The Barnet Society

16/06/2026

Volunteers praised by MP Dan Tomlinson for preserving Chipping Barnet greenery

Volunteers who look after the countryside and manage outdoor activities met their MP Dan Tomlinson at a reception at the House of Commons where he

12/06/2026

Decisive vote to contribute to legal fund to challenge High Barnet blocks of flats

Barnet Society members have voted decisively to support and contribute to any campaign to mount a legal challenge against the Deputy Mayor of London’s

09/06/2026

New Barnet flats taking shape as deadline nears for blocks at High Barnet station

Construction of a massive complex of nearly 500 new flats at New Barnet is reaching the half-way stage – just as the go-ahead for the start of a proposed high-rise development at High Barnet tube station might be only weeks away.

08/06/2026

A chance to have your say about the work of the Barnet Society

Please show your support by attending the annual meeting of the Barnet Society on Thursday 11 June at 7pm at Pennefather Hall, Christ Church, St Albans Road.
As one of the town's oldest voluntary groups, we are always looking at ways to improve and extend our work on behalf of the community.
Top of the agenda is a proposal to enable the society to become a company limited by guarantee.
This procedure is used increasingly by non-profit groups such as charities and clubs to create an up to date and more stable financial structure, and to assist when seeking grants or other funding.

07/06/2026

High praise from Wars of the Roses military re-enactors for Barnet Medieval Festival

An expanded site for Barnet Medieval Festival with a much larger battlefield for re-enactments and displays won high praise from a record attendance of well over 600 Wars of the Roses enthusiasts.

06/06/2026

Record for re-enactors and expanded battlefield for Barnet Medieval Festival

Barnet Medieval Festival welcomed a record turnout of over 600 medieval military re-enactors who opened the two-day event – being held over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday June 6 and 7 – with a re-enactment of the Second Battle of St Albans.

04/06/2026

Underhill residents rise up against Barnet Council's latest controlled parking zone

In a final push to rally opposition to an experimental controlled parking zone in 16 roads north of Mays Lane residents are being urged to have their say before a consultation by Barnet Council ends on June 14.

31/05/2026

Re-enactments of Battles of St Albans and Barnet at Barnet Medieval Festival

A new tee shirt commemorating the 555th anniversary of the Battle of Barnet will be on sale at the annual Barnet Medieval Festival over the weekend, on Saturday and Sunday June 6 and 7.

30/05/2026

Underhill bid to save and reopen derelict Quinta club being sold by Barnet Council

Residents around Mays Lane are anxious to attract support for a community bid to take over the derelict former Quinta Youth Club which has been put up for sale by Barnet Council for £300,000. Local groups have until October to submit offers and proposals to the council. Several eligible community i...

27/05/2026

Mayor of London's go ahead for five blocks of flats at High Barnet tube station

Approval has finally been given by the office of the Mayor of London for the redevelopment of land around High Barnet tube station with five blocks of flats despite warnings this would cause irreparable damage to an historic skyline.