Twelve volunteer London cab drivers from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans accompanied a group of veterans on a deeply memorable visit to Belgium, joining commemorations and exploring key World War I sites in and around Ypres. The highlight of the trip was attendance at the iconic Menin Gate on 14 April, where the group…
Residents from Diagrama Foundation’s Supported Living Service in the London Borough of Bromley. recently enjoyed a memorable day out aboard a steam train on the Spa Valley Railway, celebrating individual interests and the joy of shared experiences. The trip included three residents, David, Michael and Peter accompanied by two members of staff, Sanjay and Olano.…
On Tuesday 17 December, a group of military veterans enjoyed a truly special day out at North Weald Airfield, thanks to the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and the generosity of Aero Legends. Veterans Chris Langford, Peter Galloway, Peter Gospel, Victor Needham-Crofton, Michael Webb, Mick Gosling, and Roy Cresswell were treated to an unforgettable experience…
On Saturday 13 December, 102-year-old Second World War veteran Robbie Hall, who served with Bomber Command, realised one of her long-held dreams as she enjoyed a breathtaking glider flight above Cambridge. The unforgettable experience was made possible by the Cambridge Gliding Centre, whom the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans first met at North Weald Airfield…
Adults with learning disabilities supported by Diagrama Foundation enjoyed a truly magical afternoon when the cast of Cinderella, this year’s Chequer Mead Theatre pantomime, visited Duckyls Farm near East Grinstead on Thursday 11 December. The performers arrived in full costume, entertaining everyone with songs from the show, festive Christmas carols, and plenty of pantomime…
Residents at Edensor Care Centre, Diagrama Foundation’s nursing and dementia care home in Clacton-on-Sea, were treated to an afternoon of magic, laughter, and festive spirit as the cast of the Princes Theatre’s pantomime Magical Adventures of Peter Pan paid a special visit on Tuesday, 9 December. Arriving in full costume, members of the cast, including…
On Remembrance Sunday, the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans organised a memorable day with Aero Legends at North Weald Airfield. The day brought together WWII veterans, their families, and carers to watch Spitfires. On 9 November three volunteer London cab drivers transported veterans Ivan Staines, Dorothea Barron, Don Turrell, and Robbie Hall to the airfield,…
On 22 October, three World War II veterans, Don Turell, Robbie Hall and Peter Greenwood and one post-war veteran, Ken Orford, were delighted to visit RAF Coningsby with the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans to visit the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and its historic hangar. The visit brought back wonderful memories for all the…
After meeting representatives from Flying for Freedom, volunteers from the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans were inspired to arrange a special flying day for veterans. Flying for Freedom provides recovery support to Wounded, Injured and Sick (WIS) Service personnel and veterans through the challenge and exhilaration of flying. The not-for-profit is entirely run by volunteers…
When 102-year-old WWII veteran Robbie Hall mentioned her wartime fiancé during a Taxi Charity trip, volunteers moved heaven and earth to reunite her with his grave, 81 years after he was killed in action. Robbie, who was christened Queenie, was engaged to RAF Flight Sergeant Frank Arthur Vincent when his Lancaster Bomber suffered a catastrophic…