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Collier. This magnificent gesture has made the Home possible and all
old people living in Southwark who hitherto have been barred by infirmity
from participating in the various schemes already established,
will now be able to have a holiday by the sea.
Holidays
Holidays have again played a big part in the lives of many old
age pensioners; we would like to pay tribute to the Mayor of Southwark
who gave £500 from his fund to enable us to send so many away to
Bognor, Southsea, Eastbourne and Clacton for a fortnight by the sea.
The "Cheap Holidays for old age pensioners" given by the Southwark
Borough Council and organised by the Old People's Welfare Committee,
have given an opportunity for many old people who have never
had a holiday to spend two weeks at the seaside.
Christmas Activities
The Christmas Dinner was, as usual, a great succes, 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 - dressmaking, handcrafts
and leather Work. There have been drama and singing classes.
Old Time Dancing still takes place on Wednesday evenings and is a
firm favourite, and on that evening there is often an entertainment
which is much appreciated by the old people. The St. Alban's Choir
has achieved great success by taking first place at the recent SouthEast
London Music Festival. The Over 60 Fellowship meets every Thursday
afternoon under the leadership of a London City Missioner. The
Mobile Library still functions every Friday under the helpful guidance
of Councillor Mrs. Soltesz, and the homebound are also provided
with reading matter."