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Celia Hodson,
Chief Executive, Choose Suffolk, said, “We are very fortunate in Suffolk to
live in a county that has some really beautiful coast and
countryside, towns, buildings and really interesting people. We
want everyone to get out and about with their cameras and
camcorders to try to capture what they see as the very essence of Suffolk.”
The Suffolk ICONS project has
been inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and has received a London 2012
Inspire Mark recognising it as 'an outstanding project helping
to deliver the Games’ lasting legacy’.
While the county has some evident
and well-established iconic places, such as the breath-taking
scenery of Constable Country in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty; Newmarket, the international home of horseracing
and the graceful span of the Orwell Bridge, the project also aims
to capture those places and people that have a more elusive
quality, but still stand as authentic symbols of Suffolk.
Councillor Rosemary Clarke,
Suffolk County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Sport, Culture,
Diversity, Health and Wellbeing, said, “I count myself incredibly
lucky to live in this wonderful part of the country and Suffolk
Icons is the perfect opportunity for us all to celebrate what makes
this such a special place to live and work. The view of Iken
Church over
the River Alde is my Suffolk Icon. It combines both the quiet
and timeless beauty of our countryside, together with the rich and
unique history associated with our historic buildings. I hope
everyone gets involved in this project by contributing their Icons
and helping us to create a permanent legacy for all.”
The Suffolk ICONS website allows
those who are uploading an image or film footage to leave some
notes explaining why they believe their selection is a worthy Suffolk icon.
The site allows visitors to critique or support any submissions by
adding a star rating, helping to create a regular Top 10 ICONS
every quarter.
The project also includes ideas
to encourage school children to get involved through the creation
of their own Suffolk ICONS assignments, which can fit into many
different areas of learning within the National Curriculum. There
is a section of the website which provides guidance for school
teachers and youth group leaders on how to deliver Suffolk ICONS as
an assignment. Pupils will take photographs and conduct research
about their proposed ICON and present their submission to their
classroom colleagues.
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