The Glasgow Taxi Outing Fund is taking its annual fun-day event to Troon online, after it was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. 

The charity is making sure 300 children won't miss out as they plan to hold a one-off "Lockdown To Troon" party online. 

The 75th annual Glasgow Taxi outing to Troon was due to take place three weeks today – Wednesday, 17 June.

However the charity behind the famous trip, determined that the children don’t miss out, have today announced a special “Lockdown To Troon” event which will see all the colour, fun and excitement shared on social media for one year only.

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They are asking taxi drivers, families, school staff, volunteers and members of the public to send their pictures, videos and memories of past outings, or messages of support, in advance to be shared on the day.

Drivers can also dress up themselves or their taxis for the day if they wish, to help put smiles on the faces of the 300+ young people with additional support needs who would normally make the trip to Ayrshire and back.

Stephen Lalley, Glasgow Taxi Outing Fund treasurer, said: “We have created this one-off, fun event so everyone can get involved and help these young people forget about the disappointment of not going to Troon this year.

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"Everyone can take part from home – just send pictures, a short video, a selfie or a message – and help fill the day with fun, colour and happiness.”

Anyone wishing to join in the fun should use WeTransfer.com to email their pictures or videos to admin@gtof.org.uk. These will be shared on the Glasgow Taxi Outing Fund’s Facebook and Twitter pages on the day (17 June) from 10am until 4pm which people can also follow via the hashtag #LockdownToTroon.

Those contributing in advance are asked to send their content by Wednesday, 10 June if possible.