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.

21. The lads

Lesley Elliott said: "Happy Father's Day to the Best Daddy. I love you more than words can say your Gorgeous Boy Aidan.” Photo: Lesley Elliott

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22. Thank you

Nikki Hart said: "Happy Father's Day to my kids' step-dad Kris Barrett . You've become the amazing dad you didn't have to be and we all appreciate everything you do. The kids adore you and so do I. There's no step, there's just family!” Photo: Nikki Hart