Fancy dress fun and sponge throwing at Hospital Radio Ipswich’s fun day in 1977

Youngsters at the Hospital Radio Ipswich fun day in 1977 Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

We sent photographer Paul Nixon along to the fundraiser, held six years after the station was founded in 1971, to capture the fun.

Plenty of people enjoyed the Hospital Radio Ipswich fun day, including the town's dignitaries Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

There was something for everyone, from dancing and games, to fancy dress and the soggy splash - which gave listeners and fans the chance to soak the hosts.

Try this on for size - do you recognise this little girl getting involved? Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

The station started from the Anglesea Road Hospital, later moving to the new site in Heath Road.

Bouncing good fun Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

The registered charity, which is run by volunteers, is still operating today. The station broadcasts to all wards 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

There were various performances throughout the day Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

Did you attend the fun day, or do you recognise anyone pictured in this gallery? Perhaps you have memories of your request being played on the station during a stay at the hospital?

Good sports took their punishment during the splash the DJ game Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

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Dancers strut their stuff Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)

Steady hands were needed for this game Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Archant)