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.

Living in an Ageing Society, Hendon Town Hall – 28 May 2015

Our first main Seniors Assembly of 2015 (we have two each year) is on the theme “Living in an ageing society”.

  • Thursday 28th May 2015
  • Registration from 9.45 am, finish at 2.30 pm
  • Hendon Town Hall, The Burroughs, Hendon, NW4 4AX (Nearest Underground – Hendon Central; Buses 143, 183, 326)
  • Keynote Speaker: Rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger DBE
  • Free light refreshments and light lunch will be provided
  • Information stalls to browse

Rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger is a social commentator who writes and broadcasts on a variety of social and religious issues.

Come along if you would like to find out more about:

  • Changes in care
  • Keeping healthy
  • New things to do

It will be a day of information including free refreshments and a light lunch. Other speakers include:

  • Dr Andrew Howe, Director of Public Health on Keeping Healthy
  • Mathew Kendall, London Borough Barnet on new developments in caring
  • Cllr. Lisa Rutter, Barnet’s Champion for Older People
  • plus presentations on suitable social opportunities and activities available to the over fifties
  • plus information and advice stalls.

All senior residents are welcome but are asked to contact Sue on 07975606943 or email the address on the home page if wishing to attend. Entrance free.

Keep Warm and Well – 23 March 2015

Hear about different schemes under the Winter Well project that offer advice, grants and emergency equipment mainly aimed at assisting vulnerable and elderly people in Barnet.

  • Monday 23rd March 2015
  • 1.30 pm Refreshments for 2 pm meeting
  • Trinity Church Centre, 15 Nether Street, North Finchley, N12 7NN (Near Tally Ho — map)
  • Speaker: Jessie Drysdale, Project Officer Private Sector Housing, Environmental Health, London Borough of Barnet
  • For further details email the address on the home page or just turn up

This is a public meeting, and non-members are welcome. No need to book.

Visit to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir – 24 February 2015

If you are planning to join us on this visit please book as soon as possible, as we are trying to organise some transport.

  • Tuesday 24th February 2015
  • 11:00 am to about 3pm
  • 105-119 Brentfield Road, Neasden, London NW10 8LD (map)
  • Visit to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu temple
  • There is a restaurant for lunch/refreshments
  • RSVP to the email address on our home page if you would like to attend or would like more information

Pharmacist Talk and Library Consultation – 19 January 2015

  • Monday 19th January 2015
  • 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
  • North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware HA8 0AP
  • Speaker: Local pharmacist Mr Hitesh Patel on “How your Pharmacist can help you”
  • Consultation: “Have your say on Barnet’s future library service” introduced by Helen Sutherland, Commissioning Officer, London Borough of Barnet (background)

Public Meeting – End of Life Care

  • Wednesday 19th November 2014
  • 1.30pm Refreshments for a 2pm start
  • Trinity Church, 15 Nether Street, North Finchley, London N12 7NN near Tally Ho (map)
  • Speaker: Dr Judith Tobin, Macmillan GP Facilitator, Barnet CCG
  • “What support is available for End of Life Care?”

We are pleased to announce that Dr Judith Tobin, Macmillan GP Facilitator for Barnet Clinical Commissioning Group, will be coming to speak to us on End of Life Care. This is a public meeting, and non-members are welcome. No need to book.