A LOVING mum has received the Bolton Evening News' Bouquet of the Week on the eve of Mother's Day.

Mrs Margaret Foster, of Queensgate, Heaton, was nominated by her daughter Susan, who writes:"My mum is always there for me as well as my brothers and my children whenever we need her.

"She's always up for an extra bit of babysitting, and this reaps rewards in the way my children Owen and Lauren love her so much.

"Mum has suffered with hearing problems for many years and it is rapidly deteriorating. She also suffers with vertigo and has fallen over in quite a few places in the past years. She finds this terribly embarrassing, but she always bounces back from it.

"As it's Mother's Day, I would like to tell Mum in this special way how we all love her very much and what a difference she makes in our lives. And to say a very special thank you for everything she does for us. I love you, Mum."

Mrs Foster was understandably touched by the nomination, and loved the flowers from Caroline Ward's flower and gift delivery service (0800-289-335).

Send details of deserving local people (including their daytime phone number) to: BOUQUET OF THE WEEK, Angela Kelly, Features Dept, Bolton Evening News, Churchgate, Bolton, BL1 1DE.