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Barnet's community food gardens: get growing this summer!

From thriving allotments to church gardens and new spaces, Barnet is home to a network of community food projects that are helping residents connect, be greener and healthier, learn new skills - and grow fresh produce.

Whether you're an…

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Protect your sexual health while travelling this summer

Summer is often filled with holidays, festivals, Pride events and the opportunity to meet new people. 

While many of us remember to pack suncream and travel insurance, your sexual health can easily be forgotten. Taking a few simple…

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Stay safe and enjoy the summer

Summer is a great time to get outdoors, enjoy days out and go on holidays. But warmer weather can also bring additional risks. Taking a few simple precautions can help keep you, your family and your friends safe. 

Stay safe…

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Fancy free wildflower seeds?

The Mini Meadow Movement project is aiming for 600 mini meadows to be planted for pollinators in private garden patches, in pots placed on balconies, on driveways, and other outdoor spaces.

We are encouraging all Barnet…

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A whole school approach to health and wellbeing celebrated

Barnet Public Health and Health Education Partnership held the annual Barnet Healthy Early Years and Schools celebration event at Hendon Town Hall on Thursday (2 July 2026).

Healthy Early Years London (HEYL) and…

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Time to reflect on your relationship with alcohol?

Alcohol Awareness Week (6 to 12 July) is an opportunity for everyone to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. 

This year’s theme, ‘Alcohol and me’, encourages us to have open and honest conversations about how alcohol may be…

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Move, rest and connect this World Wellbeing Week

World Wellbeing Week is a global awareness initiative focused on improving health and wellbeing in the workplace and wider society, encouraging organisations to pause, reflect, and take meaningful steps that support employee wellbeing.…

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Simple actions can help you enjoy the hot weather safely

In the hot weather, you can look after yourself, your family and the people around you by doing a few simple things.

A yellow heat health alert

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Drink smart during this World Cup tournament

The World Cup is perfect to gather with friends, cheer on your team and soak up the atmosphere. It can also lead to drinking too much. 

Whether you are heading to a pub, hosting at home or watching in the park, a few small, sensible…

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Men’s Health Week: let’s talk about it

This week is Men’s Health Week (15 to 21 June), for which this year’s theme is Men and Pharmacy — highlighting how easy it is to access health support.

As well as being…

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