On Tuesday 4th July Free Spirit specialist Jan and previous workforce chief Mary motored off to Worthing’s Pavilion Theatre. They’d been invited by the Taxi Charity for Army Veterans to attend their newest occasion for ex WWII veterans as a thanks for supporting the charity. As very long time champions of the charity, this was an amazing alternative to socialize with all of the veterans, in addition to the charity’s Honorary Secretary – Dick Goodwin – who Free Spirit has been working with for a few years.
Free Spirt and The Taxi Charity for Army Veterans
Since 2015, Free Spirit has been offering the Taxi Charity for Army Veterans with specialist, journey insurance coverage to take many veterans on memorial journeys. For instance, we offered over 300 veterans with journey insurance coverage in 2017 to make sure they may attend a remembrance service in Normandy – regardless of their mixed age and medical situations.
The Taxi Charity for Army Veterans
This 12 months the Taxi Charity for Army Veterans celebrates 75 years of supporting WWII veterans. Its goal has at all times been to help veterans at dwelling, in hospital and throughout the house international locations (Wales, Scotland, Northern Eire and England). Plus, they supply veterans with specialised gear, leisure and organise common occasions all year long.
The occasion on Tuesday 4th July was their annual journey to Worthing. In complete, 50 taxi drivers picked up 100 veterans and their households from throughout London – and its suburbs – to make sure they arrived on the promenade by 12 midday.
On arrival, they have been greeted by Worthing City Crier alongside the charity’s patrons (Vice-Admiral Sir Adrian Johns, KCB, CBE, KStJ, DL and Girl (Suzie) Johns). Subsequent they have been seated for a platter of fish and chips within the Pavilion Rooms. The occasion environment rang out all through as all of the friends loved some reside music and a chat from a VIP visitor speaker.
Everybody eagerly listened to an insightful discuss from 102-year-old Mosquito Pilot Flt Lt (Retd) Colin S Bell DFC. Colin S Bell shared insights from the lead-up to WWII and his position all through it.
Because the solar dipped it was time for the veterans to motor off into the sundown, to mirror upon the tales they’d heard and the leisure they’d loved. Plus, the chats they’d had with Jan and Mary – earlier than a nightcap at South Holmwood Village in Surrey.
Dick Goodwin, Honorary Secretary, Taxi Charity for Army Veterans stated:
“Our annual journey to Worthing is at all times a lot liked by our veterans, volunteers, and friends. This 12 months was very particular as we’re celebrating our 75th anniversary and have been joined within the Pavilion Rooms by veterans from WWII, Korea, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Falklands. We have been delighted that Jan and Mary have been capable of be part of us, and we thank P J Hayman for his or her continued assist.”
A quote from Free Spirit’s Buyer Service Supervisor
“At Free Spirit, we take immense delight in our dedication to serve those that have bravely served our nation – our veterans. Recognising their sacrifices and dedication, we’ve devoted ourselves to providing complete journey insurance coverage options.”
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Just like the Taxi Charity for Army Veterans we’ve a number of different charities and organisations we assist regularly to make sure their clients/members have the liberty to journey, with confidence.
You probably have a charity in thoughts that has enhanced your life – or another person’s – which may require our assist, get in contact by emailing: freespirit@pjhayman.com