LOCKDOWN has been tough for many families who would normally see their grandparents every day but have now been apart for weeks.
So to put a smile on their faces, we asked you to send in your messages from your little ones to their grandparents.
We'll be printing as many messages as we can in our special Life in Lockdown supplement in the paper on Wednesday.
But for now keep scrolling to see your messages.
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Send us a message to make your grandparents smile
"Please send us a picture of your children along with their names and their message for their grandparents "
We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.
What is your response?Charlotte aged 3 misses her Nanna and Grandad Bebbington as well as her Nanna and Grandad Fairhurst. She wants to wish her Grandad Tony a happy birthday for the 29th April x
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What is your response?Jaylan Price age 9 from kearsley bolton is really excited to spend time with Nanna and Grandad.....but not as excited as his Mum and Dad 😉
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What is your response?Finlay-william is missing his nanny tanya. Finlay turns one on thursday (30th april) and nanny is going too miss his big day due too lockdown
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What is your response?Isla King misses her Nana and Grandad; Margaret and David Hartley so much (who read the BN cover to cover everyday !!). Waving through the window when we drop off supplies just isn't the same !!
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What is your response?We love and miss you so much Nana, Grandad and pippa xxx we will see you very soon xxx
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What is your response?Nana and grandad, we love and miss you all lots, we can't wait to come and see you again. Love tian and CJ xx
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What is your response?Jacob and Oliver want to say they miss Nanna Buddy and Grandad and Nanna Jean and can't wait to see them
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What is your response?We are missing you all so much, nana, ninnie, grandad, Great grandma and grandad, pops and nana Mandy and also nana Barbara and grandad Jeff and we can not wait to see you all love you all so much love Amileah, Freya and Oscar xxx
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What is your response?Jayden Halpin 11, Tayla Halpin 8, Carter Halpin 4. Nana & grandad we miss you so very much, give Ozzy a big cuddle from us all and hopefully we can see each other again soon!
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What is your response?To, all of our very special Grandparents and Great- Grandparents, We miss you all so much and can’t wait to see you all for big kisses and cuddles (especially from our new addition Iris as she has lots to catch up on!) Looking forward to lots of treats, biscuits and sleepovers too! Love you all loads, Lillie Alice, Ollie Andrew and Iris Alice Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Darcy Lever
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What is your response?Tommie really misses his Nanny Hev, Gan Gan Pete, Great Nony Doreen and Grandad Steven! He also misses his Great grandma Brenda, nana nic nic, grandad Paul, Dawny and all his lovely family and friends! He cannot wait to cuddle you all and give you a big kiss! Plus we need some more recent photographs as these are all when he was a baby- he’s nearly 3! Stay safe please and he loves you all more than he loves crispies (and that’s a lot) Love and kisses from a very lucky boy xxx
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What is your response?Marty billy Collins 1year 4 months from tonge moor is missing his gran gran (christine Ward) cant wait for kisses and cuddles love you gran gran xxxxx
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What is your response?Marty bill his missing his gran gran (christine ward) he can't wait to be getting kisses and cuddles off her again #staysafe xxxx
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What is your response?Missing you Grandma Kirsty, Grandad Nolan, Grandad Andrew, Grandma Catherine and Grandad Graham. Love Oliver xxx
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What is your response?We are missing Nanna & Grandad so so much! We have ever spent so much time away from you! We have missed celebrating three birthdays so far. Lots of love Lucas (9) Grace (7) Mia (7) Jake (5) Elsie (2) Eliza (1) and Adam 10 months xxx
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What is your response?I miss you Grandma Eva & Grandad Eric in Spain, and Grandma Val & Grandad Will in Blackrod. Can’t wait for cuddles with you all! Love you lots, Harry xxx
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What is your response?I miss you Nanna and grandad Darren and grandad Andy. I can’t wait to see you and give you a big snuggle. Love you to the moon and back, Chiara Bond, 6 , farnworth â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
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What is your response?We miss you Nanny and we’re sad we’re missing your Birthday x Alfie’s and Freddie Ward Age 5 and 2 Bromley Cross
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What is your response?We miss you lots nana, grandma & grandad we can't wait to have a sleep over at your houses. Along with lots of kisses & cuddles😊 Sending lots of love Faith & Ella xxx
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What is your response?We miss you grandad and grandma
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What is your response?Karl & Theo Davies-Cooper want to let their grandma and grandad know that they miss and love them loads and can’t wait for lots of cuddles and getting up to mischief with grandad. They love them to the moon and back lots of hugs and kisses xxxxxxxxxx
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What is your response?We miss you Nana and Granda! Can't wait to see you again, hope you are staying safe. Look forward to our next sleepover. Love Corey 6, Cian 4 and Orla 2. Xxx
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What is your response?Hi nana were missing you lots and can't wait for cuddles lots of love and hugs love preciois & leah-kirsty xx
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What is your response?We miss you GG Gran Gran & Grandad Nana Auntie Jo Jo
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What is your response?We miss you Grandad Jack, love you lots and lots and lots love from Harry, Evie and the newest addition Bailey can’t wait for you to meet him xxxx
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What is your response?Joseph 4 and Harry 1. Nana and grandad Peak and grandma and grandad Price we miss you lots and lots and can’t wait for cuddles and lots of sleepovers.
