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The following brief summary of some of the work carried out
by the Committee has been extracted from the annual report of the
Hon. Secretary for the year ended 31st March, 1953:-
(a) Clubs
Three clubs are organised by the Committee and these have
maintained a steady and active membership of about 200 each.
Members are charged a weekly subscription of 2d. Meals, charged
at one shilling per meal, are served at the clubs on Tuesdays and
Thursdays and an average of 300 are served each week. Film shows,
socials, concerts, etc., have been arranged, the artistes giving
their services voluntarily. The old people take an active interest
in the clubs, which play an important part towards the
happiness and well-being of the elderly.
(b) Outings and Parties
A number of outings were organised during the summer and,in
the winter, theatre and circus visits were arranged. The cost in
each case was met either by the individuals or out of the club
funds. Three very successful Christmas parties were arranged by
the clubs.
(c) Chiropody Service
This very successful service which commenced during the year
is greatly appreciated by the aged and there is a heavy demand for
appointments. Since starting in May, 680 patients have received
treatment, the charge being one shilling per foot. Sessions are
held twice weekly at Lordship Lane Medical Centre, and Lealand
House, High Road.
(d) Boot and Shoe Repairing Service
This is another service which has started during the year.
With the co-operation of the "St. Crispin Group" of Shoe Repairers
it is now possible for all aged folk in the Borough to have footwear
repaired at reduced prices. The seven repairers are well
spread around the Borough, making it possible for the old people
to take the footwear to the shop nearest their homes.
(e) Christmas Parcels
Over 600 parcels were packed and despatched to the sick and
housebound at Christmas. The flood of letters of thanks received
showed how the old people appreciated the contents.