They put on shows, went on pub crawls and raised loads of money for worthy causes.
They are the Jolly clubs of Sunderland and, whether it was boys or girls clubs, they made a great impression on Wearside.
From Pallion to the Round Robin and Thorney Close to Grangetown, here they are once more in a series of Echo archive photos.
1. The jolliest of times
They did so much good work and here they are once more. See how many of these scenes you remember. | se
2. Pallion memories
Pallion Inn manager Paddy McGuigan and his wife, Margaret, with senior citizens at Christmas 1974. The money for the festive treat was raised by the Darts Club, the Jolly Girls concert party, and customer donations. | se
3. Carnival time in Washington
White House Jolly Girls and Boys at Washington Carnival in 1979. | se
4. A toast to the Round Robin girls
Let's hear it for the Round Robin Jolly Girls who went on a sponsored pub crawl in 1980. | se