And here are nine reminders of the time when Hartlepool and East Durham people met up with former workmates, Forces colleagues school pals or fellow band members.
We have scenes from 2012, 2005 and 2004. Take a look and see if you can spot someone you know, or perhaps you are in the photo yourself.
1. Back on the dance floor
A Queen's Rink reunion at the Borough Hall in 2005. Were you there? Photo: TC
2. Pictured at the Heugh
Former RAF servicemen staged a reunion at the Heugh Gun Battery in 2012. Pictured, from left, are: Andrew Dearlove, Ian Hannant, Jamie Quinn and Geoffrey McInerny. Photo: TY
3. A momentous occasion in 2010
Some of the former staff and pupils at a reunion held at Our Lady Star of the Sea School in Horden, to mark the move to a new school building. Remember this from ten years ago? Photo: Picture by Kevin Brady
4. Schools pals in 2012
Former King Oswy School pupils Karin Manchester (left) and Carole-Ann Swanson were planning a school reunion eight years ago. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: TY