Silver Sunday is the next big event in the BSA calendar for everyone! Tuesday 1st October to Sunday 6th October 2019. All seniors in Barnet are invited to join in Barnet’s Silver Sunday week of activities. The Main Event, our Silver Sunday Tea Party, will be held on Sunday 6th October at a brand new venue for us, Copthall Leisure Centre. Please see pages 4 to 7 and page 8 for further details on times and locations of activities. More details will be available on our website.

Spring Assembly May 2019. We held an event this spring with great guest speakers on a very topical theme: Social Activities for Health. The event was introduced by our Chair Nila Patel, below, with the Mayor, Councillor Caroline Stock and her Consort and the BSA’s Tim Sims. Guest speakers included Seher Kayikci Senior Health Specialist and Sarah Mistry CEO of BGS. We had Movement to Music with Wendy and

our very own Peter Cragg as master of ceremonies. A special thanks to Friends of BSA who hosted over 20 stands from various local charities and organisations. Special thanks too, to our BSA volunteers who made the day run so well. This event focussed on Social Prescribing.

Find out more: https://www.healthylondon.org/resource/what-is-social-prescribing/

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Editor’s Update Pg 2

Winter Flu Jab

Vaccines give older adults significant protection against flu. Pg 2

Free Fire Safety Checks

Book your home visit now and get a free smoke alarm fitted. Pg 8

MENS HEALTH MATTERS

Prostate Cancer: Signs & Symptoms

1SILVER WEEK STARTS

TUES 1ST OCT LEADING TO SILVER

SUNDAY 6TH OCT

2GET OUT & ABOUT

See pages 4, 5, 6 & 7 for activities and fun.

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* Keeping well * Staying safe * Being active * Making friends

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Barnet Seniors’ Insider

Spring Assembly May 2019

Editor’s Update Welcome to Barnet Seniors’ Insider

Back in May we held our Spring Assembly which was a great success thanks to the support of local organisations and charities as well as our BSA volunteers, who were all willing to give their time and make donations.

Special thanks to Sainsbury’s Golders Green who made a donation towards the lunch provided on the day. Peter Cragg for donating a beautiful fruit hamper. Finchley Nurseries donated a £20 voucher to spend on plants in their centre. Clive Smith of Memories, Brent St, donated a voucher to choose a framed image of Barnet in the past. They really helped to make it an enjoyable day.

Autumn is fast approaching and the days are getting shorter. It really is time to consider your health and well-being. With that in mind, take advantage of the London Fire Brigade’s free home checks as well as making sure you contact your GP for your flu jab. Getting out and about becomes a little more challenging as we know most people are worried about being out when it’s dark. One tip might be to join classes now and make friends so you can find a ‘buddy ‘ to travel with during the Autumn evenings

Silver Week Art Exhibition

Volunteer for BSA We are currently looking for people who have experience in Events Management and Circulation Management who are willing to give some of their free time to help our organisation.

We host 2 assemblies each year and need a volunteer who has event planning experience to help produce and deliver these amazing events in Barnet.

We are also looking for an experienced volunteer circulation manager who can organise quarterly distribution and circulation of this newsletter within Barnet (expenses paid). We have a group of keen volunteers, known as Street Champions, willing to deliver the Insider. Our current print run is circa 10,000 copies.

Please get in touch if you wish to apply or find out more:

Phone: 020 3887 0151 and 07977 459920

Email: bsabarnet@outlook.com More information available on our website: baseas.org.uk

Ground floor Reception Area at Collindale 2 Bristol Ave,NW9 4 EW Opening hours 9.00am to 5.00pm -Goodwin Court,Sanctuary Home Care Ltd,52 Church Hill Road east Barnet,Herts Opening Hours 11.00 am to 3.00 pm Monday to Thursday 3 October 2019 Henry Nihill House 94 Priory Field Drive,Edgware,Middlesex HA8 9PU Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10.00am to 12.00pm,Tue & Thursday 2.00 to 3.00pm

