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2 years

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Lots of our cab drivers are supporting @PoppyCabs today. WWII veteran Harry Rawlins is on his way to Remembrance Day services.

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Tomorrow WWII Veteran William 'Bill' Gladden, who served with the 6th Airborne Recce Regiment and flew into Normandy on D-Day, will celebrate his 100 birthday. Please join us in sending him your good wishes. Picture courtesy of @GrahamBakerGBP

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11 months

Yesterday we had the pleasure of taking an SAS veteran to the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey.

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Please join us in wishing WWII veteran Les Hammond a very happy 99th Birthday.

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This week WWII veteran Ray Whitwell is celebrating his 104 birthday. Ray was at Dunkirk and participated in Operation Market Garden. Please join us in sending him all every good wish.

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This morning before we left the Netherlands we took 103 year old Arnhem veteran Ray Whitwell to the @CWGC in Oosterbeek to lay flowers on the grave of his friend.

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WWII veteran Peter Smoothy came on to Juno beach on a landing craft 78 years ago. Yesterday we took him back to the beach #DDay .

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Please join us in wishing WWII veteran Reg Pye a very happy 100th birthday. If you want to know why he is holding the bread and jam follow this link

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A very Happy Birthday to WWII veteran Bill Gladden who is celebrating his 99th birthday today.

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11 months

Very sad to share that RAF veteran Roy Nash died on 5 November. He was a very important member of our veteran family and a dedicated member of our collection team who loved a sing song. He will be greatly missed.

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WWII Veteran Don Howkins who served with the Middlesex Regiment from 1940 till 1946, will be celebrating his 103 birthday on 26 January and his family would love him to receive 103 birthday cards. Please send cards c/o Taxi Charity, 13 Musley Hill, Ware, SG12 7NA by 22 Jan.

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7 months

A very happy 105 birthday to WWII veteran Ray Whitwell. Cheers Ray. 🍺

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4 months

We are deeply saddened to share that on Monday evening WWII veteran Harry Rawlins passed away. He was an important member of our veteran family and will be greatly missed.

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6 months

Wishing WWII veteran Peter Kent a very happy 99th birthday. 🎈

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7 months

So sad to share that WWII veteran Tom Schaffer has died. It was an honour to have known you Tom.

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3 months

Today we say our final farewell to WWII Veteran Harry Rawlins. Stand easy Sir your duty is done.

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11 months

Tomorrow we will be collecting at Liverpool Street. If you are in London please stop, say hello and if you can, we’d really appreciate a donation. It’s the 80th anniversary of D Day next year and we hope to take a group of WWII veterans to Normandy in June if funding allows.

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Today over 50 London cab drivers are giving up a days pay to take veterans to Worthing. John Pinkerton is on board and on his way to our refreshment stop at South Holmwood.

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2 years

Our veterans are at Ranville for the D Day ceremony. A very special time to remember those who didn’t return. #DDay #DDay2022

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10 months

Please join us in wishing WWII veteran Mildred Schutz, who served with SOE, a very happy 100th birthday. Thank you to our supporter and friend @RobinSavagePics for the lovely picture.

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2 years

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7 months

Please join us in wishing a very happy 1⃣0⃣1⃣ birthday to WWII veteran Roy Cadman.

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11 months

We have received the sad news that former Essex Regiment and Glider Pilot Regiment veteran Captain Ron Johnson, has died at the age of 102. On a trip to Normandy in 2017, Ron took part in a Q&A The questions were quite emotional and Ron simply told the room to 'love one another'

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6 months

Today many of our drivers and volunteers will join family and friends to say a final goodbye to WWII veteran Tom Schaffer. Stand at ease sir, your duty is done.

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8 months

Celebrating WWII veteran Don Howkins 103 birthday. Huge thanks to everyone who sent cards for him. He received over 300.

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11 months

Great to see @ParkerCabbie is ready to participate in the @PoppyCabs service this weekend offering free taxi rides for veterans in London on Remembrance Sunday.

