Days Gone By: Memories of 1980s charity events, from fun runs to a bed push

A young lad in his scout uniform and a group of adults in a charity fun run in 1980 Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Today we look back at some of the area’s varied ways of supporting good causes back in the 1980s, from charity bike rides and fun runs to a sponsored bed push,

A charity cycle ride around Ipswich and under the Orwell Bridge in 1984 Picture: DAVID KINDRED (Image: David Kindred)

In 1984, cyclists in colourful costumes braved the heat for a round-Ipswich charity cycle ride, with the course taking them through the town and under the Orwell Bridge.

A charity cycle ride around Ipswich and under the Orwell Bridge in 1984 Picture: DAVID KINDRED (Image: David Kindred)

Hospital Radio Ipswich chose a very wet day for their bed push in 1980, but got out the umbrellas and carried on fundraising.

Cakes for charity at Broke Hall School, April 1987

Other events over the decade ranged from cake sales to a charity dance marathon.

Dancers take on a marathon dance session for charity in 1983 Picture: ARCHANT

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Pupils of Northgate School went on a sponsored run to raise money for charity in 1984 Picture: IVAN SMITH (Image: IVAN SMITH)

Members of the Boys Brigade held a charity running event in 1986 Picture: OWEN HINES