There’s the tale of the youngster who single-handedly organised a bouncy castle for his local playscheme, and the young Washington swimmers who made a splash in the Sunderland swimming championships.
There’s the boy who handed over money to a riding school and the Salvation Army team who spent a whole day playing a charity pool match.
And there’s the kestrel which won the hearts of Sunderland police officers as well as the Houghton youngsters who teamed up with Dutch musicians to put on a great show.
Want to know more? Read on.
1. Bouncing good fun
Ten-year-old Mark Headings made sure the last session of the season at the Gilley Law playscheme was a memorable one. He wrote to the Sunderland Recreation Department asking if they would supply a giant inflatable - and they did! As well as providing the equipment, officials came along and also gave Mark a present. Remember the occasion? Email [email protected] and tell us more. Photo: SE
2. Baby kestrel
A new addition at the lost and found office really ruffled the feathers of police officers in Sunderland in 1986. Two eagle-eyed walkers spotted a kestrel lying on the ground near the River Wear. The baby bird was taken to the Kayll Street police station where officers became mother hens. Photo: SE
3. David's generoosity
Glen the pony got in on the picture when David Laybourne, 12, from Blackfell, Washington, handed over £54 that he raised from the Great North Run in 1986. He handed it over to Dr Nathan Strang and his wife Norah. David's love of animals prompted him to raise money for the Strang Riding for the Disabled organisation. Photo: SE