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10 months

Today one of our volunteers picked up 95 year old Fleet Air Arm veteran Ted Munton from his home in Fulham and took him to an outreach event at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Afterwards another volunteer picked him up and returned him safely home.

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This is what makes our volunteers so special ‘Roy arrived in 1944 in a landing craft but managed to get ashore without getting his feet wet. He said he always felt guilty about that. Today we removed that guilt from him.’ Micky

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Please join us in wishing WWII veteran Mervyn Kersh a very happy 9⃣9⃣ birthday. 🥳🎖️🎂

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We are saddened to share that Harry H has passed away aged 103 after a short spell in hospital. We were very honoured to be able to assist Harry, who had served in 2nd Batt. Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, when he visited the @britishmemorial earlier this year.

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1 year

The troops are ready to set off for Ginkel Heath - the parachute drop zone in 1944.

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1 year

Today we are sad to share that WWII veteran Alec Hall died at home on Monday surrounded by his family. Alec was an Operation Market Garden veteran. This is his story -

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6 months

Lovely picture of WWII veteran Mervyn KERSH who is currently filming with @BBCNewsround in Normandy. Thanks to his daughter Lynne for sharing it.

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We have been to @CWGC service at Ranville this morning and post war veteran Tom Weatherall has lost his medals. Please help us reunite them by sharing this post far and wide.

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Thank you to our volunteer driver Jim who has dropped WWII veteran Don Howkins and his grandson at the @unionjackclub for a DDay veterans lunch. Have a great day.

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Today our Chairman @BrianTCMV picked up WWII veteran Christian Lamb, who mapped the Normandy coast ahead of D Day in 1944, to take her to an interview with the BBC.

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Today we bid farewell to Alec Hall, the last remaining member of 181 Field Ambulance (Airborne). A more selfless man you couldn't wish to meet. Alec, it was always a pleasure to be in your company. Rest in Peace.

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A very happy 99th birthday to WWII Veteran Geoff Roberts who served with the 7th Battalion Kings Own Scottish Borderers.

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1 year

We are saddened to report that Roy died yesterday His grandson said - My family cannot thank you enough for what you did for Roy, he truly found peace through your kind actions. When he came back from Normandy I truly saw a difference, the ghosts had been laid to rest.

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This is what makes our volunteers so special ‘Roy arrived in 1944 in a landing craft but managed to get ashore without getting his feet wet. He said he always felt guilty about that. Today we removed that guilt from him.’ Micky

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4 months

D Day 2024

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Last week 99 year old WWII veteran Dorothea was sitting in a Spitfire this week it’s Monty’s Rolls Royce!

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8 years

Camera left in back taxi yesterday evening 17:15 from Buckingham Palace to Victoria by this lovely gent. Please RT.

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10 months

Yesterday, Dave one of our volunteer cab drivers drove veteran Bettina Wood from London to Bexhill where she will be spending Christmas with the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corp Association.

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Here are WWII veterans Norrie and Ernie, two of the veterans on our trip to Normandy for the D Day commemorations.

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Very sad to share that D Day veteran William 'Bill' Gladden died earlier today. Our volunteer @paulcook said, 'It was one of the biggest privileges in my life to have known Bill. I will miss him dearly – he was one of our greatest heroes and also my friend. Travel well Bill.” 🇬🇧

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Another hero gone. R.I.P. Rusty Waughman DFC AFC LD'H. He was part of our successful Berlin airlift trip in 2019 to commemorate the 70th anniversary. Pic courtesy of @GlynDewis

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1 year

Setting off for the Operation Market Garden commemorations are John and Tom who will enjoy a few days with their Dutch host family.

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4 months

Three cheers to our cab drivers - you truly are the best

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4 months

Many of our volunteers, drivers and supporters will be travelling to Haverhill today to say our final farewell to Uncle Bill, WWII D Day Veteran William 'Bill' Gladden. Stand easy Sir your duty is done. Photo credit @GrahamBakerGBP

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2 years

A very Happy 101st Birthday to WWII veteran Roy Maxwell.

