Barnet Seniors Insider 17 PDF (March / April 2018) is now available to download here (PDF 410Kb, 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 17
- The Space Between Us
- What would you say to your younger self if you had the chance? A theatre project with young people at Chickenshed.
- Diabetes UK Barnet Group
- The aim of the Barnet Group is to provide support, companionship and information for people and their families living with both Type I and/or type II Diabetes in and around the Borough. They hold a bi-monthly meeting on a Wednesday in Finchley. barnet.diabetesukgroup.org
- artsdepot Over 60s programme
- Now includes weekly contemporary dance classes for the over 60’s, bi-monthly arts classes for the over 60’s where participants do creative writing or visual arts, and a Matinee Lunch Club which targets socially isolated people aged 75 and over. www.artsdepot.co.uk
- Stephens House & Gardens
- Do You have memories of the House and Gardens? Do you have photos you would like to share? Throughout the year Inky’s Place will be collecting memories of your visits. If you have memories to share, please let them know. www.stephenshouseandgardens.com
- Prevention and Wellbeing Co-ordination Service
- Looking at how they can build on the positive aspects of peoples’ lives and the communities around them in order to prevent, reduce or delay a person’s health and social care needs from developing or escalating. Come and meet the Co-ordinators.
- Candles and naked flames
- Always keep an eye on candles, incense and oil burners to keep you and your home safe.
- Spotting common scams
- There is a simple way to protect yourself from fraud. This starts by remembering a simple memorable phrase: ‘My money? My info? I don’t think so’.
- Online Watch Link Launched
- Barnet Neighbourhood Watch in conjunction with Barnet Police and The Council have launched Online Watch Link (OWL). OWL assists communities to feel safer, help reduce crime and keep people informed of what’s going on locally. www.owl.co.uk
- Dementia cafés and clubs
- There are now lots of dementia cafés and clubs in Barnet. A full list of places and times is included.
- Have you got a mobile phone?
- Mobile devices attract thieves. Here’s what you can do to protect it.
- Ask Bob
- Telecare, a service for frail people living alone to enable them to alert relatives and friends or the emergency service if necessary.
- Do you wear NHS hearing aids?
- Action on Hearing Loss hold FREE walk-in hearing aid clinics for fitting new batteries and new earmold tubing, and information.
- Are you claiming all the money due to you?
- Ask Independent Age. www.independentage.org/information/money
- Out and About in Barnet
- Things to do
- Advertise from £120
- Advertising in Barnet Seniors Insider is welcomed, with priority given to local organisations. Advertising space is limited and contributes towards costs.
- and mentions for…
- Volunteering with Citizens Advice, The Finchley Charities sheltered housing, and The Fremantle Trust care services.
To read the full text of these articles, download the Insider 17 PDF.