WELCOME to another edition of bygones as we transport readers back in time to decades long ago.

Today we return to the 1980s and share a selection of pictures from the County Times archive.

Readers are encouraged to share pictures on social media but please remember to credit the County Times when doing so.

County Times: Dan Jones from Llanwnog with his best friend Smokey in 1982.We begin with a picture of 12 year old Dan Jones from Llanwnog with his pony Smokey in 1982. There are no pets quite like our childhood ones.

County Times: Newtown's Brian Davies takes on Aberystwyth Town's Dom Kane in 1982.Newtown's Brian Davies takes on Aberystwyth Town's Don Kane in 1982.

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County Times: Matthew Smiith from Llangurig won £1,000 on the Severn Valley Lottery in 1982.Matthew Smiith from Llangurig won £1,000 on the Severn Valley Lottery in 1982.

County Times: The Rhayader, Llanidloes and Llandrindod Wells combined team which won the 1982 Powys Youth ClubOur next picture shows members of Llanidloes, Rhayader and Llandrindod Wells clubs who combined to win the Powys Youth Club Sports Championship in 1982. Recognise any familiar faces?

County Times: A bridal fashion show in Llanfyllin in 1982.We head to Llanfyllin and a bridal fashion show for our next picture.

County Times: Urdd success for Llangurig Primary School pupils in 1982.Finally we share a picture of pupils of Llangurig Primary School with awards won at the 1982 Urdd. Recognise any familiar faces?