A giant cannon and marching bands were among the highlights when the Boys Brigade took over the Suffolk Showground for a fun day, inviting families and friends to come along to enjoy the activities.

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There was plenty of different things to see throughout the day with a grand ring for the many performances and parades.

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The army were among the guests taking part with an equipment display at the Boys Brigade Fanfare in 1983, while others taking part included a team of skydivers who provided a special treat, dropping into the showground, leaving smoke trails as they parachuted from the skies.

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Do you have any memories from being at the Boys Brigade Fanfare in 1983 - do you recognise anyone in our gallery?

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Or were you in the Boys Brigade in Ipswich in the 1970s and 1980s?

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To share your memories email sam.dawes@archant.co.uk

East Anglian Daily Times: Did you attend the Boys Brigade Fanfare in 1983? Picture: PAUL NIXONDid you attend the Boys Brigade Fanfare in 1983? Picture: PAUL NIXON

East Anglian Daily Times: Did you attend the Boys Brigade Fanfare in 1983? Picture: PAUL NIXONDid you attend the Boys Brigade Fanfare in 1983? Picture: PAUL NIXON