Press Release: Parachuting octogenarian helps veterans to find their wings
An 89 year-old World War II veteran who undertook a charity parachute jump has raised money to help other veterans take flight. Edward...
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News & Updates
- Dec 11, 2015
Taxi Charity in the press: Bexley Times, 11 December 2015
89-year-old Erith war veteran raises £1700 for Taxi Charity after parachute jump Edward ‘Ted’ Pieri, who turns 90 next May, jumped from a...
- Dec 3, 2015
Taxi Charity holds veterans' Christmas lunch
Today, the Taxi Charity is holding its annual Christmas lunch for war veterans. Approx. 150 veterans and over 100 veterans' guests will...
- Nov 27, 2015
Our veterans have another great morning collecting at King's Cross
The Taxi Charity would like to say a big thank you to our veterans for putting in another day collecting donations for the charity at...
- Oct 23, 2015
Taxi Charity and veterans attend unveiling of a memorial to Albert McKenzie VC
Members of the Taxi Charity committee and many of our veterans attended the unveiling of a memorial to Albert McKenzie VC. The ceremony...
- Oct 6, 2015
In Memoriam: Farewell to Freddie Walker, No3 Commando and Beds & Herts Regiment
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of life's gentlemen, Freddie Walker, aged 91. Fred was in The Beds and Herts...
- Sep 30, 2015
In Memoriam: Farewell to Ted Roberts, 2nd Battalion Glasgow Highlanders
Sadly another old soldier departs us, Ted Roberts. Ted was discharged from the Army twice because he lied about his age. They finally let...
- Sep 29, 2015
Taxi Charity in the press: Kent Online, 29 September 2015
Click here for the full story: www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/ted-89-leaps-from-plane-43924/ #TedPieri #RedDevils
- Sep 25, 2015
Press Release: WW2 veteran completes parachute jump at the age of 89
An 89 year-old World War 2 veteran has undertaken a parachute jump for charity, 70 years after first gaining his wings. Edward ‘Ted'...
- Sep 25, 2015
Photos from 75th anniversary of the George Cross and George Medal
On Thursday 24 September 2015, volunteer black cab drivers from the Taxi Charity were asked by the VC & GC Association to escort war...
- Sep 24, 2015
Fast Eddie's Blog: News Round-up
Hello again my taxi troopers, Fast Eddie reporting in with a round-up of what has been happening recently. Please forgive my intermittent...
- Sep 21, 2015
Taxi Charity attends Market Garden Remembrance Service, Arnhem
Taxi Charity Vice President, Dick Goodwin, went to Arnhem in Holland at the weekend to represent the charity at the annual remembrance...
- Sep 21, 2015
Volunteer drivers from the Taxi Charity will be escorting veterans around London for the 75th Annive
On Thursday 24 September 2015, volunteer black cab drivers from the Taxi Charity will be escorting war veterans around London for the...
- Sep 16, 2015
Octogenarian Ted plans parachute jump to raise funds for Taxi Charity
An 89 year-old war veteran is raising money for the London Taxi Benevolent Association For War Disabled - also known as the Taxi Charity...
- Sep 13, 2015
Taxi Charity attends Greater London District Royal British Legion Annual Parade
The Greater London District Royal British Legion (RBL) held its annual parade in Richmond Town on the Sunday 13 September 2015. There...
- Sep 9, 2015
WW2 Veterans raise a glass to HM The Queen
Veterans who support the work of The London Taxi Benevolent Association For War Disabled – also known as the Taxi Charity - met outside...
- Sep 7, 2015
Taxi Charity accompanies war veteran to Arromanches to visit Mulberry Harbour
This weekend, Taxi Charity committee member Dick Goodwin accompanied veteran Peter Kent to Arromanches to visit the Mulberry Harbour and...
- Aug 28, 2015
Taxi Charity veterans to appear in 2016 charity calendar for The Soldiers' Charity
Veterans Bill Parr and Charlie Jefferies were snapped in the back of a black cab during last year's Taxi Charity trip to Worthing by...
- Aug 28, 2015
The Royal British Legion offers thanks to the Taxi Charity for transporting veterans on VJ Day
On behalf of The Royal British Legion, I would like to thank you and all your colleagues for providing the transportation of many of our...
- Aug 28, 2015
Photos from recent trip to commemorate 73rd anniversary of Dieppe Raid
The Taxi Charity recently accompanied veteran Roy Cadman (No 3 Commando) to Dieppe for the 73rd anniversary commemorations of the Dieppe...
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