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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

COFFEE MORNINGS:  Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at one of our new coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon around the borough apart from Mill Hill library:

 North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware HA8 0AP.  Tues 17 June – Age Friendly Talk, Tues 15 July, Tues 12 Aug–Community Energy Talk, 16 Sept.

All Saints Church, Church Walk, Childs Hill, NW2 2JS

Thurs 12 June, Thurs 17 July-Age Friendly Talk, Thurs 14 August-Scams Talk, Thurs 11 Sept.

Lane End Medical Centre, 2 Penshurst Gardens, Edgware HA8 9GJ.  Wed 18 June-Community Energy Talk, Wed 16 July-Scams Talk, Wed 20 Aug, Wed 17 Sept-Age Friendly Talk.

Kingsley Court, Tayside Drive, Edgware HA8 8RE.  Wed 25 June, Wed 30 July-Age Friendly Talk, Wed 27 Aug, Wed 24 Sept-Scams Talk.

Mill Hill Library, Hartley Avenue, London NW7 2HX – 11am-12.30pm.  Thurs 5 June, Thurs 3 July-Scams Talk, Thurs 7 Aug-Age Friendly Talk, Thurs 4 Sept

Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  Sat 28 June, Sat 26 July, Sat 30 Aug, Sat 27 Sept

For further info call Louise on 07379 331807 or email:  activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

 

COME ALONG FRIDAYS (2-3pm) - A programme of engaging talks and musical performances at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. 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/or any of the events, please contact Louise on 07379 331807 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

Musical afternoon with Camillo on 19 June 2025.  Sing along to hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s plus Latin American folksongs.   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.  .  Then on 21 August 2025 we have soprano singer Christine Cunold.  To book call Helen 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.

 


Creative writing course for over 55s!
Have a story to tell? Always wanted to try your hand at writing? Our new course is the perfect place to spark your imagination, build confidence, and experience the joy of writing down your stories.  No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm! Whether you fancy writing short stories, poetry, a journal or a memoirs, this course will help you find your voice. Starts Tuesday 3 June 2025 (3.30-5pmThe Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  Cost: £42 for course, £8 per session.   To book a place call 07379 331807 or email louise.palmer@ageukbarnet.org.uk or activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Come along, get inspired, and let your words flow!

 

Memory Matters course - starts Monday 9 June 2025 - Our next four-week Memory Matters course takes place at Chipping Barnet Library and offers science-backed practical strategies for people who are noticing memory changes or have had a recent dementia diagnosis. Pick up strategies to support and strengthen memory. Morning and afternoon sessions. Free but booking is essential - just email: Memory.Matters@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call Yianni on 020 8129 7624.

 

New Flower arranging course beginning Wednesday 11 June 2025 then every two weeks on 25 June, 9 July and 23 July.  Held at Friends Meeting House, 53 Leicester Rd, Barnet EN5 5EL from 10:30-11:30am.  Cost £40 for the course.  Spaces limited.  To book contact activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk  or call 07384 466 840.

 

Drag Bingo evening - bingo with a difference, hosted by drag queen Manuka Honey. Will be held on 17June, from 6.30 - 8.30pm at our Ann Owens Centre in East Finchley.

To book contact Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL - Saturday 28 June 2025 (11am – 3pm) at the Ann Owens Centre. Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Enjoy a fantastic line-up of live music, plus a tombola and raffle, stalls selling plants, cakes, and delicious food and drink. Our musical acts include the brilliant Italian tenor Yuri Sabatini, the uplifting N12 Community Choir, and timeless classics from Once a Favourite. Raffle prizes include 3-month membership to The Muswell Hill Club, meal vouchers for two at The Clissold Arms and The Castle and tickets for The Phoenix Cinema, Artsdepot and the Tate gallery. £3 entry. Any questions, contact Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

Your money your way - Monday 14 July (9.30am - 1.30pm) at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  A morning of talks to help you manage your money as you age. Talks on making a will and power of attorney, paying for care and spotting a scam. Also advice for people on low income and how to use the benefits calculator. There'll be information stalls and free refreshments. To register, email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone her on 07502 989 403

 

Talk: Why do we forget?  Wednesday 16 July - 6.45pm to 8pm.  The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  Professor Catherine Loveday will reveal:

  • why are some things are more memorable than others

  • why can't we forget things we want to forget

  • how we can protect against forgetting what we really need to remember. 

Plus memory boosting tips!  FREE but donations welcome! To register, call Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@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.  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..