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Parent Teacher Association — Belford Training Centre
This Association was formed in 1965 and is now firmly
established and very active, forming a valuable link between
parents and teachers.
Primarily the Association was formed to enable the parent
to meet and discuss, not only with themselves but with the
teachers, problems that presented themselves in the care, training
and well-being of their mentally handicapped children and by
liaison with the Health and Welfare Authorities to provide
amenities for the trainees and staff at the Centre and supplement
the services provided by the local authority.
When the Association was formed the members agreed
unanimously to provide a swimming pool within the grounds of the
Centre for the use of the trainees and for this purpose to raise
the sum of £2000. As a result of fund raising functions already
held (Christmas, Summer and Spring Faires) £900 has already
been accumulated and the Committee are confident that they can
reach the target set in the not too far distant future.
The Association has been pleased to help the trainees by
donating sums of money from time to time for outings etc. in
which the trainees partake and have made provision for a cine
camera to be bought in order that films taken when the trainees
are on holiday or at their Sports Day etc. can form an album and
be shown to parents and other interested bodies from time to
time.
It is pleasing to note the enthusiasm of the parents and the
pleasure it gives them in playing an active part in the interests,
care and training of their children.
The Committee which meets at least once a month comprises
parents and teachers, the Honorary Secretary being a member
of the staff of the Health and Welfare Department and all the
administrative work is done in this Department.
Collier Lodge
This Hostel has been used to almost full capacity, (14 female
places and 12 male places) throughout the year. It provides
social rehabilitative programme for residents, mainly discharged
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