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variety of groups, including old people's clubs, young wives groups and youth organisations
as well as instruction to St. John's Ambulance Brigade and the British Red
Cross Society.
Campaigns
Disposal of Medicines Campaign
This campaign organised to persuade the public to dispose of old medicines and
tablets to their local chemist was again organised in April — spring cleaning time.
The material returned was collected for disposal, and it was first counted and
weighed; some 26,000 tablets were destroyed. An effort was made to identify the tablets
in order that the cost of the amount wasted could be assessed but this was considered
to be an almost impossible task.
The main aim of the campaign was to protect the young and others from the dangers of
having medicines and tablets lurking in the homes in the community.
Finchley Carnival and the Summer Show
These two events again provided a means of promoting Health Education to a captive
audience.
This year the theme of the float in the carnival procession was the "Old Woman who
lived in a Shoe" depicting a giant size old boot with children spilling out from it, all
involved in some kind of home accident.
In the marquee, 40 feet of space was devoted to displays concerning different
aspects of home safety, with a moving film-let to attract attention, a game and competition
for children; approximately 1,000 children entered during both shows.
These occasions are a good opportunity for the distribution of home safety handbooks.
Guy Fawkes Night
A few days before bonfire night a decorated car with loudspeaker toured certain areas
of the Borough urging the public to take care to avoid accidents. This year saw a substantial
reduction in the fireworks accident rate, due without doubt to the intense television
publicity given, and even the small local effort may have contributed to local results.
Inter-Senior-Schools — Home Safety Quiz
The Home Safety Quiz in senior schools was launched during the Autumn term. All
schools were circulated and those entering teams were provided with all home safety
information. The preliminary, semi-final and final rounds are planned for the Spring term
of 1970.
Cliff Richard, star of stage, films and television agreed to act as Question Master
for the final round
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