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
STIMULATE YOUR MEMORY COURSE – for over 55s in Barnet. 6 week Memory Matters courses. Held at Chipping Barnet Library, 3 Stapylton Rd, Barnet EN5 4QT. Learn techniques and strategies to support and improve 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
Talk: Changing times – Wednesday 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 0208 432 1421 or email
teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk
POSTPONED: SUMMER CARNIVAL - Saturday 13 July 2024 (11am-3pm) Our music event has been postponed to Saturday 21 September 2024. Any questions, please contact teresa.gallagher@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07502 989 403.
Talk: How we can use negative emotions for good - Weds Sept 11 (7-8pm) Neuropsychologist Professor Catherine Loveday on how we can use sadness, anger and frustration to actually make us feel better. To book your free place, 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..