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500 new trees planted in Barnet
Barnet Council has joined people of all ages to plant 500 trees as a tribute to all those affected by COVID-19 and ill health generally.
Last updated: 8 December, 2021
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Booking is now open for Winter BACE Holidays! (20-23 December)
BACE Holidays (Barnet's Active Creative and Engaging Holidays) is a fun, healthy holiday camp for children aged 5-16 receiving free school meals.
A wide range of free, enriching activities are on offer such as dance, circus skills, art, baking and much more…!Last updated: 6 December, 2021
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Free festive parking for Barnet’s Christmas shoppers
Free parking will be provided throughout the borough every weekend in December to tempt more shoppers and visitors into town centres for festive gifts from independent retailers.
Last updated: 3 December, 2021
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St Mary’s at Finchley hosts multi-faith community Christmas concert to raise funds for Barnet’s NHS staff
St Mary’s at Finchley is hosting an online Community Christmas Concert on Saturday 4 December.
Last updated: 3 December, 2021
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Discover Barnet and choose to shop local this Small Business Saturday
This year’s Small Business Saturday will take place on 4 December. For the ninth year the campaign is supporting and celebrating independent businesses across the UK. It has been another challenging year for small businesses, with many of them struggling as a result of the economic impact of the pandemic.
Last updated: 29 November, 2021
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Our “My Say Matters” strategy puts young people and their families at the forefront of how we do things!
Have your say on My Say Matters, Barnet’s Child Participation and Family Involvement Strategy!
Family Services are currently consulting on a new Child Participation and Family Involvement Strategy. We recognise the value of involving children, young people and their families in the way we shape and develop our services, and we believe that by working together we can learn from each other.Last updated: 25 November, 2021
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Mayor plants oak sapling for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Worshipful Mayor of Barnet, Cllr Alison Cornelius, has planted a small oak tree in Hendon’s Sunny Hill Park ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in February 2022.
Last updated: 25 November, 2021
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‘Think differently about Barnet and help us change lives’ - social worker recruitment campaign launched
November 2021: ‘Help us change lives’ – that is the message from Barnet Council, with the launch of a new campaign designed to recruit and attract new social workers to this London borough team.
Last updated: 24 November, 2021
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Town centre window competition gives small Barnet businesses a big boost
Barnet’s small businesses are still dealing with the impact and loss of earnings as a result of lockdown restrictions. To celebrate the reopening of our high streets, Barnet Council launched a Town Centres Window Competition, with a chance of winning £3,000 to put towards their business.
Last updated: 23 November, 2021
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Join us in the creation of our new Memorial Woodland! Plant trees and help heal our community
From Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 November, between 11am – 3pm, we’re inviting residents to join us for tree-planting for our new Memorial Woodland, located at Mill Hill Park (Flower Lane extension). Not only is this the perfect opportunity to meet other residents across the borough, but you’ll also be part of a much bigger cause! You’ll be honouring family, friends and members of the community who have sadly lost their lives during the pandemic, and those who are currently in mourning or suffering with any kind of sickness or ill health.
Last updated: 18 November, 2021