Press Release: Convoy of cabs travels to Worthing with WWII veterans
Now in its 68th year, it’s a highlight in the diary for hundreds of brave war veterans and their families. Nearly 100 cab drivers are...
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News & Updates
Jun 14, 2016
In Memoriam: Roland John Dane
Roland Dane died on the 2nd February 2016 in his 91st year. He was a member of the 7th Battalion, Black Watch during WW2 and took part in...
May 13, 2016
Photo Diary of the veterans' trip to Ypres: 10-12 May 2016
On Tuesday 10 May 2016, 64 London taxis transported 98 war veterans plus volunteers and paramedics to the town of Ypres in Belgium. The...
Apr 16, 2016
Music Hall Event, Hampstead - 16 April 2016
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Apr 2, 2016
An Evening of Music & Laughter, Saturday 16 April 2016, Hampstead
INNA, David Power and Clive Greenwood present An Evening of Music & Laughter on Saturday 16 April 2016 at 7:30pm at Rosslyn Hill Chapel...
Mar 14, 2016
Please help find Harry Bailey's WWII medals
We are elated to report hat Harry has been reunited with his medals. He is such a wonderful man and would do anything to help anyone. We...
Mar 11, 2016
Taxi Charity veterans attend passing out parade at Hendon
A number of Taxi Charity veterans were invited to watch a passing out parade at Hendon College of Policing on Friday 11 March 2016....
Feb 22, 2016
In Memoriam: Buzz Brown
Dear All, Sadly, Buzz (Henry) Brown RN passed away on 19 February 2016 in hospital aged 90. Buzz was one of our collectors. He had...
Feb 2, 2016
Fast Eddie's Blog: January 2016 Update
Hello again all you taxi troopers! Fast Eddie signing in with an update. It only seems like yesterday I was wishing you all a Merry...
Jan 29, 2016
Taxi Charity annual collectors' lunch held on Thames cruise boat
Yesterday, the Taxi Charity organised a lunch for its veteran collectors to say a heartfelt thanks for all the time and effort they put...
Jan 28, 2016
Collectors' Lunch - 28 January 2016
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Jan 27, 2016
Chelsea Pensioners steal the show at Dad's Army premiere
Chelsea Pensioners rubbed shoulders with the stars last night at the Dad's Army premiere in London. Taxi Charity regulars Bill Woods (far...
Jan 25, 2016
Recording of veteran Joe Hoadley performing a Scottish folk song on his harmonica
In celebration of Burns Night, here is a recording of 92 year old veteran Joe Hoadley performing the Scottish folk song, ‘The Scottish...
Jan 13, 2016
In Memoriam: Fred Walker, Chelsea Pensioner - Telegraph Obituary
Fred Walker, who has died aged 91, was a former Army Commando who, in June last year, was one of 19 Pensioners at the Royal Hospital...
Jan 7, 2016
Fast Eddie's Blog: 2015 News Round-Up
Hello once again all you taxi troopers. Fast Eddie reporting in. Well, here we are. The new year is upon us, so I thought it would be a...
Dec 18, 2015
Photos from Taxi Charity veterans' Christmas meal at Millwall FC
On Thursday 3 December, the Taxi Charity held its annual Christmas lunch for war veterans. Approx. 150 veterans and over 100 veterans'...
Dec 14, 2015
Taxi Charity in the press: News Shopper, 14 December 2015
Where do they get the energy?': Daredevil war veterans, all over 90, take flight thanks to Erith man's donation An 89-year-old daredevil...
Dec 13, 2015
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...
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...
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