We have gathered a whole host of retro images which show just how loved the social clubs of the area have been for decades.
Fabulous fancy dress shows, a world record bid and even stargazing nights.
Take a look for yourself and see how many of these scenes you remember.
1. Fabulous in fancy dress at Farringdon
Sarah Garwood puts the finishing touches to grandson Scott Brown's entry in the 1995 fancy dress competition at Farringdon Social Club. Photo: se
2. Stargazing in 2013
Nissan Sports and Social club teamed up with Sunderland Astronomical Society to stage Jupiter Nights. Does this bring back memories from 2013? Photo: Picture Corrina Atkinson.
3. Meeting Bobby in 1983
Bobby Thompson at the opening of the new Top Rank Bingo and Social Club in Sunderland's former Odeon Cinema. Remember this from 1983? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Tape into your memories for this 2011 reminder
Were they record breakers? Kimberly Cowan and Bethany Ainsley, right, are pictured leading 90 dancers in Easington CW Social Club in their bid for the world record for the largest tap dance across multiple venues in aid of Children in Need. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry