Many Basingstoke residents got in touch to express their thanks to their mums. Rosalind Dutton wrote to say her mother Barbara Cole has been in isolation for a year. She said: “My lovely mum has been isolating for a year now but she has always been positive. I live in Crete and have not seen her for six months. She deserves a special mention to tell her how much I love her.” Louise Elliott wrote: I m wanna wish my mum a happy mother s day and thanks for everything she does for us we are all grateful for everything u do love u so much and hope u have the best day ever love louise cara and samantha.