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small screen sets receiving both programmes for about 22/25 shillings per month.
This charge covers service and replacement if the set goes wrong. The annual
cost to the Committee for each set including the licence would be £17 - £18.
This would be a most beneficial activity and, as suggested under "Finance", a
proportion of our fund raising might well be devoted to this purpose.
HOLIDAYS
The Annual holiday which we organise at Cliftonville was again very
successful. Red Cross Nurse O'Brien who accompanied the party gave, as always,
indefatigable service. Two questions now need consideration:
(i) It may be necessary to find further occommodation for the people
who are able and willing to pay £7 to £8 for one week at the sea.
(ii) From enquiries which are received in the office it seems clear
that there is a substantial number of elderly people who are
unable to save anything towards a holiday and who, therefore,
never get away. For these, an assisted holiday appears to be
the answer.
FINANCE
As will be seen from the Accounts our annual expenses continue to exceed our
income. The Chairman's appeal has not in itself proved a satisfactory means of
raising funds. A co-ordinated effort such as a really well organised bazaar held
every two ytars, might be more satisfactory. In any case, it is felt that any fund
raising effort is more likely to succeed if it is made clear that the proceeds will
be devoted to some special purpose not covered by statutory grants. Meanwhile, it
will probably be necessary for the Committee to discuss its financial position with
the Borough Council "
HENDON OLD PEOPLE' S HOUSING SOCIETY
I am indebted to the Honorary Secretary, Mr. A.E. Harvey of 36 Grampian
Gardens, N.W.2. for the Annual Report for 1962 which describes the work of the
Society at Church Walk House. The Report Includes the following comments -
"During the past year we have continued to do our best to give comforts to
those in our charge, although it is not always easy to win the confidence of a
difficult resident, but when achieved it is one of the most rewarding experiences
of all.
There have been ten new entries, fourteen sent to hospital, eight left for
various reasons and five died.
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