Age UK Barnet activities
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Living Well day clubs for people living with mild-to-moderate dementia take place every Tuesday and Thursday at the Ann Owens centre in East Finchley and Monday, Wednesday and Friday at our Station Road venue in Hendon. Click here for the Living Well Dementia Hub page.
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TIMETABLE OF ACTIVITIES FOR OVER 55s
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Monday Chair Movement to Music: Every Monday at Hope Corner Community Centre, 185 Mays Lane, Barnet EN5 2DY. 10.30am – 11.30am. Cost £5 per class. For better mobility, strength, coordination, flexibility and balance. This class is currently full but contact Wendy to be placed on waiting list - 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Exercise & Socialise - Chair Yoga 10.30am. Held at East Barnet Health Centre, 149 East Barnet Road, EN4 8QZ. £5 per session. Refreshments available after class. To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk Kitchen Confidence Cookery Class with Lunch. At the Ann Owen Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Make healthy, low-cost, easy recipes every week at our ongoing cookery classes. Participants cook in groups and then everyone sits together to eat. Monday mornings 11am until 1.30 pm. New sessions start on 12th May – Lasagne, 19th May - Curry week, 26th May - Bank holiday - no class, 2nd June - All things dairy, 9th June - Italian summer treats, 16th June - Picnic week.
Pilates - Every Monday 11.30am to 12.30pm. Held at Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Drive, Whetstone N20 0DZ. Cost £3.00 every session. For more details contact Nila Patel on 07977 459920. Dementia Cafe: For people living with dementia and their carers. Meets on the first Monday of every month 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Support, advice and refreshments. Takes place at the Friends Meeting House, 53 Leicester Road, Barnet EN5 5EL. Please contact Jeannette Cowan at dementiasupport@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call the dementia helpline – 020 8203 5040 Option 7.
Help with your laptop, smartphone or tablet. 2pm-4pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 1LT. Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Spanish Classes - East Finchley Library, 226 High Rd, N2 9BB. IMPROVERS 2.15 pm to 3.15 pm followed by BEGINNERS at 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm. 10 sessions £80. For more information and to book a place contact Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk
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Tuesday
Flower arranging classes: 10.30am-11.30am. Hope Corner Community Centre, 185 Mays Lane EN5 2DY. £8 a session. For details on how to join in, email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840.
COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware HA8 0AP (Tues 17 June, Tues 15 July, Tues 12 Aug, Tues 16 Sept). For further info call Louise on 07379 331807 or email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Wellbeing & Bingo Group (2-4pm), in partnership with Colindale Communities Trust, at Grahame Park Community Centre, The Concourse, NW9 5XA. The group is primarily funded for local residents. Free. Always followed by Bingo - free to play, prizes to be won!! For more information email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840.
NEW Creative Tuesdays (3.30 – 5.00pm) at The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. A programme of creative activity sessions including pottery, card making, creative writing and photography. Booking essential. CREATIVE WRITING CLASSES begin 3 June – 8 July 2025 – for anyone with a story to tell or who wants to try their hand at writing. £42 for course, £8 per session. For details on how to join – email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07379 331 807.
Book Group: Do you enjoy reading and discussing novels or non-fiction books with friends? Why not join our book group at Wilmot Community Centre, Tarling Rd, London N2 8LB. Monthly on a Tuesday. Please email Kato on katolambrechts@yahoo.com for details on how to join.
WednesdaySocial Drop in Group. Learn to knit, crochet, play games or just have a cuppa and a chat – 10.00am – 12 noon at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. £2 per session. Contact Helen Nicolaou for link or for more information on 0738 446 6840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Art Group: Watercolour painting. Cost £28 for four sessions. Takes place at The Ann Owens centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT from 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Class full at the moment but contact helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840 to check when places are available.
Circuits and strength for active ageing. Our new circuit training class led by our trainer Lance - for over 55s, takes place on Wednesdays from the new time of 9.30am - 10.15am at UNITAS Barnet Youth Zone building, 76 Montrose Ave. HA8 0DT. £5 a session. All levels welcome. To book a place email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone Wendy on 0774 187 7027.
