There was plenty going on around Ipswich back in February 1997 – with arts, sports and plain good old fashioned fun for all.

Ipswich Star: Families packed out the seats to watch their children perform in Bugsy Malone Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLFamilies packed out the seats to watch their children perform in Bugsy Malone Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: RICHARD SNASDELL)

Our Throwback Thursday feature today shows families and friends invited to Stoke High School as students put on their finest suits and hats to play gangsters in Bugsy Malone.

Ipswich Star: Runners set off around Landseer Park as they raced in a cross country event around the park Picture: ARCHANTRunners set off around Landseer Park as they raced in a cross country event around the park Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

At Landseer Park there was a cross country race with runners turning out in force to take on the challenge, while Suffolk schools went head to head near Portman Road stadium in a football tournament.

Ipswich Star: Ipswich saw heavy rain as roads around the area flooded from the weather Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLIpswich saw heavy rain as roads around the area flooded from the weather Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: RICHARD SNASDELL)

It was half-term, too, and there was a funfair with rides and stalls on the Cornhill and fun swimming sessions at Crown Pools.

Ipswich Star: Children had fun on the rides set up for the Cornhill fair Picture: ARCHANTChildren had fun on the rides set up for the Cornhill fair Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

No snow in evidence - but torrential rain caused some flooding on the roads.

Ipswich Star: Suffolk schools went head to head playing football near Portman Road Picture: JAMIE NIBLOCKSuffolk schools went head to head playing football near Portman Road Picture: JAMIE NIBLOCK (Image: JAMIE NIBLOCK)

Were you in the Bugsy Malone show, or taking part in swimming or cross country? Do you recognise anyone in our gallery? To share your memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

Ipswich Star: Crown Pools was busy with families spending time enjoying the swimming pools Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLCrown Pools was busy with families spending time enjoying the swimming pools Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: RICHARD SNASDELL)