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WINTER FLU JAB The best time to have a flu vaccine is in the autumn, from the beginning of October to end of November. The flu vaccination is available every year on the NHS to help protect adults at risk of flu and its complications, in particular those aged 65 and over or with an underlying health condition (such as long-term heart or respiratory disease) You can have your NHS flu vaccine at your GP surgery and a local pharmacy offering the service For more information visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine/ and publichealthmatters.blog.gov.uk/2018/09/13/flu-vaccination

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF PROSTATE CANCER? Most men with early prostate cancer don’t have any signs or symptoms.

One reason for this is the way the cancer grows. You’ll usually only get early symptoms if the cancer grows near the tube you urinate through (the urethra) and presses against it, changing the way you urinate (pee). But because prostate cancer usually starts to grow in a different part of the prostate, early prostate cancer often doesn’t press on the urethra and cause symptoms.

If you do notice changes in the way you urinate, this is more likely to be a sign of a very common non-cancerous problem called an enlarged prostate, or another health problem. But it’s still a good idea to get it checked out. Possible changes include:

▪ difficulty starting to urinate or emptying your bladder

▪ a weak flow when you urinate ▪ a feeling that your bladder hasn’t emptied properly ▪ dribbling urine after you finish urinating ▪ needing to urinate more often, especially at night ▪ a sudden urge to urinate – you may sometimes leak

before you get to the toilet. If prostate cancer breaks out of the prostate (locally advanced prostate cancer) or spreads to other parts of the body (advanced prostate cancer), it can cause other symptoms, including:

▪ back pain, hip pain or pelvis pain ▪ problems getting or keeping an erection ▪ blood in the urine or semen ▪ unexplained weight loss.

These symptoms can also be caused by other things that aren’t prostate cancer, like prostatitis (infection and swelling of the prostate), diabetes or some medicines. But it’s still a good idea to get any symptoms

checked out by your GP so they can find out what’s causing them and make sure you get the right treatment if you need it.

For more information visit: prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information

MENS HEALTH MATTERS!DID YOU KNOW? USEFUL INFO.

CHOOSING HOME CARE The process of looking for care can feel overwhelming - especially if it’s the first time you have had to think about it. It is important that you make an informed choice for all of you

SPECIFYING THE RIGHT TYPE OF CARE As a first step, have a conversation with your loved one to find out what support they may need. You may want to find out more about the difference between home care and residential care and the difference in costs between these. Residential care involves someone leaving their home, memories and belongings to relocate into a facility dedicated to round the clock care. Whilst home care is looking after a person from the comfort of their own home where carers go into the house to help with aspects such as home help, personal care, companionship and dementia care.

THE VALUE OF CARE AT HOME We understand that, where possible, most people would prefer to stay living at home where their precious memories are. Getting a little extra support at home is a good step to introduce the idea of care slowly. It can also work out as great value for money. Home care is flexible and can be anything from a couple of visits a week right through to 24/7 live in care. We have seen that home care can help prevent accidents and loneliness and enables independent living through the support of help in the home. The continuity of care offers loved-ones health and wellbeing - giving you peace of mind that any changes in behaviour, mobility or appetite will be spotted.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ORGANISATION You will find home care providers divided primarily into three groups; introduction agencies, private companies and local council. For Barnet, Adult Social Services could be your first contact. Unlike introduction agencies, all private care companies must be registered with the Care Quality Commission. You may want to look at its most recent inspection report of the company which will provide a rating on how the service is performing. The independent regulator in England is the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The regulator has a duty to monitor and inspect all organisations providing care to ensure standards are being met. Homecare.co.uk is the leading source of independent home care reviews and features more than 11,000 reviews. HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE BARNET Home Instead, a national company, have a team of trained and experienced care givers. They take time to select empathetic, enthusiastic people who want to build positive caring relationships with their clients. Book a free consultation by calling 0208 446 7044 or emailing sohini.boron@homeinstead.co.uk.

