Chipsters had great fun between 1991 and 2009 when they got to do everything from sandcastle building to going on ferry trips down the Wear.
They went behind the scenes at the Empire Theatre and had parties at Crowtree Leisure Centre.
Re-live it all in these Echo archive photos.

9. Barbie brilliance in 1997
Meet the winners of a Summertime Barbie/Chipper competition at Joplings in 1997. | se


11. Your chance to share Chipper memories
Tell us about your best Chipper Club memories by emailing [email protected] | se
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