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Holidays
During the year 70 old people were helped to go away on
holidays arranged by the Womens Holiday Fund and many more
were recommended for holidays sponsored by the Borough
Council, in which the Association has co-operated.
10 holidays were arranged for very infirm people.
Meals on wheels
During the year this service has again shown a considerable
expansion. Owing to a grant made by the Borough Council
to the Association it has been possible to purchase, equip
and staff a second van, with the result that in the
Northern end of the Borough 19,635 meals have been deliv
ered as against 15,436 last year.
The area of the Borough south of Clapham Road continues
to be served by the Womens Voluntary Service.
Chiropody Service
This service has considerably increased, and six clinics
are now working 21 sessions a week. The domicilliary service
also has been increased to 4 sessions per week, and 119
old folk are being treated in their own homes.
Old people's Clubs
27 clubs are now operating in the Borough and the thanks
of the Association are due to all leaders and helpers in
the work that they are doing.
Two of these clubs, St. Anns and Northcote House are open
for the service of dinners on four days a week, and the
Springfield Club on one day a week.
King George VI Memorial Club
In the Report of the Association for last year it was
stated that this experimental club for house-bound old
people would be opening shortly.
The Club, which opened to members in its new building in
Coldharbour Lane on 1st July 1957, was officially opened
on the 18th March 1958 by Her Royal Highness Princess
Margaret.