Exercise & Socialise – beginning Wednesday 21 May 2025 from 10.30am. Held at Finchley Memorial Hospital, Granville Road, N12 0JE. £5 per session. Refreshments available after class. To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at Lane End Medical Centre, 2 Penshurst Gardens, Edgware HA8 9GJ (Wed 18 June, Wed 16 July, Wed 20 Aug, Wed 17 Sept). For further info call Louise on 07379 331807 or email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at Kingsley Court, Tayside Drive, Edgware HA8 8RE (Wed 25 June, Wed 30 July, Wed 27 Aug, Wed 24 Sept). For further info call Louise on 07379 331807 or email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
New Flower arranging course beginning Wednesday 11 June 2025 then every two weeks on 25 June, 9 July and 23 July. Held at Friends Meeting House, 53 Leicester Rd, Barnet EN5 5EL from 10:30-11:30am. Cost £40 for the course. Spaces limited. To book contact activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840.
Bollywood Dance classes for over 55s. Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Drive, Whetstone N20 0DZ. 11.00am - 12 noon. £3 per class. Please contact Nila Patel for further information on 07977 459 920
Flower Arranging Class – Wednesdays 11.00am - 12 noon. Location: Unitas, 76 Montrose Ave Edgware HA8 0DT. Tutor: Ursula from the Flower Bank. Fee: £8 per class (£48 for 6-week course. To book call Louise on 07384 466840 - Email louise.palmer@ageukbarnet.org.uk or Helen Nicolaou on 0738 446 6840 or email: helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Circuits and strength for active ageing. Our new circuit training class led by our trainer Lance - for over 55s, takes place on Wednesdays from the new time of 9.30am - 10.15am at UNITAS Barnet Youth Zone building, 76 Montrose Ave. HA8 0DT. £5 a session. All levels welcome. To book a place email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone Wendy on 0774 187 7027.
Gentle Seated Exercise for over 55s - 11.30am – 12.30pm - St. Johnstone House, 49 Woodside Park N12 8RX. *No booking necessary – just turn up. Open to residents AND non residents. £5 per session. For more information call Wendy on 020 8432 1421
Stretch & Flex (standing/seated). From 2.00pm -3.00pm at John Keble Church, Deans Lane, Edgware HA8 9NT. Energising exercises focussing on movement, strength, and stretch improving balance and flexibility. Costs £5 a session. (Entrance on Church Close HA8 9NS through blue gate) Class in large hall on right after going through gate. Also free parking on Church Close. To register call Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Active exercise to music class – (including low impact aerobic dance, strength and stretch) From 2.00pm – 3.00pm at The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. £5 per session. Booking essential. For more information contact Wendy on 07741 877 027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Gentle seated exercise with Lesley - From from 3.15pm-4.15pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. £5 per session. For more information on both of these classes, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027.
FREE ONLINE BOOK CLUB for over 55s. From 6.00pm. If you would like to join us, please email:- barnetbookclub@gmail.com for meeting details
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Thursday
Help with laptops, smart phones or tablets - Mill Hill. Thursday 10.00-12.00 noon at Hartley Hall, 1 Flower Lane, NW7 2JA. Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at All Saints Church, Church Walk, Childs Hill, NW2 2JS (Thurs 17 April, Thurs 15 May, Thurs 12 June, Thurs 17 July, Thurs 14 August, Thurs 11 Sept.)
COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at All Saints Church, Church Walk, Childs Hill, NW2 2JS (Thurs 12 June, Thurs 17 July, Thurs 14 August, Thurs 11 Sept). For further info call Louise on 07379 331807 or email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Edgware Social Group. St Margaret’s Church, Edgware HA8 7JE. 2.00pm – 3.30pm every Thursday – also occasional help available with your laptop, smartphone or tablet. Please note, that from the beginning of May, the times will be changing to 1.30pm until 3.00pm. £2 per session. Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Musical afternoon with Camillo on 19 June 2025. Sing along to hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s plus Latin American folksongs. From 2.00-3.00pm. Held at Avery at Barnet Grange, 59 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BS. FREE PARKING available on site. Entrance and car park is on Cattley Close. £5 on door for non-residents – includes refreshments. . Then on 21 August 2025 we have soprano singer Christine Cunold. To book call Helen on 07384 466 840 or email Activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk Bus Manor Road Barnet is the closest stop to the venue. Routes 263, 107, 307 and 84B stop here.
