But here’s the proof of what went on in the Wearside and County Durham area in 1980.
We have queues for the sales, an annual bus trip, fun with It’s A Knockout and a fancy dress pub crawl.
But how many of these photos bring back memories for you?
Take a look and tell us more.
1. Receiving medallions in 1980
A Pennywell scene which shows over-60s receiving a medallion to celebrate the Queen Mother's 80th birthday. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Victorious in the raft race
The victorious Hylton Ski Club crew who paddled home to become the winners in the first Roker raft race. Did you take part that year? Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Enjoying a game of tennis
Table tennis is one of the sports youngsters at the East End Playscheme enjoyed in the huts behind the East End Community Centre. Were you among them? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. A clean-up operation
Volunteers take a break from Operation Clean Up at Red House Community Centre. Remember this from March 1980? Photo: Shields Gazette