Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many members there are in the Wednesday day centre for pensioners in the community centre at Belvoir estate, Castlereagh borough; how many new members were approved in the past 12 months; how486W many applications to join the club are under consideration; and what effort is made to make the existence of this club known to pensioners living in Belvoir and district.
§ Mr. HanleyAt present there are a total of 43 people on the attendance roll of the centre with an average weekly attendance of 39. Five people applied for membership during the last 12 months and three of these have already been placed at the centre and can be offered a place. Two people are currently being considered for membership.
The pensioners in the area are made aware of the club's existence by current members, and social work and community nursing staff. It is also promoted through the East Belfast and Castlereagh Senior Citizens Amalgam.