On the Move Pensioners Edition October 2008
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Issue 21 October 2008 ON THE MOVE PENSIONER PENSIONERS’ EDITION Roundel celebrates RLH48 a century was one of several country buses that worked their original routes. of service Metro-land hosts The roundel is celebrating its 100th birthday TIME TO CELEBRATE heritage day out this year. l a centenary roundel will be launched The nationwide Heritage Day The bar and circle logo has become an at St James’s Park station at the Palmer was marked in style when two integral part of the transport network in Street entrance. The design has a modern historic trains and several classic London and a globally recognised brand. twist and is illuminated with LED lights buses took part in an event in When it first appeared in 1908, it originally Amersham on 14 September. l RM1 was on had a solid red circle at the centre. Art on the Underground has The London Transport commissioned 100 artists to create hand to carry In 1918, Commercial Manager Frank Pick – Museum’s 1938 stock Tube passengers new works inspired by the roundel who became London Transport’s first chief train and London Underground’s between executive – decided it was time for a change. (a selection is shown below). They beautifully renovated Metropolitan Amersham He commissioned Edward Johnston, the will be on show at Rochelle School, Railway locomotive Sarah Siddons station and typographer who had already developed Shoreditch, from 9 to 30 October in ran shuttle services between heritage events in the town. the familiar London Underground font, to a free exhibition, with some of the Amersham and Harrow or Watford. redesign the roundel. designs reproduced as posters displayed Sarah Siddons is the oldest working mainline The red, white and blue roundel was born, around the Tube network. For more electric locomotive in Britain and she pulled a set information, visit www.tfl.gov.uk/ar and it has remained almost unchanged. t of 1950s coaches at the event, their first public David Ellis, Head of Intellectual Property l a new exhibition at the London outing since refurbishment. Development at TfL, said: “The roundel is the The Museum’s prototype Routemaster bus Transport Museum – Design for heartbeat of our brand identity. I believe its RM1 from 1954 was joined by RTW75 and Travel – explores the evolution of strength lies in its simple design that is easy the logo. For more information, visit RT3871 from the London Bus Company to carry to recognise, vigilant brand management and www.ltmuseum.co.uk passengers between Amersham station and the its consistency over the years.” town, for events being held to mark Chiltern District Heritage Weekend. But perhaps the star of the show for bus enthusiasts was RLH48, one of several from the former LT Country Bus fleet plying their original routes on the day. TfL Safety and Contingency Planning Manager Nick Agnew supervised the Museum shuttle PLAYTIME buses. Nick said: “The fact that there were two heritage trains and buses at the same event drummed up a lot of excitement. “There were a lot of families travelling, so it’s nice to think the event might have encouraged a new generation to develop an interest in our transport heritage.” Artwork by Martin Boyce. Artwork by Liam Gillick. Artwork by Des Hughes. INSIDE: Your guide to pensioner organisations p2 A passion for preservation p4 Ernie pushes the boat out p6 pe09p01.indd 1 26/09/2008 13:38:22 otm NEWS Pensioner Forum update Items discussed at the latest Pensioner Forum in July included: n Introduction of new otm publisher Manager, has been advised by the ticketing but progress has been slow. Pensioners’ Corporate Editor of otm Dee Horsman information manager that any offer available to Representatives urged Pensioner Liaison introduced Lisa Mobley from AB Publishing. those with Staff Passes is also available to those Manager Yvonne Kerchhoff to continue with Lisa said that, while minor changes might with Retired Staff Passes. Offers available to her efforts to get the matter resolved. be made to otm, the content and the ‘look anyone with an Oyster card can also be found n and feel’ of the magazine would remain on the TfL website or in booklets at a station. Missing period of service much the same. Maria Antoniou, HR Director, advised the n Annual gathering of PLRs Forum that the intention was to contact all n PCC Election process There was discussion about holding an pensioners who were directly affected. Following the omission of an article in annual gathering for Pensioner Liaison n otm, letters