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members, and in the winter there are visits to Pantomimes and Ice
Shows. A Savings Group is run for members who wish to save weekly
towards holidays, outings, etc.
The Clubs are subsidised by voluntary subscriptions. 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, Tuesdays and Fridays. The
service is run principally for the benefit of invalids, and elderly people
who cannot shop or cook for themselves. Appeals for these meals
usually come from Hospital Almoners, Doctors, and through the
Darby and Joan Clubs. The meals are provided by a local Canteen,
and an allowance towards the cost of 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.
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 are served
weekly, in addition to an average of 16 meals on wheels twice a week.
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 W.V.S. and non-W.V.S. from Beckenham
and Penge.
Baby Clinics.
Helpers are supplied at three of the baby clinics in the Borough,
and assist in the selling of Welfare Foods, weighing and clerical work.
S.S.A.F.A.
The local branch of S.S.A.F.A. is still run by W.V.S. from our
own Centre, and since last year around £600 has passed through its
hands. Apart from financial help, clothing has been given and
advice on many matters.
Clothing Depot.
The stock in our Clothing Depot has been somewhat depleted
recently, but we are able to help many cases who come to us with
authority from such organisations as the National Assistance Board.
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