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(e) Club Meals
The demand for meals at the Old People's Clubs has not been so great,
the reason for this no doubt, is because food is now varied and more plentiful,
and the more active old people can often cook for themselves. This
year, however, 9,895 meals were served at the Clubs. The charge continues
to be one shilling for main meal and sweet.
(f) Holidays
The arrangements made with the Women's Holiday Fund have been very
successful and 75 old people applied for and benefited from a seaside holiday.
As the cost is approximately 32/6 a week (including full board and
fare) it can be understood why so many are eager to avail themselves of this
opportunity, and thanks are due to the Secretary of the Fund for the kind
acceptance of applications. In addition to these, many couples have made
satisfactory arrangements for holidays at recommended private addresses held
at the Old People's Welfare Office,
(g) Shoe Repairs
49 Ebckets were issued for cheap repairs, with an average saving of 3/a
pair.
(h) Harvest Festival
The old people benefited by gifts of Harvest Festival Produce, and
parcels were despatched to 219 old people, including 129 bedridden cases, due
to the generosity of various Churches and Schools who made this possible.
(i) Wireless
The 'Wireless for the Bedridden Society' have been very helpful towards
housebound old people. In addition the Committee keep and maintain six
portable sets which are available from the Organiser.
(j ) Old People's Clubs
The old people's clubs remain popular and during the year it was possible
by reorganising the opening days of the existing 4 clubs to provide for a
fifth club to be opened in the Harringay area, without incurring any additional
financial expenditure.
(k) General Welfare
The Old People's Welfare Office is firmly established as a central point
where the old people can bring their troubles, and a solution can nearly
always be found. The following statistics will give some idea of the work
involved:-
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