THE latest Bouquet of the Week goes to the members of the emergency services who came to the rescue of one family in a stressful situation.

Heather Ellison presented fire crew, police and ambulance workers with the flowers after they rescued two of her horses following an accident on the A590 close to Arrad Foot.

Firefighters used hydraulic equipment to free her pony after the horse trailer it was travelling in overturned on the way to Witherslack Horse Show at Cartmel Race Course.

Heather was driving the car, which contained her granddaughter Katie and niece Sara.

Handing over the bouquet, Heather, 59, said: "I am so grateful to all the emergency for everything they did to help us - without them it could have been much different.

"The firefighters did a brilliant job of cutting my horse out and all throughout they were communicating with us.

"Without them, it could have been much different."

"I have so much respect for the emergency services.

"You never think would have to come into contact with the emergency services but I am really thankful for the way they dealt with everything. They were absolutely fantastic.

The incident was attended by Ulverston's on call and full time firefighters, with ambulance crew dutifully staying on the scene to assist the family.

Heather said: "

Roger Exley, station manager at Barrow Fire Station, congratulated the Ulverston crews and those who assisted. Mr Exley said: “This incident would have been extremely challenging being a crash on the A590 and involving large animals. Firefighters are trained in large animal rescues and to work alongside the other emergency services and vets. It was great team work and a fantastic outcome. We wish them well.”

If you know a person or a group deserving to be featured for our next Bouquet of the Week, then please send your nominations to reporter Dan Taylor by calling 01229 840 150 or email dan.taylor@newsquest.co.uk.