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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

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

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

He has so many new friends in this fantastic ‘family’ and is loving every minute of it.”

He spent time in many hospitals, was originally down for amputation, but due to cross leg flap, tendon his family, painting and singing, and over the years he painted hundreds of pictures and entertained many

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.

Seeing these magnificent aircraft up close was truly special and brought back so many memories for our

Bayeux CWGC service The Taxi Charity for Military Veterans proudly returned to Normandy this June to mark The Battle for Hill 112 took 10 weeks of fierce fighting and cost many lives.

Don, 100, who served on D-Day with The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), received a hero’s welcome as one Don, born in London to a Scottish mother, lied about his age to enlist just like Sgt Dargie, who pretended

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

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.

Charity stands for - service, compassion and remembrance - and this honour is a fitting tribute to the many

Her personal best was an impressive 4 hours and 11 minutes, achieved in Paris in 2013. This year, she faces a particularly challenging test, having committed to running the Paris Marathon will be travelling to the Netherlands to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Dutch Liberation on 5 May The charity provides vital support to veterans, many of whom have faced unimaginable challenges.

You didn’t just drive us - you filled our hearts with so much joy and so many personal and emotional

On 5 May 2024, 13 British veterans and one Canadian veteran led the Liberation Day Parade through Wageningen In the Netherlands, 4 May is the national day of remembrance. During lunch on 4 May, Hans Kranenburg, President of the Police Sport Association, who addressed the Without your sacrifices, and those of the many soldiers and freedom fighters, we would not have been

The veterans were welcomed onto the Marine Parade by Bob Smytherman, the official Town Crier for the They were delighted that so many had stopped off at the village hall on their journey home from Worthing

The not-for-profit is entirely run by volunteers, many of whom are themselves WIS, and is supported by

He married Tegwedd and they had a daughter Jane. In later years, when Tegwedd’s health did not allow her to travel, Roy enjoyed many holidays with his Roy really enjoys his involvement with the Taxi Charity and was delighted to see so many of his friends Parsons, chairman of the Taxi Charity, said: "Despite the atrocious weather, it was lovely to see that so many

This wasn't the gradual retirement I'd envisioned, but with so many sad and tragic stories all around You see, me and my not-always-so-reliable-old-cab have shared many memorable times together with the Many other events and trips followed, both big and small, including numerous and equally unforgettable He was a City of London guide and for many years also conducted tours in the Houses of Parliament. I don’t know how many TX2s remain on London's roads, but today I can tell you there's one less.

children Anne and Sue, grandchildren Dominic 25, Millie 16 and twins Edward and William 14, and his many In May 2022, Alec returned to the Netherlands with the Taxi Charity to participate in the Liberation Dick Goodwin, vice president of the Taxi Charity, said: ”I have known Alec for many years, and he has joined us on many trips. In May, it was our pleasure to take him and 24 other veterans to the Arnhem area for the Dutch Liberation