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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

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!!

Wellbeing & Bingo Group February 2024.  For more information call Pippa Mannerings on 07379 331807 or email pippa.mannerings@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

STIMULATE YOUR MEMORY COURSE – for over 55s in Barnet.  6 week Memory Matters course. Held at Wilmot Close, Tarling Road, N2 8LB.  Learn techniques and strategies to support and stimulate memory – friendly and supportive course led by an experienced practitioner.  If you are interested in joining the next course, please contact our practitioner Katie on 0747 049 9597 or email katie.grayson@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

Has the pandemic affected our memories? Weds 8 May 2024 (7-8pm)

Professor Catherine Loveday on how the pandemic and other big life events impact our memories over time. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  To book contact Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

 

Quiz night - Weds 22 May 2024 at 6.45pm (7.15pm start)

Join us for our next quiz night at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane East Finchley N2 8LT. Cost £20 per ticket - includes a 2 course meal cooked by a chef from Rovi - Ottolenghi's newest restaurant and London hotspot!  There’ll be a raffle during the evening and a bar selling drinks. Make up your own team of 8 or join another team. Places will be limited so book yours soon! All funds raised on the night go towards helping us to reduce social isolation among older people in Barnet and ensure we provide our essential services and activities. Please contact Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk to reserve your place.


Improving everyday memory - Weds 12 June 2024 (7-8pm) 

Professor Catherine Loveday on boosting everyday memory - whatever your age! - whether it’s remembering someone's name or holding onto important personal memories. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  To book contact Teresa on 07502 989 403  or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

Talk: Changing times - Weds 10 July 2024 (7-8pm)   

Professor Catherine Loveday on the mysteries of time from why time speeds up as we get older to why first week of a holiday always seems so much longer than the second week. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  To book contact Teresa on 07502 989 403  or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

Weds 11 Sept 2024 (7-8pm) Talk: Eight lessons for a better memory from someone who has lost theirs- Professor Catherine Loveday on what it feels like to have amnesia and how this can help us to have better memories.  Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  To book contact Teresa on 07502 989 403  or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk 

Save the date! Summer Carnival Saturday 13 July (11am-3pm)
Fantastic live music all day, tombola, nearly new stall, food, cakes, cream tea.  Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.  Any questions, 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..