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HOLIDAYS
A party of 64 went for the customary week's holiday to the Hatherley Hotel,
Cliftonville from May 19th to 26th. Red Cross Nurse O'Brien again accompanied the
party. As usual her presence and practical help were of great value. We continue
to give assistance with individual holidays when special needs are brought to our
notice. Applications for grants are received from hospital almoners, doctors and
others and each is given careful consideration. Last year we were able to give
help in ten such cases.
TRANSPORT
Thanks to the efforts of the Hon. Treasurer a home for the coach "Polly"
has at last been found. It will be used in the grounds of the Carshalton Children's
Hospital. The Friends of Carshalton Hospital have very generously stated their
intention of making a donation of £25 to our funds. The Committee are most
grateful to the Borough Transport Department for their help while the coach was in
service and for their forbearance in allowing it to occupy valuable space in their
garage over a long period.
HANDCRAFTS
The Middlesex Old People's Welfare Committee organised a most successful
Handcraft Exhibition in May at Wembley Town Hall. Hendon with 120 exhibits had the
second largest display. Awards gained by exhibitors in the Borough were: First-5;
Second-2; Third-7; with 16 Highly Commended. The Committee plan to hold their
own second Exhibition on Tuesday, October 30th. By the courteous co-operation of
the Education Officer, Dr. N.F.H. Butcher, M.A., B.Sc., Ph.D., and of the Headmaster,
the assembly hall at Hendon County School, Golders Rise has been made available to
us. Neighbouring boroughs will again be invited to take part.
ANNUAL APPEAL
This year the Appeal letter was again sent only to a short list of names most
of whom have responded to previous Appeals. Donations amounted to £200. As the
preparation of letters was all done in the office, expenses in connection with
this appeal were kept to a minimum.
INFORMATION FOLDER
The local office of the National Assistance Board asked for a supply of the
folder. The Ministry of Pensions and National Insurance have been giving a copy
to each new old age pensioner since April 1961.
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