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Celebrating Barnet Silver Sunday in 2019 From Tuesday 1st October to Sunday 6th October 2019.

All seniors in Barnet are invited to join in Barnet Silver Week activities. Silver Sunday Afternoon Tea is on Sunday 6th October Copthall Leisure Centre , Champions Way NW4 1PX

FREE car parking , Transport link Bus 221, if you are in need of mobility assistance please contact Joyce Mbewe on 020 8359 2519

The week of activities and events celebrate the value and knowledge older people contribute to our community while reducing social isolation and loneliness. Silver Sunday is a National event and was launched in 2012 by The Sir Simon Milton Foundation and Westminster City Councillor Christabel Flight, after a report discovered more than a third of people over 75 said they were lonely. The aim then was to celebrate older residents, recognise their contribution to their communities and help combat loneliness as well as get them out and about to meet new people. In Barnet, we have taken it one step further, Silver Sunday week is a great opportunity to showcase what is on offer locally for older residents, get them engaged in all the local voluntary organisations as well as understanding the support that the Barnet Prevention and Wellbeing team can offer. This programme of events will empower individuals to find solutions, activities and join in events which will improve their health and wellbeing. This year the Prevention and Wellbeing Team at Barnet Council are supporting the local Voluntary and Community Sector organisations to help celebrate Barnet Silver Week which is a platform to showcase the Preventative Services within the borough by organising a range of preventative activities. Last year Barnet hosted over 80 activities and events throughout the borough including sport and leisure activities, pampering, beauty therapies, information events covering a range of topics including health and wellbeing, local history and avoiding scams. There were various afternoon teas/coffee mornings. As a direct result of Barnet Silver Week, 167 Health & Wellbeing consultations were carried out including Diabetes screening and Hearing screening sessions. Overall 1277 people had meaningful conversations or took part in events and activities throughout the week. Lots of people signed up to continue to attend activities following Barnet Silver Week and we look forward to seeing you all again! Silver Sunday Afternoon Tea Party on Sunday 6th October will be in a brand new location, hosted by London Borough of Barnet and the Barnet Seniors’ Association. There will be stalls and performances and the announcing of the supported housing Art Competition winners. Barnet Silver Week Tuesday 1st October to Sunday 6th October 2019, a full schedule of events will be available shortly at www.barnet.gov.uk/silverweek2019 Did you know that International day of Older Persons is on Tuesday 1st October 2019?

New for this year, there will be a Health & Well Being Seminar in the new Copthall Leisure Centre on Champions Way NW4 1PX, on Thursday 3rd October, from 10.45am. See website for full agenda at www.baseas.org.uk/bsa/events/

Love to Dance Saracens Foundation Love to Dance Classes for over 50s Free Taster and ongoing £6 per session

Monday 30th Sept. 10.00 – 12 .00noon, Allainz Park, Hendon, NW4 1RL Monday 30th Sept. 12.30 – 2.30pm, Eversfield Centre, Mill hill, NW7 2AE Tuesday 1st Oct. 10.00 – 12.00noon, Underhill Baptist Church, Underhill EN5 2EA Wednesday 2nd Oct. 10.00 - 12 .00noon, St Johns Baptist Church Frien Barnet N11 3EQ Thursday 3rd Oct. 12.45-2.45pm, Lyonsdown Hall New Barnet EN5 1JB

Thursday 3rd Oct. 2.00 - 4.00pm FREE Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre, Champions Way Mill Hill, NW4 1PX Take part in fun activities and games including badminton, table tennis and lots of singing and dancing! Carers are encouraged to come along to the activities too.

