We are showcasing a very small selection including members of residents associations taking part in community activities, national celebrations and those sticking up for their neighbourhood.

5. Community transport
Sue Little (left) from Paul's Travel and Elwick parish councillor Hilary Thompson with village residents Maxine Coss, Ann Gilhespy and Edith Barnfather as they returned to the village, after a shopping trip in 2013. Photo: FRANK REID

6. Security conscious
From April 1989, members of PRIDE (Peterlee Residents In the District of Easington) won £1,000 worth of security locks and equipment. Pictured receiving the prize at Hartlepool's Terry Park Locksmiths shop were (left to right) Terry Park, Harry Freeman of the Peterlee Pride organisation, Kim Hawkridge of Easington CVS and Yale Security equipment area manager Peter Bianco. Photo: Mail

7. Feas celebrations
A huge crowd at Greatham in the late 1950s for the village's annual Feast celebrations. Pictured passing through the village as part of the parade was the Heortnesse Highlanders Juvenile Jazz band. Photo: Submitted

8. St Josephs Court bring out the bunting
St Josephs Court residents enjoying a meal for the royal wedding of William and Kate in 2011 at Hartlepool Indoor Bowling Centre. Picture by FRANK REID. Photo: FRANK REID PHOTOGRAPHER 2011

