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Our sincere thanks and congratulations must be recorded to
the drivers who turned out in such terrible weather to bring the
old people to the Town Hall and return them safely to their homes
during the late afternoon.
Arising from these events an approach was made to the
Greenwich Community Council with a request that the Association
might be permitted to borrow, free of charge, catering equipment
for use at old people's luncheons, Christmas, or tea parties. We
are pleased to report that the necessary permission was granted
and our sincere thanks are due to the members of the Community
Council for their co-operation.
In this connection also, an approach was made to the Greenwich
Borough Council requesting agreement to the free use of the
Minor Hall being granted to the Association on all occasions, for
the purpose of holding such events. This request was acceded to,
and we would take this opportunity of expressing to the members
of the Borough Council our sincere thanks and appreciation.
Outing to Kent—In July, 1962, a party of 20 invalids visited
the home of the Medical Officer of Health and his wife, tea being
provided on the lawn in brilliant sunlight. We are grateful indeed
to the Medical Officer of Health and Mrs. Kerr Brown for their
wonderful hospitality on this occasion.
Invalid Chairs—During the year we have purchased 1 heavy—
weight, 5 medium and 1 small invalid chair, thus bringing our stock
up to 17. These chairs are issued free on loan to handicapped
elderly persons, thus enabling friends and relatives to take them
out of their homes during fine weather.
Young Christian Workers Scheme—Three boys, all members
of the Young Christian Workers, continue to visit 3 of our senior
citizens and carry out small tasks around the house. Visits average
at least one per week, and these youths are providing much needed
company and assistance. They are to be sincerely congratulated
for giving up their time to this very worthwhile service.
Acknowledgments—We have made many individual acknowledgments
throughout the foregoing report, although it is not
possible to mention personally everyone who has assisted with the
work of the Association during the past year. It gives us great
pleasure therefore to take this opportunity of placing on record
our sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of all voluntary
organisations, and the many others who have given so much of
their time on behalf of the elderly in the Borough. Special mention
must once again be made of the Greenwich Borough Council for
the many and varied services and facilities which they have