Now that summer is in full swing, there's nothing like being able to take some time out and enjoy the many beautiful parks London has to offer. So there's no better time to indulge in some park life than July 20th - 27th as it is National City Parks Week 2019! Closer to home, local [...]
Why would a 'humble washing' machine and tumble dryer be such a valuable donation? And yet a local foodbank is reaping the benefits of a generous donation. Our contractors AA Woods recently made a donation of white goods to the value of £1.3k to a local food bank. As basic as these white-goods might seem, [...]
June 28th is Employability Day, which is led on by the Employment Related Services Association who promote how organisations can support people into employment. We are delighted to support this campaign by sharing some of our outcomes about we've helped local people into employment. A local resident, a young man named Joshua, shares his story [...]
Staff volunteers from Hammerson plc used their annual corporate community day to join Barnet Homes and residents from Hanshaw sheltered scheme to do some gardening, painting and cleaning of communal areas. Hammerson PLC are one of the main developers of the Brent Cross/Cricklewood Regeneration project, and the main developer of Brent Cross Shopping centre. Hammerson's [...]
During the month of June our Community Engagement Team have been helping residents across the borough to hold a Big Lunch. Recently on Saturday 15th June, Councillor for Burnt Oak, Sara Conway, joined residents from North Road - to generally tidy up outdoor areas, with some lucky residents getting some help with gardening jobs! Any [...]
Are you a long-time resident of the Watling Estate? Or do you have historical connections to the estate and the surrounding areas through family friends? If so, we need your help. To celebrate the centenary of the Addison Act, we’re looking to collect as many of your memories of the Watling Estate as possible and [...]
The Leader of Barnet Council, Councillor Dan Thomas issued a statement today to mark the second anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. Councillor Dan Thomas said: “It is hard to think that two years have passed since we first witnessed those shocking scenes at Grenfell Tower. “First and foremost, our thoughts go out today to [...]
Barnet Unitas is a new facility located in Burnt Oak is a specially created safe space for young people aged 8- 19 (and up to 25 for those with a disability) in Barnet to engage in sports, arts, music, dance and employability courses. The Unitas Youth Zone boasts a Sports Hall, fitness suite, boxing room [...]
The start of June has not only bought incoming rainstorms, but we had our first Big Lunch at Grahame Park (the sun was shining that day). Lunch for over 200 people was served up at Grahame Park’s concourse and there was face-painting on offer for the children thanks to some talented volunteers! This weekend sees [...]
Barnet Homes is supporting The Big Lunch which takes officially place this year on 1st and 2nd June - although our residents have been busy organising community gatherings on our estates throughout the month of June! Our Community Engagement Team has been overseeing the organisation of these events with local community groups and they have [...]
