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
Cooking with Confidence - Cookery class with lunch. Monday morning from 11am-1.30pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Vegetarian option available. £40 for 4 weeks if booked and paid for in advance. 1 June - Chicken or Tofu Stroganoff, Apple Turnovers. 8 June - Tomato & Lentil Traybake or Chicken Marinara. Banana & Blueberry Muffins. 15 June – Chicken Chana Masala or Chickpea & Aubergine Curry. Drink - Mango Lassi. 22 June – Summer Quiches & Salad. Brownies and Cookies. To book contact Tamara on 020 8129 7619 or email tamara.kocsubej@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Musical afternoons at Avery at Barnet Grange, 59 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BS. From 2.00-3.00pm. 11 June – Sparkles & Shine singing show tune classics. 9 July - former principal harpist for the BBC Symphony Orchestra Sioned Williams £5 on door for non-residents, includes refreshments. Booking essential. Bus: Manor Road Barnet is the closest stop to the venue. Routes 263, 107, 307 and 84B stop here. To book call Helen on 0738 446 6840 or email Activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
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. 1 June The perks of joining your library; 6 July Parking apps. For more info contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
TALK: The science of nature and wellbeing – Wednesday 10 June (6.45-8pm). Neuroscientist Professor Catherine Loveday on the impact of nature, fresh air and natural environments on memory, mood and mental health. We explore the benefits of green and blue outdoor spaces and how to make the most of them! Free but donations welcome. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. To register, contact Teresa on 07502 989403 or email Teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Online Book Club for Over-55s - Wednesday 10 June, 6pm – Free Join our friendly online book club for
Barnet residents aged 55+. This month we’re reading Small Bomb at Dimperley by Lissa Evans - a witty,
sharply observed novel that always sparks great conversation. New members are very welcome. To join:
email barnetbookclub@gmail.com
Talk: understanding AI and chat GPT - Thursday 11 June at 2pm (1.30pm for tea and coffee) at the
Edgware Social Group, St Margaret’s Church, 1 Station Road, Edgware HA8 7JE. £2 on the door.
Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
New four-week Flower Arranging Classes starting on 17 June - 8 July 2026. From 10.30-11.30am. Held at Finchley Fire Station, 227 Long Lane, N3 2RP. Cost is £40 for the four-week course. Booking essential. To reserve a place email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 0738 446 6840.
Move Well, Live Well event - Wednesday 1 July 2026 (10.30am to 1pm). A morning of talks and information to give you the tools to keep stronger for longer and prevent falls. There'll be an exercise taster and refreshments too. Takes place at Oakleigh Community Church, 168-170 Oakleigh Rd North, London N20 0UG. There's free parking on nearby roads or buses 125, 234 and 251 stop outside the church. Contact salima.jiwa@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call on 07503 353157
Summer Music Festival – Saturday 4 July (11am- 3pm) at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Join us for our annual celebration of music – we’ll be joined by some favourites, including the wonderful Italian tenor Yuri Sabatini and the N12 Choir as well as some fresh new talent. Have a bite to eat, grab a drink and sit back and enjoy the sounds or stroll around tombola, raffle and lots of exciting stalls. £3 on the door. You can just come along but it would be great if you could let us know you’re coming to get an idea of food numbers. To register, contact Teresa on 07502 989403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org
Understanding Memory Loss - Wednesday 8 July 2026 (6–8pm)
A special evening session for carers, family members, health professionals and support workers. Join Professor Catherine Loveday, neuropsychologist at the University of Westminster, for an accessible and insightful talk on the lived experience of dementia‑related memory loss. Fine out how memory loss affects thinking, behaviour and confidence and the latest evidence‑based advice for supporting someone’s memory. Practical strategies and helpful takeaways for carers and professionals. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane East Finchley N2 8LT. To register, email memory.matters@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone Allie on 020 8129 5209.
NEW ACTIVITIES
New Vinyl Club for over 55s - Tuesdays at 5pm - Love music? Love vinyl? Age UK Barnet is starting a brand‑new Vinyl Club for over‑55s - a chance to share records and discover new sounds. Bring your favourites, discover new artists and connect with others who share your interest. Sessions will take place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. £3 a session– refreshments included! Starts on Tuesday 21 April 2026.
Interested? Get in touch and we'll send you a short survey to ask about your music tastes so we can pick the right tunes. Contact activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07379 331807
Dementia Café at Candlewood House Care Home - Last Tuesday of the month - 10.30am–12pm Our warm new monthly dementia cafe offers Barnet residents living with dementia - and their carers - a friendly space to relax and chat. There'll be 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, and will continue on the last Tuesday of every month. All attendees must attend with a carer, friend or family member. Attendance is free, with donations welcome, and booking is essential by calling Jeannette on 020 8203 5040 (option 7) or emailing dementiasupport@ageukbarnet.org.uk. The venue is served by buses 245, 260 and 460 (Lyndale Avenue stop), with Cricklewood Station and Golders Green Underground nearby; limited parking is available onsite.
New drop in for over 55s and carers - Enjoy a cuppa, meet neighbours and new friends. Information and information available - not just for carers. Takes place at Penshurst Gardens Surgery, 39 Penshurst Gardens, Edgware, HA8 9TN on the first Wednesday of the month (11.30am-1pm). Next dates to follow. No need to book - just turn up.
Cooking with Confidence - Cookery class with lunch. New recipes for a New Year! Monday morning from 11am-1.30pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Vegetarian option available. £32 if booked and paid for in advance. New dates to follow. To book contact Tamara on 020 8129 7619 or email tamara.kocsubej@ageukbarnet.org.uk
New 7-week Spanish classes - Advanced; Intermediate; Beginners). Takes place at East Finchley Library, 226 High Road N2 9BB. Costs £56 for the 7 week course. For next dates and to book, contact Helen for on 0738 446 6840 or email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Monthly bingo on Fridays. A chance to have fun, enjoy some friendly competition, and connect with others at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT from 2-3pm. Dates for 2026 are: May 29, June 26, July 24, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 13 and December 11. £3 donation. ...Fancy lunch too? Join us at our lunch club earlier at 12.45pm for a delicious home cooked two course meal - for only £8. To book your place for the lunch club (which also 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. £8 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
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..