TAXI CHARITY FOR MILITARY VETERANS

in Fulham in 1948, to work for the benefit, comfort and enjoyment of military veterans and arranges many

But that said, so many drivers told me how honoured and grateful they were to have played a part in this To have had the opportunity to mark D-Day 75 in Normandy, alongside some of those who fought there, was

A taxi drivers' charity has maintained a long tradition of marking the push to Normandy by JOSHUA NEICHO Like so many small charities, it survives through the passion of its members: the trips are hugely costly Their tales of bravery in the field and loss of comrades are heart-rending, their attitudes to war varied It’s been estimated that two million people evacuated the capital at this point: as many children and

gave me something to focus on, helping my mental health at what has undoubtedly been a trying time for many

Visitors may be able to sit inside the vintage taxis for photographs and may even be allowed to ride Chelsea Pensioners, resplendent in their scarlet uniforms, to Westminster Bridge to enable them to mark All London taxis are wheelchair accessible, a feature much appreciated by many of those attending the

Association For War Disabled - to transport war heroes to the battle fields of Belgium (on Tues 10 May Honorary Chairman Gary Belsey added: "This is a pilgrimage to honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in WWI; many of our forefathers and family ancestors have marked their place in history. Trip Itinerary Tues 10 May 7am - Pick ups from across London 11.10am Ferry from Dover Mid-pm Arrival Weds 11 May Late breakfast and drive to Passchendaele Museum.

with celebrities including John Barrowman, Rav Wilding, Ralf Little, Kimberly Wyatt, Katie Derham and many Many thanks to the other service charities, including Help for Heroes, whose support helped the charity

in Fulham in 1948, to work for the benefit, comfort and enjoyment of military veterans and arranges many

To our many sponsors, who give constant support, and to those who advertise in our diaries. Our collectors do a magnificent job for us, spending many, many hours rattling the buckets, and charming part doing what they can for the collective good: Paul Davis as secretary, Mike Husk as treasurer, Gary It was very rewarding this year to see many of our veterans awarded the French Legion d’Honneur medal

Many people wanted photographs and asked me questions about the regiment, the bugle itself, and what

Taxi Charity committee members involved were Dick Goodwin, Graham Pike, Paul Davis, Dennis Hayes, Gary

This was a very emotional visit, with many of our veterans having members of their family named on the Many of the taxis stop once again at South Holmwood on the return journey for a short break, a drink They sang many 1940s popular songs that went down really well with our veterans. Many people do many things to support their charities. , many ways.

Here's Ian's article in full: On 2nd May, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans organised a five-day Our first stop was at the Dutch Royal Marine Barracks in Rotterdam. where we were warmly greeted by Lt The next morning (4th May - Remembrance Day) we visited Reichswald Forest War Cemetery in Kleve, just The following day, Sunday 5th May, brought the highlight of our trip - the Liberation Day Parade. Whilst some waved, many extended an arm hoping to shake a veteran’s hand, give them a flower, or pose

NORTH (RED CORNER) Morgan Cross Dave Hammond Wally Saunders Terry Buffin Marc Turner Gary Dunne Richard Carroll George Dixon Steve Williamson Dave Windsor Lenny Etheridge Coach: Michael Herring Referee: Mark

In May 2015, Monique's daughter read the song lyrics as a poem at the Children’s Liberation Monument, Oosterbeek Cemetery in 1994 and was wandering through the rows of headstones, when he stopped at one that marked both used the lyrics and the story in our ceremonies during the Airborne Commemoration last year and many This really was the highlight of the whole concert, which many people enjoyed very much.

Janet filmed Jim during one of his many trips with the London Taxi Benevolent Association for the War The ex-Royal Marine took part in the first wave of landings in Normandy in 1944 when his small assault During his later years he led many of the commemorations in Blackpool and was a firm fixture at the annual He regularly returned to Normandy to mark the anniversary of the D-Day landings including the 70th anniversary

The charity contacted all kinds of organisations in order to reach as many veterans as possible, and This generosity not only underlines the respect held for our veterans, but also the admiration so many The Union and French flags were flown at half mast as a mark of respect to the London Bridge and Manchester

Chelsea, home of the Chelsea Pensioners, highlighted the appropriate methods of treating somebody who may We’re hoping to spread the word around the trade so as many cabbies as possible can benefit from Danny

“I’ve been with the charity for about ten years now, but I’m not one of the many taxi drivers who volunteer “I first became involved through my photography as I used to take pictures of the veterans at their many

Over the past years, the charity’s events have been honoured with many guests, including HRH Princess Douglas Bader, Vice Admiral Sir Adrian Johns and Lady Suzie Johns, Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC and many standards of care during their advanced years, in recognition of their loyal service to the nation. 2017 marks Others may not have served in campaigns, but all understand what it means to be a soldier and the potential Hospital Chelsea, they must either surrender their military pension and any War Disability Pension they may