Colin Burgin-Plews

Shields Gazette readers have told us who they would nominate for an OBE.

This is who Shields Gazette readers would nominate for an OBE

How could we not include Great North runner Colin Burgin-Plews who, as Big Pink Dress, raised £150,000 from his charity runs.

Fundraising legend Big Pink Dress steps back from the Great North Run

Colin Burgin-Plews who is about to tackle his last Great North Run as charity fundraiser 'Big Pink Dress'.

Colin's final bow as a running charity super hero

Celebrations are in full swing across South Tyneside.

Jubilee celebrations well underway as events honour the Queen's 70 years

Residents enjoy the Jubilee street party in Orchid Gardens

What a weekend - South Tyneside wraps up Platinum Jubilee celebrations

2 year old Noah Cutting has his face painted by Jade Benton from "Brush Hour"

Nursery celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with garden party

Colin Burgin-Plews dressed in a giant sunflower dress as he approaches the finish line.

Fundraising legend runs 10k in giant sunflower dress to thank hospice

Colin Burgin-Plews at the start of his sponsored walk in 2020, to say thank you to the NHS.

Big Pink Dress fundraising star gets some good news - and reveals plans for 2022

The Best of South Tyneside Awards judging panel.

What an outstanding field of entries

Colin Burgin-Plews and his latest fantastic fundraising mission.

Big Pink Dress runner sets up unique derby challenge for fans

Colin Burgin-Plews who is planning to run the 40th anniversary Great North Run in style.

'Big Pink Dress' plans special tribute to Great North Run

Colin Burgin-Plews who has fought back from an operation to remove skin cancer.

Fundraiser reveals he had cancer operation just days before returning to role

Colin Burgin-Plews has said he is so grateful to the NHS doctors who caught his skin cancer diagnosis early.

Fundraising champion Big Pink Dress opens up about skin cancer diagnosis

The Easter bake-off for People's Angels saw some amazing entries and happy faces

Amazing winners revealed in Easter holiday bake-off competition

Big Pink Dress Colin Burgin-Plews is judging the People's Angels baking competition

Easter baking competition with Colin Burgin-Plews as 'Hairy Berry' judge

Colin Burgin-Plews who is fundraising in memory of his mother.

'Big Pink Dress' Colin takes on toughest challenge after mother's death
Fundraising hero Colin Burgin-Plews is back fundraising once more – and this time he has a very personal reason to complete his latest mission.
Chris Cordner

You've been telling us about your Stars of 2020 in South Tyneside.

Meet South Tyneside's Stars of 2020 - as chosen by you

Lilian Griffiths who runs LG Fashions as well as a charity book stall at Jacky White's Market.

Lilian’s mission in memory of her brother

Mega fundraiser Colin Burgin-Plews will be up early on Sunday – to ‘virtually’ do the London Marathon.

Colin’s going virtual for his London run

Colin Burgin-Plews who tackled a sponsored walk earlier this year to thank the NHS heroes who saved his life.

'Big Pink Dress' smashes target

Colin Burgin-Plews aka Big Pink Dress and his design for the Great No Race dress.

Big Pink Dress launches the Great No Race campaign

Big Pink Dress Colin Burgin-Plews is fundraising for KAYAKS.

Big Pink Dress launches new drive for donations

Colin Burgin-Plews who has revealed plans for a virtual run.

A virtual way to get running in style

Colin Burgin-Plews who has revealed his new 'just for fun' baking competition on social media.

Are you ready for a North East ‘Bake-In’

Colin Burgin-Plews in action at home, and at a previous London Marathon

A marathon effort in a big green dress

Big Pink Dress returns to fundraising in support of NHS staff who are battling to save lives during the Coronavirus pandemic

Big Pink Dress Man says thank you to South Tyneside NHS workers for saving his l...

Colin pictured in hospital during his health scare and the dress he will be wearing for the fundraiser.

Big Pink Dress to thank health workers who saved his life
Charity champion Colin Burgin-Plews is planning a fundraising walk this weekend – to thank the health heroes who saved his life.
Chris Cordner

Early Learning Partnership nursery founder Eamonn Gribben celebrates with staff and nursery children.

20 years of shaping the next generation

Big Pink Dress, Colin Burgin-Plews is set to star in ITV's Tyne and Wear Metro documentary in February.

