THOUSANDS of flower bulbs planted to highlight the work of a cancer charity in the North-East have burst into bloom.
The Field of Hope was planted outside the Gateshead MetroCentre in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care in October last year.
This week, the 3,000 daffodil bulbs blossomed near the centre's yellow car park.
The daffodil is the emblem of the charity, which will be holding its annual fundraising drive, the Marie Curie Cancer Care Daffodil Campaign, throughout the spring.
MetroCentre management decided to support the initiative to highlight the work of the charity in the region and to help Marie Curie raise funds.
The charity provides free nursing care for terminally ill people and support for their families.
Debbie Hamilton, from the charity, said: "We are delighted that staff at the MetroCentre have enabled us to use their land to form such a high profile Field of Hope.
"All the money raised in the area will go directly towards funding the Marie Curie Centre at Newcastle and the Community Marie Curie Nursing Service in the local area."
Jane Holmes, from the MetroCentre, said: "Almost everybody knows somebody whose life may have been affected by cancer and Marie Curie plays an invaluable role in offering support to them and their families."
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