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Box of Cheeses, Sweets and Chocolate. The parcels, which were
packed in attractive Christmas paper were distributed by volunteers
and the Meals on Wheels vans and we are most grateful to all
who helped so readily in this scheme. We know that these parcels
are appreciated very much indeed by the number of letters of thanks
which we receive from the recipients each year.
Welfare Foods for Old People.—The Welfare Food Scheme has
been working very successfully and is appreciated by all concerned.
The turnover of stock for the year has been in the region of £600.
Such an appreciable sum has meant a lot of work by the members
of the Women's Voluntary Service who have carried out the distribution
of the Welfare Foods and we would thank them most earnestly.
Garden Party.—As reported to you verbally at the last Annual
Meeting, the Garden Party held at Charlton House was a complete
success both socially and financially and we are pleased to report
that our voluntary funds were increased by the addition of £115,
which was the net profit arising from the Garden Party.
Once again we would wish to thank everyone who took part in
making this such a success.
House to House Collection and Street Appeal.—This was held in
the week 2nd-6th September and was extremely well supported, ths
total proceeds being £162. The Association's voluntary funde
benefited by £145 after deduction of expenses such as the purchase
of emblems and permits.
The Committee appreciated most sincerely the efforts of all who
assisted, in particular those elderly people who helped to collect on
the day of the Street Appeal.
Carol Service.—The Carol Service was again held in the Parish
Church of St. Alfege and although the inclement weather at the time
had a bearing on the number of elderly persons who could attend, we
are of the opinion that the service proved very successful and we
would thank all those persons who so willingly helped.
Handcraft Exhibition.—An Exhibition of Handcrafts made by
elderly residents of the Borough was held at Charlton House on the
7th March, 1958. The Exhibition attracted 92 entries and whilst
this number was rather disappointing the quality of the work submitted
was very high indeed.
The Committee hopes to make this an annual feature so that all
elderly persons, particularly the homebound, can prepare work well
in advance.