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Jan 28, 2016
Collectors' Lunch - 28 January 2016
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Jan 27, 2016
Chelsea Pensioners steal the show at Dad's Army premiere
Chelsea Pensioners rubbed shoulders with the stars last night at the Dad's Army premiere in London. Taxi Charity regulars Bill Woods (far...
Jan 25, 2016
Recording of veteran Joe Hoadley performing a Scottish folk song on his harmonica
In celebration of Burns Night, here is a recording of 92 year old veteran Joe Hoadley performing the Scottish folk song, ‘The Scottish...
Jan 13, 2016
In Memoriam: Fred Walker, Chelsea Pensioner - Telegraph Obituary
Fred Walker, who has died aged 91, was a former Army Commando who, in June last year, was one of 19 Pensioners at the Royal Hospital...
Jan 7, 2016
Fast Eddie's Blog: 2015 News Round-Up
Hello once again all you taxi troopers. Fast Eddie reporting in. Well, here we are. The new year is upon us, so I thought it would be a...
Dec 18, 2015
Photos from Taxi Charity veterans' Christmas meal at Millwall FC
On Thursday 3 December, the Taxi Charity held its annual Christmas lunch for war veterans. Approx. 150 veterans and over 100 veterans'...
Dec 14, 2015
Taxi Charity in the press: News Shopper, 14 December 2015
Where do they get the energy?': Daredevil war veterans, all over 90, take flight thanks to Erith man's donation An 89-year-old daredevil...
Dec 13, 2015
Press Release: Parachuting octogenarian helps veterans to find their wings
An 89 year-old World War II veteran who undertook a charity parachute jump has raised money to help other veterans take flight. Edward...
Dec 11, 2015
Taxi Charity in the press: Bexley Times, 11 December 2015
89-year-old Erith war veteran raises £1700 for Taxi Charity after parachute jump Edward ‘Ted’ Pieri, who turns 90 next May, jumped from a...
Dec 3, 2015
Taxi Charity holds veterans' Christmas lunch
Today, the Taxi Charity is holding its annual Christmas lunch for war veterans. Approx. 150 veterans and over 100 veterans' guests will...
Nov 27, 2015
Our veterans have another great morning collecting at King's Cross
The Taxi Charity would like to say a big thank you to our veterans for putting in another day collecting donations for the charity at...
Oct 23, 2015
Taxi Charity and veterans attend unveiling of a memorial to Albert McKenzie VC
Members of the Taxi Charity committee and many of our veterans attended the unveiling of a memorial to Albert McKenzie VC. The ceremony...
Oct 6, 2015
In Memoriam: Farewell to Freddie Walker, No3 Commando and Beds & Herts Regiment
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of life's gentlemen, Freddie Walker, aged 91. Fred was in The Beds and Herts...
Sep 30, 2015
In Memoriam: Farewell to Ted Roberts, 2nd Battalion Glasgow Highlanders
Sadly another old soldier departs us, Ted Roberts. Ted was discharged from the Army twice because he lied about his age. They finally let...
Sep 29, 2015
Taxi Charity in the press: Kent Online, 29 September 2015
Click here for the full story: www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/news/ted-89-leaps-from-plane-43924/ #TedPieri #RedDevils
Sep 25, 2015
Press Release: WW2 veteran completes parachute jump at the age of 89
An 89 year-old World War 2 veteran has undertaken a parachute jump for charity, 70 years after first gaining his wings. Edward ‘Ted'...
Sep 25, 2015
Photos from 75th anniversary of the George Cross and George Medal
On Thursday 24 September 2015, volunteer black cab drivers from the Taxi Charity were asked by the VC & GC Association to escort war...
Sep 24, 2015
Fast Eddie's Blog: News Round-up
Hello again my taxi troopers, Fast Eddie reporting in with a round-up of what has been happening recently. Please forgive my intermittent...
Sep 21, 2015
Taxi Charity attends Market Garden Remembrance Service, Arnhem
Taxi Charity Vice President, Dick Goodwin, went to Arnhem in Holland at the weekend to represent the charity at the annual remembrance...
Sep 21, 2015
Volunteer drivers from the Taxi Charity will be escorting veterans around London for the 75th Annive
On Thursday 24 September 2015, volunteer black cab drivers from the Taxi Charity will be escorting war veterans around London for the...
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