions exploring their fascinating collections.  Every Thursday fortnight from 2.00pm - 3.30pm .   Beginning 23 October then on 6 November, 20 November and 4 December 2025.  Held at the RAF Museum, Grahame Park Way, Hendon NW9 5LL.  Contact details to follow. 

 

 
 
 

 

 

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..