This little lemon-picker has a real zest for life, despite battling a serious illness.

Eight-year-old Alex Allen, from Hailsham, recently had his dearest wish granted by Starlight Children’s Foundation – to go on holiday and pick a lemon from a lemon tree.

Starlight Children’s Foundation grants wishes for children with serious and terminal illnesses.

For more information or to make a donation, visit starlight.org.uk.