Bridge Club: Every Thursday. Improvers 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Beginners 3.00 – 4.30pm at Wilmot Community Hall, Tarling Road N2 8LB. Cost is £60 for 8 week course. Contact Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk to book a place.
Cook Together and Eat Supper Together at the Anne Owen Centre, East Finchley N2 8LT - 4 pm until 6.15pm. A Touch of Spice With Palli and Anne. Recipes from India with a hint of spice. New classes beginning on 8 May – Tikka wraps, 15 May - Savoury tart, 22 May – Biryani , 29 May - Homestyle curry. Vegetarian options available. The classes will focus on producing healthy meals you can recreate at home. Participants cook in groups, then sit and eat together. All recipes and ingredients provided. £32 for 4 classes booked and paid for in advance. Booking essential. For more info contact Stacey on 0208 129 7621 or email stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk
FridayArt Class: Watercolour painting. Cost £28 for four sessions. Takes place at The Ann Owens centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT from 10.00am – 12.00 noon. Contact helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk or phone 07384 466840 to check if any places available.
Exercise & Socialise (standing or seated) – every Friday from 11.00am. Held at North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Burnt Oak, Edgware HA8 0AP. £5 per session. Refreshments available after class. To book contact Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Movement to music – standing or seated from 11.30am – 12.30pm. Takes place at the Tarling Road Community Centre (across the street from The Ann Owens Centre) in East Finchley N2 8LG. Fun, upbeat exercise session for all levels of fitness with our Wendy. £5 per class. For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027.
Seated Yoga: Every Friday from 11.30am – 12.30pm. £5 per session. Takes place at Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Drive N20 0DZ. For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027.
Friday Lunch Club - from 12.45pm at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. If you are looking for a warm and welcoming place to enjoy a delicious, cooked meal and great company, why not join us for lunch, where you can meet new friends and enjoy a pleasant social time afterwards. Perfect for those who can participate independently. Vegetarian option available. £8 for a two-course meal plus tea/coffee. Booking essential. For details on how to pay and to book a place contact Louise Palmer on louise.palmer@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07379 331 807.
Tai Chi. From 1.00pm -2.00pm at John Keble Church, Deans Lane, Edgware HA8 9NT. Movement and stretch which can be done standing and/or seated. Costs £5 a session. (Entrance on Church Close HA8 9NS through blue gate) Class in large hall on right after going through gate. Also free parking on Church Close. To register call Wendy on 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Games Afternoon – 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 2.00 – 4.00 pm at Trinity Church, Nether Street, North Finchley N12 7NN. Join us for board games, card games and the occasional 5-minute quiz. Tea, coffee, biscuits and sometimes cake! £1 contribution for refreshments. Please note that during August we will meet every Friday – 1 August, 8 August, 15 August, 22 August and 29 August. Contact Helen Nicolaou for dates for next classes on 07384 466 840 or email: helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk |
Saturday
Bridge Club: Every Saturday afternoon from 12.00 - 2.00pm. Held at the Community Centre, Wilmot Close, 50 Tarling Road, London N2 8LB. Cost is £3 per session. Not suitable for beginners. Contact Helen Nicolaou on 0738 446 6840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk to book a space.
COFFEE MORNINGS: Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at our coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon at Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 9LT (Sat 28 June, Sat 26 July, Sat 30 Aug, Sat 27 Sept). For further info call Louise on 07379 331807 or email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.ukBarnet. Help with laptops, smart phones or tablets Saturdays from 10.30am-12.00 noon from 7 June 2025 to 5 July 2025 at Chipping Barnet Library 3 Stapylton Rd, Barnet EN5 4QT. Contact Howard on 020 8432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Barnet. Help with laptops, smart phones or tablets Saturdays from 10.30am-12.00 noon from 7 June 2025 to 5 July 2025 at Chipping Barnet Library 3 Stapylton Rd, Barnet EN5 4QT. Contact Howard on 020 8432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Cookery DemosWe hold regular healthy cookery demos at sheltered housing venues and community centres. Themes range from eating to boost immunity, to strengthen your bones and dishes to boost heart health. If you'd like to find out more about the next sessions or if you'd like us to hold session in your community centre or sheltered accommodation. For more information please call 07384 466840 or email stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk
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Mindfulness workshops - dealing with negative thoughts and emotions
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