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The choice of title for my next book published later in the year became
a bit of a disagreement between my publishers and me. Your contract
states that the author can have an input for the jacket cover, but the
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was just a euphemism probably thought up many moons ago by some
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the minicabs and licensed taxis. In fact, I reiterated, there is no such
thing as a ¶ % O D F N & D E · W K H U H D U H R Q O \ O L F H Q V H G W D [ L V D Q G ¶ R W K H U · I R U P V 2 Q 7 X H V G D \ W K 0 D \ R Y H U ¶ V S H F L D O Q H H G V · D Q G G L V D G Y D Q W D J H G
R I W U D Q V S R U W % X W W K H S X E O L V K H U V Z H U H D G D P D Q W L Q I R U P L Q J P H W K D W W K H children received a special treat when they were collected from three schools
term ¶ % O D F N & D E · was used and understood all over the world and, L Q 0 L O O + L O O D Q G % D U Q H W D Q G W D N H Q L Q W Z R F R Q Y R \ V F R Q V L V W L Q J R I W D [ L V R Q D
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reluctantly agreed – but only under duress. R I % D U Q H W & R X Q F L O O R U - R K Q 0 D U V K D O O I R U V S D U L Q J W K H W L P H W R J R W R R Q H R I W K H
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Children and what a triumphant success it was.
The children were buzzing with excitement just riding in a taxi, let alone
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enthusiasm on their faces. On arrival at Woburn, the two convoys either
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to enjoy a huge yummy lunch, with masses of chips on offer and ice cream
covered faces. The rest of the afternoon was left for everyone to sample
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children can mingle with an amazing range of smaller animals from cute
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some children made a dash for the Mammoth Play Ark for lots of indoor fun,
with the drivers frantically chasing after them. Luckily it was a warm and dry
day with a few intermittent light showers, which did not affect the day at all.
At 4.00pm it was time for tea and whilst everyone delved into their
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n his new book, well-known London cabbie Alf Townsend tells us the
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complete story of the black cab, from its origins at the time of Oliver
microphone and asking the crowd to give three cheers to the Committee
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and drivers - how lovely! At 5pm it was back to the taxis and the return
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journey home. The Hon. President, Hon. Chairman and the committee would
the streets of London and the cabbies themselves, is full of juicy snippets
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and fascinating quotes and, with a multitude of great pictures too, is a
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must-have for anyone who loves this world-famous London icon.
Metropolitan Police later commented “The Transport Operational Command
Unit was pleased to be able to lend its assistance to this charitable event.
Notice to all drivers
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involved, helped to ensure a smooth journey and enjoyable day for all”.
D W W H Q G L Q J W K H / 7 ) 8 & · V
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outing to Southend-on-Sea
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much, but regretfully had to leave early to get us on the news, but was very
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they will all be entered into a draw to win an overnight stay
A brilliant day was had by all and we must extend grateful thanks and
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the Connaught Hotel, Carlos Place, Mayfair, W1. The draw
for their kind hospitality. We are also deeply grateful to Lovells for their
will take place on the day of the outing at the Cliffs Pavilion,
sponsorship and to LTI Vehicles for sponsoring the fuel. Last, but not least,
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work to take the children out and, of course, all the fantastic helpers, as
without you all there would be no outings. On behalf of the children we thank
We look forward to seeing you all and hope more drivers you all for helping us to make this memorable day possible.
will join us.
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In case you have any doubts, we welcome all drivers with
liveried taxis, coloured taxis and those that have adverts
on. This applies to all our outings. As well as giving a great
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children, we promise you will have a brilliant and fun-packed
day out yourself.
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