Well done to all these youngsters for battling the conditions while they competed.
It wasn't always sunny when Wearside's jazz bands went on the march in the 1970s.
But the Echo still made sure it was there to get Town End Farm, Blackfell, Washington and Easington on camera.
1. Fun on the foulest of days
These jazz bands turned out in all sorts of weather. Tell us if you recognise these people. | se
2. A big turnout
Washington Greys juvenile jazz band braving torrential rain in 1972. | se
3. On the march in Washington
Members of Washington Greys juvenile jazz band battled through the rain to lead a march through Washington in 1972. They raised money for the local miners fund to help the old, the sick and the needy. | se
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