And we have reminders of all that and more in this retro selection of photos from clubs in the South Tyneside area.
Are you pictured at a charity concert or a children's party or perhaps in the concert room?
Take a look and see how many scenes you recognise?
1. Pictured at the presentation
Back to November 1983 where Andrew O'Connor, right, of Bede Insurance Broker, Jarrow, presented Keith Johnston, captain of Boldon CA A team, with the First Division championship trophy at the South Tyneside Snooker League's annual presentation in Pelaw Social Club. Photo: Shields Gazette
2. Take your partners for the dance
A dance competition at the Elmfield Social Club in Hebburn in 1983. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Perseverance Social Club
A May 1993 showing the Perseverance Social Club at Tyne Dock. Are you pictured? Photo: Shields Gazette
4. Fancy dress at the Alberta
Members of the Alberta Social Club, Jarrow, held an Andy Capp night to raise money for a pool table for the Psycho-Geriatric Unit at South Shields General Hospital. Who remembers this from 1978? Photo: Shields Gazette