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weeks holiday there There is also a Holiday Camp at Dovercourt for the aged
physically handicapped to which several of the Borough"s residents have been
sent.
The West London Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, whichhas several
members from this Borough continued its activities during 1964. Two Brentford
and Chiswick residents were members of the West Middlesex Branch of this Society
which carried on the same activities as the West London Branch The work undertaken
included the visiting of disabled members in their homes, the organisation
of social meetings and the provision of financial help with holidays,
WELFARE - RELIEF OF DISTRESS
Brentford Philanthropic Society and Chiswick Philanthropic Society are
charitable associations which exist to give help to any in need who are as yet
outside of the many statutory provisions for Welfare. A request for help is
followed by a visit from a representative of the Society and gifts of coal,
extra comforts, special foods, or help with payment for holidays are some of
the many provisions which have been made
The Chiswick Society gave the following assistance during 1964 -
Outing to Brighton with High Tea and
2s 6d spending money for 120 persons
Christmas Gifts of 20s Od each ... for 362 persons
In addition., a number of elderly persons were helped with extra food, or
coal, or money gifts
The Brentford Society gave the following assistance during the period
September, 1963 - August, 1964, the financial year of this Society:-
Visits to ascertain needs 155
Weekly payments of 10s 0d to provide
Home Help 654
Holidays - free for one week for 80 old persons
Annual Old Folk s Tea and Entertainment for 700 old persons
Christmas Gifts of 7s 6d and a box of
biscuits for 745 persons
Free coal was issued to the amount of 64 tons 3 cwts

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