Sarah Ginn on a creative health project in Barnet libraries in 2025

Loving Life is an exciting new arts project for older adults which will run in Chipping Barnet and Colindale libraries in 2025. The project which will run as part of the libraries’ wider Creative Communities programme is funded by a National Lottery Project Grant from Arts Council England.
Events and activities specifically for older adults will be running throughout 2025. The programme is designed to maintain and improve health and wellbeing and provide essential social interaction.
The programme aims to provide something for everyone and explore new art forms. A wide range of different types of events are planned for the beginning of 2025. Events include Acrylic Painting, Clock (seated) Cricket, pottery, dance, candle making and ‘Ikebana’, the Japanese art of flower arranging. We particularly welcome those living with dementia and their carers to our Loving Life events and activities.
Information on the Loving Life events and activities is available at www.barnet.gov.uk/loving-life or collect a Creative Communities booklet from your local library.
More information and regular updates will be shared in the Discover your Library Newsletter for Adults. Sign up at www.barnet.gov.uk/librarynewsletters.
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