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Jun 14, 2017
"He had a fabulous time" - Ellen Strong
I just wanted to say many many thanks for the hospitality shown to my father, Edward Redmond (No 5 Commando) during the recent Taxi...
Jun 14, 2017
"I would like to thank everyone who was involved in organising this amazing trip" - Mary &
Thank you so much for your kind invitation for the trip to Normandy. Jan and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who...
Jun 12, 2017
"I am just writing to say a big thank you for helping and looking after all our WWII veterans&
Dear all, I am just writing to say a big thank you for helping and looking after all our WWII veterans, especially the lads who went to...
Mar 14, 2017
"Please accept our sincere thanks for including us at the Cheam Luncheon" - James Ellard M
Gents, Please accept our sincere thanks for including us at the Cheam Luncheon. It was a memorable day which we thoroughly enjoyed....
Mar 3, 2017
"It really warms the heart to see you taxi drivers and how you are so caring and understanding
Dear Dick, I just wanted to write and ask you to pass on my thanks to all those involved in yesterday's veteran's lunch in Cheam. It...
Dec 3, 2016
"My heartfelt thanks for inviting me to the Christmas function" - Fred Harris, Royal Engin
My heartfelt thanks for inviting me to the Christmas function. It was another outstanding success, enjoyed, I'm sure by all. The...
Mar 16, 2015
Endorsement: Field Marshal the Lord Guthrie GCB, LVO, OBE, DL
The London Taxi Benevolent Association makes all the difference to those you help and you are one of the charities who go on helping and...
Mar 16, 2015
Endorsement: General the Lord Dannatt GCB, CBE, MC, DL
It is quite amazing that the London Taxi Benevolent Association is running another trip to The Netherlands for World War Two veterans....
Mar 2, 2015
Endorsement: Colonel Bob Stewart DSO
I think the London Taxi Benevolent Association For War Disabled is simply wonderful - a charitable jewel. Thank you so much for all you...
Mar 2, 2015
Endorsement: Frederick Forsyth CBE
There was a time when the Dutch were invaded and occupied. But in their spirit they never gave up. Later the British came to set them...
Mar 2, 2015
Endorsement: General The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux GCB CBE DSO DL
I am a great supporter of London’s famous ‘black cab’ drivers. They are big-hearted and generous. What they do for ex-servicemen and...
Mar 2, 2015
Endorsement: Vice Admiral Sir Adrian Johns KCB, CBE, KStJ, ADC
This year in May, the London Taxi Benevolent Association will once again be taking a large band of World War 2 veterans back to the...
Mar 2, 2015
Endorsement: Joanna Lumley OBE FRGS
Whenever I think of the London cabbies and their unswerving friendship and support for the veterans of the Second World War my heart...
Mar 1, 2015
Endorsement: Sir Max Hastings, FRSL, FRHistS
The London Taxi Benevolent Association is a wonderful institution, which does a good deed in a wicked world by taking veterans back to...
Mar 1, 2015
Endorsement: Right Honourable Lord Tebbit CH
One hundred and sixty of the surviving veterans of the campaign to liberate Western Europe still fit to take the trip once more?...
Mar 1, 2015
Endorsement: Lord Carrington
What a splendid charity and I warmly support it. I don’t know why this trip should be the last, we’re not as old as all that! Lord...
Mar 1, 2015
Endorsement: Dan Jarvis MBE, MP for Barnsley Central
The London Taxi Benevolent Association For War Disabled does incredibly important work in offering support to our wounded veterans. These...
Feb 15, 2015
Endorsement: Colonel Stuart Tootal DSO OBE
Once again the London Taxi Benevolent Association For War Disabled offers an important opportunity for veterans to return to former...
Feb 15, 2015
Endorsement: Sir William Cash, MP for Stone
As one whose father was killed in the Second World War, I feel very strongly that the London Taxi Benevolent Association for War Disabled...
Feb 15, 2015
Endorsement: Colonel Tim Collins, OBE
Since 2005 when I had the privilege of accompanying and speaking to the veterans on their Worthing outing, I have been struck by these...
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