Suffolk Skills Zone

Enjoy the Suffolk Skills Zone at the Suffolk Show kindly sponsored by Suffolk New College

The Skills Zone gives young show-goers a chance to show off their skills - 2025 visitors will experience a vast array of industries, skills and fun activities.

 

Science, Public services and forensics Join the forensic science team from Suffolk New College to carry out a crime scene investigation. Join a Forensic Anthropology dig, collect fingerprints and watch a variety of different experiments
Hair and Beauty They will be providing nail art, hair braiding, hand massages and hair chalks
Health and Social Care Have a go at caring for a pretend hospital patient
Creative Arts They will be running hands-on creative activities throughout the day
Tech Join the Suffolk New College tech team for a range of activities throughout the day
Painting and Decorating Demos from West Suffolk College and Suffolk New College
Tile Walls Have a go area and write a message on the tile to add to the collage created on the wall
Brickwork Demonstrations from West Suffolk College and Suffolk New College showing a range of bricklaying techniques
Carpentry Demonstrate different aspects of bench and site carpentry along with the opportunity to have a go at making some bird feeders and bug houses
Skills Activity Area from Suffolk New College Scaletrix, foam bricklaying, bird box making (to take home), push and fit plumbing, sandpit, giant connect 4, buzzer wire
Plumbing & Electrical

Demonstrations from Suffolk New College and West Suffolk College showcase their skills in painting techniques, stencilling, wallpapering, setting out and freehand.