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100-year-old WWII veteran, Eric Taylor BEM, has passed away
The Taxi Charity was saddened to hear that WWII veteran Eric Alexander Taylor BEM from Helston in Cornwall passed away on 21 February...
Mar 1, 2021


Veteran Roy Nash talks to TAXI
RAF veteran, Roy Nash, 89, wanted a platform to say a few things to London cabbies and the Mayor of London... Salt of the earth heroes "I...
Feb 26, 2021


100-year-old WWII veteran John Sleep has passed away
The Taxi Charity was saddened to hear that WWII veteran, Ernest John Sleep, died at his home on 18 February 2021 Born in 1921, Ernest...
Feb 22, 2021


WWII veteran and London cabbie form great friendship
WWII veteran, Ron Johnson, and London cabbie, Peter Carey, met through the Taxi Charity and have become great friends Peter Carey has...
Feb 22, 2021


WWII veteran, John Clarke, interviewed on talkRADIO on Valentine's Day
On Sunday 14 February, WWII veteran John Clarke MBE was interviewed by John Nicolson on talkRADIO about his wartime brief encounter at St...
Feb 14, 2021


Taxi Charity spreads a little love this Valentine's
Love is in the air for veterans - the Taxi Charity has been spreading a little love this February with a specially designed Valentine's...
Feb 11, 2021


WWII veteran receives Coronavirus injection
On 24 January 2021, WWII Royal Navy veteran, Ernie Davis, aged 95, received his Coronavirus vaccination in Romford, Essex Taxi Charity...
Jan 27, 2021


WWII veteran John Sleep celebrates his 100th birthday
On 26 January 2021, WWII veteran Ernest John Sleep, from Wraysbury in Middlesex, will be celebrating his 100th birthday Born in Wraysbury...
Jan 26, 2021


In conversation with WWII veteran, Harry Rawlins
The Taxi Charity has been talking with WWII veteran Harry Rawlins who took part in patrols during the liberation of France and Belgium,...
Jan 22, 2021


Taxi Charity takes 100-year-old WWII veteran for his Covid vaccination
On 20 January 2021, Major Ted Hunt, who is 100 years old, was taken to Lancing Parish Hall by the Taxi Charity for his Coronavirus...
Jan 22, 2021


WWII veteran Ray Whitwell talks to Taxi Charity volunteer, Seb Philp
Taxi Charity volunteer, Seb Philp, chats with WWII veteran, Ray Whitwell and Ray's daughter, Gill. Ray was in the war from start to...
Jan 19, 2021


WWII veteran Fred Faulkner dies, aged 99
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans was saddened to hear of the death of WWII veteran Fred Faulkner, on Sunday 10 January 2021. Fred...
Jan 19, 2021


WWII veteran Albert Holmshaw dies, aged 96
The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans was saddened to hear of the death of WWII veteran Albert (Bert) Holmshaw on Monday 11 January...
Jan 15, 2021


Happy 100th birthday, Bill - BBC Radio Somerset
WWII veteran, Bill Lawson, from Ilminster turns 100 today! But due to the current restrictions - he'll be unable to have his family come...
Dec 31, 2020


80th anniversary of the London Blitz
On the evening of 29 December 1940, London suffered its most devastating air raid. We asked some veterans what memories they have of the...
Dec 24, 2020


WWII veteran Bill Lawson celebrates his 100th birthday
Veteran Bill Lawson from Ilminster in Somerset is celebrating his 100th birthday On 31 December 2020, Bill Lawson will be celebrating his...
Dec 23, 2020


Taxi Charity chairman delivers Christmas stocking to veteran, Tom Weatherall
Taxi Charity chairman, Ian Parsons, was delighted to deliver a Taxi Charity Christmas stocking to veteran Tom Weatherall and his wife,...
Dec 18, 2020


The Taxi Charity will be delivering a little festive cheer to veterans this Christmas
After a year like no other, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans will be delivering a little festive cheer to veterans who have missed...
Dec 18, 2020


Kind words from veterans thanking the Taxi Charity for Christmas stockings and greeting cards
Thank you all so much for the Christmas stocking and greeting cards, and for the hard work you put in, not only at Christmas, but all...
Dec 16, 2020


Tribute to 101-year-old veteran, Hector Duff
Hector Hugh McDonald Duff OBE, BEM, MM, TH, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, WWII veteran and retired police sergeant,...
Dec 8, 2020
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