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party then sang four carols, and returned home at 3.30 p.m.
Surplus refreshments were distributed to other elderly persons
locally.
It was a great disappointment to have to cancel the service
and we would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation
to the members of the Women's Fellowship who carried out the
catering despite the very bad weather.
Christmas Food Parcels for the Homebound—With the aid of
a grant from the Greenwich Borough Council, an order was placed
with Kearley and Tonge Limited, for the supply of 450 food parcels
of similar content to previous years. Parcels were also distributed
to persons aged 85 or over, and it was found necessary to increase
the order to 500 parcels. In accordance with normal practice,
members of the Borough Council were invited to nominate genuine
homebound persons, or persons aged 85 or over, to receive these
parcels.
Members of the Committee and friends met in the Minor Hall
on the 10th December and packed the parcels, distribution being
carried out by members of the British Red Cross Society, Women's
Voluntary Service, the Committee and the Association's Meals on
Wheels staff.
We are greatly indebted to all who gave their time and assistance
in packing and distribution, and the many letters of appreciation
received indicate that this is a very worthwhile and appreciated
service.
In addition to parcels distributed by the Association, requests
received from fiims and other organisations for the names of elderly
persons, to whom gifts and parcels would be distributed, resulted
in 272 additional names being sent out.
Circus, Olympia—Having received complimentary tickets
through the auspices of the British Red Cross Society, we were
enabled to make arrangements for a party of 44 elderly persons,
accompanied by 3 escorts, to visit the circus at Olympia on the
22nd January, 1963. Biscuits and an urn of tea were provided
and dispensed in the coach after the show and a very enjoyable
time was had by all concerned.
Homebound Luncheon Parties—Luncheon parties were
arranged in the Minor Hall for parties of 30 homebound persons,
in November and December, 1962 respectively, and despite smog
on the 4th December, were fully attended and greatly enjoyed by the
elderly people.