And while you are at it, why not enjoy 13 of the best picnic memories we found in the Shields Gazette archives.
In case you missed it;
1. Watching the ships in 1964
Under the shadow of the ships and cranes of Swan Hunters shipyard, a Hebburn family enjoy a picnic in the King George playing fields in 1964. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
2. A 1960s day out
With the windbreaker at their backs, the box of Tudor crisps, sandwiches and a cuppa, this family is all set for a great day out by the sea in 1964. | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
3. A teddy bear's picnic in West Park
The Tyne Dock Salvation Army Mothers and Toddlers Group organised a Teddy Bears’ picnic in West Park in the summer of 1990. Are you in the picture? | SG Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Picnic in the Jarrow library
A 2004 picnic at Jarrow Library. Can you spot someone you know? | sg Photo: IB
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