BARNET: Barnet Cyclists (the branch of the London Cycling Campaign which promotes cycling) at Carey Hall, Trinity Church, 15 Nether Street, at 8pm.

Saturday 29

GOLDERS GREEN: Golders Green Unitarians are having a charity summer lunch in aid of Amnesty International at 31.5 Hoop Lane, at 12.30pm.Home-made meals for a minimum donation of £3. 020 8933 9234.

Sunday 30

FINCHLEY: Finchley Ramblers Group is taking an eight-mile walk in the Wendover Woods in Buckinghamshire. Bring a picnic. Meeting at 10.30am. 020 8883 8190.

GOLDERS GREEN: North London HF Group is taking its annual Eastbourne and Seven Sisters Extravaganza ,, a day out in Eastbourne. The event is set to include some specacular walks. Those interested should meet at Victoria Station for 8.47am train. Call for more details. 020 8202 0322.

Monday 31

BARNET: PizzaExpress in the High Street is having live jazz from Ella Fitzgerald/Billie Holiday-influenced singer Sophie Garner at 7.30pm to accompany your meal. Entertainment is rovided at no extra charge. 020 8449 3706.

Wednesday 2

WHETSTONE: There will be a country and barn dancing night at Christ Church Hall, Oakleigh Park North, from 8.15pm to 10.30pm. Admission is £2 and includes coffee and biscuits. 020 8349 0754

Weekly

BARNET: The Barnet Anglo-French club meets on Tuesdays at the United Reformed Church, Wood Street, at 8pm. The club is open to anyone with an interest in France. Admission £2. 0208440 6805

BARNET: Age Concern's Ageing Well campaign presents weekly Tai Chi every Friday from 12noon-1.30pm at the Hyde Room, Chipping Barnet Library, Stapylton Road. £2.50 per session. 020 8203 5040.

BARNET: Barnet Chess Club meets every Monday at 7.30pm at the Fern Room, Salisbury Road. Caters for novices and experts alike, and competes in local leagues. 020 8449 9538.

COLINDALE: Colindale Community Care, a social club for the over 50s, has a coffee morning every Tuesday at the United Reform Church, Edgware Road, from 10am to 12noon. New members are always welcome to attend, admission is 30p. 020 8205 2621

EAST BARNET: An Acoustic Jam takes place every Thursday at Marley's Wine Bar, 14a Church Hill Road, where musicians can turn up and join in the folky/jazzy jam session. 07939 912447.

EDGWARE: NCDS North West London Branch for divorced/separated/widowed meets every Wednesday from 8-11pm off Station Road for social evening, with music, dancing and new friends. 020 8959 0209.

EDGWARE: The Dora Jarrett Darby and Joan Club meets at 2pm in John Keble Church Hall, Church Close, Deans Lane, every Wednesday. Anybody aged over 60 is welcome to join in with a wide range of activities including bingo, guest speakers and quizzes. Admission 40p. 0208455 1777

EDGWARE: The Good Companions Amateur Dramatic Society meets on Tuesdays at 8pm in John Keble Hall, Deans Lane. New members always welcome. 020 8959 2194 or 8906 1453

FINCHLEY: The Memory Lane Singing Club meets every Friday from 11.30am-2.30pm at St Mary's Church Hall, Hendon Lane. Make friends while developing your singing and performing skills. 020 8449 0011

FINCHLEY: The Finchley Cinevideo Society meets every Friday at 7.45pm at Avenue House, East End Road. Those interested in making cine or video films, or just watching them, iare welcome. 020 8292 6367

FINCHLEY: Barnet Knights Junior Chess Club meets on Mondays during term time at Moss Hall Junior School, Nether Street, Finchley at 5.30-7.30pm. The club has a varied programme of tournaments, guest coaches, plus an award and grading scheme. 020 8959 8376.

FINCHLEY: The Speedwell Badminton Club is looking for players for its Tuesday club at 2-4pm in Christ Church Hall, High Road. Admission £3 per session. 020 8361 9600.

FRIERN BARNET: The North London branch of the British Polio Fellowship meets on the second Saturday of the month in Friern Barnet Day Centre in Friern Barnet Lane at 2.30pm. Polio-disabled are welcome, as are able-bodied helpers who can offer transport to meetings. 0208444 9379.

GOLDERS GREEN: Brownies, aged seven to ten, meet on Mondays in St Albans Church Hall, West Heath Drive, from 5.30pm to 7pm. 0208455 3502

GOLDERS GREEN: Fitness fanatics meet every Friday, Monday and Tuesday for a one-hour fitness walk. 0207435 2218

HENDON: The Salvation Army holds a coffee morning and jumble sale at Salvation Army Hall, Brampton Lane, from 10.30am every Thursday. 0208203 0920

HENDON: Get fitter and feel stress free with an exercise group in Barnet Multi-Cultural Community Centre, Algernon Road. Every Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm. Admission £3. 020 8952 4901

MILL HILL: The Mill Hill Jazz Club meets every Wednesday at The Three Hammers, Hammers Lane, from 8.30pm. 020 8958 4823/4

MILL HILL: The Milldon Art Society meets every Wednesday at 7.30pm at Harwood Hall, Union Church, Mill Hill Broadway. Admission £1. Everyone welcome. 020 8346 7481

MUSWELL HILL: The North London Bridge Club plays every Wednesday evening at 7.15pm and every Thursday afternoon at 1.15pm at Our Lady of Muswell Parish Hall, 1 Colney Hatch Lane. Admission £1.50 members, £2.50 visitors. 0208348 3495 or 0207794 6222

POTTERS BAR: Friern Badminton Club is holding weekly sessions on Wednesday evening at 8.30pm to 10.15pm at the Dame Alice Owen School, Dugdale Hill Lane. Admission is £3. 0208440 7800 or 01707658389

POTTERS BAR: The Potters Bar children with special needs group meets every month at the Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, Mutton Lane, from 10am-12 noon. 01707645985

POTTERS BAR: The Potters Bar Baptist Church Badminton Group meets every Friday at Lochinver School Sports Hall, Heath Road, from 8.15-10.30pm. Admission is £3. 01707 651470

WHETSTONE: Brunswick and Whetstone Women's Choirs meet every Monday from 8pm to 9.30pm and Tuesdays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Christ Church, Oakleigh Road. 0208445 9222

WOODSIDE PARK: The Finchley Games Club meets every Thursday at 6.45pm at the Old Finchlean Pavillion, Southover, near Woodside Park tube. 0208445 2296