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Author:  lowvoltage [ Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Captain Tom wef Today COLONEL Tom NOW SIR
I thought this deserved its own topic and hopefully give you a boost when you are down, this is a true Hero in many senses, some of you may be aware of his deeds and some of you may not.

He is 100 on the 30th April - I salute this guy because so far he has raised £3 million pound and counting.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-b ... s-52278746
Author:  migmogs [ Tue Apr 14, 2020 11:22 pm ]
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Absolutely inspirational

What a magical man Captain Tom truly is

:clap :clap :clap :clap
Author:  M.A.D [ Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:46 am ]
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A legend now over £4 MILLION :clap :clap :clap
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Author:  lowvoltage [ Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:27 am ]
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Piers Morgan launches campaign to get Captain Tom Moore a knighthood as WWII veteran raises £4million for NHS workers

He went on to say -

Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Piers declared: ‘It suddenly came to me – would it be nice to see Captain Tom Moore, who served his country in World War II, and has now raised over £4million for the NHS in a week, wouldn’t it be great to see him knighted for his services to the country?

‘Wouldn’t it be great if we didn’t feel temptation to give it to business people who pay money for the honour, we didn’t give it to celebrities for singing nice songs, but we give it to someone like him? That we make him Sir Tom?’ ‘I think that would be great,’ he added. ‘Let’s give him something back.’

Some people think Piers Morgan is like Marmite you either like him or hate him, he however in my opinion does a lot of good and says what we think, his latest is truly wonderful and I support him 100% lets hope he can achieve this.
Author:  Effsie [ Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:52 am ]
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This story has been covered on BBC Breakfast for some days now, so it's great to see Piers Moron jumping on the bandwagon and claiming the story as his own!

Fantastic thing that Captain Tom is doing though.
Author:  Daz [ Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:10 pm ]
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Effsie wrote:
Piers Moron


AKA Piers Morgan.... capital M little organ :lol:
Author:  M.A.D [ Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:24 pm ]
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Almost at £7 MILLION

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52290976


https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhs
Author:  cameraman [ Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:16 pm ]
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Over 7 million pounds sterling raised. Give him an MBE as well as a Knighthood.
Author:  M.A.D [ Wed Apr 15, 2020 9:34 pm ]
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Just about to go though £12 MILLION :banana :banana

Video here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Ba4CVLNYI


Justgiving
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhs
Author:  lowvoltage [ Thu Apr 16, 2020 12:11 pm ]
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Please watch this, I was overjoyed that he has had a gusrd of honour, no other words needed.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-b ... s-52303859

:clap :clap :clap :sunny :england :uk
Author:  M.A.D [ Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:22 pm ]
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Just gone through £17 MILLION :clap :clap

And 'CELEBRITIES' (eg Sam Smith) are crying that they are bored and can't cope in their multi million pound houses with swimming pools and all the latest electronic gadgets....
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Author:  M.A.D [ Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:31 am ]
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£17.5 MILLION and counting :clap :clap :celebrate :clap :clap
Author:  M.A.D [ Fri Apr 17, 2020 11:53 am ]
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Over £18 MILLION Not all super hero's wear a cape and a mask :grin: :clap :celebrate :clap

I hope 'justgiving' have the decency to waive their normal 'admin fee' of 10%
Author:  migmogs [ Fri Apr 17, 2020 5:31 pm ]
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:clap :clap :clap :clap

To Captain Tom
Author:  M.A.D [ Fri Apr 17, 2020 5:47 pm ]
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Just over £19 MILLION :banana :banana :banana
Author:  M.A.D [ Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:04 am ]
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At time or writing, just shy of £21.5 MILLION :clap :clap :clap If anyone knows who created this picture, I will give the full credit..I stole it
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Author:  migmogs [ Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:22 am ]
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Absolutely wonderful :congrats
Author:  KG [ Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:34 am ]
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This is a remarkable achievement (and still mounting) and there is no question that some of the NHS staff are fully deserving of recognition for their selflessness during this crisis, but while acknowledging the old guy and the work of the front line staff at NHS UK, I nevertheless worry about the signals this sends out and what will happen to the cash raised. I fear that this will further deify the sacred cow that is the NHS, which before the start of this crisis, was a lumbering inefficient monolith of an organisation that was barely fit for purpose, making it even harder to reform when this crisis is ended. I fear that the money raised will simply be swallowed into the bottomless pit of the NHS, rather than go to rewarding those remarkable people who have put themselves in harm's way in some suitable tribute.

