Lancashire's response to the Prince of Wales's appeal for social service ; occupation for the unemployed . Under the aegis of the local Councils of Social Service , in Lancashire , voluntary organisations provide occupation for workless that restores zest and interest in their lives. Besides reading and writing rooms - some of which the men are providing themselves , as at Widnes , there are springing up Occupation Centres where various crafts can be learnt under an instructor , such as those illustrated - boot-repairing , joinery and cabinet-making , mat-making , dressmaking for women and so on . The need to keep fit is not forgotten , and physical training classes have a tonic effect on the depressed spirits of the young men . 26th November 1932