Community Focus Inclusive Arts

We’re teaming up with BAWA to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month. 2 days of culture & community

Friday 22nd August & Friday 29th August, 11AM–3PM
FREE (booking required)
Lunch provided

Thanks to London Borough of Barnet for funding event

Book: Andrea 020 3743 2326 or admin@communityfocus.co.uk

Join us for a fun, creative time in the park this summer. Places are limited, so book soon!

5th–6th Aug, 11AM–3PM - JEWELLERY WORKSHOP

12th–13th Aug, 11AM–3PM - COMMUNITY CHOIR

19th–20th Aug, 11AM–3PM - SUMMER BAG PRINTING

For more info call Andrea 02037432326 email admin@communityfocus.co.uk.

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Shout out for Tilley Milburn & Del (the Piggie) for their upcoming Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival Events taking place from 1st until 12th July.

Tilley and Del visited our podcast and left quite an impression on us! Please help them sell out their events by re-posting. ♥️

A big thank you to our amazing volunteer Ameenah and her family, who raised £200 for Community Focus through their recent plant sale!

We’re so grateful for their time, effort, and generosity. Support like this directly helps us continue our work.

Thank you to everyone who bought a plant!

Is there no end to Hasel’s talents? She created this woven picture in Flo Perry’s Wednesday art class. I think this is the first time she has used this media and it’s a triumph!

#pwd @_communityfocus #disabilityinclusion #disabilityarts #inclusive #inclusivearts

Ep 36: A Visit to CJ's Bakery – Creating Meaningful Employment for Adults with Learning Disabilities - Dis-labled - Community Focus Arts Radio Welcome to today’s episode, where we take you inside one of North London’s most inspiring hidden gems—CJ’s Bakery! But this isn’t just any bakery. It’s a place where passion meets purpose, where every...

🔈 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔈 Thrilled to visit CJ’s Bakery, creating meaningful employment for people with learning disabilities. Hear the inspiring story behind this very special bakery!

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Thanks to the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for supporting our Dis-labled podcast.

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There’s art in Barnet… come and join us at Community Focus. Barnet’s best kept secret!

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We’ve just hit 1000 downloads, which is a massive achievement for us. Ability over disability! 💪🏼

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We have a new guerrilla* artist in the park, spreading positive messages. #banksyoffriarypark #graffiti

*note: they are not a gorilla (as in the animal), guerrilla art is the practice of leaving art in unconventional spaces for the public to find.

Ep 34: Don't Patronise Me – How It Feels and What We’d Say Back - Dis-labled - Community Focus Arts Radio In this episode, we talk about being patronised—how it makes us feel and what we would say to those who have patronised us in the past. Listen carefully—you might learn something! You could be patroni...

🔈NEW EPISODE ALERT!

The perils of patronising!

Being patronised—how it makes us feel & what we would like to say back. Listen carefully—you could be patronising others yourself without realising it!

Plus 45 Nowhere Street, & a Talking Tale, written by Tara.

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Ep 33: Perils of the Internet, Pt. 2 of 45 Nowhere St and Ruby's Talking Tale - Dis-labled - Community Focus Arts Radio Greetings to all our fans! In this episode, we present the second episode of our brand-new spooky soap opera, 45 Nowhere Street. We discuss the impact the internet has had on our lives, both good and ...

🔊 Episode 33 is ready to be heard!

We discuss the pros and cons of the Internet, we hear part 2 of our new soap, 45 Nowhere Street and Ruby's amazing Talking Tale!

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We had an amazing time interviewing CJ’s Bakery in Finchley.

All of the bakers are adults with additional needs & supply quality bread & cakes across the local area.

More from them soon, but in the meantime look them up & support this amazing local business!

#abilitynotdisability #pwd #yum!

Ep 32: Premiere of 45 Nowhere St, What is ASMR? & an Adaptive Clothing Range - Dis-labled - Community Focus Arts Radio In this episode, we premiere our brand-new spooky soap opera, 45 Nowhere Street. We explore what we would all do if we were queen or king for a day.We also feature an article on the growing phenomenon...

This is the one we’ve been waiting for! The premiere of our new Soap Opera, 45 Nowhere Street, and have you ever heard of ASMR?

Please listen, like & share! ♥️

#PWD #asmr #Disability #cerebralpalsy #soapopera

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We had visitors at CF today!

Thanks to Smitha for the pic!

Ep 31: Talking Tales Debut, Unusual Hobbies & Block Puzzle App Review - Dis-labled - Community Focus Arts Radio In this episode, we catch up with the fabulous Dis-labled crew and find out what we enjoy watching on TV. We chat about some unusual hobbies, Carol reviews an app called Block Puzzle, and we debut the...

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Talking Tales Debut, Unusual Hobbies & Block Puzzle App Review

Find out what we enjoy watching on TV. We chat about some unusual hobbies, Carol reviews an app called Block Puzzle, and we debut the first of our brand-new Talking Tales.

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Ep 30: Unmasking Anxiety, Carol's Poem & Finch App Review - Dis-labled - Community Focus Arts Radio In this episode, we open up about anxiety, and share the tools and strategies we use to overcome it.We also dive into some of Carol's creative projects, including a poem about a wealthy man disguising...

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In this episode we talk anxiety, sharing strategies that might help us. Carol gives us a peek into her creative projects, including a poem. Plus Gila revisits her Finch App review - bad news! 👎

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Images of twig people from Flo’s Nature Arts class. ♥️

#NatureArt #CreativityUnleashed #DisabilityArts #CraftingWithNature #HandmadeTrees #pwd #disability

Ep 27: A Visit to Chickenshed Theatre Company Dis-labled - The Community Focus Podcast · Episode

🔈Our Christmas episode has landed! A very special visit to the amazing Chickenshed Theatre Company in their 50th year.

Join us for a glimpse into their incredible work.

🎙️ Listen now! ⬇️
#Podcast #Dislabled #Chickenshed #pwd #disability
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Festive wreaths from Sarah's Monday's Art & Design crew. Well done Amy, Nicola, Corrine & Sheila
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Behold! Shahryar's tiger! 🐅

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Look at these amazing hats! All created under the watchful eye of Sarah in Monday’s Decorative Arts class. Well done Imi, Miriam, Gabriel, Heather and Gila!

#decorativearts #abilitynotdisability #barnet #communityfocus

Gabi’s class made pop-up Polaroids in their photography class today. This is Kieran’s. 📸♥️

#abilitynotdisability #photography #barnet

Enrol now for Spring Term 2025! Click below to check out the timetable including the new Thurs class: Ceramics with Lucy.

Explore a new challenge in our Arts classes! For details, email admin@communityfocus.co.uk or call 020 3743 2326.

#SpringTerm #ArtsChallenge #NorthFinchley #Barnet #ArtsForAll

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What are the podcast crew plotting? Watch this space to find out!

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Sign the Petition Moth Club Faces Second Building Planning Application

One of my favourite venues! Sign this petition and let’s keep the Moth club open. How could we lose that gold ceiling?

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Join us this December holiday for two days of festive crafting!

We’ll be creating decorations, personalised Christmas cards & special gifts.

Weds 18th December
& Thurs 19th December
Time: 11AM - 3PM
£30 per day

Please book as places are limited. Call 02037432326 email admin@communityfocus.co.uk

Some amazing work coming out of Sarah's Monday Decorative Arts and Art & Design classes. We are looking forward to seeing the finished pieces.
#decorativearts #artanddesign #abilitynotdisability #barnet

Corey proudly showing off her collage. ♥️

#abilitynotdisability #fineartforbeginners