Jazz Band parade circa 1975

[yorkie0555]

These Jazz Bands were great entertainment, gave the kids something worthwhile to do, learning a bit of discipline and to take a pride in themselves. How times have changed!

[MsSue46]

hi brought back memories i was in the redhall revellers from darlington,there were very good times

[OSCAR167511]

hi luv this video it brings back so many great memories i used to be in the brandonaires drum section in 1974 till 1977 i remember all these bands, made so many great friends along the way these certainly were the gud old days !!!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE MEMORIES ..........

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@OSCAR167511

Thanks

[durhamlad09]

just seen this clip and what, memories of gilesgate young genarations, band i was in new durham saints the other band from gileagate/ sherburn road area of durham. Bring back the good old day of teh mjazz band world, it not like that know.

[alibarthez]

Oh what a great clip, sad to see juvenile jazz bands almost redundant, even those that are operational are tiny in comparison. Senior bands killed the juvenile movement. I was in Cruddas Park Chieftains and remember having friends in Amble Coquet Lights, Consett Salamanders, Chopwell Swaloows and Easington Tip Toppers..............happy days.!!!

[MadMaisie1]

Excellent memories have you any footage of other carnivals especially the Hylton Castle Guards?

Well done theres a pint in it for you!

[37416472]

Hi drew, I was in the Ushaw Moor Moorlanders, I can remember the Cavaliers as Joined the moorlanders in 1977 and retired 1982, happy times. The moorlanders are having a reunion on the 3rd Oct, any information please contact Wendy Davis (was Coatham) on facebook she'l give any info but must say it's band members of the moorlanders, but you can leave messages on the site.

Mary

[tglenn714]

The competition was in West Cornforth (Doggie). The first band on the clip was the West Cornforth Cavaliers. My mother more or less started the band. My wife (Tracy was Smith now Taylor) is the mascot second from the front. I (Glenn Taylor) was in the drum core at the back. Good close up of Drew Young, he trained the band.

[dooderater]

Wow That takes me back. I'm the liitle girl in the centre of the Newtonaires display swinging the Mace. Don't know how I found this. Brilliant

[mandyl41]

hi i am mandy me and my nephew gary were in the kibblesworth phoenix then kibblesworth ravens i was in the ranks and gary was mascot in both bands then was on maraccas in the ravens he won world maraccas for the ravens we were all very proud of him,it was great to watch all the great bands,being in the band was the best time of my life so thankyou for the trip down memory lane

[connor6537]

i remember the doggie rebbles, my nanna Doris Stapleton helped train the band and my aunty emma was a drum major

[keltie8]

I was in South Moor Modernaires. I remember marching and going on parade in all weathers. My best memory was winning world champion tambourine. Also those weeks away at Cayton Bay, Great Yarmouth and Butlins in Ayr and Wales. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[jacamaki]

It was great to see all those bands again, I was in the Redhall Revellers and it does bring back good memories of going to Pwhelli in Wales, if anyone else has more clips it would be great to see them on here :)

[25cmicky]

this is a flash back video great reminder of our child hud days and the good times we all must of had not forgetting the friends we met along the way and the hard working commitees we had to look after us the bands in the clip are

the bishops ferryhill debonairs witton gilbert

gilesgate young generation redhall reverlers the newtonairs

[25cmicky]

I WAS A MEMBER OF THE BRANDONAIRS AND REMEMBER ALL THE BANDS IN THE CLIP AND I KEEP LOOKING AT THE CLIPS AS IT DOES TAKE YOU BACK TO THE GOOD OLD DAYS WE COMPETED AGAINST THE BANDS IN THE CLIP but was not there on this day but met some great friends from my band days it would be great if we could all meet up

those good old days

take care all happy times

[jamiejackhannant]

My mam used to be a member of Trimdon Happy Wanderer's. she has seen the video but cant spot her band, and her as mascot

[geoffrudd]

it was brilliant seeing jazz bands the way i remember them. big bands with their medals proudly displayed on their sashes. hope i find more old jazz band videos on utube soon x

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[esssaj]

I'm DREW YOUNG trainer of THE WEST CORNFORTH CAVALIERS. It was fantastic to see a SHORT clip of the band and ME!!!!!!

Anybody with more clips or film I am waiting.

Thanks and HELLO to all!!!!!!

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[25cmicky]

hello drew i remember you having seen you i was in the brandonairs bass drummer after my brother david my sister trained us gorgina thay were happy days hope you are keeping well

[esssaj]

good to hear from you!

do you think we could other JAZZ BAND people from Durham ?????

drew

[jaysangelyorks]

Oh my god..these were the good old days LOL!! Does anyone remember the WEST AUCKLAND GRENADIERS? My aunt Annie Rickaby was our trainer? If yes has anyone get any memorabelia?? I'd love to see a clip of us on here..

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[Angerlena]

Oh my god I remember competing against these guy when I was in the Ferryhill Debonairs who have have just got a web site and a reunion due in April for old members. Thanks you so much for posting this.

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Thanks for watching. I'm pleased we could stir up some good memories.

[amberbluedog]

The One in the Red and Green where you see a bit of their Banner was Red Hall Revellers From Darlington

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