TO celebrate Father’s Day, we asked to hear about the best dads in East Lancashire.

Whether he is there for you when you need a word of advice, always by your side when you need some help with DIY, or tells the best ‘dad’ jokes — we don’t know what we would do without them.

Here are some of the heartfelt messages we received from appreciative sons and daughters.

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Arthur Walsh said: “To my daddy, Michael Walsh, thanks for your patience during my many tantrums. Just think — soon there will be two of us to create more mess, noise, and fun! Lots of love.”

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Hinnaa Iqbal sent in this message for her dad, Mohammed Iqbal: “Dear daddy, I may find my prince someday, but you will always be my king. I love you unconditionally. A perfect man is who you are, a perfect dad is what you’ve been, no lady or girl can be luckier than I have been. Happy Father’s Day to my hero, I love you dad.”

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A Father’s Day message for Nicholas Pope says: “Dad you’re our superhero, love you always. Alex and Eleanor.”

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Cora Cave sent in this message for her dad: “Happy Father’s Day to my dad, my best friend Tony Cave. Some superheroes don’t wear capes! Have a great day superman. Love you millions.”

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“Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world! Thank you for everything you do for me and the endless laughs. I’m so grateful and honoured to call you my dad!” – Ella Cave

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If you’re wondering where to take your dad for Father’s Day, here are four ways to spoil him tomorrow.

Treat a Rovers fan with lunch from 12.30 to 1.30pm, and a tour starting at 2pm, at Ewood Park.

If your dad enjoys a good puzzle, then visit the Lucardo escape room in Rawtenstall and choose from convicting a criminal in the safehouse to stealing a famous Russian diamond.

Enjoy a luxury dining experience at Michelin-starred restaurant White Swan at Fence. It has just been voted in a prestigious top 100 list of restaurants.

The pub and restaurant has a special Father’s Day lunch you can pre-order by calling 01282 611773.

Get the full go-karting experience at Colne’s Prestige Indoor Karting. Race around the track with your dad and compete to find your best times.