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Job Vacancy for a Service Manager
Posted: Wednesday 1st September, 2010
Age Concern Barnet is currently recruiting for a Service Manager to manage the services of East Finchley Neighbourhood Contact and to help integrate them into Age Concern Barnet. This is a six mont...

Barnet Family Carers Forum
Posted: Tuesday 31st August, 2010
Are you a Carer who cares for someone over 18 who is a relative, friend or neighbour, and lives in Barnet? Would you like to meet other Carers? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve social ...

Barnet’s first Older People’s Assembly
Posted: Monday 23rd August, 2010
Barnet’s first ever Older People’s Assembly will be held on Thursday, 14 October at Hendon Town Hall. The Assembly has been set up to give older people a stronger voice to air their con...

Club Wellness Games 2010
Posted: Thursday 19th August, 2010
Are you aged 55 years or over, live in Barnet and enjoy taking part in sport? If so this could be for you…   We are looking for people, from Barnet, aged 55 + to compete...

FREE handbook on choosing, paying for and living in a care home
Posted: Thursday 19th August, 2010
The national charity Counsel and Care, supported by the Department of Health have published the Care Home Handbook. This is FREE to all London Borough of Barnet residents. Please note that your cop...

Signed Barnet Football Club shirt sells for £100!
Posted: Friday 13th August, 2010
We are delighted to announce that the signed Barnet Football Club shirt very kindly donated by Tony Kleanthous, Chairman of Barnet FC, was sold for a winning bid of £100.  Dan, a Ba...

Bridge update
Posted: Thursday 12th August, 2010
Age Concern Barnet has been offering bridge for beginners, improvers and experienced players since March of this year. Beginners Free "taster" ses...

Merger of Age Concern Barnet and EFNContact
Posted: Wednesday 21st July, 2010
On Saturday, 17 July 2010 Age Concern Barnet and East Finchley Neighbourhood Contact merged. This is a great move which will we hope will strengthen the work of both organisations in the difficult ...

The big knit 2010
Posted: Wednesday 21st July, 2010
Help raise money for Age Concern Barnet by knitting tiny bobble hats for “Innocent” smoothie bottles. For every little hat sent for smoothie bottles to wear, 25p is donated to Age Conce...

Keeping safe in a heatwave
Posted: Monday 28th June, 2010
In August 2003, temperatures hit 38C (101F) during a nine-day heatwave, the highest recorded in the UK. If hot weather hits this summer, take steps to make sure it doesn\'t harm you or anyo...

Advertising space in our newsletter
Posted: Thursday 3rd June, 2010
Age Concern Barnet has advertising space available in the bi-monthly newsletter, which is widely distributed throughout...

Community Focus Senior Steering Group
Posted: Thursday 3rd June, 2010
"Years Ahead" CF Senior Steering Group Can you make a difference for people in Barnet? Community Focus would like to hear from you if you have ideas, skil...

Barnet pioneers new library service
Posted: Thursday 20th May, 2010
Library users can now lose themselves in a crime fiction novel or a romantic classic without having to worry about running up late fees. Barnet Council launched its new free eBook service i...

Barnet in Bloom Competition 2010
Posted: Wednesday 19th May, 2010
Barnet celebrating 20 years in flowers Enter your gardens for free in Barnet Council\'s "Barnet in Bloom" competition. Prizes are:- ...

Launch of Age UK website
Posted: Tuesday 4th May, 2010
Age UK is the new force combining Age Concern and Help the Aged.  Age Concern is now part of one of the most powerful and influential organisations in the UK.  Age needs one voice.  ...

Age Concern and Help the Aged's response to the 2010 Budget
Posted: Thursday 25th March, 2010
"Short-term relief for some older people but government ducks big challenges" In response to the Budget‚ Michelle Mitchell‚ Charity Director for Age Concern and Help t...

Making it easier to contact Adult Social Services
Posted: Tuesday 2nd March, 2010
Barnet Council are making it easier for residents to reach Adult Social Services. Social Care Direct has been launched to make it quicker for people to get the services they need when they need the...

Incorrect tax codes for pensioners
Posted: Tuesday 2nd March, 2010
Age Concern and Help the Aged are concerned that pensioners may receive incorrect tax codes over the next few weeks‚ as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is introducing a new computer system to...

Beware of scams operating in your area
Posted: Thursday 11th February, 2010
We have been advised of a number of scams operating in the borough of Barnet.:- Telephone scam Someone reporting to be a BT operator telephones you and asks if you want to cha...

