The Jira Club occupied the building in Stones End, formerly the Empire Picture House. In the early 60’s, it was a popular venue for dancing during the “Rock & Roll” era and then the “Pop Music” of the Beatles and many other groups. Live music at such venues was common throughout the North East before the Workmen’s Clubs got into the act.

Below: The Jira Club

Below: THS STYX, a popular group in the mid ’60’s. – Ray Renteurs, Colin Howson, Frankie Greathead, Eric Lumley on Drums.

Below: 1970 Evenwood Town F.C. silverware on show outside the Social Club and the Jira. Jeff Carrick, Brian Harris, Bob Black.

Below: 1970 Percy and Hilda Patey, stewards of the Social Club with Geoffery Carrick, Brian McCutcheon and Bob Black.

Below: JIRA CLUB Programme – what date?