A COLLEGE teacher is "top of the class" for a group of mature students.

And to signal the end of their Portuguese language course, they nominated Ethel P. de Almeida Rowbotham for the Bolton Evening News's Bouquet of the Week.

Class member of Horwich College Mrs Mildred Aspin, said: "Her students appreciate the hard work she devotes to the preparation for her lessons.

"They are always varied and stimulating, and her own enthusiasm helps to make them enjoyable."

And the flowers -- courtesy of Caroline Ward's flower and gift delivery service (0800 289 335) -- proved a lovely end-of-term surprise for the caring teacher.

To nominate someone for our weekly flowers, write with their details (including their daytime number) to: Bouquet of the Week, Angela Kelly, Features Dept, Bolton Evening News, Churchgate, Bolton BL1 1DE.