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Several visits to the theatre were organised and
were much enjoyed. We have the welfare of the handicapped
foremost in mind this year, and as well as their
Christmas party, a large group was taken to a performance
at the Mermaid Theatre. We are very grateful to
those friends who help on these occasions both with
transport and with escort duties.
Visiting
There is plenty of scope for the welfare visitor
and we are glad to have the services of our voluntary
workers. Mrs. Crane has joined the group - she is always
ready for any kind of job.
Our Adoption scheme is going well, but we need
more adopters - people who will adopt an old, lonely
person, undertaking to visit regularly and make him
or her feel that there is a family interested in a
lonely person's welfare.
Christmas Activities
The Christmas Dinner was, as usual, a great success,
and grateful thanks are due to the Southwark and
Kennington Branches of Rotary for their generous contributions
to the Christmas comforts. Hundreds of
Christmas parcels were delivered from the United Africa
Company and St. Christopher House to the old people,
and Kennington Toc H also made gifts.
General Activities
The usual weekly classes have taken place - dress
making, handcrafts and leather work. There have been
drama and singing classes. Old Time Dancing is still a
favourite on Wednesday evenings. The Choir took part
in a Festival and achieved great success. The Over 60
Fellowship meets every Thursday afternoon under the
leadership of the London City Missioner. The mobile
library still functions once a week, and the homebound
are also provided with reading matter."