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energy on the part of the Old People's Welfare Committee, backed
by the sympathy of a financial support of some hundreds of
donors; followed by the co-operation and practical help of the
North West Kent Housing Society, the scheme came to a reality
in January, 1955.
" Redlac," 49, Station Road, Sidcup.
In April. 1954, this property was bought by the North West
Kent Housing Society Limited, and put into the hands of a builder,
for conversion into ten single-room flatlets, each containing an
enclosed kitchen unit, comprising sink. Ascot water heater, shelves,
plate rack and cooker, and a separate, ventilated food cupboard.
Applications were invited from elderly people in need of such
accommodation and finally nine tenants were selected. A housemother
was then appointed who would live rent-free in return for
light services concerned with the welfare of the other nine tenants.
Holiday Scheme.
Eastbourne and Bognor were chosen this year for the inexpensive
holiday, and about 100 club members availed themselves
of the scheme paying £3 10s. Od. per week.