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The Unit has now been in existence for three years, and many of the children attending
are those who were admitted when the Unit was opened. Naturally, they have grown bigger
and heavier; this means changes in diet and amusements. Consideration will need to be
given in the near future to larger equipment and a different syllabus being provided to meet
their growing demands."
Holidays
As in previous years, arrangements were made for patients at the Junior Training Centre and
Adult Training Centres to attend holiday camps.
Moorcroft Adult Training Centre
Moorcroft Adult Training Centre is a mixed centre providing 85 places. The Supervisor in
Charge reports on the year as follows:—
"Total Attendances—1965: 19,130.
Exclusions during 1965
On various occasions behaviour problems created havoc amongst trainees and staff,
with some danger to limbs and furniture, etc. For the protection of the instructors it was
considered necessary to exclude four trainees.
Several trainees were placed in temporary care for short periods during the year, and
many hospital journeys were made for the treatment of injuries and accidents and epileptic
attacks.
Since the change in administration in April 1965 it is felt that the new officers are
doing their utmost to help and to minimise difficulties. Medical examinations have now
been introduced and are most valuable.
Work Projects during 1965
The trainees have had varied work projects from local industry, which have included
the following:—
Assembling component parts and packing a wide variety of both large and small items,
such as photoflash holders, inkwells, lampholders, ceiling rose plates and fittings, junction
box terminals, ash trays, batten holders, cordgrip fixtures, three-pin plugs, cruet sets, coaxial
plugs, etc.
They also machine pieces of patterned material together and chop up foam pieces to
fill cushions they have made. These are sold to parents and others.
Housework
Many of the trainees are employed in household and cleaning duties as there is no
cleaner attached to the Centre.
Gardening
Similarly, gardening is useful for the more able boys, and this provides valuable
training.
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