Barnet Copthall Open Day Thursday 3rd Oct.11am - 1pm FREE Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre, Champions Way Mill Hill, NW4 1PX Get a tour of the new leisure centre! With informative talks including Ageing Well. Also dance performances, singing, hearing loss checks and diabetes checks! annalisa.cellini@gll.org

Prevention and Wellbeing Drop-in Surgery

For information, support and advice Thursday 3rd Oct. 2-4pm

Childs Hill Library, 320 Cricklewood Lane, NW2 2QE

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Childs Hill Carers Support Group Information and support for adult carers living in the area, Friday 4th Oct, 10.00 to 11.00. Magnolia Court Care Home, Granville Road, NW2 2LH. Contact 020 8343 9698 Barnet Carers Center

Later Life Planning Event Wednesday 2nd Oct 2019.

Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Whether you’re planning for yourself or an elderly family member, The Good Care Group, Home Instead Senior Care and a number of trusted advisors are hosting a free information session on how you can prepare for later life. They will be covering the following topics: • The range of care options available. • Thinking about long-term care at home. • How to fund long-term care. • Dealing with Inheritance Tax. • An overview of “Powers of Attorney”. • The benefits of creating a will. Attendees will also have the opportunity to

have personal, one-on-one consultations with the Care advisors, Financial advisor and Solicitor after the seminar.

Time: 13:00 - 17:00 Chipping Barnet Library, 3 Stapylton Rd,

EN5 4QT Booking: FREE – RSVP by email

raya.zineddin@thegoodcaregroup.com Sohini.boron@homeinstead.co.uk or

to phone 020 8446 7044

BOOST Childs Hill and Burnt Oak services for Silver Week - BOOST services are not just for over 50s

• Work & Health Programme. Staff will be present by appointment from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday at Burnt Oak Library

• Citizens Advice Bureau Tuesday 1st Oct, from 10am-12pm • CAB Debt Advisor Wednesday 2nd Oct from 10.00 to 17.00. • Digital Champion 13.00 to 17.00, CV Workshop 13.00 to 17.00 and Online Learning Centre available • Paddington Development Trust. Thursday 3rd Oct, supporting unemployed women to get back to work Volunteer Barnet -Steve

2pm-4pm • Twining’s Enterprise Trail Blazer and IPS Works, Friday 4th Oct, 09.00 to 17.00 Learn about Employability

For more Information contact BOOST Childs Hill on 020 8359 7200 / BOOST Burnt Oak on 020 8359 5600

The Reader - "Bringing people together and books

to life". A national charity bringing about a reading revolution for everyone to enjoy great literature. For more info call Kate Fulton on 07801 911 481 or www.thereader.org.uk Burnt Oak Library Group Tuesday 1st Oct. 10.30 -12.00pm, Watling Avenue, Edgware HA8 0UB Chipping Barnet Library Group Tuesday 1st Oct, 2.00 - 3.30pm, 3 Stapylton Road Barnet EN5 4QT Church End Library Wednesday 2nd Oct, 2.00 - 3.30pm. 318-320, Gateway House, Regents Park Rd, London N3 2LN Childs Hill Library Thursday 3rd Oct, 11 - 12.30pm, 320 Cricklewood Lane, London NW2 2QE OneStone Grove Thursday 3rd Oct, 10.30 - 12.00pm, Community Centre Edgware, Hayling Way, Edgware, HA8 0UB Colindale Library Thursday 3rd Oct, 10.30 -12.00, 7 Bristol Avenue, NW9 5N Golders Green Library Tuesday 1st Oct, 9.45 -11.15am, 164 Golders Green Road NW11 8HE Old White Lion Friday 4th Oct, 10.30 -12.00pm, 121 Great North Road East

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Cinema Silver ScreeningTuesday 1 October, 11am-1pm

Everyman Barnet, Great North Road EN5 1ABFor film lovers over the age of 55. Ticket includes a hot drink and a slice of cake.Free for Silver Week, please visit

the cinema to book your ticket.

Health & Wellbeing Day Hosted by Drummond House with TDF Thursday 3rd October 2019, 10-4pm L.E.T.S.S Have fun in Silver Week.

