Staff and students from Suffolk New College honoured the fallen by attending two memorial services today.
On the morning of Remembrance Day 2026, learners and staff travelled to Christchurch Park to stand side by side with locals during a moving ceremony in Ipswich.
Then in the afternoon, a team of students who are all studying public services and police courses hosted their own tribute in front of the whole college in a service held outside at their campus, based on Rope Walk.
Martin Memory served in the Falklands conflict, and he is a public services lecturer at Suffolk New College. Martin said: “We had almost 100 students attending the event at Christchurch Park in Ipswich and they were also involved in a separate ceremony in the afternoon at the college. It is very important they take part in these services, I believe, so that they understand what has happened in the past – and get the chance to reflect on today.
On his own views, he said: “To me, remembrance is emotional. I served in the Falklands and the Gulf War, and we lost quite a few shipmates in those conflicts – and I think this day is all about remembering the people who are not here today.”
Lucy Fulcher, 17, from Ipswich is on a level 3 policing course at Suffolk New College. She said: “It was great to see us come together as a team to take part in Remembrance. Today is all about remembering those who have sadly lost their lives.”
Imogen Bulbeck, 16, from just outside Ipswich is on a level 3 policing course at Suffolk New College. She said: “We paid our respects and we were here for the community. Remembrance, for me, is showing gratitude to those who lost their lives so we could have our today.”
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