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Interested in a creative workshop for yourself, your group or your community?

We’re now gathering interest in The Heritage Capes Project: What We Carried, a new creative heritage project from CB Plus.

As part of Light + Flight, Barnet’s borough-wide cultural programme for 2026, the project will explore memory, identity, belonging and what people carry across generations through a series of small reflective workshops.

Using simple creative methods such as drawing, collage, pattern, words, music and storytelling, the workshops will create space for reflection, conversation and creative expression. No art experience will be needed.

Whether you’d be interested in taking part yourself, or would like to find out more about this being delivered for your group, organisation or community, we’d love to hear from you.

Register your interest here: https://mailchi.mp/cbplus/heritage-capes
Find out more about Light + Flight here: https://www.lightandflight.co.uk/

Light + Flight is presented by Art in Barnet. It is supported by a Cultural Impact Award, part of the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture programme. It is made possible with additional support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England. Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. The Community Heritage Grants are made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Barnet Council Mayor of London The National Lottery Heritage Fund Arts Council England

Are you missing a meaningful connection with other people? It’s not uncommon to feel lonely at times. However, not having friends or family who live close by, alongside other factors, such as poor health, a relationship breakdown, or even unemployment can lead to feelings of chronic loneliness.

Barnet Friends matches adults aged 18-55 who live, work or study in Barnet to a trained Befriender who offer companionship, emotional support and a listening ear.

Barnet Friends provide weekly telephone calls with a friendly and empathetic Befriender for 6-12 months.

We can also connect you to local activities and services that may help you to feel more connected to their community.

We currently have a waiting list of less than two weeks. Don’t delay, self-refer today!

Service user testimonial:

‘I mentioned to my psychologist how good Barnet Friends are. Caroline (volunteer) was great. I do not have enough good words. You changed my life.’

Telephone: 020 8016 0016

Email: [email protected]

https://www.barnetwellbeing.org.uk/barnet-friends

💚 Last chance to join! Our Hub Connections event is happening Tuesday 31 March 2026 – just a few spaces left!

Come along for accessible activity sessions, enjoy a free light lunch, and take part in meaningful conversations. Plus, explore local wellbeing support in a welcoming community space.

📅 Tuesday 31 March 2026
🕚 Doors open at 11:00am | Event ends at 2:00pm
📍 St Barnabas Church, N12 8QJ

Secure your free spot now 👉 http://bit.ly/HUB3103

✨ Move, connect, and feel good with your community!



Barnet Council | Mind in Enfield and Barnet | Age UK Barnet | Young People Thrive | Barnet Wellbeing Service | Barnet Mencap | New Citizens' Gateway | Meridian Wellbeing | North East London Cancer Alliance | North Central London ICS

CB Plus is recruiting new Trustees! 📣

Do you want to help strengthen communities across ? We’re looking for people who care about community impact to join our Board!

We welcome applicants from minority and underrepresented communities and anyone with strong community insight. Experience in finance, HR, public sector commissioning or business development is especially helpful, but you don’t need previous Board experience; passion and good judgement matter most.

As a , you’ll help shape ’s future direction through quarterly meetings and occasional strategy sessions. This is a role with expenses reimbursed.

👉 To find out more and apply, please email our CEO at [email protected]

We’re excited to share the CB Plus Annual Report 2023–2025 🎉

Over the past two years, we’ve supported communities across London through programmes focused on wellbeing, early intervention and community empowerment.

From supporting 900+ young people through Young People Thrive, to engaging 16,500+ residents through the Brent Health Educators Partnership Service, our work continues to strengthen communities and improve lives.

A huge thank you to our staff, volunteers, partners and funders who make this work possible.

📖 Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/CBAR2325