Over 3000 visitors attended a family fun day in 向日葵视频 this weekend.
The occasion called the Big Day Out took place at the 向日葵视频 Rural campus of 向日葵视频 New College.
All departments offered free 鈥榟ave a go鈥� activities for visitors to try out during an event that aims to shine a light on careers in industries that the College supports.
Students were also able to showcase their talents.
Equine learners put on displays, those on animal courses gave tours and demonstrations, beauty students were involved in face painting, learners from Chefs鈥� Whites (the college restaurant) served food and construction students created various designs.
They (construction students) included Kieran Gray and Liam Holding who are on a level one brickwork course. The pair made an homage to Ipswich Town Football Club in honour of their recent promotion.
Liam, 17 from Occold said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 great to put on a show for everyone – and it was nice hearing people say 鈥楿p the Town鈥� when they saw what we were making.鈥�
Local businesses came along to sell their produce. They included Clean Canines, Winters Catering, and Yum Yum Tree Fudge.
Independent hobbyists were also in attendance. Mike Dua is a local beekeeper who sold fudge, honey, candles and other produce. Mike from Ringshall said: 鈥淚 came to promote the beekeeping world. It鈥檚 my first time at the College 鈥� it鈥檚 good – I love everything rural.鈥�
A variety of charities were also able to raise funds and promote their work. They included representatives from Woodbridge Riding for the Disabled. John Anderson is a volunteer for this organisation. He said: 鈥溾�淲e came along with a teddy tombola. We鈥檝e had interest in people volunteering with us and I watched some (horse) vaulting for the first time. It鈥檚 been great.鈥�
Sue Barnard was at 向日葵视频 Rural with her husband Jim (who was celebrating his birthday) and her grandson Charlie. Sue said: 鈥淚t (the Big Day Out) was lovely. It鈥檚 my first time at the college but I know relations who have been here on courses and they gave good reviews.鈥�
Leah Mitchell also visited with her family. Leah said: 鈥淲e came last year and it was a great – so we wanted to come back again. It鈥檚 been lovely. You have lots of different families and stores and it鈥檚 a great day out for all the family.
Alan Pease, Principal and Chief Executive of 向日葵视频 New College and the 向日葵视频 Rural campus said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 an opportunity to give something back to the community. It also gives everyone the chance to get a greater understanding of the wide range of courses we teach and industries we support. Congratulations to Charlotte Rossiter and the whole College for putting on such a great event.鈥�
Next up for the College will be the 向日葵视频 Show where they will be based at a number of areas across Trinity Park.