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318 items found for "marie scott"

  • Reaching out to veterans young and old, TAXI

    I tried to raise awareness through mainstream and social media and as a result met many drivers who have Frances: As well as sitting on the committee and attending many of the charity events, as Vice President Frances: There have been so many highlights since 2015, but two very special occasions were going on We were all delighted when the captain allowed WWII veteran WREN Marie Scott, to transmit a short message Frances: There are so many ways that cab drivers can help.

  • Veterans enjoy lunch at The RAF Club

    Many of the assembled veterans regularly help at bucket collections at London Underground stations. Veterans at the lunch included those who had played their part in D-Day: Marie Scott who sent messages He told guests: "2019 was the busiest and most varied in the Taxi Charity's history and although the

  • "The charity is a lifeline to many of our deserving veterans" - Group Captain Mark Heffron

    The charity is quite literally a lifeline to many of our deserving veterans; you are giving so much to Group Captain Mark Heffron #GroupCaptainMarkHeffron

  • "I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising this amazing trip" - Mary &

    The veterans were awe-inspiring and had so many stories to tell. Warmest regards, Mary & Jan #BackToTheBeaches

  • "May God bestow many blessings upon each and every one of you in the charity" - Ken Hay MBE

    There are no worthier recipients than yourselves and I hasten to add my congratulations to those many be so pleased at this distinguished recognition of your generosity of time and effort for us over so many May God bestow many blessings upon each and every one of you in the charity. Ken Hay MBE, Leg d’Hon

  • Respects paid to WWII veteran Danny McCrudden who has died aged 98, Charity Today

    WWII veteran and entertainer Danny McCrudden from Dagenham was married to his beloved wife Ruby for 70 Blenheim Care Home in Walton on the Naze and Ruby has been living very close to him with their grandson Scott Danny and Ruby had one son Gary who had three children, Scott, Daniel and Brian. Scott and his wife Zoe have three children Charli, Molli and Vincent, and Charli gave Danny and Ruby Zoe Marie McCrudden, who is married to Danny’s grandson Scott, said: “Danny was the most loving and caring

  • Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity produces wonderful video about the Taxi Charity

    about the Taxi Charity - its veterans and volunteer drivers - produced by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines

  • Christmas message to Taxi Charity from Royal Scots Southern Branch

    On behalf of Royal Scots Southern Branch, wishing you and all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in

  • Taxi cabs come together for veterans on Remembrance Sunday

    Mike Hughes, Poppy Cabs coordinator, said: "2021 marks 100 years since the Royal British Legion was founded after our WWII veterans, the charity also supported 90 family members who attended the parade from Scotty "The charity, Scotty’s Little Soldiers, was founded by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband

  • Poppy Cabs taxi drivers to fall silent as nation pauses to remember on 14 November

    Hughes, Poppy Cabs co-ordinator, said: "I expect this year’s event to be even more poignant as 2021 marks veterans this year, we are also supporting ninety family members who will be attending the parade from Scotty The charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers was founded by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband in

  • Wonderful endorsements from the 'Friends of the Taxi Charity' Facebook Group

    - Chairperson, Glider Pilot Regiment Society 11 Nov 2020 Thanks to the Taxi Charity who sent out so many xx Mary Stewart - Hon. We can only hope that many will still be fit enough to travel next year. A big Thank You. Mary Stewart - Hon. Secretary of The Spirit of Normandy Trust 1 Nov 2020

  • £6m Emergency funding to support military charities during lockdown, Forces News

    Nikki Scott, founder of Scotty's Little Soldiers, which supports military children through the loss of

  • London’s Finest, TAXI

    Many have a lump in their throat especially when they are helping WWII veterans in their late nineties supported the families of young children who have lost a parent in conflicts through the charity, ‘Scotty Tell me about Scotty’s Little Soldiers, Mike? to looking after our veterans, we also supported ninety family members who attended the parade from Scotty You may have seen pictures of them in the media as they all wore striking black and yellow scarves.

  • Taxi Charity celebrates 75th anniversary at Bedford Arms

    "to discuss the possibility of giving an outing to the war disabled persons, commencing with Queen Mary Among the committee members marking our 75th anniversary in February 2023 were Paul Davis, Eddie Hillery During his many years in that position, he has matched together thousands of drivers and veterans. The Taxi Charity has given me friendships, comradeship and many happy memories and I hope it continues

  • In Memoriam: Farewell Davie Mowatt, 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders

    farewell to Davie Mowatt, 4th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, whose funeral service was held at Saint Mary Davie was liberated in the port of Luébeck, by a unit from his own regiment, the Seaforths, on 10 May

  • Chairman's Blog: 2020 Review and Special Thanks

    Yet, despite the many restrictions and obstacles we faced, the Taxi Charity continued to support veterans We produced commemorative cards and booklets marking important anniversaries, such as VE-Day 75, VJ-Day We also received many hundreds of greeting cards and goodwill messages from the Netherlands and Normandy Drivers Audrey Sherry Geoffrey Riesel The Pigeon Club South Holmwood Village Richard Palusinski and Mary collections (CANCELLED) April 15 Apr: Wellington Barracks (CANCELLED) May 2 - 6 May: Netherlands trip

  • Brigadier Alastair Bruce attends Taxi Charity Christmas Lunch

    In 1980, he gained the rank of Lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion of the Scots Guards. Army Reserve Brigadier, Deputy Commander of 3rd Division (United Kingdom) and Colonel of the London Scottish

  • WWII veteran celebrates his 100th birthday in lockdown

    D-Day veteran, Don Sheppard, will be celebrating his 100th birthday on 4 May. Don, from Basildon, was born in the village of Laindon in Essex on 4 May 1920. Jacqui Scott, Don’s eldest daughter, said: "As a family we would like to say how extraordinarily proud

  • Taxi Charity says goodbye to WWII veteran Frank Pendergast with a guard of honour at his funeral

    Pendergast Frank Pendergast, 94, 7th Battalion The Parachute Regiment, who lived in Eltham, died on 30 May Chris Willmott, Taxi Charity volunteer and Frank’s good friend, said: "While many think of our veterans About Frank Pendergast Frank Harry Edward Pendergast was born, to Frederick and Mary, on 31 August 1925 Frank married the great love of his life, Betty Irene Kennell in 1947 and they were married for 66 years

  • One of the last of the amazing Arnhem fliers dies at the age of 98, The Northern Echo

    “He would be so overwhelmed that so many people are making a fuss over him.” His funeral will be next Thursday at 1.30pm at St Mary’s in Richmond.

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