We're delighted to announce that Barnet Multi Faith Forum will be hosting a special Inter-Faith Gardening & Green Food
Picnic as part of the Mayor's Community Weekend.
You can arrive from 1.30 pm for a 2 pm start
🌿 Grow and Engage Together – Mayor’s Community Weekend
A Community Day of Interfaith Gardening & Green Food Cooking
📅 Sunday 14th September 2025
📍 St Mary’s Church, East Barnet
Event Summary
Join Barnet Multi Faith Forum for a vibrant, inclusive community celebration as part of the Mayor’s Community Weekend.
This family-friendly event brings together people of all ages, faiths (or none), and backgrounds through hands-on gardening, sustainable cooking, and a shared meal—celebrating what unites us and how we care for our planet and each other.
About the Event
Hosted in the beautiful and historic setting of St Mary’s Church—with over 1,000 years of heritage—this afternoon is all about growing together in every sense: as neighbours, as communities, and as stewards of the earth.
As part of the Mayor’s Community Weekend, the event encourages connection, learning, and joy through accessible, practical activities.
What to Expect
🌿 Explore & Learn
Hear a short, engaging talk on the health, environmental, and community benefits of gardening, food growing, and waste reduction.
🌱 Get Involved
Join a relaxed, hands-on gardening session led by Incredible Edible Barnet, including a guided tour of the Church Farm Community Garden.
👩🍳 Cook Together
Take part in a collaborative green cooking workshop and help prepare a simple, delicious vegetarian meal.
🍽️ Share a Meal
Enjoy the food we’ve prepared together over a friendly community picnic—held indoors or outdoors depending on the weather.
🎨 Creative Fun for Children
Children are welcome to take part in a nature-inspired art activity, observing and drawing trees and plants in the garden setting.
This is an intergenerational, interfaith event open to everyone—no experience needed. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious, we’d love to have you there.
🎟️ Booking is essential as places are limited.
This event is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and the Mayor of London, as part of the Mayor's Community Weekend 2025.
Organised by Barnet Multi Faith Forum in partnership with Incredible Edible Barnet and St Mary's Church, East Barnet, who are hosting the event.