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
BOOST YOUR WELLBEING EVENT - Monday 29 July 2024 (10am – 12pm).
Join us for a morning of talks and wellness activities including talks on heart health, cancer awareness and mindfulness plus an exercise taster. Takes place at St Mary’s Church, Church End, NW4 4JT. Free to enter and refreshments provided. To register, book on our eventbrite page here or contact Salima on 07503 353157 or email salima.jiwa@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Musical Memories – a new show by Jazzanne Arts - 28 and 29 August 2024
A fun singing and dancing performance with reminiscence conversations about schooldays, friendship, courting and more. On 28 August (11am-12noon) the show will take place at 154 Station Road, Hendon NW4. On 29 August (1.45-3pm) it will be at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. The show is free, but donations are welcome. Booking essential as places limited. Contact Helen Nicolaou on helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call her on 07384 466840.
Talk: HOW WE CAN USE NEGATIVE EMOTIONS FOR GOOD - Weds Sept 11 (7-8pm) Neuroscientist Professor Catherine Loveday on how we can use sadness, anger and frustration to actually make us feel better. To book your free place, register on our eventbrite page here or contact Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk
LATE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL - Saturday 21 September 2024 (11am-3pm)
Join us on the last day of summer for a day of live music, stalls, tombola, raffle plus cream tea, food and drink. Any questions, please contact teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call her on 07502 989 403.
If you would like to donate any new or unused gifts for our raffle and nearly new stall, or have any bottles of wine or spirits for our tombola stall please contact Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email – teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk
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..