Happy Father's Day! South Tyneside families send special Father's Day messages to loved ones in picture round-up

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, step-dads, grandads, uncles and other people who are like dads to us.

Today (Sunday, June 19) is all about you, as we raise a glass and say thank you for all you do for your families.

And ahead of the big day, we asked the Shields Gazette readers to share their treasured photographs and touching messages for the special men in their lives.

We were inundated with responses, and we’re sorry we can’t share them all.

But here are a selection of your greetings and tributes to loved ones this Father’s Day.

Click here to add your own to the post, and thank you to everyone who contributed.

13. Favourite photo

Stacey Hemsley said: "This is my uncle but been the best father figure to me and my siblings from being tiny! He is always there if we need him and has the most crazy sense of humour! We love you Marky, Happy Father’s Day.” Photo: Stacey Hemsley

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14. Special man

Kirstie-Anne Richardson said: "Happy Father's Day to my Grandad. Most amazing father figure me & my brother had growing up he is the most special man of our family love you lots granda.” Photo: Kirstie-Anne Richardson