News & Updates

May 1, 2015

Return of the Liberators: Trip Itinerary

On 2 May 2015, 80 volunteer London taxi drivers will drive 160+ WWII veterans and their carers to Arnhem to join the Dutch people in their Liberation of Holland 70 year celebrations. Here's an overview of the trip itinerary: Sat 2 May 2015 17:00 Depart Union Jack Club, London 21:00 Night ferry from Harwich to Hook of Holland Sun 3 May 2015 08:00 Disembark ferry. Dutch National Police motor cycle escort to Arnhem 12:00 Lunch at Bronbeek Military Home & Museum 14:30 C

Apr 19, 2015

Taxi Charity News: Check out our five-page article in Legion magazine

This month, the Taxi Charity features in a five-page article in Legion magazine, the official magazine of The Royal British Legion. Click here to view an electronic version of the magazine. The article is written by Janet Hodgson, who has spent a great deal of time with our veterans, and has been on several of our trips. She recounts her emotional experience of the 2012 veterans' trip to Holland, ahead of this year's trip, which takes place on 2 May. The article also includes

Apr 13, 2015

Taxi Charity News: New Facebook page for Return of the Liberators trip

We've set up a dedicated Facebook page for the Return Of The Liberators 1945-2015 campaign that we're currently collecting for. In May 2015, we plan to take 160 WW2 veterans to the Netherlands, joining the Dutch people in what we hope will be a remarkable and very special celebration. Please 'like' the new Facebook page so you can keep up to date with news and photos about this special trip. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Return-of-the-Liberators-1945-2015 #taxicharitynew

Apr 10, 2015

Taxi Charity News: When Anthea Turner met our veterans

We had a great day collecting at London Bridge station yesterday. Our veterans were out in full force, serenading the ladies and turning on the charm. And we caused a bit of a stir on Twitter when the lovely Anthea Turner stopped by, snapped a selfie with our very own Vic and then posted it to her Twitter account, saying: "Just paid my Uber penance at Piccadilly station @taxicharity best collectors ever xx" (She later clarified she was on her way to Piccadilly via London Brid

Apr 8, 2015

Fast Eddie's Blog: Collections Update

Hello again, Fast Eddie reporting in with a news update. Well, my dear readers, don’t think for one moment because I have not posted on here for three weeks that nothing is happening! Far from it - at this moment in time it is all systems go. Since last we talked on 16 March, our gallant little band of collecting veterans have been into battle three times at Kings Cross, Victoria and Green Park stations, raising another £12,785. This makes a grand total so far this year of £4

Mar 16, 2015

Fast Eddie's Blog: Veterans' lunch at NCSSC

On Thursday 5 March 2015, we held a lunch for 100 veterans and 20 or so guests, sponsors and friends at the North Cheam Sports and Social Club (NCSSC), courtesy of the Taxi Charity's good friend and sponsor, Tony Mallard. Veterans made their way to Morden underground station for about midday and from there they were picked by our London taxi drivers and ferried to the club at Cheam. They all had a couple of drinks and spent a very social hour or so meeting and greeting Taxi C

Feb 12, 2015

Taxi Charity News: Volunteer collectors at Marylebone Station

The collectors having lunch after a hard morning's collection for the Taxi Charity. #taxicharitynews

Jan 8, 2015

Netherlands 2015: We plan to take 160 WWII veterans to The Netherlands in May 2015

In May 2015, the London Taxi Benevolent Association for War Disabled will be taking 160 WWII veterans to The Netherlands in 80 taxis. If you know a WWII veteran who might be interested in joining us, or if you would like to know more about this unique journey and the work of the Taxi Charity, please contact us. #outings #taxicharitynews #netherlands2015 #veteransnews

Dec 24, 2014

Taxi Charity News: Christmas Message from the Taxi Charity

Dear all, We have had a tremendous year despite losing so many of the veterans who are associated with our charity. Next year will be very busy for us, with our trip to The Netherlands in May for the 70th anniversary of the end of the War in Europe and a special anniversary event at Worthing in June. We would like to wish all of our supporters, our volunteer taxi drivers and our veterans a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. #taxicharitynews

Dec 13, 2014

Taxi Charity News: A great day selling diaries at Waterloo

A great day yesterday at Waterloo selling charity diaries to the drivers and the public. Bill Parr, what a star! On duty for six hours selling the diaries for us. We will be at Waterloo again next week and should be at Kings Cross/ St Pancras on Wednesday, weather permitting. #taxicharitynews

Dec 6, 2014

Taxi Charity News: Photos from the veterans Christmas lunch

On Thursday 4 December 2014, the we had our Christmas lunch at Millwall Football Club: a wonderful lunch at a great venue. It was good to see a lot of familiar faces and some new ones enjoying the day. As well as many other veterans, it was great to be able to get four veterans from Bomber Command attending. Also a big thank you to St Jude's Primary School in Southwark for providing the choir to entertain our group. Click here to view photos of our great day. #taxicharitynews

Nov 6, 2014

Taxi Charity News: A big thank you to our collectors who helped with the Remembrance Poppy Appeal

A heartfelt thank you to our veterans who helped out with this year's British Legion Poppy Appeal at Paddington Station and at other locations around London on 30 October and 1 November 2014. #taxicharitynews #veteransnews

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