It’s unusual not to have at least a brief covering of snow in February, and back in 1983 there was enough to bring out the sledges.

Ipswich Star: Sledders making their way down the hills in the snow Picture: ARCHANTSledders making their way down the hills in the snow Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

The hill on Ipswich's Christchurch Park was the focal point for sledders with fun for all ages on the slope.

Ipswich Star: Terry Butcher presents awards to children at Westbourne School Picture: IVAN SMITHTerry Butcher presents awards to children at Westbourne School Picture: IVAN SMITH (Image: IVAN SMITH)

Elsewhere around the town, Westbourne School welcomed a special visitor as Terry Butcher handed out certificates to students as they got the chance to meet one of their Ipswich Town heroes.

Ipswich Star: Runners making their way around a cross country event around Landseer Park Picture: JAMIE NIBLOCKRunners making their way around a cross country event around Landseer Park Picture: JAMIE NIBLOCK (Image: JAMIE NIBLOCK)

Runners endured bitterly cold conditions at Landseer Park as they set off on a cross country race, dealing with a variety of different terrain along the way.

Ipswich Star: As the pancake race sets off unfortunately one runner drops their pancake from the off Picture: JAMIE NIBLOCKAs the pancake race sets off unfortunately one runner drops their pancake from the off Picture: JAMIE NIBLOCK (Image: JAMIE NIBLOCK)

The pancake races kicked off once again in the town centre as we see runners set off from the start line with one unfortunate person dropping their pancake from the beginning.

Ipswich Star: Children from Stoke High School perform Sweeney Todd Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLChildren from Stoke High School perform Sweeney Todd Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: RICHARD SNASDELL)

Do you recognise anyone in our gallery or remember these events? To share your memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

Ipswich Star: Large crowds walking through the town centre Picture: JAMIE NIBLOCKLarge crowds walking through the town centre Picture: JAMIE NIBLOCK (Image: JAMIE NIBLOCK)

Ipswich Star: The Boys' Brigade turned out in force to plant trees at Christchurch Park Picture: IVAN SMITHThe Boys' Brigade turned out in force to plant trees at Christchurch Park Picture: IVAN SMITH (Image: IVAN SMITH)