Did you have fun at holiday playschemes as a youngster?

East Anglian Daily Times: Youngsters with the Ipswich YMCA summer playscheme enjoying themselves in Christchurch Park in 2002.Youngsters with the Ipswich YMCA summer playscheme enjoying themselves in Christchurch Park in 2002. (Image: Archant)

Today we are looking back at some of the varied activities organised by these schemes over the years.

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich YMCA holiday playscheme in July 1979Ipswich YMCA holiday playscheme in July 1979 (Image: Archant)

Photos here were taken around the area and range from the 1970s through to the early 2000s.

East Anglian Daily Times: A YMCA holiday playscheme at Shotley in February 1989A YMCA holiday playscheme at Shotley in February 1989 (Image: Archant)

At spring and summer sessions in particular, the emphasis tends to be on outdoor play - weather permitting, of course.

East Anglian Daily Times: Playing ball at Glemsford holiday playscheme in August 1993Playing ball at Glemsford holiday playscheme in August 1993 (Image: Archant)

Our gallery includes children playing in parks, using a giant ball, and getting soaked in energetic water fights.

East Anglian Daily Times: Children having fun at Stowmarket Middle School playscheme in August 1980Children having fun at Stowmarket Middle School playscheme in August 1980 (Image: Archant)

But there are also some indoor activities - including "snow" falling at one summer playscheme in Eye.

East Anglian Daily Times: Youngsters at the Needham Market playscheme enjoy a water fight in August 1990Youngsters at the Needham Market playscheme enjoy a water fight in August 1990 (Image: Youngsters at the Needham Market playscheme enjoy a water fight)

Can you spot yourself having fun, or any family members or friends?

If these photos bring back memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

To order copies of photos, visit our website or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

East Anglian Daily Times: Snow in August at Hartismere playscheme at Eye in 2006Snow in August at Hartismere playscheme at Eye in 2006 (Image: Archant)