Age UK Barnet activities
Click here for our walks timetable showing our weekly programme of social walks around many of Barnet's open spaces.
Click here for our latest What's on guide for over 55s.
Living Well day opportunities 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.
Click here for other activities in the borough not run by Age UK Barnet
TIMETABLE OF ACTIVITIES FOR OVER 55s
MondayChair Movement to Music. 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. To book call Wendy on 0208 432 1421 / 0774 187 7027 or email wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Kitchen Confidence Mondays (11am-1.30pm) at The Ann Owens Centre, East Finchley. These classes are aimed at giving participants the confidence to cook more dishes at home. The participants cook in groups and then everyone sits together to eat. The recipes are designed to be recreated at home. All ingredients supplied. Held at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT.
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
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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.
Senior Singers: 11am-12 noon at The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Every fortnight. Choir master Jenny La Touché leads this fun singalong and all levels welcome! For dates and details on how to join in and for zoom link if you are not able to attend the centre, email Pippa at pippa.mannerings@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call her on 07379 331807.
Wellbeing & Bingo Group (2-4pm), in partnership with Colindale Communities Trust, 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
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.
New fitness class: Circuits and strength for active ageing - starts Wednesday 22 May 2024.
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
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 Email: wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Tai Chi: 2-3pm. Balance and strength moves. Takes place at Annunciation Royal Catholic Church, 4 Thirlby Road, Burnt Oak HA8 0HQ. For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027.
Active exercise to music - (incuding 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 wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027.
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. Wednesday 14 August from 6.00pm. The next
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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
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. £2 per session. Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Musical afternoon - Enjoy an afternoon of music with jazz pianist Rosa Ullman on Thursday 15 August from 2.00 - 3.00pmat Avery Grange, 59 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BS. £5 on door - includes refreshments. To book a place, contact Pippa on pippa.mannerings@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07379 331807. Free parking available.
Bridge Club: Every Thursday. Begins 4 July. Improvers 2.30pm – 4.30pm, Beginners 3.00 – 4.30pm at Wilmot Community Hall, Tarling Road N2 8LB. Cost is £40 for five weeks. Contact Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk to book a place.
Pottery class for beginners every Thursday from 3.15 - 4.45pm. At The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley N2 8LT. Cost is £7 per class payable upfront in four week blocks of £28. For more information and to book a place contact Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Cook Together and Eat Supper Together - A new Cookery Course commencing 5th September at the Anne Owen Centre, East Finchley from 4.15 pm - 6.15pm. 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. £8 per class booked and paid for in advance. For more details and to book a space contact stacey.kanolik@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call her on 0208 129 7621
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.
Flower Arranging For People Living With Dementia: 10.30am – 11.30am. Friends Meeting House, Leicester Road, New Barnet EN5 5EL. Specifically for people living with dementia. Cost is £48 for six week course payable in advance (£8 per class). We are unable to provide personal care/support – carers welcome to stay. To find out when next class starts adn to book a place, call Helen Nicolaou on 07384 466840 or email helen.nicolaou@ageukbarnet.org.uk
Movement to music - (standing or seated) - face to face: 11.30-12.30pm. 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: 11.30-12.30pm. Takes place at Manor Drive Church, Manor Drive N20 0DZ. For more information, contact Wendy on wendy.nutman@ageukbarnet.org.uk or 07741 877 027
Movement to music. From 1.00pm -2.00pm at John Keble Church, Deans Lane, Edgware HA8 9NT. An achievable and fun walking fitness class that will increase your step count and help you get in shape. 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 020 8432 1421 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. |
Saturday
Help with laptops and smartphones. Saturday 10.30am-12noon. New Barnet Leisure Centre, Lawton Road EN4. Contact Howard on 0208 432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk
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.
Events
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, 49 Church End, NW4 4JT. Free to enter and refreshments provided. To register, register 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
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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 will 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 07799 519 314.
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 barnetconnect@ageukbarnet.org.uk
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Mindfulness workshops - dealing with negative thoughts and emotions
Click here for recordings of past events.
Click here for our short fun exercise videos from our regular instructors.
Click here for our YouTube channel where you can find past concerts and talks