Monday, March 29 marked another key date in the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown with family and friends permitted to meet up outdoors under the rule of six, or as part of two households.

By Debra Fox

Monday, 29th March 2021, 2:18 pm

Shields Gazette photographer Stu Norton headed out to Sandhaven Beach on Monday to meet some of you as you reunited with loved ones for the first time in weeks as parts of England’s current Covid restrictions were relaxed. Here are 12 pictures taken while out and about – thank you to everyone who stopped to say hello!

1. Walkies

Family and friends are now permitted to meet outside under the rule of six, or from two different households.

Photo: Stu Norton

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2. Chat

Bikers Jeff McAthey and James Elrick spend some time together.

Photo: Stu Norton

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3. On camera

Sid Gibson takes a break from his camera to have a photo on ours!

Photo: Stu Norton

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4. Together

Peter Gulbrandsen with Leo, and Dianne Ford with Lola.

Photo: Stu Norton

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12 pictures from South Shields' Sandhaven Beach as loved ones reunite on first day of roadmap rule change

Monday, March 29 marked another key date in the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown with family and friends permitted to meet up outdoors under the rule of six, or as part of two households.

1. Walkies

2. Chat

3. On camera

4. Together

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