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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 winter months, is
greatly appreciated and Mrs. Dixon and her staff can be assured that the
extra work involved is very worth while in this essential service.
(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 Toc H., but further help
would be appreciated.
(i) SPECIAL TRANSPORT SERVICE
Through the kindness of the Edmonton Borough Council in providing
the use of a mini-bus on two afternoons per week a special transport service
for housebound and recently sick old people belonging to two of the largest
Old People's Clubs was introduced. In most cases the old people had not
left their homes for several months, and this special transport service has
given great pleasure to them.
The Association offer their sincere thanks to Councillor Mrs. P.L.
Hawkins for acting as escort, since the inauguration of the scheme, to one
of the Clubs.
It is hoped with the introduction of a new vehicle and the appointment
of a full-time driver to the Association to develop this special service
for housebound old people to visit the Clubs.
(j) 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 is only possible by the work of the ladies of the Serving
Counter and the Weekly Whist Drive.
The Club made its annual donation of £100 to the Edmonton Welfare
Association towards the cost of running the Club, and at the Annual Tea-Party