Forces’ sweetheart and Ditchling resident Dame Vera Lynn wishes Captain Tom Moore ‘a very happy 100th birthday’

The war veteran has raised an incredible £31million for the NHS by walking laps of his garden during the coronavirus.

He initially aimed to raise £1,000 but the centenarian’s heroic efforts quickly won the hearts of the nation and donations swooped in.

“Like the rest of the country, I was so inspired by Captain Tom Moore’s incredible achievement over the past few weeks,” said Dame Vera.