ARLENE Cochrane has long been the mainstay of the daily running of Fortalice, Bolton's hostel for battered women and their children.

So, a surprise bouquet was particularly appropriate.

D Sanders from Harwood nominated Arlene for our Bouquet of the Week because of her "high powered job" and all the work she does there.

And Arlene, who was certainly not expecting a floral "thank you" when she turned up for a meeting at the busy hostel, was delighted by her bouquet. It came 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.