Families enjoying a day at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields on Monday, August 24, before the bad weather hit the borough.placeholder image
Families enjoying a day at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields on Monday, August 24, before the bad weather hit the borough.

What a difference a day makes! 11 photos of families enjoying Sandhaven beach before Storm Francis

By Sophie Brownson
Published 25th Aug 2020, 16:02 GMT

Storm Francis has brought heavy rain to South Tyneside after an initially bright start to the week.

Our photographer Stu Norton was out and about in the borough capturing these sunnier scenes on Monday, August 24, before the downpours of Storm Francis hit.

From surfing lessons at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields to enjoying a coffee on the seafront, many people made the most of the good weather while it lasted.

Are you pictured out and about along the coast in our gallery?

Family Lisa and David Quigley enjoyed a day building sandcastles with sons Harry, seven and Jack, five.

5. Sandcastle fun

Family Lisa and David Quigley enjoyed a day building sandcastles with sons Harry, seven and Jack, five. Photo: Stu Norton

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Families enjoy a game of frisbee at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields.

6. Beach games

Families enjoy a game of frisbee at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields. Photo: Stu Norton

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A family takes in the view of Sandhaven Beach in South Shields.

7. Seat with a view

A family takes in the view of Sandhaven Beach in South Shields. Photo: Stu Norton

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Cyclists enjoy a ride along the seafront at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields.

8. Bike ride

Cyclists enjoy a ride along the seafront at Sandhaven Beach in South Shields. Photo: Stu Norton

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