the Bedford Arms in Fulham, no one could have foreseen that it would develop into such a key part of many has become, not only by the veterans, but other larger charities such as the Royal Naval and Royal Marines Soldiers’ Charity, (formerly the Army Benevolent Fund), the RAF Benevolent Fund, Blind Veterans UK and many many more. Our charity relies heavily on donations and we plan to mark our 75th anniversary with events for veterans

I’ve been with the charity to Arnhem and Normandy on their organised trips many times. Jeff Haward MM, 102 “For many years, my regular driver was my good friend and fellow Kent resident, cabbie Gary Mankelow. Harry Rawlins, 95 “I have been involved with the Taxi Charity for three or four years and have met so many

Normandy veteran, Reg, like all those involved in WWII, saw many experiences that would be forever imprinted In the bleakest of times, this bit of human interaction made a huge mark on my life. There were no words to describe how elated I was that Reg found Huguette after hoping to reunite for so many

The pub, which was Peter’s home for many years, had planned to throw a celebratory lunch for Peter, but Peter has been part of the Taxi Charity family for many years, joining us on trips to the Netherlands birthday - Read article on bbc.co.uk D-Day veteran who ran Four Fathoms pub in Herne Bay High Street marks

WWII veteran Doug Baldwin, of the 6th Battalion King’s Own Scottish Borderers, was presented with the World War Two veteran Doug Baldwin, of the 6th Battalion King’s Own Scottish Borderers, was presented I served with the 6th Battalion King’s Own Scottish Borderers, and we went into Normandy after D-Day "We lost so many during this conflict and the real heroes who deserve this medal are those that didn’ Under normal circumstances the Taxi Charity take veterans back to Normandy each year to mark D-Day.

He is such a wonderful man who has always been a hugely important part of so many trips with us to Normandy He loves painting and many of us have portraits of our pets that he's done for us. Soldiers, Airmen, sailors, Airborne and Marines, Who in civvy life were tailors, and men who worked machines The battle raged in Normandy, Many lives were lost, The war must end in victory, And this must be the

His wife Sue, 74, is a relative newcomer, having only moved to the village when the couple married 56 Taxi Charity first brought veterans to the village in 1948 in black cabs, we were amazed to see so many “In the early days, many of the veterans were from WWI and were sometimes so badly injured that they “For many, the date of the Taxi Charity visit is the village highlight. The faces of the volunteer cab drivers and the veterans we bring with us may have changed over the last

There were many highlights over the weekend but I think seeing Tom and John’s faces when they were asked Frans Ammerlaan, Taxi Charity ambassador and treasurer of the Market Garden Foundation, said: "For many

Hearing and seeing the Spitfires take off and land, and listening to war time songs, many synonymous pandemic coupled with the cost of living crisis has left thousands of charities, including ours, with many

As the cabbies and veterans assembled at Harwich on 2 May for their ferry crossing to the Hook of Holland He has been on many trips over the years including taking older veterans to The Netherlands and Normandy I really appreciate that when we are out in the areas where they fought during WWII, they share so many Mike: I have made so many friends amongst the drivers and veterans and it is a pleasure to volunteer. I love driving the vets, the older guys have seen so many changes in the world and have some excellent

imposed by Covid-19, the Taxi Charity remains closely engaged with our veterans, especially those who may proud to be a patron of the Taxi Charity and recognise the great and important work it does for so many

Having not spoken about my experiences of the war for over 70 years, I realised there are not many of However, attending this event, celebrating liberation with the people of the Netherlands, I met many

I am very fortunate that we are supported by a group of incredible London taxi drivers and many volunteers Do people realise that you work with so many different veterans? Brian: That’s a good point. So many people still think that a veteran is an old person wearing a blazer covered in medals and that a cost of living crisis which will see most people having to reassess how they spend any money they may Over the last seven years, I have sadly been to too many WWII veteran funerals, but God willing there

2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, a remarkable milestone for charity celebrates its 75th birthday, I pay tribute to the wonderful service it has provided for so many of this country's veterans over so many years. At the heart of the charity are the cabbies who give so freely and cheerfully of their time - long may

September 2022 marks the 78th anniversary of Operation Market Garden, an Allied military operation during The operation succeeded in liberating the Dutch cities of Eindhoven and Nijmegen along with many towns

Johnson was called up in September 1939 and as the only grammar schoolboy in his group he was sent on many bullet exited through his right arm – so it was back to the dressing station again where he joined many They married in March 1947 and moved to Salisbury, where their daughters Valerie and Diane were born His smile, his many wonderful stories and his cheerful company is something that will always remain in May the ‘Big Man’ rest in peace." Diane predeceased Ron, as did his wife Sybil.

proud, historic moment for our charity – and it’s all thanks to the dedication and hard work of our many The parties, which are held during May, are used by the Palace to recognise and reward public service how many, but it’s over 25 years). Many have done so much more for which I feel truly humble. The foundation stone laid so many years ago has been honoured by those that followed.

Ian: I have been Chairman since 14th May, 2019, and will be handing over to the new Chairman in early Ian: There have been many! Among the many events lost was VE-Day 75. I’ve met many fascinating people during my time as Chairman, so let me answer in a roundabout way. You have helped change lives and made a positive difference to so many.

Taxi Charity has helped him: “As I’ve always said going there, it’s being able to come back again, so many

Taxi Charity for Military Veterans travelled to the Netherlands in September to support commemorations marking His father shared a heart-warming story of how the encounter has already left a mark on his young son Arnhem Geoff was just 19 when he landed in the Netherlands as a private in the 7th Battalion King’s Own Scottish