TODAY is Father’s Day – the day we thank all the important male figures in our lives for everything they’ve done and continue to do for us.
Whether it’s dads, uncles, brothers of family friends, today is the day to let them know how grateful you are to have them in your life.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been asking readers to share their Father’s Day messages and photos, telling us what makes their dad so special and whey he’s head and shoulders above the rest.
Here are some of those messages dedicated to the dads and other father figures in Warrington on Father’s Day.
It's not too late to send a message to your dad - use the link at the bottom of the page.
Community answers
What makes your dad so special?
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What is your dad's full name?Craig Ellis
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Orford
What makes your dad so special?Always does his best even when times are tough
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Kiera and dad Craig What is your dad's full name?Lloyd Groarke
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Orford
What makes your dad so special?My daddy is so special because he works hard every single day, often with only one day off. Despite his busy schedule, he always makes time to make me laugh, always putting me and mummy first. Whenever he walks into the room, it's playtime and he always makes me smile. I love him so much!
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Gabriel and his dad Lloyd What is your dad's full name?Brian Bashford
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Orford
What makes your dad so special?Your special jokes and your alien ways!
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Brian and Leah Bashford What is your dad's full name?Piotr Stasiak
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Howley
What makes your dad so special?He makes me laugh when I’m crying, he cuddles me when I’m lonely, he is funny when I have a bad day in school. I want to be like him.
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Jakub Stasiak and his dad Piotr What is your dad's full name?Thomas Delooze
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Orford
What makes your dad so special?My dad is so special because he’s one in a million. He has the greatest kind of love and the biggest heart.
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Me and my dad What is your dad's full name?Callum Griffiths
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Orford
What makes your dad so special?Our daddy is so special to us because he’s the best daddy in the world! He loves us makes us laugh, goes out to work every day to make sure we have the best of everything and most of all he gives us the best cuddles and kisses. We love you daddy, from Reggie and Vinnie and your unborn twin girls xxx
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Reggie and Vinnie with dad Callum What is your dad's full name?Michael Stewart
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Orford
What makes your dad so special?He makes the best food and he gives really good hugs and kisses. He can be funny and silly and makes me laugh a lot.
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Issy with dad Michael at Warrington Pride What is your dad's full name?John Ruane
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Sankey Bridges
What makes your dad so special?Our dad goes above and beyond for not only his children and grandchildren but for everybody. He is an amazing person inside and out. We are so proud to have you as our dad/grandad and we all love you so much! We are so proud of you!
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John Ruane What is your dad's full name?Andy Noone
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Lymm
What makes your dad so special?Daddy, you are the most special person in the world to us. You work hard every day to make sure we have nice things. You make an effort every day to be the best daddy - from playing games with us even when you're tired from a late night at work, to learning how to do girls hairstyles - nothing is too much to make sure we feel loved, safe and happy. We love you xx
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Andy Noone with his daughter, Everly and son, Zander, at Conwy Castle What is your dad's full name?Tony Watson
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Whittle Hall
What makes your dad so special?He is my step-up dad for 40 years but I couldn't call him dad. And I wished I did. He will do anything for anyone, kind and loyal. He has supported me and my children through bad times and good. He is my inspiration and he has made me a strong person.
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Daughter Alicia, mum Christine, son Daniel with Karen, Karen's partner Ged and dad / grandad Tony What is your dad's full name?Oliver Sephton
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Penketh
What makes your dad so special?My dad is special because he always takes us for fun days out!
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Dad and me ice skating earlier in the year! What is your dad's full name?Cameron Barber
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Longford
What makes your dad so special?Our daddy always has time for us and is always playing games like hide and seek with us. We love him so much. We know we can count on our daddy for anything.
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Cameron Barber What is your dad's full name?Shaun Hughes
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Orford
What makes your dad so special?Works hard to provide for his family. He's is always there no matter what. I always know I can count on my dad! He is so funny and is always cracking out jokes.
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Shaun Hughes on his wedding day What is your dad's full name?Gaz Sheffield
Which area of Warrington is your dad from?Warrington
What makes your dad so special?My daddy is the best daddy ever. Love Emmi-Rae xxxx
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Emmi-Rae and dad Gaz What makes your dad so special?
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