Dial-a-Cab at the J.P.
Eagle-eyed readers will spot the DaC logo in the
background
Arsenal fans, and football fans in general, will remember Bob
Wilson's time as a 'gooner' with a smile, because that's how he played his
soccer. It was also the philosophy he displayed when with the commentating
team on Match of the Day after he had hung his boots up.
But in the world outside soccer, Bob Wilson's life was hit by
the appalling tragedy of losing a daughter to cancer. He later set up a
charity to help parents get through the trauma that he and his wife had
found themselves in.
Bob Wilson's charity was the main beneficiary of the
J.P.Morgan 'Fun Day' which was held at Kempton Park racecourse on the last
weekend in June. An incredible crowd estimated at around 8000 - including
Brian Rice, Allan Evans and Allen Togwell - were spread as far as the eye
could see. Kids especially were catered for by stall after stall of sheer
magical entertainment.
There was also a train that took fun seekers to the various
events taking place. The train was sponsored by Dial-a-Cab although Allen
Togwell declined the offer to wear a conductor's hat! We also had our
banners displayed prominently around the railings. Everyone had a great
day, but more importantly, Bob Wilson's charity raised many thousands of
pounds for a very worthy cause...
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Morgan Fun Day
The two clowns are looking at something else
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RUSSELL POLUCK
RECEIVES
MBE AT THE PALACE
A delighted Russell Poluck (T55) poses with
Daughter
Ellise (L) wife Barbara and other Daughter Debra (R)
As there was no July issue of Call Sign, you may already have
seen this item in the trade press. However, there was no way that
Call Sign wasn't going to publish this wonderful photo of Russell
Poluck (T55) and his family just after being presented with the MBE
at Buckingham Palace that he had picked up for his services to the
taxi trade.
His Dial-a-Cab brother, Gordon (R34), drove Russell -
current Chairman of the Taxi Driver of the Year Committee - to the
Palace for the ceremony. Watching from outside the Palace gates was
Russell's sister Sharon and brother-in-law Derek, who had both made
the long trip down from Glasgow especially for the presentation.
Afterwards, Russell modestly explained that he had
accepted the award on behalf of the licensed taxi trade and Taxi
Driver of the Year Charity. Congratulations come from all at Call
Sign, and very well deserved they are too... |
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