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suitable vehicle available from the Transport Section of the Borough Engineer and
Surveyor's Department.
By long standing agreement the Counci 1 provide transport during the evenings for the
following voluntary bodies and associations
(a) Blind Dancing Class, St. David's School,
Park Road, Hendon — Monday 6.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
(b) Starfish Swimming Club, Hamsptead Swimming Baths,
Swiss Cottage — Tuesdays 5.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
(c) Happy Social Club, Conservative Hall, Edgware —
2nd Wednesday in each month 6.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
(d) Choral Class, Percy Road, N.2. - Wednesday 6.30 p.m. to
11.30 p.m.
(e) Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mill Hill Clinic —
Thursdays 6.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m.
The Borough Engineer and Surveyor's Department supply cars if available to convey
persons in the care of the Department provided the passengers are not physically
handicapped.
Hired Transport
During 1969 as in previous years, the Council hired transport to carry out additional
commitments over and above the capability of its own vehicles.
TRAINING COURSES AND STUDENT ATTACHMENTS
During 1969 a wide variety of training courses, refresher courses, conferences and
study days were made available to the staff of the Department. Continued use was made
of the facilities offered by the London Boroughs' Training Committee,
The Senior Assistant Nursing Officer, was successful in obtaining a scholarship to
the Administrative Staff College, Henley-on-Thames, being sponsored by the Health
Visitors' Association, and was granted leave of absence for eleven weeks.
Courses and study days attended by staff embraced the following subjects.
Diploma in Public Health
Diploma in Municipal Administration
Social Work Course leading to the National Certificate
Diploma Course for Teachers of Mentally Handicapped Children
Refresher Course for Teachers of Mentally Handicapped Children
Study Days, Conferences and Seminars covering various
aspects of Mental Health
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