The Barnet Society – campaigning for a better Barnet for 75 years!
Past, present and future work in and around Chipping Barnet – a talk to Barnet U3A on 6 August 2020 by Robin Bishop, Chair of the Society.
Click on the link below to view Robin’s presentation.
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- Summer events planned at Barnet playing fields at Underhill include a circus and music and community festivals
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The Met Office has issued a Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, which will run from 3pm on Fri (13 June) to 6am on Sat. A Yellow warning for surface water flooding will also be in place on Fri & Sat.
To learn more & for tips on staying safe, visit: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2025-06-13&id=b7108957-aac5-45a0-9af7-32ac6fa36515
Find out about the activities that Barnet Carers offers. From online yoga and mindfulness to local walk and talks we will have something for you. And don’t forget the FREE local leisure pass for carers. https://barnetcarers.org/ #carers #barnet #thinkcarer #wellbeing
Say it with cupcakes this Father’s Day! 🧁
Lola’s Cupcakes are baked with love. Vanilla and chocolate sponges topped with blue and white buttercream, truffles, pretzels, chocolate shavings … what more could Dad want on a cupcake!
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Barnet FC annual Community Day, taking place on Sunday, 6th July 2025 at The Hive London! 🎉
🐝Meet the Champions
🐝Giant Inflatables
🐝Live Music
🐝Games
🐝& More!
Click below to find out more! 👇
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