Eager new students and returning learners enjoyed a varied week of fun to kick off the new term at Suffolk New College’s Freshers’ Week last week.

Ipswich Star: Elisei Tarage a public services student from Ipswich on the climbing wall at the Suffolk New College Freshers' Fair. Picture: JOHN NICEElisei Tarage a public services student from Ipswich on the climbing wall at the Suffolk New College Freshers' Fair. Picture: JOHN NICE (Image: Archant)

The week featured advice, guidance and the occasional freebies to help youngsters returning, coupled with activities such as a climbing wall and barbecue to give learners a thorough welcome.

Ipswich Star: Imogen Willimott (left) and Jemma Wood from the new project from St Elizabeth Hospice called Zest, at the Suffolk New College Freshers' Week. Picture: JOHN NICEImogen Willimott (left) and Jemma Wood from the new project from St Elizabeth Hospice called Zest, at the Suffolk New College Freshers' Week. Picture: JOHN NICE (Image: Archant)

Charities and companies from the county also gathered, including St Elizabeth Hospice, Army recruitment and Inspire Suffolk, where opportunities and expertise was given in equal measure.

Ipswich Star: Adam Cone and Ethan Sadler enjoying a rest on the Innocent stall at Suffolk New College's Freshers' Week. Picture: JOHN NICEAdam Cone and Ethan Sadler enjoying a rest on the Innocent stall at Suffolk New College's Freshers' Week. Picture: JOHN NICE (Image: Archant)

Craig Shimmon, marketing manager at Suffolk New College, said: “We would like to thank all of the organisations for supporting this week.

Ipswich Star: Left to right: Michael Colebrook, Brittany Van Wezel and Sarah Miller from the Terrence Higgins Trust at the Suffolk New College Freshers' Week. Picture: JOHN NICELeft to right: Michael Colebrook, Brittany Van Wezel and Sarah Miller from the Terrence Higgins Trust at the Suffolk New College Freshers' Week. Picture: JOHN NICE (Image: Archant)

“It was a great way to start a new term and we are looking forward to creating many more fun and informative activities for students throughout the year.”