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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 at Avery at Barnet Grange, 59 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BS from 2.00-3.00pm. On 18 December, there’s a Christmas special with Italian Tenor Yuri Sabatini and opera singer Maria Kesselman. Booking essential. 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. On 5 December – bingo. Free to attend – but donations welcome. 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 find out about the latest talks and events, please call 020 8203 5040 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

Cook Together and Eat Supper Together - Get ready for Christmas with delicious food you can make and freeze. At the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley, N2 8LT. Thursdays 4.00-6.15pm. Booking required - £8 a session.  All recipes and ingredients provided. For new dates and to book contact Stacey on 0208 129 7621 or email stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

An Introduction to Crochet starting - Monday 17 November, 24 November, 1 and 8 December from 10am-12 noon. Held at Carlton Court, 112 Bells Hill, Barnet EN5 2SQ. To book a place and to confirm price contact Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

Talk: The 12 scams of Christmas – Monday 8 December (3-4.30pm) Joyce from our scams awareness team will give you the lowdown on staying safe this festive season. Takes place at Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, N2 87LT. To register contact activities@ageukbarnet.og.uk or call 020 8203 5040

 

Lunch with Musical Entertainment from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Candlewood House, Bentley Drive, NW2 2TD. For new dates phone Tamara on 07384466840 or email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk £5 on door for non-residents. Buses – nearest stop is Lyndale Avenue. The following buses all stop at Lyndale Avenue : 245- From Alperton- Golders Green, 260- From White City Bus Station / Golders Green, 460 – From Pound Lane, Willesden Bus Garage- North Finchley Bus Station

 

Christmas concert and singalong - Monday 15 December (3-5pm). There’ll be musical performances, a singalong, mince pies and nibbles, a glass or two of hot spiced apple juice, raffle and a chance to buy cards designed by Age UK Barnet’s art group. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT It's free but it would be great if you could let us know you're coming - just email: teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call Teresa on 07502 989 403.

 

Christmas decoration making workshop - Tuesday 16 December (3.30-5pm)
Get into the festive mood with our festive craft session! Using pine cones, cinnamon sticks and other natural materials, you’ll design charming handmade decorations, perfect for your tree or home. Costs £7 for the session and all materials are included. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. To book, contact activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call Louise on 07379 331807

 

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.
Lane End Medical Centre, 2 Penshurst Gardens, Edgware HA8 9GJ. 17th December 2025
Kingsley Court, Tayside Drive, Edgware HA8 8RE. 28th January 2026
Orchard House, Hampstead Way, Temple Fortune, NW11 6YN - 11th December 2025.
Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. 25 Oct, 29 Nov, 28 Jan. For details of next coffee morning dates, call Tamara on 0208 1297619 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..