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are held each week and thoroughly enjoyed by the old people. A free
library is available. The Clubs are subsidised by voluntary subscriptions.
Members are making up a party to go to the coast for a week's holiday
under the scheme arranged for old age pensioners.
Spring and Autumn outings are arranged for the old people in
addition to a pantomime and an Ice Show. The members save a small
amount weekly in order to pay for such outings.
A Savings Group is run for members who wish to save towards
holidays, outings, etc.
The two Over 60's Clubs are run in West Wickham with an average
membership of 130/150.
Meals on Wheels.
Meals are still served twice a week—on Tuesday and Friday. It is
principally run for the benefit of invalids and elderly people who cannot
do their shopping or cooking. Appeals for assistance usually come from
Hospital Almoners, Doctors, District Nurses and through the Darby and
Joan Clubs.
The meals are provided by a local canteen and an allowance for
transport is made through the Local and County Authorities. Cost of the
Meals is subsidised by voluntary funds, and those in need are only
required to pay a very small sum for the service they receive.
West Wickham Luncheon Club.
Meals for this Luncheon Club are cooked by the W.V.S. and only a
nominal charge is made. An average of 25 meals is served weekly.
Old People's Welfare.
Visits are made to elderly people who live alone, and assistance is
given with regard to clothing which is supplied free on the authority of
the National Assistance Board, District Nurses, etc.
Hospital Work.
Work in connection with Beckenham Hospital has been much
appreciated and consists of help with the library, flowers and magazines.
Other work is done at Swanley Hospital and at the Heart Hospital, West
Wickham.
Maternity Home.
Many baby garments have been knitted and we now have a Guild of
Service which will supply help personally to the Matron. This Guild
consists of both W.V.S. members and a number of interested people in
Beckenham and Penge.
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