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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

 

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 November – Entertainment, brain, health & hobbies; 7 December – VPSs, laptop security.  For more info contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

Friday Mystery Quiz (2-3pm) at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT – monthly. Ready for a challenge with a twist? Join us for our brand‑new regular Friday quiz - a fun, friendly session where the questions keep you guessing and nothing is quite what it seems. Expect surprises, laughs and some brain‑teasing. Upcoming dates: Friday 2 October, Friday 6 November, Friday 4 December. Come along, test your wits and enjoy a great Friday afternoon with good company. £3 suggested donation. Just come along – but if you’d like to join lunch club before (£10 for 2 courses), contact, email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 020 8203 5040.

 

Talk: scams awareness – how to protect yourself- 21 October, 11am-12noon at Lane End Medical Centre.  For more info call Tamara on 0208 1297619 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

Musical afternoon with Camillo. Singing hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s plus Latin American folksongs.

On Thursday 5 November 2026 from 2-3pm at Avery at Barnet Grange, 59 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BS. Free parking on site. £5 on the door. All over 55s welcome! To book call Helen on 07384 466 840 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

Talk: rest and relaxation - the science of switching off - Wednesday 25 November 2026 (6.45-8pm)

BBC Radio 4 presenter Claudia Hammond  and Professor Catherine Loveday in conversation. What does rest really do for the brain? Why do so many of us feel we’re not getting enough? And how can we build more meaningful downtime into everyday life? Claudia and Catherine unpack the findings from The Rest Test - the world’s largest study on rest - and share practical, evidence‑based ways to boost wellbeing. Everyone welcome. Free but donations welcome. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. To register,  email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07502 989403

 

QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER – 26 November 2026 – At the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  6.45pm for 7.15pm start.  Tickets £20 includes two course meal. Raffles, Licenced Bar.  Teams of 8 or join a group.  To book contact Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

Dementia Café at Candlewood House Care Home – last Tuesday of the month, 10.30am–12pm   A friendly space to relax and chat for Barnet residents living with dementia - and their carers.  Refreshments, a gentle activity or entertainment and the chance to talk to a dementia adviser. It takes place at Candlewood House Care Home, Bentley Drive, NW2 2TD. Attendance is free, with donations welcome, and booking is essential. Contact dementiasupport@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 0208 129 7609. Buses 245, 260 and 460 (Lyndale Avenue stop), with Cricklewood Station and Golders Green Underground nearby; limited parking onsite

 

Monthly bingo on Fridays. Fun, friendly competition at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT from 2-3pm.  Next dates for 2026 are: Oct 16, Nov 13 and December 11.   Cost is £3.  Fancy lunch too? Join us at our lunch club earlier at 12.45pm for a home cooked two course meal - for only £10. Lunch club takes place every Friday. Please call 020 8203 5040 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

FRIDAY LUNCH CLUB  - Every week from 12.45pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. A warm and welcoming place to enjoy a delicious, cooked meal and great company. Vegetarian option available.  £10 for a two-course meal plus tea/coffee. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. To book your place for the lunch club and/or any of the events, please call 020 8203 5040 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

 

Bridge - friendly bridge sessions for beginners and improvers.  Thursdays from 2.30-4.30pm.  Held at the Wilmot Community Centre, Tarling Road, N2 8LB.  6 weeks £60.  Registration essential.  Contact Helen – activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840

 

6-week Spanish classes – Advanced, Intermediate and Beginners. Takes place at East Finchley Library, 226 High Road  N2 9BB. Next course – September. To book, contact Helen for on 0738 446 6840 or email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

New Vinyl Club for over 55s - Tuesdays at 5pm  -  A chance to share records and discover new sounds. Bring your favourites, discover new artists and connect with others who share your interest. Sessions take place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. £3 a session - refreshments included!. Contact activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07379 331807.

 

Cooking with Confidence - Cookery class with lunch.  Monday morning from 11am-1.30pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  For information about the next course and to book contact Tamara on 020 8129 7619 or email tamara.kocsubej@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

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..