TAXI CHARITY FOR MILITARY VETERANS

Over the last seven years they have given me so many wonderful experiences. I have travelled many times to the Netherlands and France, had outings to Worthing, attended their annual Marie Scott (Served with the WRNS and transmitted messages to and from the beaches on D-Day).

this wonderful article in The Wren magazine about WWII veteran and member of the Taxi Charity family, Marie Scott. of a very special lady, Marie Scott, who joined the Branch in 1993. On joining the Branch, Marie immediately became a member of the inaugural Committee, retiring at 95 in Marie thoroughly enjoyed her day and thanked Branch members for their generosity.

Dave: Mark Jewell, the organiser of the annual WWII Southwick Revival in Hampshire, invited the Taxi all the windows taped as they would have been during WWII, bunting flying from every building and so many Dean: There were so many people dressed in 1940s gear and everyone looked to be having a great time listening Dean: On the Sunday afternoon, WWII Veteran Marie Scott shared her D-Day story.

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WWII veteran, Marie Scott (96), became the first female veteran to light the Flame of Liberation at midnight on 4 May in the Netherlands Marie Scott, who transmitted messages to and from the beaches on D-Day in This year the honour was given to Marie Scott, the first female veteran to light the flame. The following day, Marie was invited to sit with dignitaries, including Joanna Roper, His Majesty's Marie Scott said: "It was an absolute honour to be the first woman to be asked to light the Liberation

The group included WWII veteran, Marie Scott (96), who was invited to light the Liberation Flame - she Itinerary Tuesday 2 May Overnight ferry from Harwich to the Hook of Holland Wednesday 3 May Convoy with to Wageningen Lunch with local dignitaries Free afternoon Dinner at Fletcher Wageningen Thursday 4 May Museum Dinner at Fletcher Wageningen Lighting of the Liberation Flame at Wageningen Town Hall Friday 5 May Free morning Liberation Parade Gala dinner Saturday 6 May Convoy with police escort from Wageningen

He spoke with WWII veterans, Peter Smoothy and Marie Scott, as well as Taxi Charity vice chairman, Paul

On 6 March 2023, the Taxi Charity held a special event at the RAF Club to mark International Women’s Sullivan, from Host Media Communications, hosted an enlightening Q&A with veterans, Mildred Schutz and Marie Scott. Mildred served with the Special Operations Executive, and Marie, as a WREN, transmitted messages to and

Listen to WWII veteran, Marie Scott, on Connect Forces on Great British Radio with Andy Reid, Linda Lusardi Marie was 17 on D-Day and transmitted messages to and from the beaches.

For many years, they have been taking veterans to Normandy to the D-Day commemorations so that they can landed on Gold Beach, Ernie Davis who spent D-Day on patrol looking for U boats and minesweeping, and Marie Scott who transmitted messages to and from the beaches on D-Day. Roy, from Sittingbourne, said: "Being there brought back the memories of just how many men lost their WWII veteran Marie Scott, from Surrey, said: "Our trip to Normandy was, once again, not only highly enjoyable

On 3 August, WWII veterans Norrie Bartlett, Harry Rice, Mervyn Kersh and Marie Scott, post-war veterans

On 21st May, Taxi Charity volunteers took four veterans to meet government minister, Rt Hon Johnny Mercer as Colin Mills, the Taxi Charity Chairman, drove veteran Wrens Christian Lamb, 103, Pat Owtram, 100, Marie Scott, 97, and Dorothea Barron, 99, to Admiralty House in Whitehall for the meet and greet. Marie appreciated the doggy bag that they provided, and she enjoyed the sandwiches she had taken with I have been volunteering for the charity for many years and it continues to amaze me when I hear of all

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enlightening Q&A with veterans Mildred Schutz who served with the Special Operations Executive and Marie Scott who as a WREN transmitted messages to and from the beaches on D-Day, about their experiences of We were also delighted that so many of our special friends from the Netherlands joined us for this special The day was a huge success and we look forward to organising many more veterans' events during this,

On 2 August, the Taxi Charity will support the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity at their summer event Two of our volunteer cab drivers will be bringing some naval WWII veterans, including former Wren, Marie Scott, who as a 17-year-old transmitted and received messages to and from the beaches on D-Day in 1944 It exists to support sailors, marines and their families, for life. Photo: Taxi Charity chairman, Ian Parsons, with WWII veteran Marie Scott.

WWII veteran, Marie Scott, who transmitted messages to the beaches, said: "What an amazing experience The Taxi Charity has given me so many incredible experiences over the years, but on 5 June this year,

This is a seminal moment in the 73-year history of the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans. We have won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour a UK voluntary organisation can receive – the equivalent of an MBE. This year special consideration was given to those nominees who reacted effectively and positively during the Covid pandemic. In recognition of our achievement, the Lord Lieutenant of Greater London will present the Taxi Charity with an engraved crystal award with the QAVS insignia. The citation will read: Providing social events and commemorative trips for veterans to combat loneliness and isolation. ‘with special recognition - Covid 19' We will also receive a certificate signed by Her Majesty The Queen. I am very proud of what we achieved despite the numerous challenges we faced during this most difficult of years. By "we", I am of course referring to all our volunteers who generously give up their time and work so hard to keep this charity running and who ensure our veterans are never forgotten. My thanks to you all for helping us win this prestigious award. Ian Parsons Chairman 2 June 2021

On Tuesday 2 August, the Taxi Charity was delighted to join the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC gave visitors the chance to see inside a Royal Navy Life Raft, listen to performances from the Royal Marines Our volunteer cab drivers brought WWII naval veterans, Ernie Davis, Marie Scott, John King and Peter

D-Day switchboard operator, Marie Scott, who had received the Legion of Honour only days earlier, was Here's a summary of the coverage: « J’ai entendu le fracas des combats » : à 17 ans, Marie Scott a participé Scott D-Day switchboard operator celebrates French Legion d’honneur award with first visit to Southwick Scott 92 year old woman pays special visit to D-Day headquarters in Hampshire, ITV Meridian 11 April Scott WWII operator who passed coded messages to D-Day troops 'very humbled' to receive France's highest

For Marie Scott, the 75th anniversary of D-Day has become an even more special year as she has been awarded In 1944, 17-year-old Marie worked on the switchboard at Fort Southwick, and listened to the messages This summer, Marie Scott will travel with the Taxi Charity to Normandy with a group of 30 WWII veterans The Legion of Honour will be officially presented by a French General to Marie at the Memorial Pegasus Scott, said: "I am truly overwhelmed to receive the Legion of Honour for the part we played in the D-Day