TO MARK International Women’s Day, we asked Chronicle readers which women had inspired them most in life.

With a number of responses, these are just some of the answers we got:

Christopher Williams – “My mother. Her tenacity in never giving up even when the perceived odds were against her.”

Lucy Dutton – “Carol Vorderman. I wish I could have five boyfriends.”

Alan Smith – “My mum and both grandmas.”

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Robert Freeman – “Sam Smith. She inspires me to cook more roast pork.”

Jade Bardsley – “My mother Mary, always there at the drop of a hat to help anyone and always kind, strong and generous.”

Deborah Holden – “My beautiful mum who sadly passed away 13 years ago.”

Bet Owen – “My beautiful mam who passed away three months ago.”

Debbie Jones – “My mum-in-law Mary who fought against Parkinson’s disease, she was an inspiration.”

Sian Brindlow – “My wonderful mum. Always has, always will.”

Carys Williams – “Doreen Edwards. She is always kind to me and my children. And helps so many people in the local community, we love her and don't tell her enough.”