THIS week’s winner of Bouquet of the Week has a ‘heart of gold’ and is described by her daughter as caring, always putting others before for herself, and an all-round incredible person.

Elizabeth Ann Banks has been nominated by her daughter Nicola Banks.

She is 67 years old and has spent her life helping others and supporting her family through the hardest of times.

The Westmorland Gazette: CELEBRATING: Elizabeth pictured celebrating at her retirement party, she previously worked for ten years at the Dalton surgery CELEBRATING: Elizabeth pictured celebrating at her retirement party, she previously worked for ten years at the Dalton surgery

Born and raised in Dalton, Elizabeth lives on Napier Street, and worked for ten years as a cleaner in the Dalton surgery.

Nicola said: “My mum deserves this bouquet because she is always there when anybody need her, and she will go above and beyond to help them in these difficult days.

“My mum is special to me because she has always been there for me in my darkest times and supported me through them.

The Westmorland Gazette: CARING: The mother and grandmother with the heart of gold, pictured with grandson CallumCARING: The mother and grandmother with the heart of gold, pictured with grandson Callum

“She cared for her father in law a couple years ago who was going through a lot of health problems at the time, as well as acting as primary carer for her own parents.

“Overall a lovely mum. So lucky to have her and I think she deserves recognising for all she does.”

Elizabeth has two grandchildren, Callum, 9, and Morgan, 17.

She married Keith Banks in 1975.

The two recently celebrated their 45th year of marriage.

The Westmorland Gazette: MARRIED: Elizabeth pictured with husband Kieth, who hav been married since 1975MARRIED: Elizabeth pictured with husband Kieth, who hav been married since 1975

Nicola added: “When lockdown is over, we will be spending a lot more time together. My mum and dad like to go on days out and so they will be looking forward to that.

“We’ll be all together on Christmas hopefully.

“I just want her to know how much she means we us and how amazing she is. She’s an amazing mother and woman, we love her so much.

“She’s someone who is very young at heart even at 67.

“It was her birthday on the November 13 which we were able to have a lovely time together.

The Westmorland Gazette: WALKING: Elizabeth enjoys walks and visiting around the Lake District, and is looking forward to be able to do more when lockdown is over WALKING: Elizabeth enjoys walks and visiting around the Lake District, and is looking forward to be able to do more when lockdown is over

“She really does have a heart of gold, and she just can’t help but puts others before herself. She’s easy going and loveable as a person.

As her daughter I just want to say thank you mum for all the support she’s given me and my children through these difficult times.

"Overall thank you for everything you’ve done.”

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