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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9. Performance ready
More than 50 Chipper Club members went on stage at the Odeon to take part in a talent show. Lots of happy faces ready to showcase their skills in 1976. Photo: Sunderland Echo
10. Take the stage
More fun from the 1976 Chipper Club talent show at the Odeon. Do you remember putting an act together for that day? Email your Chipper Club memories to [email protected] Photo: Sunderland Echo