TFC Autumn Newsletter 2023

Age-friendly Barnet

Barnet Council and Age UK

Barnet are committed to make Barnet a borough which encourageshealthyandactive ageing to all its residents. This commitment acknowledges the wide range of capabilities and resources amongst our olderpopulationandintendsto respond to these diverse needs by optimising opportunities for health, civic participation and safety within our community.

By 2041, Barnet’s population of over 65s is expected to reach 93,807; a 57% increase from the 2021 Census report. As our population ages, we want to make sure that older people can have an active and valuable role within our community.

Silver Sunday

The Finchley Charities

Residents are invited to attend a week of events kick started with Silver Sunday which took place at Middlesex University on the 1st of October 2023. A number of residents attended this fun event and our stand was particularly busy.

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Community Brunch

Residents, Colleagues and Trustees attended the Launch of the monthly Community Brunch at Wilmot Close. Please keep an eye on the noticeboards for the date of the next Community Brunch.

Turkish Street Food Lunch

Residents and Staff were recently treatedtoadeliciousTurkishLunch courtesy of Hikmet (Wilmot Close), Derya and Jay.

Knebworth Christmas Fair Trip Brunch

With Christmas just around the corner, Mr and Mrs Gold (Wilmot Close) are organising a coach trip to the Christmas Fair at Knebworth House on Friday 24th November 2023. This trip will be subsidised by theFinchleyCharitiessothecostto residents is just £12 which includes travel and entry.

Bingo

Come along and play Bingo on the first Tuesday of the month.

At Wilmot Close in October

At Homefield Gardens in November.

£12 per session

Chair Yoga

Explore the benefit of chair yoga. For yogis of all ages

At Wilmot close hall on Wednesday 11.00am

At Homefield Gardens on Wednesday 12.15pm

£4 per session

Health and Safety Committee

Finchley Charities has recently set upaHealthandSafetyCommittee to ensure the Health and Safety of Residents, Staff, Trustees and Visitors. The Committee will be chaired by Cllr Danny Rich who is a Board Member of The Finchley Charities and a Labour Councillor in the London Borough of Barnet. The Health and Safety Committee held its first meeting on the 5th September with 12 residents in attendance. At the meeting Cllr Danny Rich stated that “It is important that residents feel safe andsecureintheirownhomesand that residents views are listened to.” The Health and Safety Policy has been updated and residents are invited to join the committee.

Head of Operations – Olu Babalola

The Finchley Charities are delighted to announce that we have appointed a new Head of Operations, Olu Babalola. Olu has a wealth of experience in the Social Housing sector having previously worked at Sapphire Independent Housing Olu will be joining us in November and is looking forward to meeting the residents.

Fuel Land Allotment

The Fuel Land Allotment AGM took place on the 17th of September. A colourful array of fruit and vegetables from the allotment were on display as well as beautiful photos of the wildlife seen at the allotments. Carmel shared information on the composting loo installation and source of funding. The Finchley Charities is developing Plot 26 for residents’ use. This includes installing raised beds, a resting shed and making it more accessible for people with mobility needs. The Pavilion School are looking to support the project two afternoons per week and St Marys' RC Church in East Finchley are planning to grow food on the plot for their Food Bank. After the meeting many attendees enjoyed a fun BBQ, with allotment grown salads, homemade cakes and the opportunity to get to know other plot holders.

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By Email: Gregory.Hinds@thefinchleycharities.org

By Telephone: 07803314492