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Mark pays a visit
Following a Call Sign article several issues ago offering drivers a tour of Dial-a-Cab’s headquarters by Driver’s Operations and Call Centre Manager, Keith Cain, the latest driver to take up the offer was Mark Sherlock (W41). "At first I wasn’t sure how genuine the offer was and then when I realised it was, I assumed that it would be in a group with other drivers. Either way, having been with DaC since June 2003, I thought it was about time that I saw life from the other side of the data terminal - other than just the Driver’s Reception! Back in 2003 following my training at Brunswick House, I was given a short tour but had　no real idea as to what 90% of the references and terminology actually related to.	Mark with Keith Cain at DaC House
	Nowadays I’m a bit more savvy and have read in Call Sign how DaC like to keep things such as software changes ‘in house’ wherever possible, but never　knew for example that we make the Westminster TaxiCards on the　premises! I'd like to give a big thank-you to Keith Cain, not just for taking the time to show me	around Dial-a-Cab House on my own, but for also answering all my questions relating to many aspects of the DaC operation, including my queries regarding Concierge. I'd also like to thank the staff that helped demonstrate and　explain how our systems work. I can recommend the tour to any other drivers who would like to see　what happens on the other side of the terminal!"

STARDUST IS BACK!

Many of you will remember back in your younger days a theatre workshop group known as Stardust, which led you to an older pupils group known as Stagestruck. The group were responsible for many talented actors beginning their careers. One of the biggest was Tamzin Outhwaite, who went on to star in Hotel Babylon and west end musical Sweet Charity.
Now Phyllis Borden B.A.Hons is pleased to announce the re-establishment of Stardust Children’s Theatre Workshop in the Essex area. It will commence on Monday 10th January 2011 from 4 - 5pm at the Steepleview Memorial Hall, Osier Drive, Laindon - (opposite Costcutters and

Tamzin Outhwaite was one of many who started at Stardust

close to the A127).
The age group is 5-9 years old, so for an hour why not let your children gain confidence, sociability, imagination, good speech, self-discipline and of course, have fun!
Past students have achieved distinction, not just on stage and TV, but also in the fields of medicine, law, science, art and teaching.
Phone 01268　928 004 to pre-book or just come along on the day.
At the end of next year, a scholarship of 1-year free tuition will be offered to the most promising student…

Jim’s WCHCD donate to Mick’s fund
Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers Master, Jim Rainbird (T25), telephoned Call Sign recently to say that he’d read the original report about Mick Gordelier’s (ex-L27) appeal for	Ł30,000 to pay for an extra nurse at the Greenwich & Bexley Cottage Hospice in Abbey Wood (Call Sign Oct 2010 with an update in this issue). The WCHCD usually buy charity cards to send out for Christmas, but after reading about Mickey they decided to make their own card using a stock photo and donate the money they saved –	around Ł150 – to the hospice fund. Jim told Call Sign: "The WCHCD is always ready to help charities, but Mickey is also one of our own. His cause is magnificent and worthy of anyone’s help."

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