Our Throwback Thursday series continues, this week looking back to November 1983 and featuring Hot Chocolate, the opening of Whitton Sports Centre and fireworks at Christchurch Park.

Ipswich Star: The commuity of Whitton comes together to celebrate the opening of the new sports centreThe commuity of Whitton comes together to celebrate the opening of the new sports centre (Image: Archant)

The Gaumont played host to British soul band Hot Chocolate, most famous for their song You Sexy Thing, who drew in a large crowd at the town centre venue.

Ipswich Star: The Gaumont plays host to Hot Chocolate in 1983The Gaumont plays host to Hot Chocolate in 1983 (Image: Archant)

Of course, it is the month of Guy Fawkes Night, and the annual firework display was held at Christchurch Park. A huge crowd of adults and children turned out, with the event set to draw in hundreds of spectators again this Saturday.

Ipswich Star: The Gaumont plays host to Hot Chocolate in 1983The Gaumont plays host to Hot Chocolate in 1983 (Image: Archant)

Novemeber 1983 also saw the opening of Whitton Sports Centre. To mark the occasion, the mayor unveiled a plaque and adults and children enjoyed the games there were had at the newly opened facility.

Ipswich Star: Lowestoft Scouts performed at the firework event at Christchurch ParkLowestoft Scouts performed at the firework event at Christchurch Park (Image: Archant)

Last but by no means least this week, The Dove Street Inn hosted a conker championship.

Ipswich Star: Lowestoft Scouts performed at the firework event at Christchurch ParkLowestoft Scouts performed at the firework event at Christchurch Park (Image: Archant)

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Ipswich Star: Lowestoft Scouts performed at the firework event at Christchurch ParkLowestoft Scouts performed at the firework event at Christchurch Park (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: The Conker Championship at The Dove Street Inn in 1983The Conker Championship at The Dove Street Inn in 1983 (Image: Archant)