Mrs Audrey Lowe, 64, is an example to be followed by all carers; she goes beyond the call of duty, hates taking holidays and is loved by hundreds of people she visits.

Alright, maybe the holiday part is a bit too much; Mrs Lowe works for a meals-on-wheels service based at Grundy Day Centre in Wellington Road and since 2005 she has delivered thousands of meals to elderly residents in Ramsbottom and Walmersley.

Mrs Lowe delivers on average 30 meals a day but according to the people she serves, she always goes the extra mile by making brews for them, getting their post or simply by showing appreciation.

Without a doubt Mrs Lowe is an example of a carer that loves her job and is willing to make a difference in the lives of those who most needed.

As a reward to her dedication Mrs Lowe was named carer of the year by her bosses and was presented with flowers, champagne and a certificate at a ceremony held at Ribby Hall Village in Blackpool.

After receiving her award Mrs Lowe said:

“I was delighted to win. It makes you feel really appreciated and there aren’t many jobs around that you can say that about these days. I love calling in for a natter with the people. They make you feel really welcome. I wouldn’t want to do any other job.”