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Hospital Work
The West Wickham W.V.S. now run a Canteen at the Cheyne
Hospital for Children. Help continues to be given to Beckenham
Hospital and consists of assistance with the Library, flowers and
magazines.
Baby Clinics
Helpers are supplied at three of the baby clinics in the Borough
who assist with the selling of Welfare Foods, Weighing and Clerical
Work.
S.S.A.F.A.
The W.V.S. continue to run the local branch of S.S.A.F.A. and
£348 has passed through its hands during the year. In addition to
giving financial assistance, clothing has been given and advice on
many matters.
Clothing Depot
This Depot is run for the benefit of old, sick and needy people
in the Borough who are referred to us by the National Assistance
Board, Doctor or Health Visitor. Mothers are helped with baby
clothes, and The Children's Clothing Exchange is still run every
Wednesday.
Welfare Foods
The Centre dispenses National Dried Milk, Orange Juice, Cod
Liver Oil and Vitamin Tablets.
Periodicals for the Forces
Books and magazines continue to be sent out each month to
members of the Forces in the Middle and Far East. Only a small
grant is received from the County Office towards postage, and the
remainder has to be found by the Centre, usually from any moneys
we obtain from the sale of salvage.
Services C lub
A W.V.S. member attends the Victory Club each Friday, where
she works in the library.
Canning
The West Wickham Centre continue to can quantities of fruit
which are given to the Maternity Hospital.
Other Activities
In addition to all aforementioned activities, the W.V.S. is closely
connected with the Tuberculosis Care Committee, Area Pension Officer,
British Legion, the Disabled Persons' Committee and Children's
Homes.
Holidays
During the year, holidays have been arranged for three children,
°ne mother and one old couple. More such help could have been
given if funds had permitted. Parents pay what they can towards such
holidays and the W.V.S. has to find the rest.
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