Big Pink Dress to star in ITV's Metro documentary

Big Pink Dress fundraiser Colin Burgin-Plews is looking forward to the year ahead.

Big Pink Dress says heartfelt thank you to supporters

Colin with an array of celebrities including Simon Cowell, Gareth Southgate, Iain Stirling, Joel Dommett and Christine Lampard

Big Pink Dress fundraiser overwhelmed by inspirational stories at Pride of Brita...

Big Pink Dress, Colin Burgin-Plews, has been crowned ITV's Fundraiser of the Year for the North East in the Pride of Britain Awards

Big Pink Dress ‘blown away’ by Pride of Britain award win

Colin showed off his medal after completing the race he didn't think he could do

Community's praise for 'amazing' Big Pink Dress man as he takes on 2019 Great No...

Great North Run 2019 finishers.

Great North Run hailed 'an absolutely amazing event' as records fall and million...

Great North Run 2019 finishers.

Great North Run hailed 'an absolutely amazing event' as records fall and million...

Colin Burgin-Plews

Big Pink Dress man completes Great North Run

Big Pink Dress fundraiser Colin Burgin-Plews has pulled out of the Great North Run following health problems.

Much-loved Big Pink Dress fundraiser pulls out of Great North Run after health b...

Colin Burgin-Plews has praised staff at South Tyneside District Hospital following health scare

Big Pink Dress praises hospital staff following health scare

Colin Burgin-Plews has been told he has a problem with his heart.

Big Pink Dress fundraiser explains cause behind ongoing health battle

Colin Burgin-Plews is in hospital after suffering a heart scare.

Big Pink Dress charity champion forced to pull out of events after heart scare

Colin Burgin-Plews, aka the Big Pink Dress, in his handcrafted creation after completing the Great North Run 2018.

South Shields fundraiser the Big Pink Dress nominated for Pride of Britain Award

Colin Burgin-Plews, aka the Big Pink Dress, in his handcrafted creation after completing the Great North Run 2018.

South Shields fundraiser the Big Pink Dress left 'humbled' after being put forwa...

Colin Burgin-Plews, aka the Big Pink Dress, in his latest handcrafted creation after completing the Great North Run 2018.

Big Pink Dress fundraiser’s collection of amazing frocks set to go on display at...

Colin Burgin-Plews and others take part in a charity walk around Bents Park in aid of the Chloe and Liam Together Forever Trust.

Charity champion walks a mile for each person killed in Manchester Arena terror ...

Colin Burgin-Plews wearing his St Benedict's Hospice dress to take part in Sunderland 10k.

Big Pink Dress fundraiser gets through wardrobe malfunction at Sunderland 10k wi...

Big Pink Dress Colin Burgin-Plews and athlete Aly Dixon reveal this years Run Sunderland t-shirts.

Big Pink Dress runner unveils race t-shirts ahead of Sunderland City Runs - Sout...

Colin Burgin-Plews in his London Marathon dress with former World Champion middle distance runner Steve Cram CBE.

Inspirational Big Pink Dress fundraiser speaks of 'amazing' London Marathon afte...

Colin Burgin-Plews is gearing up to take on the London Marathon this weekend.

Big Pink Dress charity champion fights illness to take on London Marathon

Colin Burgin-Plews is joined by Mark Rutherford, Zack Curry, and Bernard Wills at the Bents Park, South Shields.

Charity champion to walk a mile for each person killed in Manchester Arena terro...

Big Pink Dress Colin Burgin-Plews in some of his outfits.

16 pictures of Big Pink Dress in action as fundraiser Colin Burgin-Plews announc...

Colin Burgin-Plews, aka the Big Pink Dress, in his latest handcrafted creation after completing the Great North Run 2018.

Big Pink Dress set to retire from fundraising efforts

Special Recognition award winner Colin Burgin-Plews with Joy Yates, Editorial Director of the Shields Gazette.

Big Pink Dress charity hero left stunned by awards win

Colin Burgin-Plews, aka the Big Pink Dress, in his latest handcrafted creation after completing the Great North Run 2018.

Great North Run day honour for Big Pink Dress fundraising giant Colin

Colin Burgin-Plews in his new dress for the Great North Run.

Check out the Big Pink Dress's fabulous Great North Run frock

Pink Big Dress Colin Burgin-Plews wearing his London Marathon dress.

Frock of many selfies: Big Pink Dress man's Great North Run outfit to feature 2,...

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