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
WELLBEING GROUP -
2:00pm - 4:00pm, at Grahame Park Community Centre, The Concourse, NW9 5XA. Open to residents and non-residents. Free.
Always followed by Bingo - free to play, prizes to be won!!
For more information call Pippa Mannerings on 07379 331807 or email pippa.mannerings@ageukbarnet.org.uk
SILVER SUNDAY CELEBRATION – Sunday 6 October 2024 (11am-3pm)
Join us for a celebration of ageing well at Middlesex University, The Burroughs, London NW4 4BT.
Enjoy music and dance, useful talks, a health and fitness MOT and much more - plus a light lunch and refreshments! Last year over 600 people joined us! For more information and to register contact Pippa - agefriendly@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call her on 07379 331807.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH celebration of black culture with Levi Roots - Monday 21 October
2024 (2-4pm).
We’re pleased that sauce entrepreneur Levi – who’s been on TV’s Dragon’s Den and Celebrity Big Brother – will share a few more stories with us at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane in East Finchley N2 8LT. We’ll also have a talk on black Tudors, a talk by partner at Curwens solicitors Anne Stennett, a cookery demo and taster plus some fantastic Afro-Caribbean sounds. To book a seat contact Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk
ELVIS NIGHT - 30 October 2024 from 6.30pm
Calling all Elvis fans! We're pleased to announce that the Mayor of Barnet's charity is putting on an Elvis Night to raise money for Age UK Barnet, Macmillan Cancer and the Royal Free Charity. Elvis impersonator Mario Kombou will be singing all the classics from Jailhouse Rock to Suspicious Minds at The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Cross & St Michael in Golders Green Rd, London NW11 8HL. Tickets cost £25 per person and includes finger food. Cash bar. To buy a ticket, email cllr.t.vourou@barnet.gov.uk or call 07716 092346.
MEN'S HEALTH - Tuesday 19 November 2024 (9.30am-12.30pm) A morning of interesting talks and activities focusing on men's health to mark International Men's Day. Venue: Watling Community Centre, 145 Orange Hill Rd, Edgware HA8 0TR. You can register for the event by emailing salima.jiwa@ageukbarnet.org.uk
International Men's Day 2024 celebrates the positive contributions and achievements of men while addressing important issues affecting men's health, well-being, and gender equality.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE CARING FOR SOMEONE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
Age UK Barnet has teamed up with Barnet Carers Centre to offer a support group for those caring for someone living with dementia. A chance to meet others, share tips, and gain information about the condition and the services available in the area, there'll also be a programme of interesting speakers. The monthly groups will alternate between two sites: 154 Station Road Hendon NW4 3SP; and Ann Owens Centre Oak Lane N2 8LT.
Everyone welcome!! For further information please contact Barnet Carers on adultcarers@barnetcarers.org or 0203 995 1909 or phone Fiona Cronin at Age UK Barnet on 0208 629 0269
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..