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What is your response?To Nanna Eddie, Grandad Eric, Grandad Stephen & Grandma, We miss you loads and we can’t wait to see you again! Love you always From Thomas and George xxx
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What is your response?Nanny and Grandad, We miss you so much! We can't wait to squeeze you when this is all over and go on lots of new adventures with you both! Sending lots of love and big hugs... Dylan, Cooper and Tiana-May xxx
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What is your response?We love & miss you nanna Gypo & nanna dor dor & carol !! Love Jackson, Tyler, Isabella & baby Alfie !!
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What is your response?Nanna (Susan Buckley), we are missing you so much and can’t wait til we can spend lots of time with you again. We love you millions, you’re the best! Love, Sonny, Scarlett and Rex xxx
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What is your response?Can't wait to see all our family again. Miss you all lots. Stay safe. Mia and Nieve xxx
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What is your response?We miss you Nana and Grandad and can't wait for cuddles and our Sunday tea times as a big family of 13 again. Faith aged 6 and Kye aged 3
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What is your response?We miss you so much nana,grandad and gang we can't wait to give you the biggest cuddle ever when all this is over love you to the moon and back Alfie and Faith xxx
What is your response?I miss you gan ma & gan dad Can’t wait to see you again soon Lots of love & kisses from Harriet
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What is your response?Picture 1 - Freddie Openshaw with his Grandad-Pops - although our adventures are on pause for now, soon we'll be able to get back out there and never give up! Miss and love you xxx Picture 2 - Freddie Openshaw, Bonnie Openshaw and Nana on Mother's day. We miss and love you lots! Can't wait for a big snuggle xxx
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What is your response?Thomas Whiteside age 2 and Jack Whiteside age 6 months from Farnworth. Hiya Grandma and Grandad. We miss you so much and we can't wait until we can come to see you for lots of snuggles (and choccy buttons) we love you everything! Lots of love from Thomas and Jack-Jack xxx
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What is your response?We love and miss you Nanna. We can’t wait to see you for kisses and cuddles. Love you Nanna. Love Cameron, Max and Isaac xx
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What is your response?Taylor, Riley, Talia and baby Wynter miss their Nanny so much and cant wait for cuddles Ages 12,11,6 and 6 weeks Highfield
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What is your response?I’m missing cuddles like these from my Mama and Papa and cannot wait to see them properly again! From Isabella Whittle age 7
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What is your response?Isabella is really missing her Grandma and Grandad and can’t wait to have lots of fun again soon. She’s also looking forward to a sleepover once lockdown is over!!
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What is your response?We miss you Grandad (Gran Gran) Alan xxx We miss you Nanna Olwyn xxx Love Olivia and Evie-Mae Davies
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What is your response?We just want to say we miss you so much & want to send our love to our nanna & grandad g & our great nanna & grandad b. We cant wait to see you after this is all over. Love you millions tyler & lucas xxx Age 4 & 6
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What is your response?Missing my Nanna Kelly, Grandad Martyn, Nanny Sandra, Grandad Lee, Nanna Jenny, Grandad Sam, Nana Debbie, Grandad Mark, Grandma Julie, Grandad Dave. Even though I’m missing you, it’s best to keep safe. Love and miss you all. See you all when it’s safe for me to come out. Love Libby Jayne xxx
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What is your response?Nan, did you put my spends in my bank? I think you might have forgot??? Love you lots, From Ant
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What is your response?This is leo bowling from Bolton who is 4months old!
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What is your response?Alex hulton age 8 from horwich misses his grandma , grandad and nin and sent them this picture on messenger then put them up in the window 🌈
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What is your response?Missing you lots Ninny and Cocker (aka Nana and Grandad) can't wait for cuddles when the world is better and no longer poorly! Lots of love Darcie and Freya xxx
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What is your response?Ava and lily Harper would like to let nana Carol, grandad Tony, nana Joyce and 'funny' grandad, and grandma Janet and grandad Allan, that they are both missing them very much, and they cannot wait to spend time with you all again! And give you all big cuddles! They both love you all very much and they hope this message cheers you all up . xxx
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What is your response?A message for my nan and grandad, they dont have iphones or tablets but i know they get the Bolton News everyday! A quick hello from Penicuik, Edinburgh.
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What is your response?Isla and Seth missing all their grandparents so much can’t wait for kisses and cuddles xxx
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What is your response?Nana Betty, I’m staying at home to keep you safe! & I hope this makes you smile 💕
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What is your response?Hi Grandma and Grandad. Missing you lots and lots but I'm having lots of fun in the sun. I can't wait to give you a big cuddle. Lots of Love, Millie xxx
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What is your response?Miss you so much grandad love from Khyra 💙 Khyra Aged 10 Bolton
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What is your response?hi My name is Stuart and i want to tell my Granny & Grandad Claxton-Counsell and Grandma & Grandad Bradburn plus everyone i love that i miss you and can't wait for huggles
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What is your response?We miss you Nana and Grandad! We will be round for a sleepover as soon as we can! All our love, Cameron and Charlie- aged 7 and 4
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What is your response?Miss you so much Grandma Lisa. We love you loads Ollie and Jaxon x x
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