[Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Brackley R.D.C.

  • Brackley (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1967
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Credit: [Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Brackley R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    In October Vi^e hnd our Hnrvcst Exhibition and Sale, Entries from members T,;ere of a very high standard particularly from those over 70. Prizes were presented by Mrs, Pettifer, the \.dfe of the County Councillor for our area. The goods v/ere then sold to raise money to finance the outing and Christmas Party, In January the Christmas Party was held, members sat down to a meat tea ?;ith trifle a^nd mince pies to follov;. During the evening v/e were entertained by the Cherwell Valley Players and Middleton Cheney v7omen's Institute. All the old folk in the village not able to attend received a parcel of food. We a.lso have a chiropodist now able to attend the old folks. SYRESH/J^ FRIENDSHIP CLUB. President, Mrs. ^T.M. Cunningham; Hon. Secretary, Mr.P.J. Bradbury; Hon. Treasurer, Mr.P.J, Westcott, W'ho has supplied this report. This club v/as formed in November 19^5 and has a membership of 60, Meetings r,re held fortnightly in the village hall, v/here gajnes are arranged, tea .and ca.kes are provided free by the Ladies Committee, together with a rota ajnongst the village for cakes,etc,. During the summer months bus tours, canal and river trips, visits to theatres and pictures are arranged. A week's holiday at the seaside is arranged with the County Authorities for those who T-;ish to participate. We obtadn and sell at reduced ra.tos tea, Oxo and Ovaltine, Advice is given to members rega.rding v/elfare, insurance, etc.. We a.lso arrange a. can pick up for the handicapped, I would state that all members greatly apprecia.te the club and all that can a.ttend meetings and outings do so.