After a chilly few weeks, the weather hopefully will improve in time for Easter when any hint ot sunny weather tends to see a rush to make plans to get out and about and meet family and friends.
The Easter break, bringing a precious long weekend for many workers, offers a chance for the virtuous to enjoy some fresh air and exercise while for others thoughts often turn to a visit to a pub beer garden to soak up that sun. Where to go can be a subject for much debate as everyone has a favourite - as we discovered when we asked readers to share their views on the location of the best beer gardens and terraces to enjoy an outdoor drink.
The flood of replies on our Facebook page covered a huge variety of suggestions, proving that we in the North East really are for spoiled for choice when it comes to top watering holes. There were some, however, who reckon their own garden is always the best place to be when you're with with pals.
