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The above figures show an increase of 1,056 meals supplied,
as compared with the previous year. The Women's Voluntary
Service van has not been used on Mondays, as the demand on this
day has not been high enough to justify using the four vans.
During the year we have issued each member of the Meals on
Wheels staff with two overalls, in order to safeguard their personal
clothing and obtain some uniformity in the dress of employees.
We would take this opportunity of extending our appreciation
to the drivers, helpers and members of the voluntary organisations
who enable these meals to be delivered each day to homebound and
invalid elderly persons, thus providing a really valuable service.
Holidays for Elderly Persons.—With the assistance of a grant
from the Greenwich Borough Council, we have, since the last
Annual Meeting, been able to send two parties of elderly persons
to Margate for a fortnight's holiday. The September, 1960 party
numbered 136 and the May, 1961 party 170. Once again the
holiday parties experienced exceptionally fine weather and many
letters of appreciation have been received. Members of the Committee
travelled with the coaches on each occasion as escorts and,
in view of the favourable reports received, we have given instructions
for reservations to be made for a further party of 136 in
September next.
There are many old people who are not physically capable of
being included in our ordinary holiday scheme, but would benefit
considerably by a holiday at the sea. Arrangements were therefore
made for four parties of invalids to be sent to Lancing in September,
1960 and May and June, 1961 respectively. A further party will
be leaving for Lancing on 8th July. These persons are accommodated
in a bungalow where all the rooms are on ground floor level
and the gardens overlook the sea. No nursing attention is given,
but there are many additional facilities to those found at an ordinary
boarding house, which help physically handicapped persons to have
an enjoyable holiday.