Friday 21 June 2019

Glasgow taxis day trip to Troon #WoTW

I always marvel at the amount of people that do so much good in this world and make a difference to others lives. One such annual event is the Glasgow taxis day trip to Troon.

So my word of the week this week is









More than 300 children were treated to an unforgettable day as Glasgow Taxis held their annual Glasgow Taxi Outing to Troon.
Now in its 74th year, the much-loved event saw more than 100 drivers give up their time to take the schoolchildren, who require additional support for learning, to the seaside town for a fantastic day out.
I heard it advertised on the radio, and decided as it was dry we would take a run out and see it for ourselves.

There was plenty for the children to do with various bouncy castles, the bouncy seats they sit in and bounce and a live dj playing music and making merry with the crowd.

I did not take a huge amount of photos as for obvious reasons the place was jumping with other peoples children. The mother gave us permission to photograph her daughter.




she did not want to leave the water
the driver was taking animal balloons off the taxi and handing them to passing children.




the never ending row of taxis, and some buses at the front as well. 



Sadly time we got there a lot of the drivers had removed their costumes and taken the decorations off of their taxi, 

But there was a lot of laughing and shouting and happy noises going on. Various children enjoying the beach and others the other activities that were going on. 

So as we were in Troon we decided to move to a less congested part and walk the dog. 

The sea here is so crystal clear. Lots of  different types of seaweed in the area, plenty of crabs and hermits crabs, anemones as well as small fishes and what looked like a small sea horse. They do apparently live along the west coast of Scotland. 



under the flight path

crystal clear water 



me looking at the sea life 

and dog exploring 

a great shimmer on the water 



plenty of sea life

hubby photographing the supports that use to hold the pipes. 


We then went for a fish supper and took another walk after but we could see the rain sweeping in and headed back for the car, Withing less than two minutes of being back in the car the rain was torrential so a wise move on our part. 

Did a bit of shopping and headed home for just after 9pm.   By which time the washing was soaked beyond believe so it got left out overnight and brought back in and rewashed the next day.  







16 comments:

  1. What a beautiful place and I can see how clear the water is there, just stunning. How lovely that the taxis give up their time for children like this and make it so fun with balloons and decorations. It looks like a lovely day. Isn't it a good feeling when you get to shelter just before the rain arrives...not so good when you have washing out though. Thanks for linking up to #wotw x

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    1. The taxi drivers as well as many members of the public makes this a great adventure for the children, nice to see people giving for no reward

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  2. What an amazing day out for the children and how lovely that the taxis do this for them. I love the decorations and the balloons - that must be such a magical thing for the children. Troon looks like a beautiful place for a day out too. #WotW

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    1. I think it is a magical time for children that have maybe never seen a beach before.

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  3. What a wonderful program for the children! The taxi drivers should be commended for their generosity. I loved seeing your beach photos. It looks like the dog had a lot of fun as well!

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    1. The dog loves to clamber over rocks and trees and things, she was in heaven.

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  4. How wonderful! Well done those taxi drivers! It sounds like a fantastic day for all the children.
    It sounds like you had a good time too. Fab photos. The water really is so clear! Amazing. Well done on missing the rain. Great timing x

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    1. It was amazing timing with the rain, very interesting to watch it approaching as well.

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  5. I've heard of this event. It is such a fabulous idea and how generous of the taxi drivers. The atmosphere must be amazing. Nice to have a fish dinner by the sea. My favourite! #wotw

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    1. yes think nexy year we will go to either Glasgow to see it start off or earlier to Troon to see them drive through the town.

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  6. Wow what amazing people and what a wonderful event. That sea looks beautiful X #wotw

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    1. It is a very nice coastline, and nice to see the marine life.

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  7. Oh how lovely! beautiful photos :) love how all the taxis are decked up :D Karen -Early Rising Mum

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    1. was disappointed as the radio made it sound like they were super exciting, glad I did not take the grandson though I did toy with the idea.

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  8. I love that they do this. It is so wonderful isn't it? xx #wotw

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  9. What a great thing of them to do, I bet its such a much loved day but looks a little crazy, I would have been happier at the beach like you x

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