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model institution, continued to provide interest to a number of Local Authorities
and we are always pleased to receive the many visitors who are sponsored through
the National Old People's Welfare Council and the London Council of Social Service.
It gives great pleasure to the Association to have this annual opportunity
to thank the voluntary organisations for their magnificent work - The British
Red Cross Society, Women's Voluntary Service, Toe H, Citizens' Advice Bureau, St.
John Ambulance Brigade, and the growing interest of the Churches of all denominations.
We also record our close and happy co-operation with the M.C.C. Area Welfare Department,
Superintendent Health Visitor, M.C.C. No.l Area; Ministry of Pensions and
National Insurance; National Assistance Board; Almoners of North Middlesex Hospital;
League of Hospital Friends; local Doctors and the Officers and Staff of the Edmonton
Borough Council.
Through this generous measure of co-operation and willing help, working together
in the field of social welfare in the Borough of Edmonton, a great number of people
of all ages have been given help. Some new friendships have been formed and new
interests of lasting happiness. This is the measure and purpose of our work together,
and with true humility we all can be proud of the results.
Given hereunder is a brief report of the work of some of the services of the
Association during 1962/63.
(a) MEALS-ON-WHEELS SERVICE
During the year 1962 the Meals Service delivered not less than 12,890 meals,
this is slightly lower than the previous year, but the figures are never static. It
is considered that the maximum capacity of the service is 1,000 meals per month, i.e.
12,000 per year, but we have never refused an emergency case.
The Association offer a very sincere tribute to all the ladies of the Women's
Voluntary Service on the Meals-on-Wheels Service. In the worst winter in living
memory they never failed the old people they serve. On a number of occasions they
had to walk over the snow and ice-bound streets to deliver the meal; and to Mrs.
Everett, the Meals Organiser of the W.V.S., we offer a special tribute for her untiring
work on this admirable service. We also offer our thanks to Mrs. Smith and
her staff at the Town Hall Canteen, who prepare the meals, and the Council Transport
Staff - Mr. C. Ball and Mr. R. Thompson for their help and co-operation.
(b) ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION
The Edmonton Borough, through the Municipal Entertainments Department, have
continued to maintain a very comprehensive and most enjoyable programme of concerts
to the Old People's Clubs. This year both Pymmes Park Club, and William Preye Club
enjoyed this service. In addition, there have been the Special Old Tyme Dances, a
great favourite, and on a number of occasions "House Full" notices have had to be put
up; special concerts at the Summer Theatre in Pymmes Park, and the "high-light" of
the year are the "All Star" Variety Concerts at the Regal and Granada. There have
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