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Please join us in sending good wishes to one of our veterans Roy Nash who is currently in hospital.

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4 years

Happy Birthday Tom Schaffer 94 today.Thank you to all his neighbours for a surprise Street Party.Tom served in the Parachute Regiment during WW2 and was National Standard Bearer.Tom has been a collector with the Taxicharity for many years and we deeply appreciate all his hardwork

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8 months

Today D-Day veteran Harry Howarth visited the @britishmemorial to see the names of his friends who didn’t return.

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6 months

Please join us in wishing Ruth Barnwell a very happy 100th birthday.

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11 months

A huge thank you to everyone who donated today at our collection at Liverpool Street. John throughly enjoyed chatting with you and having his picture taken.

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2 years

This makes us so proud. What a sight. These cab drivers are London’s Finest.

SEAN PAUL DAY

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2 years

Poppy Cabs ready to serve our wonderful, heroic veterans ⁦ @PoppyCabs ⁩ ⁦ @TaxiCharity ⁩

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5 months

At the @CWGC Oosterbeek where Market Garden veteran Geoff Roberts, who served with The King’s Own Scottish Borderers is paying his respects to his two friends Plummer and Brown.

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2 years

HAPPY 100 BIRTHDAY Today WWII veteran Roy Cadman is 100. Some of our volunteers will be helping him to celebrate his birthday this afternoon. A very happy birthday Roy.

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6 months

Thank you @BrianTCMV for driving Mark to the London marathon today and congratulations to Mark for completing the course with a dislocated shoulder.

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4 months

What a week in Normandy! Huge thanks to our drivers, volunteers, carers, companions and medics for looking after our veterans so well and giving them a truly wonderful experience. #DDay80

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11 months

Today a group of veterans are collecting at Farringdon Station. Any support you can give is greatly appreciated.

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6 months

Thank you to our volunteer @paulcook25 for arranging a birthday cake for Peter. Happy Birthday, have a great day and enjoy your cake! 🎂

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9 months

Happy Birthday 🥳🎂🎈

Veterans’ Foundation

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9 months

🎂Join us in wishing WW2 veteran David Berry a wonderful 100th birthday! David was a Telegraphist Air Gunner in the Fairey Swordfish and was tasked with ensuring German U-boats did not attack convoy crossings. Happy birthday! 🎈🎉 📰 Source: Cambs Times 📸 Photo: Anne Barron

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Today some of our veterans are collecting in Victoria Station - here is Tom who is always happy to have a selfie. Please do stop and say hello and if you would like to donate but aren't near Victoria here is a link

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Boarding the ferry for our trip to Normandy. Huge thanks as always to @BrittanyFerries for all your help to make our journey as easy as possible for our veterans and volunteers.

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4 months

We have recruited a new volunteer driver, the Padre of 3 PARA.

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WWII veteran Marie Scott who transmitted messages to and from the beaches on D Day was delighted to meet The Princess Royal today at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party.

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11 months

A huge thank you to cab driver @taxitalkmike the @PoppyCabs coordinator and one of our volunteers, for everything he does to support veterans on Remembrance Sunday.

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Our volunteer cab drivers Jason, Tony, Peter and Ian who are looking after some of our veterans for the next week.

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Good to see @Colinslondoncab one of our volunteers, out in London today supporting @PoppyCabs to give veterans free travel to The Cenotaph from mainline stations.

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4 months

A wonderful send off for our Uncle Bill - D Day veteran William ‘Bill’ Gladden.

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8 months

Our friend Bill Parr, formerly of the Cameron Highlanders and the Black Watch, has died. Bill was two weeks away from his 91st birthday. He was a founder member of our fabulous team of collectors and rarely missed a date. RIP Bill.

