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Civic Entertainment
I am indebted to Mr. C. Field, Director of Recreational Services,
for the statistics given hereunder:—
"The O.A.P. Club entertainments were provided by the Recreational
Services Committee, whilst the other Shows were arranged
in conjunction with the Directorate of Social Services.

Professional entertainers were engaged for the O.A.P. Club
Shows and colour films were screened in Council's residential
homes during the months of January to March and October to
December.
The functions for homebound people arranged at Avery Hill
College from 30th July, to 13th August included a variation of
Shows."
Old People's Clubs
In order to foster the recreational activities of Old People's
Clubs the Welfare Committee makes an annual grant of £10 to
each club which provides a satisfactory service for its members.
During the year, grants were made to 66 established clubs.
Almost all of the clubs meet regularly once a week; they arrange
their own programmes, including outings, Christmas Festivities,
etc.
Other Facilities
A list is given hereunder of recreational and other facilities
introduced over the years to alleviate problems of the retired and/
or infirm elderly, full descriptions of which have been given in
previous Annual Reports.
Day Clubs for the Elderly
Day Clubs for the Homebound
Television and Radio Sets
Concerts and Outings, etc.
Christmas Shopping, Parcels, Gifts and Parties
Carol Services
Mayor's Fund