Shannon Handiside sat in a pool of spaghetti to raise money in 2007.Shannon Handiside sat in a pool of spaghetti to raise money in 2007.
Shannon Handiside sat in a pool of spaghetti to raise money in 2007.

9 South Tyneside photos from Red Nose Days down the years - take your pick from this comic collection

Red Nose Day is back on March 19 and it’s nothing to be sniffed at.

The people of South Tyneside love a Comic Relief caper as these nostalgic photos show.

In the past, you have sat in a bath of spaghetti and got dressed up as Cinderella.

You have donned fancy dress and most of all, you have raised vital funds.

This year, money will go towards the fight against domestic abuse and racial inequality, and to support older people and those on the front line.

But let's start the fun with a look back at the great work you did in the past.

You have donned fancy dress and most of all, you have raised vital funds.