15 pictures of social clubs in and around Sunderland over the years
Social clubs are at the heart of our communities.
They are the scene for fundraising events, sports competitions, and a chance to meet up with friends.
And because they are so popular, we searched the Sunderland Echo archives to find these 15 reminders of times gone by.
We have photos from 1976 onward and they show everything from music nights to Christmas meals.
Take a look and see if they ring any bells.
And if they do, why not get in touch and tell us more.
1. Fun times at the Farringdon fancy dress competition
Just look at the magnificent outfits at the 2005 Farringdon Social Club annual Easter fancy dress competition. Are you pictured? Photo: PB
2. A disco scene from 2008
Popular youth club leader Karen Robinson is pictured with some of the children from Whitehouse Social Club in Blackfell in 2008. Remember this? Photo: AB
3. Having a pint with pals in 1995
The regulars of the Ivy Leaf Social Club in Hendon. Here they are in 1995. Recognise any of them? Photo: SE
4. A Christmas treat in 2003
Blackfell pensioners are pictured at their annual Christmas party at the Whitehouse Social Club. Recognise anyone in the photo? Photo: AB