Our first Barnet social of 2025 brought seven of us together for two rounds of bowling at Leisure Way, plus two welcome hangers-on along for the cheer. Attendance came with one rule: you don't have to be good at bowling! So we're not sharing any scores.

Our Finchley crew, Lucinda, Kirsten, Paul and George were joined by Barneteers from further afield, Jacqui, Paul and Cherian. We also coaxed John and Jacqueline from Camden to join us up in the far fields of London. While the two Pauls watched from the sidelines the rest of us set to the lane with cries of, "Bumpers are for children!" and "What do you mean we're supposed to knock the pins down?"

By the end of the second round we had beer, cheer, burgers, nachos, prosecco and even a little boogie (courtesy of Jacqui) under our belts. We then decamped to the bar for a closing drink and natter. There's talk of going to Oak Hill Parkrun and the Phoenix Cinema to see a film at future socials - check the chat (and message Paul or George) for details. Hope to see you there!