50 Font Hills, Long Lane, East Finchley, N2 8LF

Treatments, Refreshments, Exercise and Bingo

Book to attend - Bernadette Robertson. Mobile: 07506 673 646

Barnet Celebrating Silver Week 2019

Social Morning with Computer Help Age UK Barnet

Tuesdays 1st Oct. 11.00 -12.30pm Childs Hill Library, 320 Cricklewood Lane, NW2 2QE

Coffee Morning for the over 50s GERA - Granville Estate Residents Association Mondays 30th Sept,10.45am-12.45pm Childs Hill Library, 320 Cricklewood Lane, NW2 2QE Light refreshments provided.

For more information contact

granvilleresidentsx@gmail.com

Artsdepot Dance Group (for Over 60s) Taster session Thursday 3 October. 9:30-11:00am, 5 Nether Street, North Finchley, N12 0GA Accessible and energising. Express yourself, have fun and exercise from head to toe! Booking required through the Box Office or on 020 8369 5454

Tuesday 1st Oct, Tea Dance with a Twist, 1.30pm to 3.30pm £4.00 includes cream tea. Thursday 3rd Oct, Fraud & Scams Awareness Workshop, 1.30pm to 3.00pm. Free Monday 7th Oct, Bollywood Dancing, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. £4.00 At The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley, N2 8LT.

Thursday 3rd Oct, Bollywood Dancing, 11am to 12.00pm at Watling Community Centre, 145

Friends in Need (FIN) Silver Week Together Friday 4th Oct 2-5pm Open and FREE to Barnet Residents over 55. East Barnet Baptist Church, Crescent Road, EN4 8PS. Booking 020 8449 8225

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EAST FINCHLEY

Community Choir - Thursdays 5pm – 6pm. Martin School, Plane Tree Walk, N2 9JP. Contact Julie on 020 8883 1455 office@martinprimary.barnetmail.net Cost FREE

Table tennis Tuesdays 2:15-3.45pm, Thursdays 10.15 – 11.45am, Green Man Community Centre, Strawberry Vale, N2 9BA. Email michael.jobling@ntlworld.com Cost £5 or £20 for 6 sessions

Crafty Fridays, Fridays 10.30 to 12.00. Knitting, card making, art. Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, N2 8LT. £1 donation includes refreshment. Teresa 020 8432 1422. Email barnetconnect@ageukbarnet.org.uk

Movement Matters Tuesdays 10-11am Fun for mind and body. East Barnet Baptist Hall. Contact Jacki 07979 507720 Cost £8

Tai Chi Fridays 2-3pm at The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane, East Finchley, N2 8LT. Contact carolyn.ansell@ageukbarnet.org.uk 020 8629 0269

FINCHLEY CENTRAL

Bowls and Croquet Club – Wednesday, Saturday and Sundays 2pm – 4.30pm. Finchley Victoria Park, Ballards Lane, N3 2NE. Call Gary on 07956546457 First game FREE. Then costs £5.

Watercolour Painting Tuition – Wednesdays 12.30 – 3.30pm St Mary’s Church Hall, 26 Hendon Lane, Finchley N3 Contact Colin at colinbc@btinternet.com Cost £1.50

NORTH FINCHLEY & FRIERN BARNET

Outdoor Fitness Class – Mondays 9.30am-10.30am. Friary Park, N12 9PD. Email eatwell@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call 020 8150 0967. Cost £1.50

The Wednesday Club – Wednesdays during term time 2.15pm – 4pm St. Barnabas Church, 913 The High Road, N12 8QJ Call Chris on 020 8888 1786. Cost FREE

Indoor Bowls Club – Mon-Fri, 2 hr sessions between10am - 6.30pm, Glebelands Indoor Bowls Club, Summers Lane N12 0PD. Call Ron on 07880 500617 glebelandsibc@gmail.com FREE coaching for beginners. Contact the centre for full pricing.

Over 55s IT Drop IN (computers) Thursdays 10.30am – 12noon. artsdepot, 5 Nether Street, N12 0GA. Contact 020 8432 1415 for more information.

