World & Paralympic Gold Medallist to present Further Education Awards at Suffolk College - 2 December 2004

Kevin Curtis best known for the World and Paralympic Gold Medals - which he gained at Barcelona and Atlanta as a member of the British Sailing Team - and who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Civil Law at Suffolk College in 2003, will be guest of honour at the Suffolk College Further Education (FE) Awards on Tuesday 7 December. The Mayor of Ipswich, Councillor Roger Fern will be guest of honour on Monday 6 December.

More than 1,000 Suffolk College FE students achieved their qualifications last summer, many of them will return to the central Ipswich Rope Walk campus to attend the FE Awards Celebrations where they will be formally presented with their certificates.

The proceedings will kick off with a dance routine performed by over 40 first and second year Performing Arts students under the direction of dance tutor, Imogen Fraser . The piece, entitled ‘Moto-Manic’ using ‘ Car Wash’ by Rose Royce and musicology by Prince will doubtless have as a great impact as last years ‘Moulin Rouge’.

Each Curriculum Centre will present special awards to the Best Overall Performer and the Most Improved Student. In addition, local businesses will show their support for the College by sponsoring further prizes.

After the event, former students and their guests will have the opportunity to catch up with friends and tutors whilst enjoying light refreshments, prepared and served by the Further Education Catering students

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NOTES FOR EDITORS

The press are welcome to attend on either Monday 6th or Tuesday 7 December. Both events will commence at 7.00pm. Reporters/photographers are asked to report to the College Reception before 6.45pm

For further information please contact:

Tracey Bailey, Promotions & Information Centre Manager

Tel: 01473 296520

Fax: 01473 296558

Email: traceybailey@suffolk.ac.uk

Issued by Promotions

2 December 2004.