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In order to draw the attention of mothers and expectant mothers
to the advantages of Fairby Grange, enlarged photographs of the Home
were mounted on display cards and issued for display at all Maternity
and Child Welfare Centres.
Attractive and up-to-date pamphlets on tuberculosis, diphtheria,
personal hygiene, feeding baby, dress and other subjects have been
distributed during the year.
CITZENSHIP
During 1946, arrangements were made with the head teachers
of senior schools, for a number of their older girls and boys to visit
suitable departments of the Council and to hear lectures with films
on Local Government. Girls attended infant welfare centres and
day nurseries, girls and boys visited the Municipal Offices and other
Council buildings, including the Mayor's Parlour and committee
rooms. The Mayor, Councillor Mrs. L. Jones, M.B.E., J.P., welcomed
the children on a number of occasions and explained the
procedure of Council meetings. Girls and boys also visited the
bacteriological laboratory, and parties were invited to visit the Public
Health Centre.
The number of children making these visits was as follows: —
86 girls to infant welfare centres.
72 girls to day nurseries.
108 girls and boys to Council buildings.
90 girls and boys to Bacteriological Laboratory.
260 girls and boys to Public Health Centre.
ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN
Since the earlier part of the year, assistance has been given to the
Road Safety Sub-Committee. Many films have been shown, lantern
slides made, photographs taken and enlarged, and a film put into
production dealing with the problem of road safety in Bermondsey.