Junior Parkrun Funding Secured | Volunteers Now Needed
We’re delighted to announce that funding has been secured for a free Junior parkrun at Montrose Park, Colindale, thanks to the generous support of Berkeley Group.
This weekly 2km event, held every Sunday morning for children, offers a fun and safe way to get active, typically taking just 20–30 minutes to complete. It will particularly benefit children from West Hendon, Colindale and Burnt Oak, though everyone is very welcome to take part.
To bring this event to life, we’re looking for volunteers to help with setup and delivery each week. Volunteering is enjoyable, not time-consuming, and full training will be provided.
If you’re interested in getting involved, we’d love to hear from you - please contact Naomi Stanford (naomi@stanford.cc) or Penny Harper-Wilkinson (penny.harper-wilkinson@parkrun.com)
Thank you to everyone who attended Dance Barnet!
The sparkling Dance Barnet Finals - the second pan‑disability, Strictly-inspired dance competition in partnership with Step Change Studios - took place recently at the Pentland Theatre, artsdepot in North Finchley.
The event followed an auditions process involving almost 100 participants, ranging from children to older adults. From these, ten outstanding finalists aged 12 to 97 were selected to perform on the night.
These finalists lit up the stage with their talent, creativity, and passion, showcasing what Dance Barnet is all about: celebrating accessible dance and encouraging more disabled people and those with long‑term health conditions to get active and express themselves through movement.
You can view the highlights video below:
Diabetes Awareness Event
Join us for a free community event focused on understanding, preventing and managing diabetes.
Whether you’re living with diabetes, at risk or supporting someone who is, this event offers practical advice and the chance to connect with local services.
What to expect on the day:
10:30am: Doors open, welcome & refreshments
11:15am: Talk on Diabetes, pre-diabetes and what you can expect from your GP Practice
12:00pm: Introduction to Pharmacy Services to support your health
12:30pm: Talk on Nutrition: connection between your gut and diabetes
13:00pm: Gentle physical exercises
13:30pm: Opportunity to meet local services and find out more about what support is available in the community.
Date: Thursday 11th June 2026
Time: 10:30am to 2:30pm
Location: Manor Drive Methodist Church, Manor Drive, N20 0DZ
FREE blood pressure checks on the day.
Better UK App | Live Better
Live Better is a new health and wellbeing benefits platform for members found on the Better UK App. Live Better provides you with access to a range of features aimed at improving your health and physical activity levels. These services can be accessed remotely, 24/7. Download the Better UK mobile app to find out more.
My Health Matters Day
Join us on Tuesday 16th June from 10am-4pm for My Health Matters Day. The day focuses on supporting people with learning disabilities, families, carers and staff to achieve their best health.
Location:
Community Space Day Centre
36 Knightswood Close
Edgware
HA8 8FR
Food and refreshments are available through the day.
Reclaim Your Light
A free 10-week journey for women ready to reconnect with themselves through movement, creativity, confidence, self-expression, and sisterhood. This programme has been inspired by the themes of our theatrical project Symphony of Lights, which explores womanhood, healing, sensuality, identity, self-expression, and the journey back to ourselves through dance, storytelling, and creativity.
Over the 10 weeks women will experience:
- Embodiment & movement sessions
- Belly dance and expressive movement
- Breathwork & grounding
- Journaling & creativity
- Confidence & self-expression
- Community & connection
- Optional online access through our app
No dance experience is needed. The intention is to create a safe, uplifting and empowering space for women in Barnet to reconnect with themselves through creativity and movement.
Location: Dance Body Mind Studio – North Finchley
Date(s): Opening Workshop: Saturday 23rd May then weekly sessions every Wednesday
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Closing Celebration: Saturday 18th July
FREE for up to 20 women in Barnet | Supported through National Lottery Community Funding.
Basketball Trials
Join the Bulldogs Basketball Club in Barnet for their Junior Basketball Trials and take your game to the next level.
The Bulldogs are looking for enthusiastic young players who are passionate about basketball and eager to develop their skills in a fun, supportive, and competitive environment. Whether you're an experienced player or looking to challenge yourself at a higher level, our trials will give you the opportunity to showcase your ability, teamwork, attitude, and determination.
Come along, meet our coaches and players, and see what it means to be part of the Bulldogs family. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of Bulldogs to the court.
Date: Saturday 30th May
Time: Various
Location: Mill Hill School Sports Centre, NW7 1QA
Register your interest at bulldogsbasketball.co.uk
Healthy Heritage Walk
Join us for a fascinating 5 mile circular route that connects seven schools to St. Mary-at-Finchley and links with the Capital Ring and Dollis Valley paths. Our church guides have curated this route.
Date and time: Saturday 14th June at 2.00pm
Meeting point: St Mary-at-Finchley Church Entrance, 26 Hendon Lane N3 1TR
Length: 5 miles
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3zj5Scs9sczZ4LwTA
Soak up some history, get some exercise, celebrate our wonderful green spaces and enjoy drinks & nibbles from 4.30pm onwards, after the walk.
Click the button below to book your space
Move Beyond Cancer
Gentle Aerobic Exercises are commencing at Burnt Oak Leisure Centre from 16th December for anyone living with or beyond Cancer.
Why Join?
Research shows that regular physical activities during and after cancer treatments can help:
- Reduce fatigue and improve energy
- Support physical and emotional wellbeing
- Build strength and confidence in daily life
Before Joining:
You'll need to complete a short pre-session health questionnaire to help us make sure activities are safe and suitable for everyone.
