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Local News · BarnetAge UK Barnet launches new service for loneliness
Age UK Barnet has introduced Enabling Connections, a new initiative providing free, volunteer-led support for up to six months to combat loneliness and isolation among residents aged 55 and over. The service aims to help individuals rebuild social connections and regain confidence.
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WorldBrent Volunteers: The Backbone of Communities
Volunteers and community organisations are essential to Brent, filling gaps where public services fall short and ensuring local voices are heard. Residents' associations and groups like the Friends of the Grand Union Canal are praised for their dedication.
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Walthamstow Fire Victims Thank Community
Following a devastating fire that destroyed their homes, two households in Walthamstow have thanked neighbours, local businesses, and emergency services for their overwhelming support. Over £26,000 has been raised to aid the victims.
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Local NewsEnfield Mayor Selects Three Charities for Mayoral Year
Mayor Emma Supple has selected Insight Enfield Sort It!, One to One Enfield, and The Whitewebbs Museum of Transport to receive support during her mayoral year. The charities focus on youth substance misuse, support for autistic adults and those with learning disabilities, and preserving local heritage.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Debt Centre Clears £700,000
The London Barnet Debt Centre, a partnership between Christ Church Barnet and The Stable Church Barnet, has assisted people in clearing over £700,000 in debt since its establishment in 2021. The centre offers practical support and face-to-face advice.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Schoolboys Organise Charity Football Match
Two schoolboys from Barnet have organised a charity football match to support their friend, Kit Chester-Canavan, who is undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The event, scheduled for May 8, aims to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust and Kit's 'Hope Trip'.
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Local News · BarnetBarnet Family Loses Home in Borehamwood Blaze
A family of five escaped a devastating house fire in Borehamwood on January 4, losing their home and their cat. The cause was accidental, and the family's home insurance had reportedly lapsed.
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