Members of a former South Shields group asked to share memories for a planned exhibition

The chair of a former South Shields group is appealing to past members of South Shields Ladies Circle and Men's Roundtable to send in their memories of the group.

Jo (Patricia) Jones is appealing to past members of the group to send in any memories or photos of their time within the group for an exhibition she is planning at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery.

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South Shields Ladies Circle and Men's Roundtable ran for decades before it came to an end over 20 years ago but former chair Jo has fond memories of her time with the group.

The Ladies Circle and the Roundtable was made up of women and men aged 18 to early 40s.

Together the groups would raise money for a number of local charities, give back to the community and a chance for members to connect with each other.

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Jo said: "I think there will still be a lot of members around who'd be interested in sharing their memories and reminiscing about their time with the group as it was such a huge part of South Shields.

"The group helped to create so many special friendships and it would be nice for people to talk about the good old days."

For anyone who would like to share memories, photos, letters or memorabilia of South Shields Ladies Circle and Men's Roundtable can get in touch with Shields Gazette by emailing [email protected] or Adam Bell at South Shields Museum and Art Gallery by emailing [email protected] or calling (0191) 2115599 [internal extension 24034]