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Unfortunately, the London County Council were unable to
assist the Committee as in the past by contributing to the Fund
from the proceeds of the Sunday Cinematograph Entertainments.

In addition, after investigation, the Secretary referred 248
cases to the National Assistance Board for financial or other help.
The handicraft class continued to meet every Friday afternoon
from 2-4 p.m. There was a roll of twenty students with
an average attendance of twelve. Of the students who left the
class seven became fit for work, one married, one took full time
training under the Government Scheme, and two were admitted
to hospital.
The Camberwell Community Association arranged an
exhibition of the social activities carried on in the Borough
during one week in September. The Committee took part in
this exhibition by displaying articles made by the students of
the handicraft class. This was most helpful, firstly to the
citizens of the Borough who learned of the work of the Care
Committee and secondly, to the students, as the enquiries made
formed an avenue of sale for their work.
The Committee arranged both summer and winter social
events for the students. In July a visit was made to Brighton
for the day and at Christmas a tea party was held followed by
a visit to the theatre. From the comments of the patients
both outings were a success.
The following voluntary associations in the Borough have
maintained close co-operation: The British Red Cross Society;