As part of our #RaysofSunshine campaign we asked you, the Shields Gazette readers, to send in your uplifting pictures which have cheered you up. We received plenty of responses, with many sending in their innovative and creative designs. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see some of the replies:
1. Brightening the place up
Helen Stobbs helped decorate this wall to brighten up the street. Photo: Other
2. Rays of sunshine
Kirsty Murray sent in this photo of the window at Tynedale Funeral Directors. Photo: Other
3. Making people smile
Peter Miller sent in this photo of 6-year-old Ava Tilly Miller and her chalk picture. Photo: Other
4. Lovely picture
Sarah Queenan shared this lovely picture made by her 6-year-old. Photo: Other
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