Singing for Memory – Tuesdays 1.30pm – 3.00pm. Finchley Reform Synagogue, 101 Fallowcourt Avenue, N12 0BE. Call 020 8446 3244. Suggested donation £4

Wednesday Brunch morning-FREE - 10.30 to 12.00 Stephens Memorial Hall, 620 High Road,N12 0NU. Free parking for brunch members on site

Barnet Dementia Hub is a day service offering a range of activities: cognitive, physical and social for people with dementia. Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm at Barnet Dementia Hub, 1-5 Brampton Grove, Hendon NW4 4AE. O20 3725 3001, email: barnet@alzheimers.org.uk

BURNT OAK AND COLINDALE Lunch Club – Thursdays 12 – 1.30pm. Church of the Annunciation, Thirleby Road, HA8 0HQ. Booking requested. Contact Cheryl Trott 020 8906 3340. Cost £5 Exercise to Music– Tuesday 12.00 – 1.30am. Colindale Library, 7 Bristol Avenue NW9 4BR. Contact Carolyn 020 8629 0269. Cost £4

Activity Afternoon - An afternoon of fun and games every Friday at 2pm at Woodcourt, South Road, HA8 OBF. Email roland.handley@chg.org.uk Cost FREE Make Friends with a Book Tuesdays 10.30 to 12.00. Burnt Oak Library, Watling Avenue, Edgware, HA8 0UB. Contact Kate 07801 911 481 or www.thereader.org.uk FREE

Help with IT (computers) Mondays 10.30am—12pm Burnt Oak Library, Watling Avenue, Burnt Oak HA8 OUB Contact: Howard on 020 8432 1415 or email howard.chapman@ageukbarnet.org.uk Cost FREE

EDGWARE & STONEGROVE Make friends with a book Thursdays 10.30am – 12noon Stonegrove Community Centre, 5 Hayling Way, Edgware HA8 8BN Contact: Kate Fulton on 07801 911 481 or email kathrynfulton@hotmail.com. Cost FREE

Community Chorus – Fortnightly on Mondays 3pm - 4pm. St. Margaret's Church, Station Road, Edgware HA8 www.edgwarecommunitychorus.org.uk Contact Godfrey after 10am on 020 8958 5113. Contribution £2

Gentle exercise to music – Fridays 10.30 – 11.30am. with Tea/coffee. One Stonegrove Community Centre, 5 Hayling Way, HA8 8BN. Contact Carolyn 020 8629 0269 Cost £4.

Onestonegrove coffee morning - Friday 11.30am -12.15pm. 5 Hayling Way, Edgware HA8 8BN. Contact Carolyn at carolyn.ansell@ageukbarnet.org.uk on 020 8629 0269 Cost FREE

MILL HILL & TOTTERIDGE What’s on Wednesday. Wednesdays 2.15pm – 4.15pm. NW7 Hub, Mill Hill Library, Hartley Ave, NW7 2HX , Call 020 8906 3125 or visit www.nw7hub.org.uk Cost £3 Lunch Club – Tuesdays 12 – 1.30pm. Wilberforce Centre, The Ridgeway, NW7 1QU Contact 020 8906 3340. Cost £5

Movement Matters – Thursdays 10.15am – 11.15am at Totteridge Village Hall, Badgers Croft N20. Fun for mind and body. Contact Jacki on 07979 507720 cost £8 Singing for the Brain Thursdays 10.30 to 12.30. 12 week terms. At The Eversfield Centre, 11 Eversfield Gardens, Mill Hill NW7 2AE. Call 0203 725 3001 or Email:barnet@alzheimers.org.uk. FREE

Gentle Tai Chi Thursdays 10.30 to 11.30. Retail Trust Community Centre. Marshall Estate, Hammers Lane, NW7 4DU.

