Suffolk New College wins gold at Suffolk Show

Why it matters: The Suffolk Show attracts around 90,000 visitors every year, granting places like Suffolk New College the opportunity to demonstrate their strengths and value to the rest of the community, while being recognised for their talents. The gold represented a big win for the inclusive learning department, showcasing their work to the wider community.

The details: The sustainable garden display, made from an upcycled skip, was made by inclusive learning lecturer Sarah Brunning, with the support of staff and students from the department, won gold at the show in Trinity Park.

Staff and students also won awards in other events such as livestock classes and floristry designs.

What they're saying: Director of Animal & Equine and Suffolk Centre for Culinary Arts, Lynsey Wilson, described the day as an “incredible opportunity” to “showcase all of our fantastic courses.”

Sarah Brunning said: “Judges told us that we had won the gold award and I’m over the moon. I guess next up could be Chelsea – that would be cool. And we would love to come back to Trinity Park next year and try again.” 

Learning support practitioner Mark James, who helped with woodwork on the project, said “I’m retiring next week so what a way to go out”.

The bottom line: With crowds turning up in their thousands, the Suffolk Show presented the perfect opportunity for Suffolk New College to showcase their talent, with Director of Animal & Equine and Suffolk Centre for Culinary Arts, Lynsey Wilson, saying the college "can’t wait to come back next year”.

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