

8 retro South Tyneside photos to get you smiling as the International Day of Happiness approaches
After all, the International Day of Happiness will be here on March 20 and we want to celebrate with a look back at fun photos from the borough’s past.
We have got a sponsored toddle in Bents Park in 2003, and a game for a laugh vicar who donned period costume with a difference in 2009.
Want to find out more? Read on.

1. All dressed up in 2009
Father Darren Maslen, of St Mary with St Martin, was the game for a laugh vicar who donned period costume with a difference in 2009. Who can tell us more? Photo: TC

2. Wonderful at the Westovians
The Westovians Theatre Laugh-a-Lot show in 2014 with Paul Dunn, Viktoria Kay and Craig Richardson in the picture. Photo: Stu Norton

3. All smiles in 2009
A family fun day at the Living Waters Church with plenty of smiles from the oral health team of Ann Leather and Victoria Dawson in 2009. Photo: IB

4. Elation on a historic day
Happy Shields fans celebrate their team winning the FA Vase in 2017. Are you in the picture? Photo: Kevin Brady