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4 months

Over the last few days our veterans have been treated with the utmost respect. The reception they receive wherever they go is amazing.

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One of our cabs is looking very smart indeed after the @UbiquitousTaxis team wrapped it in readiness for our trip to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. #DDay80

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9 months

Final shout out for cards for Don. We’d love a few more.

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9 months

WWII Veteran Don Howkins who served with the Middlesex Regiment from 1940 till 1946, will be celebrating his 103 birthday on 26 January and his family would love him to receive 103 birthday cards. Please send cards c/o Taxi Charity, 13 Musley Hill, Ware, SG12 7NA by 22 Jan.

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Please join us in sending best wishes to WWII Veteran Bob Gravells, who celebrated his 100th birthday yesterday. Bob is pictured on our trip to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D Day with volunteer Ron Geraghty, Ambassador Steve Rouse and Vice President Dick Goodwin.

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5 months

An amazing send off from all our friends in the Netherlands. We are leaving with our hearts full of the gratitude the Dutch shower upon their liberators.

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11 months

Thank you to Mick and David pictured below, all the other veterans and the volunteer drivers who came to Liverpool Street today with their collection buckets today.

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2 years

The weather has not been kind to us today in the Netherlands so the veterans have sheltered from the rain in the cabs. Pictured is @JoannaRoperFCDO talking with 103 year old Arnhem veteran Ray Whitwell at the @CWGC in Oosterbeek.

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10 months

Guests on the way to our Christmas party @MillwallFC

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5 months

Great to see @almurray laughing at WWII veteran Dickie Forrester jokes.

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Today our volunteers Susy and Dick Goodwin have delivered birthday cards to WWII veteran Don Howkins. Don is celebrating his 103 birthday and is very pleased that the power of X has meant he has received cards from all over the world.

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1 year

Earlier Tom and John flew over Ginkel Heath in a Dakota. Thank you to everyone who made this happen today.

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Breakfast for Bill Gladden before he appears on @GBNEWS - ‘an army marches on its stomach’

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Today 60 cabs will be taking a group of veterans to Worthing for the day. We have been making this trip every year since the 40s and @adurandworthing have always generously given us a venue for our lunch and entertainment.

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Today, 100 of our volunteer cabbies will be picking up veterans and carers from their homes and taking them on the Taxi Charity’s annual day trip to Worthing. After a pit stop at South Holmwood village for refreshments, the taxis will travel in convoy along the A24 to Worthing.

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1 year

This morning we are at the @CWGC Oosterbeek for a very special service as part of the Op Market Garden commemorations.

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Huge thanks to @BrittanyFerries for your kindness towards the veterans and volunteers who had been to Normandy. You really did go above and beyond to make the crossing very smooth.

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3 months

Happy Armed Forces Day to all serving personnel, veterans and those who support the armed forces community.

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2 years

We are all deeply saddened to hear of the death of WWII veteran Roy Maxwell. Roy was a regular on our trips of commemoration to the continent and his passing will leave a large hole in the Taxi Charity family. We send our deepest condolences to Jane and Bianca.

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1 year

Today we have received the sad news that @where2mate Rosh Varma, a founder of the fundraising group @cabbiesdokili1 has died. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

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10 months

Delighted that Vic is helping us to collect at London Bridge. Every penny we collect today will be used towards veteran trips including, Worthing for a day next summer and Normandy for a few days to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D Day in June.

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4 months

It was an early start this morning in Normandy as some of our cab drivers joined two Afghanistan veterans and one of our French supporters to walk from Sword beach to Pegasus Bridge.

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1 year

A very happy 102nd Birthday to former glider pilot Ron Johnson. Enjoy your day Ron. With best wishes from everyone at the Taxi Charity For Military Veterans

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1 year

Tonight we lost Scott who was a very special part of our charity family. He was with us in the Netherlands and Normandy this year. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends and especially his dad Ken and his girlfriend Keely, who also volunteer for us.