CHARITY...
THREE RIVERS DRIVER SWAPS DESSERT FOR THE DESERT
A taxi driver from Rick- mansworth is hoping to shift
ten stone
before Christmas by training for an intense desert trek across the Sahara. Jim Wagner said he has tried every diet in the world, but can never keep the weight off. He signed up to a ten- day desert
trek in
Morocco, starting on March 9 next year, hoping the challenge would give him the inspiration he needed to lose weight. The 48-year-old told
the Watford Observer: “I have to see results quickly or I stop. I’ve always needed an incentive to lose weight, like a holiday. “I’m on a very low-fat calorie controlled diet. For breakfast I have some cereal and fruit, I don’t have lunch but eat some peanuts or macadamias during the day, and then I have a salad or fatless red meat for dinner. “It’s really difficult sit- ting
here doing
nothing but it’s OK if I’m out and about and busy.”
Mr Wagner now weighs 26 stone, hav- ing lost two stone since starting his diet on May 12. He needs to lose another eight by Christmas so he can start
training,
which will involve two 12-hour walks a week. He said: “The job doesn’t help, if you’re driving all day and the nearest place to eat is fast food, you don’t have a choice.” By doing the trek he will be raising money for the Make a Wish Foundation.
SUN SHINES ON ALBANY TAXI CHARITY ANNUAL TAXI TREAT TO HASTINGS
A convoy of black taxis took 180 children on a trip to the seaside they would never for- get. The youngsters, who are either terminally ill or have special needs, were transported from London to Hastings for a day out courtesy of
the Albany Taxi
Charity. They were accompanied by car- ers,
family and
support staff in 120 vehicles. Mayor Alan Roberts welcomed the day- trippers on their arrival at Sainsbury’s car park in St Leonards and then the proces- sion of taxis travelled to the seafront under police escort. The children were
joined by two classes from Torfield School and spent time at Old Town
attractions
including Blue Reef Aquarium, Smugglers Adventure,
Fisher-
men’s Museum and the amusements. Afterwards they went to Azur in St Leonards where they tucked into fish and chips, and enjoyed a disco and had fun with children’s entertainer
Bumble. Gina Sexton,
Uncle of
Friends of Albany Taxi Charity, was present- ed with a shield for outstanding service for her part in organis- ing the annual event since it began in Hast- ings 21 years ago. She paid tribute to her
co-organiser Stella Willis and thanked all those who had helped. “Lots of people give time and money to make this happen, especially the local committee, pubs and darts league,” she told the Hastings and St Leonards Observer. “Fundraising takes place through out the year to pay for it and what makes it so nice is that is largely paid for by the people of Hastings. “There were about 400 people in total who came down, including all the carers and sup- port staff. The day went well and was even nicer because the sun shone for them.”
LIVERPOOL CABBIES TREAT CHILDREN TO DAY OUT AT THEME PARK
Picture courtesy of The Liverpool Echo
Cllr Sharon Sullivan, Bernie Buxton (front centre) and Herbert Howe with taxi drivers before the Camelot trip
More than 100 children were taken on a jour- ney to remember by kind-hearted cabbies. The boys and girls were special guests of the Liverpool Taxi Driv- ers’ Outing Fund, which has been taking children in care out every year since it was founded in 1985. A convoy of 30 cabs
and a minibus full of excited youngsters made their way up to the Camelot
theme
park in Lancashire on 20 June. Lord Mayor Cllr Sharon Sullivan and celebrity hairdresser Herbert Howe were on hand to wave the group off while Liver- pool WAG Danielle
Lloyd and her two young sons greeted taxi drivers and chil- dren when
they
arrived at the park. Founder Bernie Bux- ton, who brought along his Olympic torch for the occasion, told the Liverpool Echo: “Everyone had a fantastic time. The kids really appreciated it.”
AYRSHIRE HOSPICE’S WAGGY TAIL WALK RAISES £7,500
Picture courtesy of The Hastings Observer Series PAGE 58
The Ayrshire Hospice held its ninth annual Waggy Tail Walk on Sunday 17th June 2012 and the event raised in excess of £7,500. The weather was a bit dull but we were lucky ...... no rain!! We are extremely grateful to over 80 dogs and their owners who came along for a leisurely stroll along the River Ayr to support the Hospice. The event was sponsored by Hollow Park Veterinary Surgery, Lawersbridge Boarding and Day Kennels and T&G Hutchison Pet Sup- plies who for the ninth year have donated goody bags for all of our four legged walk- ers. Staff at Gribbens Taxis
The Ayshire Hospice receives a cheque from Gribbens Taxis
were most generous and raised the fantas- tic sum of £862.80 including sponsorship monies and drivers donating their day’s takings. This is the eighth year Gribbens Taxis have participated in the Waggy Tail Walk and
over this time have raised a staggering £10,790 for the Ayr- shire Hospice. All monies raised from this walk will go direct- ly towards helping to provide Hospice care and services at no cost to patients and their families.
PHTM AUGUST 2012
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