And what better way to spend a day than visiting a trail of colourfully crafted elephants, created in aid of St Oswald’s Hospice. Elmer’s Great North Parade art trail launched across the North East earlier this month, with more than 50 sculptures placed in various locations across Sunderland, South Tyneside, Newcastle and Gateshead. Here are some of the creatures you’ve spotted so far – check out these smiling faces.
. Meeting Elenora the Elephant
Marcus, 8 and Lucy, 7 at the Tyne Tunnel. | User (UGC) Photo: Debra Fox
. By the seaside
Evie-Elizabeth enjos the sunshine at Roker. | User (UGC) Photo: Debra Fox
. I look up to you
Niamh Hoare, 2, poses for the camera at The Word, South Shields, before setting off on the trail. | User (UGC) Photo: Debra Fox
. Summer sunshine
Malcolm, age 2, takes part in the charity art trail. | User (UGC) Photo: Debra Fox
. Animal friends
Ruby the dog makes friends in Marine Park, South Shields. | User (UGC) Photo: Debra Fox
. Out of this world
Cole, age 3, searches for stars at The Word, South Shields. | User (UGC) Photo: Debra Fox
5. Animal friends
Ruby the dog makes friends in Marine Park, South Shields. | User (UGC) Photo: Debra Fox
6. Out of this world
Cole, age 3, searches for stars at The Word, South Shields. | User (UGC) Photo: Debra Fox
7. It's not easy being green
Daniel and Daisy enjoying the trail. | User (UGC) Photo: Debra Fox
8. Northumberland Street
Heading over the water to see elephants far and wide! Daisy and Daniel. | User (UGC) Photo: Debra Fox