Did you take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme in Suffolk as a youngster?

Ipswich Star: A Duke of Edinburgh awards presentation at Woodbridge in September 1975A Duke of Edinburgh awards presentation at Woodbridge in September 1975 (Image: Archant)

The sad news of Prince Philip's death has brought back memories not only for those who actually met him, but also for those whose lives were touched by him in other ways. And that includes those who took part in the famous award scheme he founded.

Ipswich Star: Bobby Robson presenting Duke of Edinburgh awards in Ipswich in December 1978Bobby Robson presenting Duke of Edinburgh awards in Ipswich in December 1978 (Image: Archant)

Our photo gallery shows just some of the Duke of Edinburgh award events held around Suffolk over the years.

Ipswich Star: Sir Alf Ramsey presenting Duke of Edinburgh awards at Wickham Market School in March 1982Sir Alf Ramsey presenting Duke of Edinburgh awards at Wickham Market School in March 1982 (Image: Archant)

Legendary Ipswich Town and England managers Sir Alf Ramsey and Sir Bobby Robson both took part in award presentations.

Ipswich Star: The mayor of Woodbridge presents Duke of Edinburgh awards in June 1991The mayor of Woodbridge presents Duke of Edinburgh awards in June 1991 (Image: Archant)

The award scheme, now known as the DofE, has encouraged millions of young people to take on challenges since it was set up in the 1950s.

Ipswich Star: Boys who received Duke of Edinburgh Awards in Bury St Edmunds in October 1964Boys who received Duke of Edinburgh Awards in Bury St Edmunds in October 1964 (Image: Archant)

Young people aged from 14 to 24 can take part in the scheme, at one of three progressive levels leading to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.

Ipswich Star: Thurleston High School pupils at a presentation of Duke of Edinburgh awards in March 1964Thurleston High School pupils at a presentation of Duke of Edinburgh awards in March 1964 (Image: Archant)

The charity is now asking anyone who has been involved in the DofE over the years to visit DofE.org and share their memories.

Ipswich Star: Duke of Edinburgh awards at ICI in Stowmarket in February 1977Duke of Edinburgh awards at ICI in Stowmarket in February 1977 (Image: Archant)

If these photos bring back memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

To order copies of photos, visit our website or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.