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National School Sport Week at Home: Ensure no child misses out

We’re taking part in National School Sport Week at Home (20 – 26 June) to celebrate the power of sport in bringing people together, even during isolation, and to highlight the importance of Physical Education in enhancing young people's wellbeing.

Crowdfund Barnet offers help during COVID-19 crisis

We have been inspired by the community response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, with so many people pulling together to help each other in these uncertain times.

Barnet launches ‘thank you’ campaign #BarnetTogether

Loneliness Awareness Week #LetsTalkLoneliness

Loneliness Awareness Week is an annual campaign, hosted by Marmalade Trust charity, to raise awareness of loneliness and encourage people to speak about it more openly. This year’s campaign (15-19 June) is called “One Less Lonely Voice” with the “one” taken out of loneliness, to signify one less lonely voice.

Join the ‘Silly Squad’ for a virtual Summer Reading Challenge 2020

The Summer Reading Challenge returns this year in virtual form with a celebration of funny books, happiness and laughter with the help of the Silly Squad.

Grenfell, three years on: a message from the Leader of Barnet Council

Cllr Dan Thomas, Leader of Barnet Council, has issued a statement to mark the third anniversary of the Grenfell disaster.

Barnet Council awards £50,000 to voluntary and community organisations facing threat

Carers Week 8-14 June 2020: “Let’s raise our voices together and help make caring visible”

Covid-19 crisis highlights the role of Barnet’s 32,000 carers

Virtual London Youth Games launched

Challenges set by young Londoners, for young Londoners. The London Youth Games believes ‘Sport is a right for all’ and are excited to announce the launch of the LYG Virtual Games on Monday 8th June.

Black Lives Matter - Statement from Council Leader Cllr Dan Thomas

“It was incredibly distressing to see the reports of George Floyd, a black man killed by police officers in Minneapolis, USA. I am relieved that the officers involved – not just the one who took George Floyd’s life but also those who aided and abetted by just watching – have been charged. I hope that justice is done.