Benefits advice and information
Posted: Wednesday 3rd February, 2010
Safia Akram, Age Concern Barnet’s Benefits Adviser, is now available from Monday to Friday to London Borough of Barnet residents over the age of 55. Safia will be giving information o...

Campaigning
Posted: Wednesday 3rd February, 2010
Age Concern Barnet recently wrote to all the MPs in the borough asking them to support the Energy Bill. This will make sure that people on low incomes must be offered the lowest tariff by their ene...

Middlesex University research
Posted: Wednesday 3rd February, 2010
Marianne Markowski, a PhD student at Middlesex University, is researching how older people use the internet and is looking into developing a social networking tool for all web users, whatever their...

Wanted…Seasonal fruit
Posted: Wednesday 3rd February, 2010
Do you have a fruit tree in your garden? Is the fruit left to ripen, fall and rot? Could it be put to better use? Age Concern Barnet is, this year, offering to collect any unwanted produce....

The voice of experience
Posted: Wednesday 3rd February, 2010
January saw the launch of Age Concern Barnet’s new report on the unmet needs of older people in Barnet. This research was carried out by Kate Brown and Alison Harris from Middlesex University...

Fundraising appeal
Posted: Wednesday 3rd February, 2010
Age Concern Barnet is fundraising for a new minibus. This is to replace the one we have been unable to repair after the buses were vandalised at the Ann Owens Centre last year. To do this w...

Government sets out stall on age discrimination
Posted: Tuesday 12th January, 2010
Discrimination against older people is a serious problem that must be tackled at the highest levels, Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality said today. The increase in the n...

Social networking for older people
Posted: Monday 14th December, 2009
Marianne Markowski, PhD student at Middlesex University, is researching the internet use of older computer users.  She looks into developing a social networking tool accessible by al...

Anyone for football
Posted: Wednesday 9th December, 2009
Are you over 55 and miss having a kick about on the football pitch? Are you looking for a group to do this with? Age Concern Barnet is working with Princes Park Youth Football Club to bring this op...

Relief driver job vacancies
Posted: Wednesday 9th December, 2009
Age Concern Barnet requires relief minibus drivers. Applicants will need a driving licence issued before 1999 or an HGV or separate PSV licence. When employed, pay is £6.40 per hour, four hou...

Age Concern Barnet Reminiscence groups
Posted: Wednesday 9th December, 2009
Age Concern Barnet recently ran a very successful Reminiscence Group at the Ann Owens Centre and is training more volunteers to lead groups at both day centres and in the wider community over the c...

New elders theatre company in Barnet
Posted: Wednesday 9th December, 2009
Jane Judd, Community Director at The Bull Theatre in Barnet is starting a new movement/creative dance class for older people. The class is based on Tai Chi and contemporary dance movements....

Winter wrapped up
Posted: Wednesday 11th November, 2009
Winter and the cold weather it brings are a source of worry to many older people. Preparing for winter and then following some simple suggestions can help you stay healthy‚ safe and a...

Be gas safe
Posted: Wednesday 11th November, 2009
Gas Safe Register has replaced CORGI in Great Britain and the Isle of Man. The register exists to protect you‚ your family‚ and your property from dangerous gas work. By...

Helping Aged Victims of Crime (HAVoC study)
Posted: Thursday 5th November, 2009
Are you aged 65 or over?   Have you been directly affected by crime in the last three months?   The Department of Mental Health Sciences at the Royal Free Ho...

Mental health given a new focus
Posted: Tuesday 20th October, 2009
A service aimed at encouraging people who experience mental health difficulties to recover from their illness and live full and independent lives has been launched in Barnet. Timed to coinc...

Age Concern and Help the Aged comment on Ofgem's report on energy prices
Posted: Saturday 10th October, 2009
Andrew Harrop‚ Head of Policy for Age Concern and Help the Aged‚ said: \'The steep increase in gas and electricity prices forecast by Ofgem is a frightening pro...

Safer neighbourhoods - Policing in Barnet
Posted: Saturday 3rd October, 2009
All of London’s 624 electoral wards now have their own dedicated Safer Neighbourhoods Team. These are teams of police officers that spend most of their time out on patrol in your neighbourhoo...

Carers Hospital Discharge Coordinator
Posted: Saturday 3rd October, 2009
Barnet Hospital now has a Carers Hospital Discharge Coordinator, Daniel Newland who is available to support unpaid carers when the person they look after is in hospital. Hospital discharge ...

