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perly spent. Their verdict was - " ... This is one of the best Clubs we
have visited in the country! ". They paid a particular tribute to the happy
atmosphere at the Club, and complimented the Officers on the work they were
doing. The Autumn Fair raised over £150, and from the proceeds the Club gave
a tea-party to 140 members. The Executive of the Association have expressed
their thanks to the Club for donating the sum of £100 towards the cost of
running the Club. It is acknowledged that the Sewing Corner and the weekly
Whist Drive are the most profitable sources of income to the Club. The financial
position of the Club is very sound.
The Association would like to record its thanks and appreciation to
the Management Committee, Officers, Voluntary Wardens of the Club for their
excellent work which is giving so much pleasure to a great number of people.
Pymmes Park Club for Old People: The Club has continued to meet the
need for a meeting place for the old people in this part of the town. The
average daily attendance is 20 members. Whilst the Club provides social recreation
for its mainly male membership, efforts have been made to recruit
women members but without success. The erection of the billiard table during
the winter months has been greatly appreciated by the members. The Inter-Club
Matches with the William Preye Club have given great pleasure to both Clubs. A
successful outing was arranged during the summer months, the members paying only
2/6d. towards the cost. The annual tea-party was attended by 50 members and
was voted a great success. The Association record their thanks to the Management
Committee, Officers and Voluntary Wardens of the Club for their services
during the year.
FOOT SERVICE: The Foot Clinic Service, provided on alternative Mondays
at the William Preye Club and the Red Cross Centre, are doing excellent
work, and they report that no less than 1,430 treatments were given during the
year under review. Many of the old people appreciate the importance of early
treatment for foot ailments, and the speed in which appointments are given,
helps in the efficiency of the service. As a token of appreciation of the services
given in this excellent work, the Association have made a grant of £50 to
the British Red Cross Society, Edmonton.
PUBLIC BATHS - RED CROSS SERVICE TO ELDERLY AND INFIRM: The Red
Cross have continued to provide a Red Cross Nurse each week at the Baths to
assist elderly and infirm old people attending the Baths. This service is
greatly appreciated but would warrant greater publicity, and appropriate action
is being taken to that end.
OTHER SERVICES: All the other services are working satisfactorily,
but there is still an acute shortage of voluntary workers to make these more
effective.
CONCLUSION: The Association, working through the Executive Committee,
with its wide representation of interests in the field of social welfare, has
shown once again the importance for the need of these services in the Borough of
Edmonton. The true measure of our achievements has been the result of close
co-operation and liaison with all the voluntary organisations working together
as a team for the common good.
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