* The BSA does not take responsibility for changes to the programmes listed. Please check with organisations

GET Out and About in Barnet

CHILDS HILL & CRICKLEWOOD Games Afternoon - Alternate Tuesdays 2-4pm. St Agnes Centre, Gillingham Road (off Cricklewood Lane) NW2 1RL Refreshments & free parking. Call Joan on 020 8452 2475 FREE

Exercise to music - Mondays 10.30 - 11.30am. St Agnes Church Hall, 35 Cricklewood Lane, NW2 1HR Contact Ranj on 07957 185367 Cost £4 Social morning with computer help. Tuesdays 11am – 12.30pm. Child’s Hill Library, NW2 2QE. Cost FREE

GOLDERS GREEN & TEMPLE FORTUNE

Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre offers a variety of activities. For more information contact the centre on 020 8922 2900 or email sobell@jcare.org

Hampstead Heath Health Walks – Tuesdays (North End Road) and Thursdays (Hampstead Way) 9.30-10.30am. Sundays (Wildwood) 10.30am – 11.30am. For more information call 0208 359 6314. Cost £2.80 or 10 for £18.

Singing for Memory – Wednesdays 2 – 3.30pm. Otto Schiff, Limes Avenue, NW11 9TJ. For more information call Jewish Care 020 8922 2222. Suggested donation £4.

Make friends with a book Wednesdays 9.45 – 11.15am. Golders Green Library Contact: Kate on 07801 911481 or email kathrynfulton@hotmail.com. Cost FREE

HENDON Dementia Friendly Swimming Tuesdays 10.30 - 11.30am Copthall Leisure Centre, Champions Way NW4 1PX £2.75

Make Friends With A Book - Mondays 1.30-3pm. Cheshir Hall Community Centre, Foster Street, NW4 2AA. Contact: Kate on 07801 911481. Cost FREE.

Dance Class – Thursdays 12.45pm – 1.45pm. Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre, Champions Way, NW4 1PX Call 020 8457 9900 or email annalisa.cellini@gll.org Cost £3.50

Walk It In Football – Mondays 10am - 11am Middlesex University, The Burroughs, NW4 4BT. Email: t.oniti@mdx.ac.uk Cost £1

Saracens - Activities available include Pilates, Touch Rugby, Nordic walking and Love to Dance. Saracens Stadium, Allianz Park, Greenlands Lane, NW4 1RL. Call 020 3675 7246, HealthandWellBeing@saracens.net Cost £4.50

Gentle Yoga : Mondays 11am - 12.30pm. At St Mary's at Finchley, 26 Hendon Lane, N3 1TR. cost £10. Free taster session Breathe stretch and relax. Contact Elizabeth elizayoga@aol.com or 0203 609 0109.

FRIERN BARNET & BRUNSWICK PARK Men’s Shed – Men get together. Mon & Tues.10.30 to 3.30pm Freehold Community Centre, Alexandra Road. N10 2EY Call Chris 07935 324578 or email freeholdcms@gmail.com Cost £1

Love to Dance – Wednesdays 10am – 12noon. St John’s Parish Centre, Friern Barnet Road, N11 3EQ. Contact Claire 020 3675 7215, email HealthandWellBeing@saracens.net Cost £6

Knit and Natter - Wednesdays 10am – 12noon. Osidge Library, Brunswick Park Road, N11 1EY. Cost FREE

Walking Football – Mondays & Thursdays 11.00 – 12.00. For over 55s Power League Pitches, Bobby Moore Way, N10 1ST. Call Martin on 07951 813677 Cost £3 per session.

Memory Way Café – Wednesdays (fortnightly) 2.30pm – 4.30pm. The Betty and Asher Loftus Centre, Asher Loftus Way, N11 3ND. Call 020 8203 0521. Cost £3.50

HIGH BARNET & WHETSTONE Social table tennis – Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 10am – noon BTTC, Barnet Lane, Barnet, EN5 2DN. Call 020 8449 7845 for more information www.bttc.co.uk. Cost £4 or £6 for non-members.

