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    Read Your Mothering Sunday Dedications

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      To Janet Stanley in Portchester: Happy Mothers Day Mum! Thanks for everything. Love You. Sarah Xx

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      To Jeannette Allkins in Bromeswell, Suffolk Happy Mother's Day! Thanks for everything. Jeannine

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      For Debra in Longbirdge, Birmingham: To Mom Thank you for all your love and support, and for just being You. Love you Loads Emma xxx

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      From Josephine Baker for Kate in Galasheils: You are a LOVELY person and a wonderful and warm caring mum. We all love you Kate.

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      Ernestina Okrah in Upton Park: Just to say thank u to her for all, she done for me and my siblings from birth until now, in thick and thin she been that supportive all the time. Best ever mum I can have. Lots of love, George.

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      To Joan in Wargrave: Just to say, thank you for being my mum, and we love you today and always. Karen, Ellie and Liv

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      For Margaret Lorraine Smith in Botley, Oxford: Mum is 93 young and is still the centre of our family. With lots of love from Kathryn, Andrew, Ann and grandson Matthew. Happy Mothering Sunday.

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      To Gill Hamilton in Pencaitland, East Lothian: Thank you for everything and especially this year for having Derek, Jet and me to stay while the house is extended. Lots and lots of love from us all and slobbery kisses from Jet. Susie xxxxx

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      Dianne from Sale, Cheshire says: I should like a dedication to me and all mothers whose children live abroad and who therefore celebrate Mother's Day in May, or even August (in Belgium)!

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      Patricia Davies to Jemma Beaumaris, Anglesey: All my love & best wishes to my beautiful daughter & amazing mother to my grandchildren.

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      Margaret Barber, Kenilworth: To the best Grandma in the world. The best mum in the world. Thank you for your 4 children and your granddaughter Lauren.

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      To Eileen Hawthorn in Cranleigh: Thank you, Eileen, for your unconditional love & support & the oasis of soothing normalcy you have provided in my journeys across the Atlantic. You are my 'adopted' English mom! Love, Esther

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      For Catherine Stewart Nicolson in Bannockburn, Stirling: I'd just like to say my mum Catherine is a mum in a million, she helps me out with my kids. And anything I want or need, she helps out. And she is my best friend. Love you loads and loads. Marlyn-Clair XxxxX

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      David for his mum Sarah Anne Blyth from Northumberland who recently passed away: I would like to dedicate the Intermezzo from Cavelleria Rusticana for as I know she would have loved this especially for mothers day.

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      To Sandra Crane, Nottingham: Mum, Thanks for all you do for me, The Sunday roasts and cups of tea; For listening, caring - being there, I hope this shows that I do care xxx Love Karen

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      For Sheila Palmen, Dalton-in-furness: Out of all the mother's I was shown, you stood out and I picked you.There has yet to be a day when I would have regretted my choice. Hope you have a lovely day. Lots of love, Janice x

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      Mrs Shelia Wells, Bedford. Thank you for always being there, the best Mother any one could wish for. Karen

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      My mum is no longer with us but a dedication to my mother in law Rose Huttoft, Nr Sutton on sea would be just as good. Kevin.

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      For Phyllis Hocking, Alderley Edge Cheshire: Thinking of you on your special day. Hope you will be able to hear some of the wonderful music that has been such an important part of your busy life. With love, Liz

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      To Jean in Rossett, Wrexham: Thank you for being the best mum any daughter could wish for, ps She likes Jonas Kaufmann. Catherine x

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      For Pam Jones, Thingwall, Wirral: Thanks for being a great mum and a lovely, kind, generous person. It's through you that I have my love of classical music. So I hope you have a lovely day - you deserve it. Lots of love Nia

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      For Theresa from Longridge near Preston : How we wish you were still with us to share the joy that you would have had with your grand children. God bless, rest in peace… Peter & Maureen O'Donnell

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      From Ruth Brooks to Liz in Liverpool : To the very best Mum anyone could ever have! Lots of love for loving, caring, nursing and sharing!!! All our love, from all the family!

