CHARITY CORNER
GLASGOW CABBIES TAKE KIDS TO TROON FOR A DAY OUT TO REMEMBER
Glasgow city streets were lined with people as they welcomed the Glasgow Taxi Outing Fund (GTOF) parade in George Square. Hosting their 76th event, the parade saw taxi drivers volunteer to take children with additional support needs to Troon for a great day out and create memories that would last a lifetime. Having started in 1945, the tradition has been passed on through many generations and is always a well-received event by the people of Glasgow. With the rain pouring down, the taxis were
still brightening
people’s days as they hooted and tooted their way through the city.
Dougie McPherson, chairman of Glasgow Taxis, said: “More than 120 taxi drivers did the city proud as they set off for sunny Ayrshire. “A huge thanks goes to the GTOF who are the driving force behind this Glasgow institution, and all the supporters and volunteers too, not
to mention our friends in Troon. “Finally but most importantly, we hope the children have another day to remember - as at the end of the day it’s all about them.” From Shrek to stormtroopers, Batman to Mario, all the drivers had put in the time and effort to make it a fantastic event. The big journey to the West Coast started at Kelvin Way before taking a tour of the city to show off the taxis and make the children feel like superstars. Shawlands was the last port of call before heading down the M77 and leaving the rain behind, with the group arriving at Troon to enjoy the rest of the day.
FAMOUS EDINBURGH TAXI OUTING WINDS ITS WAY THROUGH CITY CENTRE STREETS
On 13 June, colourful taxis paraded through the Scottish capital for the annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing. The event has been running since 1947, where children with life- altering disabilities and terminal illnesses are ferried around in style as part of a day they will never forget. Taxis were seen dressed up in incredible decorations, with bright balloons and ribbons flowing from the cabs as the drivers blasted their horns signalling the parade. In the west end, water balloons flew at the taxis – almost all of which had their windows open to combat the incredible heat the capital was experiencing. It meant there were more than a few soaked drivers, carrying on with a
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smile on their faces. The smiles were even bigger on the faces of the children on board, who hung out of the windows to catch out tourists unawares with water their guns. The procession left from Edinburgh Zoo at 10am, with a pit stop at the famous Lucas café in Musselburgh, so the kids could
refuel on ice cream, before they took the coastal road out to Direltonto enjoy a day at the beach. Prizes were up for grabs for the best balloons and best float, as well as the driver and child with the best fancy dress. Staff from the City Cabs office poured out on the street to kickstart the water fight. Their chairman, Steven McDermott, said: “It’s our 75th anniversary of this event and it’s such a good cause. Taxi drivers donate their time to take a bunch of kids that have various disabilities to the beach. “It’s really good to see all the smiling faces. Everybody’s out to support the day. Worries aside, stresses aside, everybody’s out to have fun.”
JULY 2023 PHTM
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