OUR search for a Super Mum has prompted a flood of entries from proud and loving husbands, children and even grandchildren of deserving women who go the extra mile for their family.

The contest is now down to the final ten and we have decided to extend the deadline for voting. Readers of The Press now have until March 13 to register their vote.

The Press and The National Trust’s Middlethorpe Hall and Spa have teamed up to treat the winning mother to a luxurious pamper break, including a welcoming chilled bottle of house champagne, a three-course candlelit dinner for two followed by an overnight stay in a superior double room located in the 18th century courtyard.

The next day will bring early morning tea, delivered to the room, a full Yorkshire breakfast and a 55-minute Decléor treatment in the Spa for both. In addition, the top ten mothers will be invited to afternoon tea at Middlethorpe Hall on Friday, March 16, where the winner will be announced.

To vote by phone: Call 0901 151 adding the four digits under the Super Mum you wish to vote for. For example if it was Mum 0380 you would like to vote for simply dial 0901 151 0380.

By text: Send your text to 80360 starting with YKMUM, leave a space, followed by the four digits under the mum you are are voting for.

Calls cost no more than 51p per call from a BT landline. Calls from mobiles and some other networks may cost more. Texts cost 50p plus your normal operator text charge.

Telephone and text voting lines are now open and will close on Tuesday, March 13 at 23:59.

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For further details and bookings for Mother’s Day at Middlethorpe Hall, phone the reservation team on 01904 641241 or email info@middlethorpe.com

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Gillian Addison 0270

Daughter-in-law Nicky McDonald says Gillian is “totally amazing”, thoughtful and caring, putting her family first and looking after grandchildren to enable the parents to work.

She always tries to make their life easier – from making Christening cakes and helping with chores to helping financially, while also ensuring her own mum is okay by helping with shopping, hospital appointments, and family visits.

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Tracey Blogg 0271

Daughter Katie Blogg says Tracey is “the most wonderful mum” who showered her and her sister with love, filling her childhood with happy memories “full of love and special times”. She is a gentle, happy person who always smiles, says Katie. “Mum is very strong and when I was 11, we lost my sister at seven to aplastic anaemia. This was the most heartbreaking time. Despite my mum’s own grief she never forgot about me. She is a comfort, a cushion when I fall, she helps me in my troubles and supports me whenever I call.”

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Beryl McCaw 0272

Beryl McCaw is described as “the best mum”, who offers “her total commitment” to her family. When her husband moved abroad for work, she stayed at home until her daughter had graduated.

Eight years later, she flew back when her daughter was admitted to hospital with pre-eclampsia and returned for good when her grandson was born eight weeks early, weighing 2lb 11oz – he now has an autistic spectrum condition. She has been a total support during challenging times, providing respite, help at home and childcare.

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Dawn Jackson 0273

Daughter Danielle Meek says Dawn Jackson deserves a treat after going through a tough time, yet is always there for her family. “We lost our house and we were homeless for eight months. But my mum has always kept smiling for her family.”

Dawn always ensured her family had somewhere to stay and everything they needed, putting her children first and never letting them down. “She has always been there for me. I think she’s a truly amazing woman and I’m so lucky to have a mum like her,” says Danielle.

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Tracey Oliver 0274

Tracey’s son Alfie desperately needs a heart-lung transplant and has complex health needs. A central line delivers a drug into his heart, he is fed through a tube and requires feeding every 45 minutes. Tracey gave up a career as a therapist to care for Alfie.

She juggles regular hospital appointments with looking after the family and home. Husband Rob says: “She always finds time to play with Alfie, read him a book, or take him to the farm, in short to ensure that despite his problems he has the absolute best possible life. Without the intervention of a super mum, I don’t believe Alfie would still be with us.”

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Joan Copley 0275

Sharon Copley says Joan deserves a treat for being there “unconditionally” for her family.

She has been a mother figure to Sharon, helping her through the death of her own mum three years ago, and they have remained close following her divorce from Joan’s son.

She praises Joan for treating all her grandchildren equally, including Sharon’s son from another relationship for whom she secured tickets to see his favourite football team while also taking them all on a family holiday.

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Jackie Smith 0276

Daughter Emily says Jackie always puts her children first, even though they are now adults. She still thinks of them when out shopping and returns with items for them despite having less money since their dad was made redundant last year.

“I’m amazed at how she has coped with that,” she says. Jackie even sets her alarm clock for 3am to collect her daughter from her bar job, and every Sunday cooks dinner for the entire family. Since losing her own mum, she has remained strong and a great support to her own dad and family. “My mum is just an all-round Super Mum.”

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Amy Alicia Tolliday 0277

Mum Wendy Tolliday says Amy is “inspirational”, embarking on an accounting, business finance and management degree at York University as a single mum, juggling studies with looking after a toddler.

She then met her now fiancé, a dad to young twins, and still managed to study with three children to look after, achieving her 2.1 degree in August. Amy has done further courses, is a volunteer at a York children’s centre, and is now planning her wedding and arrival of her new baby.

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Amanda Hizzett 0278

Amanda suffered severe postnatal depression after the births of her three children. Husband Carl says she is “remarkable” for using her experiences to help others by launching a Facebook support group for women suffering postnatal depression. She has also worked tirelessly to get local services improved and is helping to set up a drop-in session for sufferers in York, balancing that with looking after her family, their home, and a part time job. “Her generous kindness to others is what both the kids and I love about her and makes her special,” says Carl.

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Jennifer Flint 0279

Daughter Emelia Flint says Jennifer deserves a treat for her unstinting support throughout her life and pregnancy.

Describing her as “one in a million”, she says she couldn’t ask for a better mother, highlighting how Jennifer gave up work to help Emelia following the birth of her own son.

With her support, she says she is “on my way to being the best mother I can be” to her baby boy.