Meals in the community
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Prices where listed are accurate as set in August 2023.
Altogether Better: Silver Service scheme
Over 60s and a guest of any age dine for £5 each at participating restaurants in Edgware and East Finchley on Tuesdays.
Cost: £5 each
Day/Time: Tuesday, Midday to 2pm
Address: Participating restaurants have a sticker in the window
Tel: 07909 998 463 (Edgware) 07909 998453 (East Finchley)
Email: us@betterburntoak.org.uk
Chipping Barnet Day Centre for the Elderly
Friendly, relaxed club for older people with a cheerful environment. Coffee and tea are provided on arrival followed by lunch at midday and tea in the afternoon. A limited shopping service is also provided. Transport can be arranged, depending on need but availability is limited.
Day/Time: Mondays and Fridays 9.30am to 3.30pm
Address: United Reformed Church, Wood Street, EN5 4BW
Tel: 07923 031 231
Email: cbsdaycentre@btinternet.com
Website: www.chippingbarnetseniorsdaycentre.com
Edgware and Mill Hill Friendship Centre
Active group which meets twice a month, Activities include: going out for meals, visiting places of interest, holidays, walks, bowling, games, knitting, crafts and theatre trips. Affiliated with the Friendship Centre Federation and the Barnet 55+ Forum.
Day/Time: First Tuesday of the month, 2pm
Address: 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, HA8 0AP
Tel: 020 8931 2828
Friend in Need Activity Centre
Here you'll find a range of services for older people, disabled people and their carers living in New and East Barnet.
Activities include a cooked meal, seated exercise to music, arts and crafts, bingo, digital inclusion, yoga, tai chi, board games, quizzes, puzzles and a chance to meet new people.
Cost: Lunch £5, Tea and cake £1.50
Day/Time: Monday to Thursday and Saturdays, 12.30 to 2pm
Address: East Barnet Baptist Church, Crescent Road, EN4 8PS
Tel: 020 8449 8225
Email: fin@fin-eastbarnet.org.uk
Web: http://www.fin-eastbarnet.org.uk
Finchley Community Network
Meals, social activities, outings, exercises, information and advice, support and companionship.
Day/Time: Thursday 10am to 2pm
Address: Finchley Baptist Church, Stanhope Avenue, N3 3QL
Tel: 020 8343 4896
Mill Hill Lunch Club: The Good Neighbour Scheme
2 course hot meal, plus tea or coffee, served in pleasant surroundings, with good company and neighbourly support to elderly and disabled people living in Mill Hill.
Cost: £8
Day/Time: Tuesdays, midday to 1.30pm
Address: The Sacred Heart church hall, 2 Flower Lane, NW7 2JB
Tel: 020 8906 3340
Email: info@thegoodneighbourschememhbo.org.uk
Web: thegoodneighbourschememhbo.org.uk
Burnt Oak Lunch Club: The Good Neighbour Scheme
2 course hot meal, plus tea or coffee, served in pleasant surroundings, with good company and neighbourly support to elderly and disabled people living in Burnt Oak.
Cost: £8
Day/Time: Thursdays, midday to 1.30pm
Address: The Catholic Church of The Annunciation, Thirleby Road HA8 0HQ
Tel: 020 8906 3340
Email: info@thegoodneighbourschememhbo.org.uk
Web: thegoodneighbourschememhbo.org.uk
New Barnet Community Centre
2 courses lunch (vegetarian alternative) various activities included.
Cost: £4
Day/Time: Tuesdays and Fridays, midday to 2.30pm
Address: Victoria Road, New Barnet EN4 9PF
Tel: 020 8441 7044
Email: newbarnetca@gmail.com
Barnet African Caribbean Association
Freshly cooked hot African and Caribbean meals. The cultural day centre caters mainly to African and Caribbean elderly Stroke and Alzheimer's sufferers.
Includes social activities, exercise classes, arts and crafts, quizzes, games and health visitor sessions. Transport is provided.
Day/Time: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 10am to 3pm
Address: Multicultural Community Centre, Algernon Road, West Hendon NW4 3TA
Tel: 020 8202 0095
Email: baca.daycare@btconnect.com
Barnet Cypriot Centre
Over 60s lunch club, all welcome.
Cost: £5
Day/Time: Wednesday, midday to 2pm
Address: Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Centre Britannia Road, North Finchley N12 9RU
Tel: 020 8445 9999
Barnet Asian Women's Association
Lunch club for Asian women from all faiths.
Friary House, Friary Park, Friary Road, London N12 9PQ
Email: admin@bawaonline.org
Tel: 020 83683077
Bawa Life – Barnet Asian Women's Association
Age UK Barnet
Age UK Barnet offers a range of cookery courses where you cook together then eat together afterwards. Various venues around the borough. It also runs day clubs with lunch for people with a dementia diagnosis.
Email: info@ageukbarnet.org.uk
What's On guide for over 55s in Barnet