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A valuable branch of the work is the training of students who come
to this centre for their practical training. Ten students have attended
during the past year—four from Battersea Polytechnic Department of
Hygiene and Public Health and six from Bedford College for Women,
Of the last six, two were Canadians, one French and one Pole. The latter
were in England to learn our public health methods, considered by them
to be the best. All were women of wide experience and returning to
good posts in their own countries hoping to introduce our methods into
their work. The training of these students has been extremely interesting
but, while it takes time, yet is stimulating and well worth the time spent.
Lectures, etc., Held at the Council's Centres.
Lectures, demonstrations, etc., were held at the Centres during the
year in the following subjects:—
Film Displays.—
"Growing Up"
"Food Values and Nutrition"
"Dangers of Dirt"
" The Irresponsibles "
"Deferred Payment"
Lectures and Demonstrations.—
Home Remedies.
Teeth and Dental Care.
How to reduce Doctor's Bills by Cleanliness.
Home Laundry.
Modern Housecraft.
New and Old Fashions.
Food values and Cookery.
Baby's Bath.
Day Nursery at 147, Warwick Street.
This is the only institution of its kind in the City which caters for
children of all ages up to 5 years, and is situated near Ebury Bridge.
The administration of the nursery is well conducted and its finances are
well managed.
The total attendances were 10,050 by 89 individual children in the
following age groups:—
(a) Under one year, 54.
(b) Over one year and under three years, 25.
(c) Over three years and under five years, 10.