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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Bromley 1969

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]

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Table: MENTAL HEALTH CLUBS WITHIN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

MENTAL HEALTH CLUBS WITHIN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

Name of ClubOrganisation ResponsiblePlace/Address of MeetingDay of the Week & TimeType of Person Catered forActivities
Wednesday ClubBeckenham & District Mental Health AssociationAdult Education Centre, 244 Croydon Road, BeckenhamWednesday 2-4 p.m.Mentally I11 (Mainly Women)Knitting, sewing, etc., flower arranging, slide shows.
135 ClubBeckenham & District Mental Health AssociationEmmanuel Church Hall, The Grove, West WickhamMonday 8 p.m.Mentally I11Social Club—Games, etc.
Beckenham & Penge Gateway ClubOwn CommitteeMelvin Hall, PengeThursday 7.30-9.30 p.m.All Handicapped over 14Social Club—Dancing and Games.
Orpington Gateway ClubOwn CommitteeSmall Civic Hall. OrpingtonFriday 7.30-9.30 p.m.Mentally Handicapped over 14Social activities.
Conquest Swimming ClubOwn CommitteeBeckenham BathsSaturday 3-4 p.m.All HandicappedSwimming—Instruction given.
Anchor ClubOrpington Mental Health AssociationAnchor House. 5 Station Road. OrpingtonApply for details Anchor House on Monday 2-4 p.m.Mentally I11Art, Handicraft, Dressmaking. Play-reading, Cooking, Beauty Counselling, Discussion and Social activities, Play-groups for members' children.
Peter Pan Social ClubNational Society for Mentally Handicapped ChildrenParish School, College Road, BromleyMonday 7-9 p.m.Mentally Handicapped over 14Dancing, singing, organised games.
Stepping Stones ClubAttached to Bromley HospitalStepping Stones House. 38 Masons Hill, BromleyMonday-Friday 8-10 p.m.Mentally I11Various activities.
Bromley & District Cruse ClubCruse ClubsThe Crypt, Bromley Parish Church, Church Road, Bromley2nd and last Wednesday 8 p.m.Widows and familiesSocial contact and expert advice for widows.