Video of the official opening of our Dementia Club
Club News
Barnet Dementia Club – July Update
St John’s Church, New Barnet, 31st July. The number of members who came to this month’s session was much higher than last month and they all had a fantastic time. The session started by welcoming the members and offering them teas and coffee plus biscuits. Dementia Club UK were then presented with a £300 donation … Continued
Plant Sale at East Barnet Festival
The Rotary Club of Barnet with families and friends, enjoyed a sunny and successful weekend selling plants and making friends at the East Barnet Festival today and tomorrow. We managed to sell most of the plants, making a profit of £300 for Dementia Club UK. We also used the opportunity to raise awareness of our … Continued
Junior Park Run in Friary Park Barnet
Eileen Ramble, organiser of Junior Park Run in Friary Park Barnet, spoke to the Club on Monday, explaining how she has managed to get (within a few short weeks) 100+ youngsters gathering every Sunday for an early run in the park. The Rotary Club of Barnet has pledged moral and financial support for this community … Continued
Hedge Planting at Oakhill Park Nature Reserve
As part of the Rotary goal, for every Rotary member plants at least one tree each and change the environment for the better, Barnet Rotary teamed up with the London Wildlife Trust to plant over 200 hedge whips at Oakhill Park Nature Reserve.
Rotary Plant a Tree Challenge
Warm and hearty congratulation to Rotarian Scott Maclachlan who planted 40 oak saplings at Heartwood Forest, on behalf of Barnet Rotary, to meet the Rotary challenge to plant a tree per Rotarian this year.
First Dementia Club UK Meeting
Our 1st Dementia Club UK meeting took place on Tuesday 30th January at St John’s Church in New Barnet An encouraging attendance of about 9 carers with friends, well supported by Rotary Club members and Church members. Tai Chi and Community singing and some dancing took place. The first session went very well, it was attended … Continued
Supporting the Rotary ‘School in a Box’ scheme
Rotary Club of Barnet is proud to be supporting and contributing towards the ‘School in a Box’ scheme spearheaded by Francis Uwaechi chair of Rotary International projects district 1130. Francis explained the life changing impact on Sri Lankan children living in the most impoverished part of the country when they receive an essential box of … Continued
Barnet Silver Week – Art Exhibition
Barnet Rotary Club are proud to be supporting this years Barnet Silver Week – Art Exhibition. The exhibition will be touring the borough, displaying artwork by residents of Care Homes, Sheltered Housing and Supported Living in Barnet. Venues and Dates: Woodhouse College Sunday 1st October 12.20 – 4.30pm Woodhouse College, Woodhouse Road, North Finchley, N12 … Continued
Club Handover – Rotary Making a Difference
At our first meeting of the new Rotary Year, Barnet Rotary Club installed a new set of Officers. Dr Brian Coleman became President of the Club for a second time having served as President in 2014/15 with Jim McCarthy as President Elect. Ginette Baker continues as Club Secretary and Champak Mistry as Club Treasurer. At … Continued