Issue 26 January 2010 ON THE MOVE PENSIONER PENSIONERS’ EDITION PCC results LT veterans march in are now in The longest-serving quarter of the TfL Pension Consultative Council (PCC) retired from Remembrance Sunday office on 30 November 2009. The term of office for the new Ron Howard (left) appointments started on and Bob Lawrence 1 December 2009 and will end at the Remembrance on 30 November 2013. parade Day parade. In Section One (pensioners and deferred pensioners), Linda Former Territorial Army driver and retired London Arwood and Chris Carroll were Underground Emergency Planning Manager Bob the only nominees for the two Lawrence led the London Transport Old Comrades past vacancies following Linda’s the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. and Vic Lane’s retirement. Both “It was a great privilege. We were incredibly proud to Linda and Chris were therefore elected. Linda has served on be the only civilian group awarded the honour of laying Section One since December a wreath at the Cenotaph, as well as marching along 2005 and Chris has a previous with the armed forces,” he said. in 2004, laid the wreath at the Cenotaph. A veteran of term of office with Section Bob served in the Territorial Army from 1974 the Royal Air Force, he served for 12 years in the UK, Three between December 2006 to 1977. Cyprus and Aden. and June 2009. In Section Two (TfL and its Ron Howard, who retired from TfL as a bus driver The Old Comrades march every year in honour of subsidiaries or contractors, transport workers who died serving their country in the excluding London Underground First and Second World Wars. Limited), Ian Kierans retired. They were given the right to march by King George V, David George was elected recognising the service given by those who drove buses following a postal ballot of the Section Two members of the to the front. TfL Pension Fund. Following Trevor Haynes’ resignation, a casual vacancy also arose on No increase for TfL the Section and Duncan Delvin, runner-up in the elections, was pensioners in 2010 appointed. His period of office will end on 30 November 2011. Pension increases for pensioners of the TfL Pension In Section Three (London Fund are based on the rise in the Retail Price Index (RPI) Underground Limited and its over the 12 months to the previous September. subsidiaries), Mark Harding The figure for September 2009 has now been published retired. John Robson was also due for retirement, but his and is -1.4%. period of office ended shortly As a result, there will be no increase to Fund before that as he left the pensions in April 2010. This will obviously be organisation. Mark Harding was a disappointment to pensioners, but as the RPI is re-elected, having served on negative, the fact that pensions remain unchanged the PCC since September 2004, and Linda Martin was elected actually marks an increase relative to RPI. following a postal ballot of the Pensioners in receipt of a post-1988 GMP element Section Three members of the of their pension will be aware that this part of the TfL Pension Fund. UPGRADE UPDATE pension is increased by the State and paid along with For more information, please the State pension. At the time of going to press, visit www.tflpensionfund. How are the line upgrades on London Underground co.uk or contact Sarah Pascall, the Increase Order has not been published, but our progressing? What’s behind those weekend closures? PCC Secretary, on 020 7918 FIND OUT THE LATEST UPDATE ON PAGES 4-5 >> expectation is that there will be no increase to this 3018 or email sarahpascall@ element of the pension. tflpensionfund.co.uk INSIDE: Forthcoming events p2 Business Plan unveiled p3 Keeping it in the family p7 Your letters p8 otm NEWS Head to the coast Pensioner The next LTSA holiday is at the Afton Hotel, Eastbourne, from Sunday 7 March until Noticeboard Forum update Friday 12 March 2010. There are still places available – please contact Joyce Turner on Items discussed at 020 8743 2655. The cost of the holiday is £213 half-board and includes a day trip and Family fun the latest Pensioner The annual London’s Transport in entertainment every evening. Miniature family open weekend at the Forum on 9 November London Transport Museum’s Acton included: depot is on 13-14 March 2010. It includes Super Suburbia the Bayko Collectors Club and the Worthing Model Railway Club, plus a sneak peek at n The latest Pensioner Until 31 March 2010, the London Transport Upgrade updates exhibits not usually open to the public. Forum, and letters received Museum is holding Find out which lines Tickets can be booked by calling 020 7565 to otm, asked about the an exhibition about and stations are closed 7298. The depot is open from 11.00 to 17.00 eligibility of the free ticket how public transport for planned upgrade both days – nearest station, Acton Town. criteria raised in the last helped the suburbs work at www.tfl.gov. issue’s letters page – see to develop, with uk/check. If you don’t page 8 for an answer to this. examples of posters have internet access, and memorabilia. you can call 020 7222 Chalking up experience Admission to the 1234 or textphone 020 Staff from Chalk Farm bus garage are n TfL Head of Pensions museum is £8 for 7918 3015. invited to get in touch with Sheila (Celia) Stephen Field provided the senior citizens. Cunney, who worked there for 17 years. Forum with an insight into Contact Sheila on 07931 271511. the valuation process that was currently under way and the possible outcomes. PENSIONER LTRSA MEETING The next Annual General Meeting of the London n Martin Boots updated the LIAISON UPDATE Transport Retired Staff Association (LTRSA) takes Forum on the appointment I am pleased to report that more of you place on 17 May 2010 at 13.00 at 55 Broadway. For of a new group human lovely people are coming forward and offering more information, please contact George Allen on resources director – your services to become a Pensioner Liaison 01726 815707. interviews were taking place Representative in your area. at the time of the Forum. He More reps are always needed, and there MAKE A DATE said the Equality & Inclusion are large areas of the country where either a You should all by now have received your 2010 team was now part of Group rep has had to stand down or there has never calendar, which was posted out in November. HR and the new director been a rep. So I am asking more of you to While the size and shape have changed, the content will report to Transport come forward to make life better for fellow is as good as ever. We are once again thankful to Ian Bell Commissioner Peter Hendy. retirees of TfL in your area. for his excellent photos, the London Transport Museum If you live in London, north-east England, for their contribution, and also Nick Ridge, a retired n It was reported that the north-west England, Wales, Devon, employee who kindly provided October’s image. contents of the birthday hampers Somerset or Avon in particular, please We think you’ll agree the quality and range of photos sent to UK only pensioners from consider helping former colleagues in your are great, and at the time of going to press calls were the age of 90 is being modified to area if you can. Reps can be pensioners or 16 to one in favour of the new calendar. provide a better balance between dependant pensioners. Thank you. If you have not received your calendar, please contact sweet and savoury foodstuffs. Yvonne Kerchhoff the Pensioner Liaison Manager – details below. Pensioner Liaison Manager We wish you all a very Happy New Year. CONTACT DETAILS FOR PENSIONER ENQUIRIES We’re always keen to hear from you. 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