We have lined up all these retro photos from special occasions and the link between them all was … you got to enjoy cake!
So take a look at scenes from Binns to Biddick Hall and Cleadon to Hearns Bingo.
Grab a slice of cake and tuck in to some great reminders.
5. Cakes galore in Cleadon
Pat Sutherland and Tarry Stephenson had a feast of cupcakes at the Cleadon Village Fair in 2003. Photo: TR
6. Party time with Pudsey
Pudsey Bear takes a well-earned break at the SureStart Primrose parent and toddler group in 2007, where children made sure he got to enjoy tea and cake. Photo: TR
7. A big day at Binns
Back to March 1977 and K Price, general manager of Binns, South Shields, cuts the cake to celebrate the firm's 50th anniversary in the town. Remember this? Photo: Shields Gazette
8. A happy birthday in 1964
Mrs M Spencer, Commanding Officer of the Girls Nautical Training Corps at South Shields, cuts the unit's second birthday cake watched by some of the girls and Mr H Banks, chairman. Were you a member of the corps? Photo: Shields Gazette