After all, it has a history of doing great things for the people of South Shields as these archive photos show.
Who went to the over-50s club Christmas party in 2004? Did you meet a Dalek at the centre’s art club in 2003?
Maybe you were in the men’s walking club in 2019. We have all this and more.

5. When Vera came to town
A wave from Brenda Blethyn on the Vera filming set at Ocean Road Community Association in 2020. Photo: Stu Norton

6. Pals on the move
The Ocean Road Community Association mens walking group was in the picture in 2019. Photo: Stu Norton

7. Smiles from 2007
Members of the Ocean Road Community Association with their ECM5 Every Child Matters Award 15 years ago. Photo: TR

8. So artistic in 2005
Art class members paused for a picture in 2005. Recognise anyone? Photo: TR
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