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The Whickham Boys.
The Whickham Boys were a group of men who frequented the Woodmans Pub, especially on a Sunday Night when they were not performing at one of their many charitable functions. They came about because Whickham Choir, a choir with strong choral traditions disbanded in 1958.
Some of the members wanted to continue singing so they decided they would not only try and recruit new members, they would also change their musical careers by singing songs from the shows with a little comedy thrown in as well.
This they did quite successfully for many years, raising thousands of pounds in the process for their many charities. Many organisations in the region benefited from their kindness and hard work, the biggest beneficiary was the Edith Brough Children's Home at Whickham.