“Working for a fairer, greener and better Barnet
The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity. (Preamble to The Liberal Democrat Constitution”
Here in Barnet we champion fairness for all and for our environment. From leading the campaign to keep Barnet Libraries open, fighting for our posiition in a free and fair Europe to defending the protection of our green belt, the Barnet Liberal Democrats are on your side.”
“The Hertfordshire Showband based in Potters Bar Hertfordshire, is one of the UK’s most successful marching bands. The 60 strong band is administered by the Hertfordshire Band Academy and caters for young people and adults.
Members have the opportunity to perform in competitions, concerts and events both locally and abroad. Over the past few years the band has competed in the World Music Contest, World Showband Contest and the European Marching and Showband Championships, winning no less than 6 gold and 3 silver medals.
The showband has also performed at Windsor Castle, The Royal Tournament, NFL at new Wembley Stadium, Saracens at new Wembley stadium, Birmingham Tattoo, Disneyland Paris, The Lord Mayor’s Show in London, and in many other prestigious events and parades.”
“Hello and welcome to the Potters Bar and Barnets local group.
We have illustrated talks twice a month, on Wednesday afternoons in Barnet and Friday evenings in Potters Bar; birdwatching trips by coach and car, holidays for members and a variety of other events for members and the public. These raise money to support the work of the RSPB.
Not been on one of our events? We welcome new members, if you are new to birdwatching experienced members are there to help with identification and many other aspects of natural history. There is no fee to join our local group, just visit our website to see what is on.”
“We originate as a WWII Home Guard unit but on 1st May 1945 it became the East Barnet Home Guard (1944) RifleClub, then on 23rd April 1956, it became the East Barnet Rifle and Revolver Club, later changing it’s name on 14th February 1964 to what we are known as today the East Barnet Shooting Club.
Our main clubhouse is in the north of the London Borough of Barnet, on the outskirts of North London adjoining Hertfordshire. But we also have a Clay Pigeon field just off the A1 road, near Borehamwood, Hertfordshire.”
“The Lyonsdown Club was founded in mid 1895 and is the oldest Snooker & Billiards club in the UK and the World. This small but exclusive club has been continually active since its opening.
The Lyonsdown Club is in New Barnet, Hertfordshire and was originally a stable, the premises formerly being part of Oakwood House Estate.
Without question, we have to say that our club and members are deeply indebted to past members who did so much to forge the development and structure of the club.
Currently, the Lyonsdown Club is in a very healthy position. The Club works very hard to keep an even balance of membership and availability of table time. With this in mind, the membership is monitored regularly by the Management Committee.
First and foremost, to be a member of the Lyonsdown Club, you have to have an interest in snooker or billiards, and play the game. We do not wish to allow membership to anyone who has no interest in the game.”
The groups meet on a weekly basis, in libraries across the borough.
Friern Barnet Library Tuesday from 11am
Chipping Barnet Library Tuesday from 2pm
New Barnet Community Centre also holds sessions every Wednesday from 10.30am
For more information, email or call Paul Higgins from the Reader Group.
“Finchley Choral Society (FCS) is a thriving, North London, community choir, which was founded over a hundred years ago to give local people the opportunity to study, practise and perform choral singing. Today we are proud to be recognised as one of the area’s leading choral societies. Under the acclaimed leadership of our Music Director, Grace Rossiter, assisted by our outstanding accompanist Richard Harvey, FCS performs a large part of the choral repertoire including both great classical works and more modern pieces, some specially commissioned for the choir.”
“Barnet Symphony Orchestra is a vibrant, engaging and dynamic orchestra based in North London. Throughout the year we play and perform classical music in an enjoyable and sociable setting. While we aim to achieve a high standard of performance, we truly believe that, as an amateur orchestra, enjoyment is the most important part of any music making experience. This means that our members truly look forward to Monday evenings from both a musical and social perspective.
We perform three concerts a year; usually in November, March and July. We warmly welcome new players throughout the year (especially strings and brass) so we’d love anyone to come along.
We have a professional conductor and leader for all our rehearsals who both bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to the rehearsals. Their expertise really does allow us to grow as individual musicians and as an ensemble to produce some wonderful performances. We also regularly work with professional soloists which is inspiring and draws the best out of the orchestra.
If you’re interested in coming along and playing then call us on 07990 510102. We’d love to see you at our next rehearsal.”
“Our mission is to work with vulnerable people so that they gain access to housing, health and other services in order to achieve dignity; to make their own effective choices; and to express themselves as fully independent members of society. HAB should be a ‘Place of Change’ – enabling and facilitating practical change for individuals and promoting the needs of Homeless people within our society.
The Day Centre developed from the work of Ballards Lane Methodist Church, Finchley Reform Synagogue and the forum Barnet Action on Single Homelessness.”
Homeless Action in Barnet, 36B Woodhouse Road, London N12 0RG
“Enfield play competitive water polo all year round and our teams compete in the London Water Polo League, London Water Polo Winter League and the Middlesex London Water Polo League. Based at Southgate Leisure Centre, next to Southgate Underground Station on the Piccadilly Line and just off the A406, we welcome male and female members of all ages and nationalities.
Enfield also hosts Monday game/training nights at QE Boys School in Barnet 8.30-9.45pm.
Contact Martin Waller for more details.”
“We are a friendly tennis club situated in the heart of Hadley Wood, on the borders of Enfield and Barnet
The club is open to both Tennis players and social members.
We have 5 artificial grass tennis courts with floodlights and 2 Hard Courts and equipment to provide short tennis for junior players.
Our clubhouse has a bar and lounge area.”
1/7 Crescent East, Hadley Wood, Herts EN4 0EL