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I hope 'justgiving' have the decency to waive their normal 'admin fee' of 10%

If you click the donate button on Tom's donation page, JustGiving do not deduct an admin fee, but invite donors to add 10% (prefilled in the donation form) to them. I suspect many donors will simply click through and do that. Nice work if you can get it.
Author:  migmogs [ Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:37 am ]
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For me what has been proved beyond a doubt
Is that we have one of the best dedicated NHS in the world
And that it is absolutely needed in the uk

These are unprecedented times and times that where not expected
If this money by Captain Tom raised goes towards our great NHS PPE protection
And towards all of drs and nurses mental and physical health as well

Then all hail to them

Our NHS needs funding and needs protecting
as these hard times of national crisis have shown

May every government from here on in respect and not forget this great much needed institution
Author:  TREBOR50 [ Sat Apr 18, 2020 5:03 pm ]
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:congrats Amazing Gentlemen... and gets my vote on the knighthood.... :agree
Author:  M.A.D [ Sat Apr 18, 2020 5:05 pm ]
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A Knighthood + Sports Personality of the Year :lol:

Just gone through £23 MILLION :clap :celebrate :clap
Author:  M.A.D [ Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:39 pm ]
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"KG"

Many of the funds donated to NHS Charities Together are then disseminated to charities to use at a local level - and that's where the kind of money raised by Capt Tom will be spent.
Donations since the pandemic started have been used to help set up wellbeing spaces in hospitals. These include sleep pods, reclining chairs and so-called "wobble rooms" - areas where staff have a safe space to release emotions after a traumatic experience, such as losing a patient.

Wellbeing packs including everyday items such as porridge, tea or hand cream have also been given to staff, which one charity member said was "like a hug in a box".
The money has also helped pay for electronic tablets that allow patients who are in isolation in hospital to have contact with their friends and family.
In the long term, the funds will be used in planning to allow people to leave hospital quicker and safely, and also provide mental health support for staff and volunteers involved in dealing with the pandemic.

Full story here :-https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52325713
Author:  M.A.D [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 5:59 pm ]
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£26 MILLION plus :clap :clap :clap :clap Just shows 1 person CAN make a difference

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Author:  migmogs [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:15 pm ]
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I am in awe of this great man

But what a shame that celebrities are now trying to muscle in on the act

Doing songs with him

Wish that they would leave him alone...he is doing magic all by himself

Michael Ball doing You,ll Never Walk Alone

And Edinburgh Panto Star Allan Stewart singing Major Tom

Captain Tom...doesn,t need these guys around him
Author:  M.A.D [ Sun Apr 19, 2020 6:40 pm ]
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migmogs wrote:
I am in awe of this great man

But what a shame that celebrities are now trying to muscle in on the act

Doing songs with him

Wish that they would leave him alone...he is doing magic all by himself

Michael Ball doing You,ll Never Walk Alone

And Edinburgh Panto Star Allan Stewart singing Major Tom

Captain Tom...doesn't need these guys around him


Completely agree..He managed it without them..
Author:  M.A.D [ Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:24 am ]
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Pushing towards £27.5 MILLION :clap :clap :clap :clap

I would be incredible if he could reach £30 million for his birthday on 30th :clapping

Justgiving
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ ... kforthenhs
Author:  lowvoltage [ Tue Apr 21, 2020 7:58 pm ]
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Thousands of card to Captain TOM - he has brought joy and hope to a lot of people, I am glad that the public have done this .

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-b ... s-52356546
Author:  M.A.D [ Wed Apr 22, 2020 3:13 pm ]
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Over £28 MILLION raised :clap :clap :clap :clap

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One of them has a Knighthood. The other hasn't
One of them tried to sue the NHS for millions and wants the Government to bail out his companies. The other is bailing out the NHS
One of them was convicted and jailed for tax evasion...The other served his country and paid his taxes.
Author:  lowvoltage [ Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:43 pm ]
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M.A.D wrote:
Over £28 MILLION raised :clap :clap :clap :clap

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One of them has a Knighthood. The other hasn't
One of them tried to sue the NHS for millions wants the Government to bail out his companies. The other is bailing out the NHS
One of them was convicted and jailed for tax evasion...The other served his country and paid his taxes.


Sadly Dave you are right, and there are more trying to get money out of the system, just look at Victoria Beckham, but lets not take away the pleasure and joy this wonderful man has given us all :sunny
Author:  M.A.D [ Thu Apr 23, 2020 11:08 am ]
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:crylaughin
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Author:  tanny [ Thu Apr 23, 2020 1:37 pm ]
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Haha and I bet he would do it in full expectation....

Sorry but I never really bought into the Virgin ethos thing.
Author:  M.A.D [ Thu Apr 23, 2020 4:10 pm ]
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Author:  M.A.D [ Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:03 am ]
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Captain Tom has passed £28.5 MILLION and still going :celebrate :clap :clapping :celeb2
Author:  tanny [ Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:17 am ]
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This is a massive, massive amount and the Captain should be promoted, however with the goodwill he clearly set out with it has been exploded by others into a major issue. My concern is, just what is the purpose of the funds, how much will be lining pockets of admins, pen-ushers, hangers on etc and how much will actually be going to the sources he intended.

