We are sorry to announce that the Barnet Seniors Association is closing down from November 2023. We are keeping the web site on line for reference for the moment. More details on the home page.

Barnet Seniors Insider, Issue 13 (July / August 2017)

Posted byadmin

Barnet Seniors Insider 13 PDF (July / August 2017) is now available to download here (PDF 381Kb, 8 sides of A4).

The Insider contains news for senior citizens in Barnet. It gives people practical information about local services, support, events, places to go and things to do that could interest and help them to live their lives to the full.

Contents of Insider 13

  • All together now
    • Singing has health benefits – but it’s also fun. Details of three choirs you can join who just sing for fun, where beginners of any age are welcome.
  • Ransackers Project
    • Serious study in later life. Note that the web address should be www.ransackersassociation.org.uk
  • Barnet Hear to Meet
    • Action on Hearing Loss, formerly RNID, hold Hear to Meet groups in Barnet to bring people who have hearing loss together to share their experiences. They also provide a range of information on ear heath, hearing aid care, tinnitus and equipment over a cuppa.
  • Fremantle Trust
    • Founded in 1992, The Fremantle Trust is a registered charity and not-for-profit business providing care and support services for older people and adults with a learning disability.
  • Electrical Safety
    • Electric socket covers are not really safe.
  • Eye Tests
    • Some people have perfect eyes. To help keep them that way it is a good idea to have a regular checkup.
  • Electrical Fires
    • Electrical fires are common. Many electrical fires can be avoided by following seven simple actions.
  • Rogue Traders
    • If it sounds too good to be true, it is too good to be true. Rogue Traders are conmen who usually call door to door seeking elderly or vulnerable residents.
  • Ask Bob
    • Why do I sometimes find it hard to swallow food?
  • Pension Credit
    • Despite around four million people being entitled to Pension Credit, a third of pensioners still don’t claim it. Therefore, it’s essential to check whether you qualify.
  • Out and About in Barnet
    • Things to do
  • And mentions for…
    • Allotment / Garden Helper wanted by TouchBase South East, and Dementia Cafés
  • Advertise from £120
    • Advertising in Barnet Seniors Insider is welcomed, with priority given to local organisations. Advertising space is limited and contributes towards costs.

    To read the full text of these articles, download the Insider 13 PDF.