Schools out for summer.
In times gone by, that meant lots of excitement and a chance to have fun at these Sunderland play schemes.
Did you have a bash at swing ball in Red House in 1978 or handball at Benedict Biscop in 1979.
There's a 1980 game of tennis in the East End and board games in Farringdon in 1976.
Over to you for memories of them all.
1. This is how lots of Sunderland youngsters spent their six weeks summer holidays. Tell us if it brings back memories for you.
This is how lots of Sunderland youngsters spent their six weeks summer holidays. Tell us if it brings back memories for you.
2. Dress-up time dor Mary Hoogewerf, left and Susan Carey, at the Backhouse Park play scheme in 1974.
Dress-up time dor Mary Hoogewerf, left and Susan Carey, at the Backhouse Park play scheme in 1974.
3. Taking a dip in Castletown School's pool to get away from the heat in 1975.
Taking a dip in Castletown School's pool to get away from the heat in 1975.
4. The Hendon playscheme summer party. Great fun in 1975.
The Hendon playscheme summer party. Great fun in 1975.
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