Get your home energy checked for free
Posted: Saturday 3rd October, 2009
Fuel bills are on the increase and squeezing everyone’s budget to its limit. Age Concern Barnet is currently delivering seminars throughout the borough, offering practical advice on saving mo...

Borrow our Nintendo Wii
Posted: Saturday 3rd October, 2009
Age Concern Barnet has a Nintendo Wii to loan to organisations and community groups serving the older generation in the borough. The Wii comes with a variety of games including bowling, golf, tenni...

Guided walks suburban stories: Golders Green
Posted: Wednesday 16th September, 2009
From Japanese restaurants to Hampstead Heath secrets, London Transport Museum invites you to take a closer look at Golders Green. Walks are lead by local residents who guide you around some...

WWII archives mark 70th anniversary
Posted: Friday 11th September, 2009
The 70th anniversary of World War Two has been marked online with the launch of a special archive of BBC material relating to the conflict. Audio recordings made after war was declared...

New phone system
Posted: Thursday 27th August, 2009
As of 27 August Age Concern Barnet has a new phone system. All our existing numbers are exactly the same but people are now able to directly dial individuals at either centre.  Th...

The Guardian publishes "Active Ageing" photos
Posted: Wednesday 26th August, 2009
Today the Guardian has published online a selection of entries, including the winner and runners up, from Age Concern Barnet’s recent “Active Ageing” photography competition....

Call to upgrade phone services for the deaf
Posted: Thursday 6th August, 2009
The deaf and hard of hearing and those who want to call them are being urged by the telecommunication action group (TAG) to ask their MPs to sign an Early Day Motion (EDM). This calls for the ...

Barnet Carers Centre
Posted: Thursday 6th August, 2009
If someone you care for is in hospital the Barnet Carers Centre is there if you need them. Barnet Hospital has a Carers Hospital Discharge Coordinator who is available to support you i...

Active Ageing photography competition winners
Posted: Thursday 6th August, 2009
Age Concern Barnet’s “Active Ageing” photography competition closed on 31 July 2009. It was judged today by Andrew Dismore MP, and Julia Hines, Age Concern Barnet\'s Chair and Chi...

Home maintenance service
Posted: Wednesday 29th July, 2009
Age Concern Barnet has run a handyperson service for the last seven years. The present service is funded by the Primary Care Trust and enables older people to have small jobs done in their home fre...

Blue Badge map online
Posted: Tuesday 30th June, 2009
Disabled Club Badge holders can now get information on where they can legally park. The Blue Badge Map, launched by Government information site Direct Gov, also lets holders find pet...

Take the challenge
Posted: Thursday 25th June, 2009
What do you know about depression in older people? 17% of older people have symptoms of depression, but most of them do not go to their GP about it. Age Concern and Help the Aged have launc...

Home library service in Barnet
Posted: Wednesday 24th June, 2009
Barnet Libraries provide a personal book delivery service to residents who are unable to visit their local library and are housebound due to age or infirmity. The service visits each reader...

Join Whetstone ladies choir
Posted: Thursday 4th June, 2009
Whetstone ladies choir are looking for ladies who love to sing! They meet on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Christ Church at Whetstone, Oakleigh Road North, London, N20 9AR....

Free swimming for the over 60's in Barnet
Posted: Monday 1st June, 2009
Swim for free at Barnet\'s pools run by Greenwich Leisure.  Free swimming lessors are also available for non-swimmers over the age of 17. For information on the designed times please c...

Sports activity sessions for the over 50's
Posted: Thursday 16th April, 2009
Middlesex University offer one session a week, Fridays 9:30am – 11.30am (except during school holidays) of sports activities at the Trent Park Sport hall for people over the age of 50. ...

Computer classes in Barnet for the over 55's
Posted: Thursday 16th April, 2009
Age Concern Barnet Age Concern Barnet offers computer classes at the Meritage Centre. Classes are small and the six week courses cost just £20. If you are intere...

Are you retired from the print industry?
Posted: Friday 3rd April, 2009
The Bookbinders\' Charitable Society was established in 1830 to assist those who have retired from the print and allied trades. The society currently has some one bedroom flats vacant at th...

Recognising our volunteers
Posted: Wednesday 28th January, 2009
Age Concern Barnet is now registered with the Barnet Community Awards Scheme. The scheme recognises the enormous contribution volunteers make to the lives of Barnet residents. Co-ordinated ...

TOP tax help
Posted: Wednesday 3rd December, 2008
From January Age Concern Barnet will host free tax advice surgeries provided by TaxHelp for Older People (TOP). TOP is a charity that provides free tax advice to older people (over 60) on l...