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.

. Fun with balloons in 2007
A balloon artist joined these pupils from Broadway and Plains Farm Primary Schools for a great day of fun at Nissan Sports and Social Club in 2007. Were you there? Photo: KB

. 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

. 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.

5. The pies are up at Doxford Park Social Club
Doxford Park Social Club pie and pea supper in January 1977. Can you spot anyone you know? Photo: Sunderland Echo

6. Scarily good fun at Parkside
The Parkside children's Halloween Party at Parkside Social Club in October 1995. Remember it? Photo: Sunderland Echo

7. Floral splendour in 1984
The Hepworth and Grandage Garden Show looked like a great event in September 1984. Were you there? Photo: SE

8. Was this a double tops event?
Gary Collin manager of the Nissan Sports and Social Club which was announced as the host the World Darts Masters in 2011. Photo: Picture by Peter Berry