have been sent out advising all Representatives, but it must be made clear in Communications with the Fund Office members of the process. advance whether any expenses will be paid. Callers can now leave a message if the phone is not answered. The office doesn’t have n n Special offers Undelivered calendars a freephone number, but is happy to call PRESS Niki Malik, Travel Services and Pensioner Liaison The complaint against Royal Mail continues, people back immediately. There are several pensioner associations representing Giving you a voice the interests of lt pensioners. Here’s a handy guide. The London Transport Association (LTRSA) membership a year, a holiday to Eastbourne Don Robson on 020 8570 3136. Pensioners’ Association (LTPA) is mainly drawn from operational every March plus a summer party. n Aldenham Works Association is an umbrella organisation formed grades, but all former employees It costs £5 a year to join. Contact – £1 a year membership, for an in 1997 to protect and promote are welcome to join. Monthly Joyce Turner on 020 8743 2655. annual newsletter and an invitation the interests of pensioners. meetings update members on The Fifty-Five Society was set to the reunion dinner. Contact Three original organisations LTPA news, and there are days up in 1949 for former senior LT Fred Pearson on 020 8428 2309. exist under the LTPA – the LT out and holidays, plus a Christmas managers and meets four times n Association of Retired London Retired Staff Association, the dinner on 21 November. a year in London for lunch, with Underground Operating Managers LT Superannuitants’ Association Membership costs £5 a year. the next event due in October. – for people with a rail operating and the Fifty-Five Society. The Contact Doreen Murphy 020 8888 There are currently more than 440 background – with two lunches LTPA receives funding from TfL 2793 for further information. members. Contact John Self on a year in May and December. to help the three organisations The LT Superannuitants’ 01420 520132. Contact Chris Thompson on communicate with members, hold Association welcomes all retired Other groups and associations 020 8524 8237. regular member meetings, and staff. It has a welfare officer to that hold events or dinners include: n Bus Operating Department cover administration costs. help members who fall ill and n Chiswick Works Reunion – managers and administration LTPA members also attend the former trustee Alexandra Barnes open to pensioners from other staff meet twice a year for lunch Pensioners’ Forum, to discuss can help with any pension issues. sites too, including bus drivers and – the next one is on 22 October. issues with senior TfL managers. The association meets monthly. those working at garages. Its next Contact Stuart Smith on 01843 The LT Retired Staff There’s a newsletter four times dinner is on 30 May 2009. Contact 577607. CONTACT DETAILS FOR PENSIONER ENQUIRIES We’re always keen to hear from you. TfL Pension Fund Hospital Savings Association Tax queries – Send us news, story ideas and letters to: 020 7918 3733 01264 353211 HM Inspector of Taxes otm pensioners’ edition 0845 300 3939 (quote ref Staff Travel Simply Health Lisa Mobley 083/LT7 and your National 0800 015 5073 0800 072 6719 AB Publishing Insurance number) 24-26 Great Suffolk Street Pensioner Liaison Transport Benevolent Fund London SE1 0UE 0800 015 5074 0870 0000 172/3 Email: [email protected] Hospital Saturday Fund Transport Friendly Society Telephone: 020 7922 5670 020 7928 6662 020 7240 8886 The opinions and views expressed in the advertisements in this magazine are in no way those of The publishers will accept an advertisement or other inserted material only on the condition London Underground Ltd or Transport for London. 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All subject to the approval of the publishers and their current terms and conditions. advertisements must comply with the British Code of Advertising Practice. 2 pe09p02-03.indd 2 24/09/2008 14:38:14 otm NEWS Fraud campaign needs your data The Audit Commission has detect fraudulent and erroneous l date started pension For example, the data will show if requested payroll and pensions payments from the public purse. l date employment ended someone is in receipt of a payment information from the TfL Group, We are required under section 6 l leaver indicator that only an unemployed person including the TfL Pension Fund of the Audit Commission Act 1998 l pensioner’s widow indicator can claim, or in receipt of a pension (and other public bodies), as part to participate in the NFI.