Yes he is a role model and an inspiration for others and I applaud him, however I believe it is his spirit and ethos that should be recognised not the amount of money.
Author:  M.A.D [ Fri Apr 24, 2020 9:35 am ]
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Many of the funds donated to NHS Charities Together are then disseminated to charities to use at a local level - and that's where the kind of money raised by Capt Tom will be spent.
Donations since the pandemic started have been used to help set up wellbeing spaces in hospitals. These include sleep pods, reclining chairs and so-called "wobble rooms" - areas where staff have a safe space to release emotions after a traumatic experience, such as losing a patient.

Wellbeing packs including everyday items such as porridge, tea or hand cream have also been given to staff, which one charity member said was "like a hug in a box".
The money has also helped pay for electronic tablets that allow patients who are in isolation in hospital to have contact with their friends and family.
In the long term, the funds will be used in planning to allow people to leave hospital quicker and safely, and also provide mental health support for staff and volunteers involved in dealing with the pandemic.

Full story here :-https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-52325713
Author:  M.A.D [ Fri Apr 24, 2020 6:55 pm ]
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Author:  M.A.D [ Mon Apr 27, 2020 6:43 am ]
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£29 MILLION + as of this morning :banana :celebrate :clapping :celeb2

The 99-year-old war veteran who has raised £29m for the NHS by walking laps of his garden has been honoured with a special postmark.

Royal Mail will stamp all letters with the message to celebrate Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday on Thursday.

All stamped post up until Friday will be marked with: "Happy 100th Birthday Captain Thomas Moore NHS fundraising hero 30th April 2020."

Royal Mail said it was "honoured" to issue the postmark.

World War Two veteran Capt Tom, from Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire, has extended his challenge to 200 laps after he completed the first 100 laps 14 days ahead of schedule.

His initial £1,000 fundraising target was broken in about 24 hours and he has now raised more than £29m for the NHS.
Author:  M.A.D [ Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:19 pm ]
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A train has been named after Captain Tom Moore in honour of his fundraising achievements during the Covid-19 crisis.

The war veteran has raised £29m for the NHS by walking 100 laps around his garden.

The Great Western Railway (GWR) intercity express train 800025 will go into service carrying its new name on Thursday, Captain Tom's 100th birthday.

GWR said the high-speed train would carry key workers to and from work.

It said the naming followed requests from the public.
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The running total is just shy of £29.5 MILLION :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap
Author:  M.A.D [ Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:33 am ]
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A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Captain Tom or as he can be called from today COLONEL Tom :cheers

Capt Tom will be informed of his promotion to honorary colonel in a letter presented by Lt Col Thomas Miller, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, at his home.

Head of the Army General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith called Capt Tom "an inspirational role model".

The Army said Chief of the General Staff, Sir Mark, who made the appointment, said Capt Tom's "mature wisdom, no-nonsense attitude and humour in adversity make him an inspirational role model to generations young and old".

:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap
Author:  tanny [ Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:02 am ]
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Congratulations on his birthday and promotion, I hope they increase his pension to reflect it.....
Author:  migmogs [ Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:56 am ]
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Well done Colonel Tom
:congrats :congrats :congrats
Author:  lowvoltage [ Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:07 pm ]
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-b ... s-52472132

If this does not bring a tear to your eye well.
Author:  M.A.D [ Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:13 pm ]
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On his birthday, today the 30th he has raised over £30 MILLION in fact, he is just shy of £32 MILLION :clap :clap :clap

Painting by Jacqueline Hurley - Tomorrow will be a better day
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Author:  Number6 [ Fri May 01, 2020 9:41 pm ]
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Is it true Colonel Tom appeared on blankety blank ?
Author:  M.A.D [ Mon May 04, 2020 3:08 pm ]
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Latest update

£32,796,410 :clap :celebrate :clapping :celeb2
Author:  migmogs [ Mon May 04, 2020 3:47 pm ]
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Absolutely amazing

:congrats
Author:  lowvoltage [ Wed May 20, 2020 1:20 pm ]
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When I started this thread back in mid April I never expected to see just what he had achieved, now he has got his reward from the PM Boris, he has now offialy been recognised for his wonderful efforts.

SIR CAPTAIN TOM MOORE

WELL DONE AND MANY CONGRATULATIONS - SIR TOM
Author:  migmogs [ Wed May 20, 2020 2:03 pm ]
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Absolutely wonderful

:congrats :congrats :congrats
Author:  M.A.D [ Wed May 20, 2020 3:29 pm ]
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Fantastic

Just to put the record straight before someone comments for Military or ex military it's actually rank first therefore

Captain Sir Tom Moore

Doesn't detract from this amazing mans fundraising :celebrate :clap
Author:  beverley [ Wed May 20, 2020 4:38 pm ]
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At last, someone who deserves a Knighthood.
Well done Tom, you are a true hero.
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