FLOWERS are an ideal way to say "thank you" to women -- and men.

So, when Gail McGrath wanted to show her appreciation of the extra service that a Bolton town centre shop gives to her daughter, she nominated them for the BEN Bouquet of the Week.

She writes: "I would like to nominate Paul and Chris from Game Station on Newport Street for your lovely bouquet.

"My daughter Rachel is a regular there -- in fact it is her second home. They help with her games, get her on to new levels when she's stuck. They give her great deals on her used games and help her choose new ones.

"They are two really great guys and Rachel counts them as her friends. I would love to let them know how grateful I am. They truly are two in a million!"

Chris Cunniff (left) and Paul Goodman were certainly surprised to be nominated for a bouquet, but delighted with the sentiments and the flowers, which arrived courtesy of Caroline Ward's flower and gift delivery service (freephone 0800-289-335.)

If YOU know a special someone who deserves our weekly flowers, write and tell us about them (including their daytime telephone number) to: BOUQUET OF THE WEEK, Angela Kelly, Features Dept, Bolton Evening News, Churchgate, Bolton BL1 1DE.