Bears, balloons and boxing are brought to you this on this fine Thursday as we throw it back to 1973.

Ipswich Star: Mr and Mrs Burrows dance the night away Picture: PAUL NIXONMr and Mrs Burrows dance the night away Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Paul Nixon)

We start of with a photograph of the Cub Scouts camping out at Hallowtree, using their survival skills to rustle up some breakfast for camp.

Ipswich Star: Grass track riders at Ipswich Airport Picture: PAUL NIXONGrass track riders at Ipswich Airport Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Paul Nixon)

Second in our assorted gallery this week we have Mr and Mrs Burrows, who were dressed to impress in their dancing regalia and showing no signs of slowing down.

Ipswich Star: Amature boxing match present their club and trophies Picture: OWEN HINESAmature boxing match present their club and trophies Picture: OWEN HINES (Image: Owen Hines)

These lads were raring to go on their bikes at the grass track at the old Ipswich airport.

Ipswich Star: The Remembrance service at Christchurch Park in 1973 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELLThe Remembrance service at Christchurch Park in 1973 Picture: RICHARD SNASDELL (Image: Richard Snasdell)

The youthful members of the amateur boxing club in Ipswich proudly stand next to their trophy haul.

Ipswich Star: Bears on a seesaw at the Circus Hoffman in Ipswich Picture: OWEN HINESBears on a seesaw at the Circus Hoffman in Ipswich Picture: OWEN HINES (Image: Owen Hines)

This shows the respectful tribute paid at the Remembrance service at Christchurch Park in November of that year.

Ipswich Star: Hermes balloon goes up at auto speed rally Picture: PAUL NIXONHermes balloon goes up at auto speed rally Picture: PAUL NIXON (Image: Paul Nixon)

There was astonishing sights as Circus Hoffman came to town.

And the Hermes hot air balloon took to the skies above the auto speed rally track.