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      To Magita, Rose-Hill : Thanks for everything. love Gerard

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      For Maura Gorman fromSouthampton: Dear Mum, your favourite piece of music was Claire de lune by Debussey, gentle and beautiful just like you. All my love Gillian

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      Margaret Glazebrook, Dewsbury: To a loving Mum, who's always there through thick and thin. Just want to say a special big thank you. Hope you enjoy your special day. Love from Adrian and Suzanne

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      To Hallie in Christchurch Dorset: Thanks for being the best Mum in the whole wide world from Zion, age 5 and Judah age 3 months x

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      Remembering Gladys Bailey, Deceased: With special love and memories for a lifetime of love and care that you gave unceasingly to us three daughters. Miss you lots, love from Wendy, Elaine and Janice. xxx

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      To Val Rowe in Hartford, Cheshire: Love you Mum. Sorry, we`re so far away. Thinking of you always. Lilian xx

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      For Doris in Mansfield: Thanks for being the best for all my life. Ann Taylor

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      To Libby in Burley-in-Wharfedale, West Yorks: We really appreciate all you do for us. With love from the Vize family.

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      From Sally Allsopp to Janet Ross, Leighton Buzzard: My Mum is a very special Mum and Grandma. We all adore her, she would do anything for us and her whole life is her family.

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      To Mary in Eastbourne: You are a joy in our life, a real M - - P, - one of your treasured expressions for goodness in a person. You can fill in the missing letters. Love you to bits, Joan and Felina

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      For Beryl, who lived in West Kirby: Mum died 12 years ago and there is not a day that goes by when we don't think about her. We'd all like to say "Love and miss you very much" to her, where ever she may be. Barbara Burke

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      To Celia Craig in Kilmacolm: Hello Granny. Happy Mothering Sunday from the three of us! And we suppose from our mums too!! Lots & lots of love Lucy, Samantha & Christopher and Sue & Mo xxx

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      For Rose in Merseyside: Happy Mother's Day Mum, with love, Kari.

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      To Edie Reeve in Catford: Mum, you've had a rough time recently but as usual you have fought your way back. You are very special and we love you very much. Lots of love Nicole and Michele xx

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      For Grace in Longdon Green, near Lichfield: Just to say I hope you are feeling much better after your recent illness, and enjoy Mothering Sunday Take it easy for once in your life and let me do the work! Lots of love, Lynn

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      From Sue Syndica-Drummond to Eileen, Deceased: You have truly left "a track of light, as angels footsteps through the night".

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      To Jean Seed in Longrdige: I have always loved you and always will. Christine

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      For Jean Fleming in Gosport Hampshire: Sorry I can't be there with you but hope you have a wonderful day, and the boys won (Scotland rugby) to make missing your special day worth it!!! Love Tracey x

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      To Janice Frazer in Jarrow:I cannot tell you how much I appreciate what you have done for me and how you are always there for me, love Den

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      Dave Johnston to Kathy: “You’re the best in the world!”

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      To Joyce Davis in Framlingham: For my dearest Mum who never questions or criticises, my love as ever. Susan

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      For Pamela from Burnham on sea, Somerset: Although you have sadly passed away we will always remember you as you have helped to make us who we are today. We miss you and love you dearly. Sue, Christine and family.

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      To Frances Davis from Gresford, near Wrexham: Lots of love from:- daughters Sue and Caroline; Grandchildren Christine, husband Frank, Roger, Bryan, wife Fiona), Michael, and Pamela; great grandchildren Lukas and Francesca in Canada. xxxx

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      For Frances in New York, USA: Hi Mama,Thank you for the love you have showered our family. Though miles apart, you're specially remembered on this day. Have a wonderful Mothers' Day! Love, Pietro, Nida, and Chiara

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      From Rosy Guilfoyle to her Mum Clare in Brighton: Hi Mum, I've always wanted to do something like this! Thank you for being such a wonderful mum. I think you've done the best job and I love you so much! Rosy xxx

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      To Ann Wilkie in Port Erin: Have a happy day, Darling, David x

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      For Nessie from Musselburgh: Mothering Sunday brings back many special memories of my precious Mum - Nessie. I wish with all my heart you were here today. I send you my love as always - missing you more each Day. Lorna x

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      For Alison in Tamworth, Staffordshire: I love you so much. Big hugs and kisses. Your the best mum in the universe. I will bring you breakfast in bed as a treat. Iona x

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      From Jan Campbell to Rachel Burn, Falkirk: Mum, your faith and courage are an inspiration to me. You have taught me so much about how to be a good mum. I love you, you are simply the best mum ever! xx

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      For Christine Huard in Bath: Thank you for all the help love and support you offer us all. We hope you have a lovely day. All our love Matthew & Lynda, Jamie & Lucie & Charlotte & Jay.

