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Our gratitude is due to all those who have helped in
this new measure of preventive medicine in the Borough
and particularly to Mrs. Corbyn. the Honorary Organiser.
HOLIDAYS FOR OLD PEOPLE.
During the year holidays for old people were arranged
by the Womens Voluntary Service and the Greenford Philanthropic
Society.
The Womens Voluntary Service Party numbered 200.
Considerable publicity was given to the scheme and every
effort was made so that the most deserving were selected.
They were accommodated in 22 different Guest Houses in
Bexhill in May A nominal charge of £1.1.0d. was made.
The weather was good and many entertainments were available
for the enjoyment of the old people.
The Greenford Philanthropic Society party numbered 36,
and took over an entire Guest House in Ramsgate. A most
enjoyable week's holiday was spent, which included coach
drives, theatres and other entertainments. Many letters
of appreciation were received
LAUNDRY SERVICE FOR THE INCONTINENT,
The Laundry Service is still continuing to perform an
essential service for those people, mainly elderly, in
the Borough who are incontinent and for whom no other
satisfactory arrangements can be made for the cleansing
of bed linen and clothing.