Search

At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Barnet Council and Volunteering Barnet, part of the Barnet Together partnership, set up Barnet’s Community Response Volunteer platform to help voluntary groups recruit volunteers, enable residents to volunteer safely and help Barnet residents and communities to work together and support each other during the COVID-19 crisis.

The LYG Virtual Games will take place over four-weeks, giving children and young people the chance to represent their Boroughs in a series of sport-related challenges that can be done at home, at school or while out for daily exercise.

"These events have also led me to reflect on racism at home, as well as abroad, and how proud I am to represent Barnet – a borough made so much better and more interesting thanks to its rich diversity. All citizens should be treated equally and fairly, no matter their background, belief or orientation – there is no place for racism or hatred in any society.

The service will be delivered through Community Barnet and Mind in Barnet. Residents will be able to access social and practical support and information as well as accessing immediate emotional support and bereavement counselling. The bereavement support and counselling service is available to adults who live, work or study in Barnet and are struggling with bereavement.

Barnet’s residents are being called on to recognise the work of the borough’s estimated 32,256 unpaid carers of all ages during this week’s annual Carers Week.

Barnet Council has awarded £50,000 of grants to voluntary and community organisations facing threat to their survival through loss of income, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Twelve weeks on from the start of lockdown, Barnet Council is launching a campaign today (15th June) to encourage everyone in the borough to take a moment to say ‘thank you’ to someone who has helped them through the Covid-19 crisis. The campaign recognises Barnet’s community, faith and voluntary sector as well as local businesses and residents who have played a vital role in response to the crisis, adapting their services and giving their time to provide essential support to those who need it most.

What is loneliness? The definition: Loneliness is a perceived mismatch between the quality or quantity of social connections that a person has and what they would like to have

Cllr Thomas said: “Three years on and the Grenfell Tower fire remains a tragedy that casts a long shadow. We remember those who sadly perished, and our thoughts and wishes are with their families and friends on this difficult day.

This summer, children will meet the Silly Squad; a loveable bunch of animals who run a fantastic fun house. But beware: a mysterious baddy is waiting to spoil the fun! Because of the disruption caused by current events this year’s challenge has gone digital. As children read, they will be able to head online to find out more about the fantastic characters and will unlock digital rewards, activities and video content as rewards for their reading.