The London Taxi Drivers’ Charity for Children recently organised a heart-warming day out at Hertfordshire Zoo for over 120 children, continuing their annual tradition of spreading joy and creating unforgettable memories.
Children from East London with special educational needs were delighted to be accompanied by their parents and assigned their very own personal taxi driver for the day.
With 50 volunteer drivers participating in the event, the children were treated to a day filled with wildlife sightings, train rides, and a delicious meal. Each child received a special present to take home, including the adorable LTCFC ‘Louie Taxi’ toy, making the experience even more memorable. The event was a huge success, thanks to the seamless coordination and support from all involved, including emergency services on standby. The convoy of decorated taxis added a magical touch to the day, with special recognition to the winner of the “best-dressed taxi” Keith King, and congratulations to Graeme Payne who won the Ritz Afternoon Tea in the prize draw. This heartening initiative exemplifies the community spirit and generosity of the London taxi drivers, bringing smiles and happiness to these special children and their families.
The LTCFC committee extends their heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this day possible:
- Hertfordshire Zoo
- The AA
- Location Medical Services
- Asda Isle of Dogs for hosting our departure point and the driver breakfasts
- Asda Park Royal
- Stanway Engineering for sponsoring our “Best-dressed Taxi” competition
- A&S Services Hoddesdon for sponsoring the zoo packs given to the children
- Ears PLC for the radios
- All the cab drivers
- All the children and their parents and teachers
- Ink Recruitment for sponsoring the medical services
- Photographers Dean Euesden & Ken Cameron
- Sean Paul Day & Mirna from London Taxi Radio
- DCL Insurance for sponsoring the fuel costs
- The Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers alias Wire Workers for sponsoring the outing
Antony Moore with Peter Wilkinson from the Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers alias Wire Workers
Photographs courtesy of Dean Euesden and Ken Cameron