Hats off to the South Tyneside school cooks and dinner ladies. Remember these scenes?

School meals may seem a long way off at the moment – but how about a tribute to the great staff who have served them over the years.

By Chris Cordner

Published 20th Apr 2020, 16:45 BST

Updated 21st Apr 2020, 21:53 BST

Take a look at our 11 reminders of South Tyneside cooks and dinner ladies who served us so well for decades.

Do any of these photos bring back special memories.

Take a look through our selection and then get in touch to tell us more.

1. 35 years of loyal service

Joan Hannah gave 35 years of great service to St Bede's RC Primary School before retiring in 2004. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: CL

Back to 2008 and this themed day for the dinner ladies looks like great fun. Remember it? Photo: IB

Dinner lady Margaret McDermott was pictured in 2005 when she retired on her 60th birthday. Are you pictured with her? Photo: CL

Stanhope Primary School cook Lynn Curtin is pictured ahead of International School Meals Day three years ago. Photo: Stu Norton