Did you enjoy Prom in the Park in Ipswich in 2005?

The English Arts Orchestra with conductor Leslie Olive at Prom in the Park, Ipswich, in 2005 (Image: Archant)

Christchurch Park in Ipswich has a natural concert bowl, which has helped to make it the perfect venue for all kinds of musical events over the years.

Despite early rain, hundreds turned up for a musical feast at Prom in the Park in Christchurch Park, Ipswich in 2005 (Image: Archant)

Today we are looking back to an event from 2005, when the Prom in the Park was staged here - bringing the atmosphere and excitement of Last Night of the Proms to the town.

The English Arts Orchestra with conductor Leslie Olive at Prom in the Park, Christchurch Park, Ipswich, in 2005 (Image: Archant)

Classical music fans of all ages relaxed and listened to the English Arts Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Leslie Olive, in an evening which included the traditional flag-waving and patriotic songs.

Hundreds of people enjoyed Prom in the Park in Christchurch Park, Ipswich, in 2005, despite early rain (Image: Archant)

Among the highlights was be a performance by violinist Nicola Loud, who joined the orchestra to perform the Bruch Violin Concerto in its entirety.

A spectacular fireworks display provided the finale at Prom in the Park in Christchurch Park, Ipswich in 2005 (Image: Archant)

The weather was not perfect, with some early rain, but the event was a success despite this - and is fondly remembered by those who went along.

To order photos, visit our website or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

Music lovers at Prom in the Park in Christchurch Park, Ipswich, in 2005 (Image: Archant)

Prom in the Park in Christchurch Park, Ipswich in August, 2005 (Image: Archant)

Prom in the Park in Christchurch Park, Ipswich, in 2005 (Image: Archant)