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      Kim Holgate to Jenny Bird: “I’m sorry we cant be with you have a lovely day and we will invade you soon”

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      John Worsley to Maureen Worsley: “You're a number one mum.”

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      Gemma Henshaw to Susan Henshaw: "Thank you for everything over the last few years Happy Mothers day. Love gemma"

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      Stacey Spensley to Gill: “Thank you for all your help and support with our new baby, we all love you very much”

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      Joanne Mcpherson to Ann: “I love you always mum, miss you so muchx”

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      Jay Seagull to Jamma: “You have raised us 4 boys with patience and kindness and we are eternally grateful for you having raised up to be the decent young men we have become.”

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      Kelli Flanagan to Pat Flanagan: “I love you so much you are an amazing person and i admire & love you more than words can say”

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      June Jennings to Jenny Eldred: “I like to tell my mum how much i love her and to thank you for all that you have done for us”

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      Lisa Day to Josephine Day: “I would like to tell my mum that she is the best mother anyone could wish you and i that i love her with all my heart.”

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      Lisa Mcgreevy to Lynne Hayes: “Thanks you for always being there”

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      Christopher Magson to Christine Magson: “She is the best mum in the world”

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      Ian Chapman to Christen Chapman: "Have a lovley mothers day I’m sorry i can not be with you. As per every day I’m thinking off you. Thank you so much lots of love Ian"

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      Glynis Beckett to Joyce Nicholson: "You are the best mum and the best friend anyone can ever have. Thank you for all you have done for us. We love you very much. Glynis, jenny, jane and melanie xxxxxx"”

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      Shelagh Yeung to Kate Yeung & Charlotte Taylor: “For my daughter Kate & daughter in-law Charlotte - both new mums & celebrating their first mother's day in 2011. We are so proud & thrilled to be grandparents to Georgia & Abigail”

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      Nicholas Agg-Manning to Sarah Agg-Manning: “To the best mother and grand mother that the Agg-Manning clan could ever have hoped for - with love”

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      Tony Talla to Helen: “Hello Mum”

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      Derek Farrell-Reed to Jayne Farrell-Reed: “Thanks for being a great mum we love you Sophia and Victoria"

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      Ian Macgillivray to Pam Macgillivray: “You are a wonderful mum and Marion and I love you hugely”

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      Willow Dainty to Alyson Dainty: “You're the best, craziest mom in the world and I miss you when I'm away at university, but you always make me laugh when i phone you and you always make me feel better. Thank you”

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      Tim Owers to Gwen Owers: "Happy mother’s day mum. Sorry i can't be with you this year but I'll be toasting your good health with some cold and bubbly. Much love, Tim."

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      Bridget Lobley to Karen Byers: “Thank you for making me a grandma for the first time with my beautiful twin grandsons, jack and thomas. Lots of love”

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      Terry Eastham to Avril Eastham: "Thanks for being there throughout my life and accepting me for who and what i am no matter what bombshell I laid at your door. All my love always, terry"

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      Natasha Lavender to Paula Lavender: “I'm so honoured to have you as my mother. Your constant support & love are more valued than you'll ever know. Thank you for who you are, not just what you do. You're my inspiration”

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      John Freer & Edith Evelyn Odell Freer to Elizabeth (akers) Allen: “Rock me to sleep; backward, turn backward, o time, in your flight; Make me a child again just for to-night!... I love you; thank you!"

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      Chris Andrews to Mary: “We'll meet again”

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      Patricia Mcneill to Peg Beattie: “I shall never forget her love and kindness to me. She was selfless, humorous and had a lovely contralto voice. I loved her as a mother and best friend”

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      Laura-Jayne Maggs to Karen Maggs: “It has been really tough on all of us with the 2 major operations I had and then dad going into hospital too. Thank you for being there for me always. I love you lots, laura xxx”

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      Sian Edwards to Mrs Gwen Edwards: "I am indebted to you for life, for making me who i am today and for everything that you do for all my family. I love you very much and hope that you have a wonderful day!"

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      Felicity de Scarfo to Patricia Hansen: "Have a lovely mother's day mum & don't worry too much. Love felicity"

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      Rudiano Roversi to Paola: “Mum, i love you so much!”

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      Virginia & Andrew Johnston to Cynthia Johnston: “To our dearest mum on this day... and thanks to Classic FM for correctly calling it Mothering Sunday”"

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