Community Focus Inclusive Arts
@communityfocus.bsky.social
Community Focus provides high quality creative arts classes for adults and children with disabilities - learning, physical, mental health and autism.
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
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
August 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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
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.
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.
July 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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.
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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June 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Sign up for Easyfundraising – it’s completely FREE! Every time you shop online, we earn a donation. It’s a win-win!
You can help CF WIN a £500 donation prize in easyfundraising.org.uk giveaway this month! Sign up before the 30th June to give us an entry! join.easyfundraising.org.uk/community-fo...
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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. ♥️
Tilley and Del visited our podcast and left quite an impression on us! Please help them sell out their events by re-posting. ♥️
June 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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. ♥️
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!
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!
May 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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!
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
#pwd @_communityfocus #disabilityinclusion #disabilityarts #inclusive #inclusivearts
May 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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
#pwd @_communityfocus #disabilityinclusion #disabilityarts #inclusive #inclusivearts
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🔈 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!
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
Thanks to the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for supporting our Dis-labled podcast.
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
Thanks to the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for supporting our Dis-labled podcast.
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...
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May 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🔈 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!
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
Thanks to the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for supporting our Dis-labled podcast.
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
Thanks to the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for supporting our Dis-labled podcast.
There’s art in Barnet… come and join us at Community Focus. Barnet’s best kept secret!
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April 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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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April 21, 2025 at 10:38 AM
We’ve just hit 1000 downloads, which is a massive achievement for us. Ability over disability! 💪🏼
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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.
*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.
April 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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.
*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.
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🔈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.
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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.
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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...
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April 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🔈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.
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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.
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
🔊 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!
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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!
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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 ...
www.buzzsprout.com
March 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🔊 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!
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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!
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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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!
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!
March 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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!
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!
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
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
Please listen, like & share! ♥️
#PWD #asmr #Disability #cerebralpalsy #soapopera
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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...
www.buzzsprout.com
March 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
Please listen, like & share! ♥️
#PWD #asmr #Disability #cerebralpalsy #soapopera
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
We had visitors at CF today!
Thanks to Smitha for the pic!
Thanks to Smitha for the pic!
February 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We had visitors at CF today!
Thanks to Smitha for the pic!
Thanks to Smitha for the pic!
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🔈 LISTEN NOW: Episode 31
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.
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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.
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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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February 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
🔈 LISTEN NOW: Episode 31
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.
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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.
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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🔊 LISTEN NOW: Episode 30 Unmasking Anxiety, Carol's Poem & App Review
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! 👎
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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! 👎
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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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February 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🔊 LISTEN NOW: Episode 30 Unmasking Anxiety, Carol's Poem & App Review
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! 👎
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
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! 👎
www.buzzsprout.com/2409167/epis...
Images of twig people from Flo’s Nature Arts class. ♥️
#NatureArt #CreativityUnleashed #DisabilityArts #CraftingWithNature #HandmadeTrees #pwd #disability
#NatureArt #CreativityUnleashed #DisabilityArts #CraftingWithNature #HandmadeTrees #pwd #disability
January 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Images of twig people from Flo’s Nature Arts class. ♥️
#NatureArt #CreativityUnleashed #DisabilityArts #CraftingWithNature #HandmadeTrees #pwd #disability
#NatureArt #CreativityUnleashed #DisabilityArts #CraftingWithNature #HandmadeTrees #pwd #disability
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🔈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
@chickenshed.bsky.social
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Join us for a glimpse into their incredible work.
🎙️ Listen now! ⬇️
#Podcast #Dislabled #Chickenshed #pwd #disability
@chickenshed.bsky.social
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Ep 27: A Visit to Chickenshed Theatre Company
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December 13, 2024 at 10:46 AM
🔈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
@chickenshed.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4MsW...
Join us for a glimpse into their incredible work.
🎙️ Listen now! ⬇️
#Podcast #Dislabled #Chickenshed #pwd #disability
@chickenshed.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4MsW...
Festive wreaths from Sarah's Monday's Art & Design crew. Well done Amy, Nicola, Corrine & Sheila
#artanddesign #abilitynotdisability #barnet #communityfocus #disability #pwd
#artanddesign #abilitynotdisability #barnet #communityfocus #disability #pwd
December 18, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Festive wreaths from Sarah's Monday's Art & Design crew. Well done Amy, Nicola, Corrine & Sheila
#artanddesign #abilitynotdisability #barnet #communityfocus #disability #pwd
#artanddesign #abilitynotdisability #barnet #communityfocus #disability #pwd
Behold! Shahryar's tiger! 🐅
#artanddesign #abilitynotdisability #barnet #communityfocus #disability #pwd
#artanddesign #abilitynotdisability #barnet #communityfocus #disability #pwd
December 16, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Behold! Shahryar's tiger! 🐅
#artanddesign #abilitynotdisability #barnet #communityfocus #disability #pwd
#artanddesign #abilitynotdisability #barnet #communityfocus #disability #pwd
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
#decorativearts #abilitynotdisability #barnet #communityfocus
December 11, 2024 at 10:53 AM
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
#decorativearts #abilitynotdisability #barnet #communityfocus
Gabi’s class made pop-up Polaroids in their photography class today. This is Kieran’s. 📸♥️
#abilitynotdisability #photography #barnet
#abilitynotdisability #photography #barnet
December 10, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Gabi’s class made pop-up Polaroids in their photography class today. This is Kieran’s. 📸♥️
#abilitynotdisability #photography #barnet
#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
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
December 9, 2024 at 12:59 PM
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
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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December 4, 2024 at 12:07 PM
We’ve registered Community Focus with @easyfundraising.bsky.social , which means over 8,000 retailers will now donate to us for FREE every time you shop with them.
Please sign up to support us – it’s completely FREE and doesn’t take long.
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