In the November 2008 Call Sign, DaC driver Steve Hassan (P95) asked Gary Bromelow of Saunders Solicitors in Essex Street WC2 what he should do about a PCN he had received and paid many months earlier. He had read a Call Sign article about Bob Stafford (N75) who’d had his PCN for doing a u-turn in Southampton Row overturned when Bob showed that the signage was incorrect. After reading the article, Steve also asked for a refund quoting Bob Stafford’s PCN number, as he had paid a PCN for a similar offence.
   Camden told Steve that the charge had been paid in full so they were not responsible, as the

LTFUC UPDATE

Eater bunnies and Woburn…
Call Sign may have taken a month off, but the London Taxidrivers Fund for Underprivileged Children still had business as usual. But in case you’ve read it elsewhere, we’ve abbreviated their news items.
   During the month, John Anderson from the Royal Oak presented a cheque for £640 to the LTFUC following the eatery’s Easter raffle. John appeared as a giant bunny but was outdone by the lovely Sophie who donned her Bunny outfit and caused even those fluttering cabbies with deep pockets, to shell out!
   John presented LTFUC committee member and DaC driver Gerry Dunn MBE (S84) with the £640 cheque. During the time that John and his family have run the Royal Oak, they have raised huge amounts for the LTFUC and in appreciation were recently made Honorary Members of the Fund, something that John is very proud of.
   The Royal Oak is said to be closing and if so it will be a huge loss, not just to the cab drivers that use it, but also to the LTFUC…
   The LTFUC also ran their yearly outing to Woburn Safari Park for special needs children. As usual, the children were buzzing with excitement just riding in a taxi, let alone having the thrill of going around the Safari park and seeing the animals in their natural environment. Some of the children also went on the Foot Safari, where they mingled with an amazing range of smaller animals from lemurs, wallabies and squirrel monkeys to a huge Burmese python.
   Towards the end of the day, even the LTFUC committee were surprised by one lovely young man

who during tea, took the microphone and asked everyone to give three cheers for the committee and drivers. The kids always love the day out, but how nice to hear it.
   Chief Superintendent Joe Royle of the Met Police was there. He later commented that the Transport Operational Command Unit (TOCU) was pleased to lend its assistance to the event.
   The Fund’s Hon Chairman, David Lessman (D19) told Call Sign that the Woburn trip was a huge success and asked us to thank everyone – from sponsors to drivers and even the Mayor of Barnet who saw the children off at the start. We are happy to do so.

Southend outing – 14 July
Moving to future events, if you are attending the LTFUC outing to Southend on Friday 14 July, you will be entered into a draw to win an overnight stay for two, with breakfast, at the Connaught Hotel in Carlos Place – most definitely one of London’s top hotels. The draw will take place on the day of the outing at the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend.
   However, more drivers are still needed. Not only will you be providing some children with a day they will remember for a long time, but you too will have a brilliant day!
   Remember, without you there are no outings. So if you can make Friday 14 July, please let the Fund’s Driver Liaison, Susan Angel, know by phoning her on 07958 280 881.
   If you prefer, you can enter your details onto the volunteer page of the LTFUC website at www.ltfuc.org.uk.