VARIED ACTIVITIES

Waikato Independent, Volume XL, Issue 3764, 30 September 1940, Page 5

VARIED ACTIVITIES

CAMBRIDGE RED CROSS PREPARATIONS FOR FUTURE One of the principle functions of the Red Cross being to care for sick and wounded soldiers, the work of the Society has not, of late, been very much to the fore, as the comfort and entertainment of troops in training, provided for by Patriotic and Fighting Services Committees is claiming the immediate attention of the public. Proof, however, that the future needs of our soldiers are not being overlooked was given at the recent monthly committee meeting of the Cambridge sub-centre of the Red Cross Society, when the various sub-committee reports were presented. Steady activity on the part of the sewing committee and willing workers has resulted in cases of hospital garments and bandages being continually consigned to Headquarters. Many members have gained Home Nursing certificates, and (in cooperation with the St. John Ambulance) First Aid certificates and have thereby fitted themselves to form a Voluntary Aid Detachment if the need arises. At a recent Home Nursing examination all the candidates were successful. Some passed the elementary section, while others completed a refresher course and gained intermediate certificates. Votes of thanks were passed to Dr H. C Tod and Sister G. M. Swears, who examined the candidates, and to the lecturers, Mesdames H. A. Pegg, H. C. Tod, lan Smith and Miss C. J. Ellis, as well as to: the supervisor, Miss G. L. Brann. The Cambridge sub-centre is indebted to the different organisations which have controlled the Red Cross shop every Friday, among recent bodies, in charge of the shop being the Horahora Women's Institute, the Cambridge Croquet Club, Trinity Guild, Pukeroro district, Leamington Croquet Club, Lyceum Club, W.D.F.U., Ladies' Golf Clulf and the Roto-o-rangi Red Cross sub-centre.

Co-operating with the Lady Gali way Guild, the sewing committee has devoted much time to refugee clothing, and at present particular attention is being paid to the needs of the victims of the London air raids.

In response to repeated requests iMotor Mechanics' classes have been commenced and a very large number of students has enrolled.

The committee gratefully acknowledges donations handed in from time to time, among recent donors being the Lyceum Club Bridge Circle, "Young People's Dance," Mrs S. Armstrong and Mr J. Searle.