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(f) LIBRARY DELIVERY SERVICE
Today there are 54 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 will be happy
to extend the service to all house-bound people of any age.
(g) WELFARE FOOD SERVICE
This year is again a record year in the sale of Welfare Foods to old people:Bovril
- 2,919 jars; Ovaltine - 3,285 tins; Marmite - 1,057 jars, at a total
sale value of £1,109. 6s. 3d. A new food - Horlicks - has been added to the
service.
The Association is deeply appreciative of the excellent work of Mrs. D.N.
Dixon, Divisional Director, British Red Cross Society, Edmonton,and her staff
for operating this service on behalf of the Edmonton Welfare Association.
There is no doubt that the Welfare Foods Service, at cost price, makes a
definite contribution to the health and well-being of the old people. The
extension of this service by delivery of supplies to the Old People's Clubs on
the day they meet, more especially during the recent winter months, was greatly
appreciated and Mrs. Dixon and her staff can be assured that the extra work
involved is very worth while.
(h) 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 take full advantage of the reduced prices. This service is of special value
to the ladies, as it has a real tonic effect. The offer of more help for
domiciliary cases would be appreciated. In this field wonderful work is done by
the Members of Toe H., but further help would be appreciated.
(i) 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.
At the Annual General Meeting all the Officers were once again re-elected
unanimously, which is a true indication of the happy atmosphere at the Club.
The Club had a most successful Annual Outing and "end of the year" tea-party.
As in previous years the Sale of Work, and Open Day were a great success, which
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