Folk Dance Club – alternate Mondays, 7.45pm - 10pm Parish Centre, 2 Wood Street EN5 4BW Call Gillian on 020 8360 6226. Cost £2.50 incl. refreshments.

Monday BSA Social Group – Mondays 10.30am – 1.30pm. Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Drive N20 0DZ Exercise session 11am to 12pm for £2 and Indian vegetarian lunch at 12pm for £6. Contact Nila 07977 459920.

Walking Group - Tuesdays 2pm at St Andrews Medical Practice, Oakleigh Road North N20 9EX finishing with an optional payable drink at a local cafe. Tel: 020 8445 0475

Tai Chi - Thursdays 1.45pm – 2.45pm. Sha’arei-Tsedek North London Reform Synagogue, 120 Oakleigh Road North, N20 9EZ Contact 020 8445 3400 Cost £7

NEW AND EAST BARNET Lunch and Social Group – Tues and Fri 11.30am – 2pm. New Barnet Community Centre, 48-50 Victoria Road, EN4 9PF. Contact newbarnetca@gmail.com Cost £4

AthleFIT – Mondays 2pm – 3pm. Oakhill Park East Barnet EN4 8JP Contact 020 3675 7257 or email HealthandWellBeing@saracens.net. Cost FREE

Various activities - Yoga, Seated exercise to music, Craft. FIN Community Centre, Crescent Road, East Barnet, EN4 8PS. Call 020 8449 8225. Cost £5.

Pitch and Putt – Wednesdays 10am – 12noon. Oakhill Parkside Gardens, East Barnet EN4 8JS. £5 to play 9 holes. Call 020 8368 8460

Park Run - Saturdays at 9am at Oakhill Park East Barnet EN4 8JP. come along and join in whatever your pace! To register visit www.parkrun.org.uk/register/form FREE

BSA INSIDER AUTUMN 2019 5 SEPTEMBER 2019GET Out and About in Barnet

Barnet Seniors’ Association and Barnet Council invite you to their 5th

Silver Sunday Afternoon Tea Party

Sunday 6th October 2019 Copthall Leisure Centre

Champions Way NW4 1PX FREE car parking

Transport link Bus 221 If you are in need of mobility assistance please

contact Joyce Mbewe on 020 8359 2519

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Visit us on FaceBook. Make sure you ‘like’ and follow us for the latest BSA updates including keeping well, getting out and about, staying safe and making friends. We also find the latest interesting news from our partners in Barnet, as well as other organisations that we are sure you will enjoy. It’s full of great places to go as well as fun things to do. Find us at @BarnetSeniorsAssociation

As a voluntary group which produces Insider and 2 annual Assemblies (all free of charge), the BSA greatly welcomes all donations to help continue this work. Please use the contact details below, visit our website to help us. Thank you.

Web: baseas@org.uk Email: bsabarnet@outlook.com Tel: 020 3778 0151

CONTACT US USEFUL CONTACTS

LFB believe that successful firefighting starts with prevention. So they have introduced a service where they can visit you, a loved-one or someone you care for at home to provide personalised advice about fire safety. It's totally free, available 24/7, and they will even fit free smoke alarms during the visit if you need them. 

With autumn just around the corner and the evenings getting darker, this is the perfect time to book a home visit. They are able to visit any time that suits including evenings.

This really is beneficial for anyone who lives alone, is over 60 or has limited mobility. Also if you live with vision or hearing impairments and would have difficulty responding to an alarm or escaping from a fire.

• call free on 0800 028 4428 • email smokealarms@london-fire.gov.uk 

• text/SMS 07860 021 319 

Visit the website for more information: www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety

A day at the Spires Shopping Centre Wednesday 2nd October

111 High St, Barnet EN5 5XY Stalls and activities, including performances.

Middlesex Association of the Blind mobile bus available to give Information

Pick up a copy of the Silver Week Programme

Barnet Seniors’ Insider is a not for profit free newsletter published quarterly by Barnet Seniors’ Association.