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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

NEW COFFEE MORNINGS:  Join us for a cuppa and a friendly chat at one of our new coffee mornings which are held between 10.30am and 12 noon around the borough:

  • North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware HA8 0AP (Tues 15 April, Tues 13 May, Tues 17 June, Tues 30 July, Tues 27 Aug, Tues 24 Sept)
  • 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.)
  • Lane End Medical Centre, 2 Penshurst Gardens, Edgware HA8 9GJ
  •  (Wed 16 April, Wed 14 May, Wed 18 June, Wed 16 July, Wed 20 Aug, Wed 17 Sept)
  • Kingsley Court, Tayside Drive, Edgware HA8 8RE
  •  (Wed 30 April, Wed 28 May, Wed 25 June, Wed 30 July, Wed 27 Aug, Wed 24 Sept)
  • Mill Hill Library, Hartley Avenue, London NW7 2HX
  •  (Thurs 1 May, Thurs 29 May, Thurs 5 June, Thurs 3 July, Thurs 7 Aug, Thurs 4 Sept)
  • Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 9LT
  •  (Sat 3 May, Sat 31 May, 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.uk 

 

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. For details on how to join – email: activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 07384 466 840.

 

Camilo's World Music: singalong and lunch at Candlewood House - Weds 9 April 2025 (11.30am-12.30pm).  Sing along to hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s plus Latin American folksongs. Whether you love Elvis, Mozart, Bob Dylan, or Richard Strauss, there's something for everyone. Takes place every other Wednesday at Candlewood House, Bentley Drive, NW2 2TD.
Booking essential!  Phone Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

TALK: the power of swearing by Professor Catherine Loveday. Catherine shares why we swear and how the use of taboo words can deeply affect the way we think, act and relate to each other plus why swearing can make us feel better. Takes place on Wednesday 23 April 2025 (6.45-8pm) at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. To register, call Teresa on 07502 989 403 or email teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

Classical music concert - Fri 25 April 2025 - 2pm - Join us for a wonderful performance by professional musicians Marianne Tyler Brown on cello, accompanied by pianist Kathy Gilbert.  Marianne has performed at many venues including London Coliseum, Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall plus she has recorded for BBC Radio, BBC TV and ITV.   The event will take place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT. Fancy lunch too? Join us earlier at 12.45pm for a delicious home cooked two course meal - for only £8.  To book your place for the lunch club and/or the cello performance, please contact Louise on 07384 466 840 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

 

COME ALONG FRIDAYS (2-3pm) - A programme of engaging talks and musical performances at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT.

  • Music recital by professional musicians Marianne Tyler Brown on cello and pianist Kathy Gilbert.– Friday 25 April 2025
  • Talk: VE Day – 2 May 2025
  • Talk: Life of Elvis – Friday 23 May 2025
  • Music: The Goldfinches – 30 May 2025. Maurice Jackson & Band singing popular songs from the 60s

Fancy lunch too? Join us earlier at 12.45pm for a delicious home cooked two course meal - for only £8. To book your place for the lunch club and/or any of the events, please contact Louise on 07384 466 840 or email activities@ageukbarnet.org.uk

New Memory Matters course!
Our next 5 week Memory Matters course starts on Tuesday 22 April 2025 (morning and afternoon sessions) for people who are worried about their memories and those with a recent dementia diagnosis. Participants will learn techniques, tips and strategies to support and strengthen their memory. Takes place at Magnolia Court Care Home, 181 Granville Road, Hampstead NW2 2LH. Booking essential. Contact Memory.Matters@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call Yianni on 020 8129 7624
 

Event: Health checks and prevention - 29 April 2025 (10am-12noon)

Our morning of talks and activities aims to give you the tools to stay well. Takes place at the Tarling Road Community Centre, 20 Fallows Close, off Tarling Road N2 8LG. Arrive at 9.30am for registration and refreshments. To register, contact Salima on salima.jiwa@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call her on 07503 353157.

 

 

 

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..