EVERY mum is amazing - but is your mum one in a million?

The Argus and the Celtic Manor are launching a competition to find Gwent's most amazing mother.

All you have to do is tell us why she's extra special - maybe she has fought illness with exteme bravery? Does she put everyone else first? Or does she somehow manage to juggle family life with voluntary work?

Whatever the reason, we want you to tell us.

Our winner will get a wonderful prize - a luxurious Mother's Day spa pampering package at the Celtic Manor Resort's Forum Spa with a daughter, sister or friend.

Last year's winner was a true mum in a million - June Andrews.

Her daughter Mandy Needs, from Langstone, in Newport, nominated her for remaining a tower of strength for her family despite the agony of losing two husbands, a son and two daughters to cancer.

Lesley Smith was an equally deserving winner in 2005.

The mum from Duffryn, in Newport, was nominated after tragically losing two of her sons, Stanley, aged three, and Michael, 18.

Her daughter Alison Isaacs, who put her mum forward, said Lesley still put others first despite her heartache.

* To enter, write to Claire Burke, South Wales Argus, 18 St Mary Street, Chepstow NP6 5EU, explaining in no more than 250 words why your mum is one in a million.

The closing date for entries is March 13 but get your entries to us as soon as possible.

The Celtic Manor's award-winning Forum Spa - a favourite with celebrities like Dannii Minogue and Rachel Hunter - is the perfect place for relaxation and pampering.

The Mother's Day package includes a super-hydrating Elemis Exotic Moisture Dew Facial; a luxury manicure or pedicure; a delicious light lunch in The Olive Tree Restaurant; afternoon tea and cake in The Forum Café; a complimentary gift from Elemis; and use of The Forum Spa's luxurious facilities including saunas, steam rooms, plunge pools, spa bath and 20-metre infinity pool.

For more details or to book, contact reservations on 01633 410262 quoting Mother's Day 07' or visit www.celtic-manor.com.

Terms and conditions apply. Subject to availability. Spa package valid from March 1 to April 30 2007.