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Doctors and Police refer many cases to us, and it is essential that every case
be treated with courtesy, sympathy and understanding. Information of a
general character is sent by the "News-Letter" quickly and briefly through its
distribution to the Old People's Clubs and affiliated organisations.
(vi) Library Delivery Service
To-day there are 50 physically handicapped and house-bound old people
enjoying this excellent service, and the Borough Librarian and his staff are
to be congratulated on the efficiency of this bi-weekly delivery of books to
those unable to visit the Public Libraries. We know how greatly this willing
and courteous service is appreciated, and the Borough Librarian is willing to
extend it to all house-bound people of any age.
(vii) Welfare Food Service
Once again this excellent service has broken all previous records by the
sale of Bovril-2,056: Ovaltine-2,651 tins, and Marmite-690 jars, of a
total sale value of over £750. The Association is deeply appreciative of the
excellent work of Mrs. D.M. Dixon, Divisional Director, British Red Cross
Society, Edmonton, and her staff, for operating this service on behalf of the
Association.
There is no doubt that the Welfare Food Service make a definite contribution
to the health and well-being of the old people, and the extension of this
service by delivery of supplies to the Old People's Clubs on the day they meet,
especially in the winter months, is greatly appreciated, and Mrs„ Dixon and
her staff can be assured that the extra work involved is very worth-while.
(viii) Hairdressing Service
The concessions offered by the Members of the Edmonton Branch of the
London and Provincial Hairdressers' Association are greatly appreciated by the
old people who took full advantage of the reduced prices.
(ix) Handicrafts Exhibition
In co-operation with the Middlesex Old People's Welfare Committee, the
Association played a full part in the organisation and staging of the 3rd Old
People's Handicraft Exhibition held at Wembley Town Hall in October 1961. The
Old People's Clubs and Homes submitted 50 articles for the Exhibition and won
seven prizes.
(x) All-Day Clubs
The William Preye Club: The constant success of the William Preye
Club as a centre for elderly people is a proud tribute to the work of the
Officers and Voluntary Wardens, all members of the Club, which is acknowledged
to be one of the best of its kind in the country.
During the year under review, the Club voted for an Annual Outing, and
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