Barnet Together

19/06/2026

An amber heat health alert has been issued for the coming days. Very hot weather can have adverse health effects. As London reaches highs of up to 30 degrees, follow hot weather advice by drinking plenty of fluids and staying out of the sun in the hottest part of the day.

Learn more about how you can cope: https://tinyurl.com/yvu476vz

19/06/2026

When the final whistle blows, some people aren’t safe. Watch this short film to see how everyday actions can stop harassment and end violence against women and girls in Barnet: https://tinyurl.com/3ju55dda

18/06/2026

Groundwork London have a great Barnet based job opportunity. They are looking for an Upholsterer interested in utilising their skills in the Grahame Park Loop community re-use hub.

Application deadline is Tuesday 30th June by 9am.
Click the link to learn more about the role: https://tinyurl.com/27vcfebf

18/06/2026

Come down to Colindale Gardens Seniors Friendship Circle's Summer Fair event next Saturday!

18/06/2026

🏠 Imagine not knowing where you’ll sleep tonight

Thousands of people across Barnet are experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.

This summer, you can make a real difference by joining Barnet’s Big Sleep Out.

✨ Sleep out.
✨ Raise awareness.
✨ Raise vital funds.

Whether you join at the main venue or take part from home, you'll be directly helping people experiencing homelessness to access the support they need to find stability.

Get involved: https://big-sleep-out.raiselysite.com

18/06/2026

Join this event with Age UK Barnet and Dr Catherine Loveday to understand memory loss. This session is designed to support professional and informal caregivers, charities, support workers and more.

To learn more, see the post below 👇

Free Event: Understanding Memory Loss - Wednesday 8 July 2026 (6–8pm)
Carers, family members, health professionals and support workers are invited to a special session on the lived experience of dementia-related memory loss. Professor Catherine Loveday, neuropsychologist at the University of Westminster, will be giving an insightful talk on how memory loss affects thinking, behaviour and confidence. She'll also share the latest evidence-based advice for supporting someone’s memory. Takes place at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane East Finchley N2 8LT. To register, email [email protected] or phone Allie on 020 8129 5209
Barnet Council Barnet Carers Centre Barnet Wellbeing Service

18/06/2026

Share your stories of Grahame Park with this creative writing workshop. See the details below 👇

What stories does Grahame Park have to tell? ✨

We're looking for local residents to join a FREE creative writing and drama workshop exploring the heritage, memories and stories of Grahame Park and Colindale.

No drama experience needed
No writing experience needed
Meet local people
Share stories and discover local history
👨‍👩‍👧 Adults welcome to bring children

📅 Starts Thursday 18 June
🕠 5.30pm – 7.30pm
📍 Grahame Park Community Centre
📚 5 weekly sessions

Whether you've lived here for years or have recently moved to the area, we'd love to hear your perspective.

Places are limited. Message us or comment below to reserve a place.

18/06/2026

A reminder of this Saturday's pop up cafe for over 55s - free coffee and pastries and a chance to meet your neighbours. Tamara will be there to greet you at the Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane N2 8LT from 10.30am until 12 noon. No need to book - just turn up!

18/06/2026

Barnet Council, Barnet Libraries and NW7hub will be hosting their next repair cafe on Saturday 27th June, from 2pm-6pm at Mill Hill Library.

Bring your electrical appliances, clothes, bikes and unwanted laptops for a free repair or donation! Book your timeslot:

Bring your broken items to our Repair Café at NW7 Hub, Mill Hill Library, and let our skilled volunteers help you fix them for FREE!

17/06/2026

Want something fun to do this weekend?

Why not come down to the East Finchley Festival! There will be food, activities, entertainment, community stalls and more. Details below.

📅Sunday 21st June, 12-6pm
📍Cherry Tree Wood, N2 9QH
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East Finchley Festival is a free independent community run festival, one of the largest and longest-running in North London