Thanks for posting that picture from my library Norman.
The Harold Cummings Band operated in various forms from trio upwards. The image is of it as a sextet.
But for bigger posher events it became an orchestra. They were regulars at the Old Assembly Rooms (and similar) for events like the Masonic Annual Dinner Dances.
It was sometimes also known as The Harry Vasey Band.
For Hebburn during Wartime and the 40's Friday night was always the Hebburn Ambulance Hall.
It was rare for him to have a night off such was the popularity of dancing in those days!!