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Fulham 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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HOME DECORATION SCHEME
Two visits to Fulham were made during the year by working parties from the International
Voluntary Service. This organisation arranges for parties of volunteers to brighten the homes of
deserving old people by re-decorating their rooms in cases where the old person concerned has no
other means of having the work done. The work was carried out at week-ends when the working
parties were accommodated at the Lytton Estate Club Room. No charge is made to the pensioners
and the International Voluntary Service receive no payment for the labour. The Committee, assisted
by the National Assistance Board in appropriate cases, has however, reimbursed the International
Voluntary Service with the cost of the materials used. 46 rooms were re-decorated - 22 in April/May
and 24 in October/November.
OLD PEOPLE'S OUTINGS
| Outing or Show | Date | Number in Party |
|---|---|---|
| River trip from Windsor | 12.6.63 | 186 |
| Outing to Maldon, Essex | 11.7.63 | 297 |
| Black and White Minstrel Show | 20.12.63 | 137 |
| Tour of Surrey Beauty Spots | 2.4.64 | 194 |
SOCIAL CLUBS
The fourteen social clubs in the Borough, all of which are run by voluntary organisations,
have been well supported during the year. They offer companionship to those who are lonely and
the atmosphere of their weekly meetings is always convivial. They arrange their own entertainments,
annual outings, and Christmas activities, towards the cost of which, the Old People's
Welfare Committee, in appropriate cases, makes a grant.