Report of the Committee of Management and Medical Director : 1944 / Papworth Village Settlement.

  • Papworth Village Settlement (Cambridge, England)
Date:
1944
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Credit: Report of the Committee of Management and Medical Director : 1944 / Papworth Village Settlement. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    on “ Social Security ” and music, which proved as popular as ever, besides arranging various other single lectures on matters of topical interest. The 23rd edition of the Papworth Annual, instituted by Miss Borne, was published as usual in October, and provides interesting accounts in fuller measure than is possible here of the many sides of the social life at Papworth. The Papworth War Savings Committee, continuing its good work, organized a “ Salute the Soldier Week,” and during a strenuous seven days’ effort raised the sum of £11,700, handsomely beating all its previous efforts. We have to thank many friends who have helped to provide entertainment in our c Theatre, particularly the following : The People’s Theatre, Cambridge : Two plays—“ Painted Sparrows ” and “ Murder without Crime.” The Cambridge War Factories : Panto¬ mime—“ Aladdin.” The Letchworth and District Orchestral Society : Two Orchestral Concerts. The Welfare Hut has been much in demand by various clubs and organizations for com¬ mittee meetings, and there is obvious need for a community centre with provision for such meetings, rooms for music practice and lectures, a games room, a central library, and some form of cafeteria which is open in the evenings and will serve as a common meeting place for our people. R. R. TRAIL Hon. Medical Director. [13]