They were all highlights of a Sunderland youngster’s time in the Chipper Club; so let’s celebrate some happy times with pictures from the good old days of being a Chipster.
Were you at Roker Park in 1994 as families enjoyed the entertainment of a fun day, or did you showcase your special skills at the Odeon talent show?
Becoming a Chipper was a rite of passage for most little ones on Wearside. See if these fantastic photographs from the Echo archive jog your memory.
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5. Play time
A big group of Chippers enjoying the fun at Chesters Play Park, in the Crowtree Leisure Centre, in August 1991. What was your favourite Chipper Club day out? Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Meet the Flintstones
More fun with Fred, Barney and Chipper at Roker Park in 1994. There were fun and games galore before Sunderland AFC's Reserves faced Blackburn Reserves. Were you there? Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. All aboard
Members of the Chipper Club take to water for a River Wear ferry trip. The perfect way to kick off the summer in June 1991. Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. Barbie girls
Excited winners collect their prizes at Joplings after the Chipper Club Barbie competition. What was your favourite childhood toy? This picture is rom July 1997. Collected prizes at Joplings. Chipper Club Photo: Sunderland Echo