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May 2024
Finchley Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert
Come & join us for Mozart's sparkling introduction to his comic opera: overture to Cosi fan Tutti. Haydn's last symphony, written when he was in London, full of wit & charm. Samuel Barber's violin concerto full of beautiful writing & a truly virtuoso soloist (Madeleine Pickering). Malcolm Arnold wrote music for Bridge on the River Kwai & the original St Trinian's films. Come & enjoy his tuneful & entertaining Serenade for small orchestra. It’s a concert not to be missed. Hope to see you there. Please bring your friends and family. Tickets: £7-18.
Find out more »Friary Park Junior Parkrun
It is a 2k event for juniors only (4 to 14 year olds). Please register before your first visit. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode. Every week we grab a post parkrun coffee in the Friary Park Bowls Club - please come and join us!
Find out more »Barnet Classic Car Show
The event starts with a parade of classic cars along the High Street in High Barnet at 10.30am. The cars will then be on display on the top floor of the Britannia car park in The Spires Shopping Centre until 3.00pm. There will be around 120 classic cars and also a few classic motorcyces. The 2024 Show will include a special display of Lotus cars to celebrate Barnet's link with the brilliant founder of Lotus Cars, namely Colin Chapman. Local singer, Katie Oldham, along with Down2Earth will provide music during the event. Attendance is free for spectators.
Find out more »Walk & Write Workshop with Creative Writes
Join Creative Writes on our monthly Walk & Write Workshop at the beautiful and inspiring Victoria Park, Finchley. You will be guided through a series of free flow writes based on its stories and its Spring bloom. No prep needed. Our groups and small & supportive with no critique on the writing. Creative Writes is based in North London and is 15 this year. Booking in advance only. Info on our website.
Find out more »Friend In Need Tuesday Friendship Lunch Club
Why not try this weekly Tuesday Lunch Club? It’s a great place to meet friends and good value for money. £8 for two courses and tea or coffee. Call 020 8449 8225 to book a place.
Find out more »The Proper Blokes Club Walk and Talk
Come join the group for a great three mile circular route starting and ending at the tube station. We take a slow walk down and around the back streets of the area, whilst having a nice relaxing walk and talk.
Find out more »Barnet Market
With its long and fascinating history (dating back to the 12th century), Barnet's traditional food market is a lively community hub. And rightly so, given the name of the town Chipping Barnet derives from the Anglo Saxon word for market, Chepe or Cheap. Now located by the bandstand at the back of The Spires, it's an ideal starting point for local food shopping with plenty of fresh seasonal produce - plus some decent coffee from the Smart Coffee Company.
Find out more »Enfield Market
Relaunched historic weekly market from Thursday to Saturday, good for local produce, general shopping, with food court, DJ and occasionally live music.
Find out more »Creative Dance with Live Music for Over 55s
Dare2Dance Company is looking for new members! Are you interested in creative dance and would you like to be part of our community in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere and safe environment for self-expression? Everyone is welcome and no prior dance experience is necessary. The first class is free for newcomers and after that is £6 (pay as you go). Dare2Dance Company (D2D) is a creative dance company for seniors, formed in 2011 by Jane Judd. Based in North London the group is now lead by Jane's daughter-in-law, Maga Judd. Weekly classes take place at Wesley Hall in High Barnet, with…
Find out more »Googlies Jazz Supper Club
Googlies Jazz Supper Club hosts some of the country’s best jazz musicians and offers a optional freshly prepared two course meal with table service and a well stocked, reasonably priced bar in the intimate setting of Botany Bay cricket pavilion. Music at Googlies covers a wide range of styles including Mainstream, Bebop, West Coast, Latin etc with interpretations of many ‘standards’ and jazz classics. The bar will be open from 7pm. Places and suppers must be ordered in advance. We will allow only limited numbers to ensure safe spacing. Bookings from people who are not currently paid-up members will only…
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