But that’s the reality and you have to go back to 1981 to relive these scenes.
They include a singalong on HMS Fearless, Jarrow’s opera lovers performing Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, youth training at Reyrolles in Hebburn and Keith Chegwin at the Gypsies Green Stadium – all in the same year.
Add to all that a spot of bowls training in West Park, a field day at Wood Terrace and an ice rink at Temple Park Leisure Centre and you have lots of memories of a great year.
Take a look.
5. In the factory in Hebburn
Seven youngsters from the YOP short training course at NEI Reyrolle, Hebburn but do you recognise them? Photo: Shields Gazette
6. Tough times on the ice rink
Local beauty queen Kim Nilsen was accompanied by the Mayor of South Tyneside, Coun Walter Robinson, as they ventured onto the ice rink at Temple Park Leisure Centre for the Association of Aquatic and Recreation Management's annual exhibition. Photo: sg
7. Fun at the Wood Terrace Field Day
Back to September 1981 for this view of the Wood Terrace Field Day. Photo: Shields Gazette
