Severn Trent’s Education Team is to offer its free and informative workshops to community groups and organisations.

The team has been delivering sessions in local schools, providing information about the company and the work that it does for young people.

From April, the work will extend into the community. Chloe Painter, Nottinghamshire education officer, is now looking to hear from groups and get them booked in for a meeting.

“We have seen so many children enjoy and learn from our workshops over the years that we thought it was time to adapt them for a different audience and bring to life the work that we do for all.

“We’d love to host a free talk for your group, discussing all things Severn Trent and covering a variety of topics. Bookings are being taken now, and we will be hitting the road across the community from April.

“Schools don’t need to worry. We will still be making sure that we are providing our assemblies as well, this is just and added extra for all our customers to learn more.”

A total of 11,295 schoolchildren in Nottinghamshire have been educated during the current financial year and the team hopes to make the same impact with its community sessions.

The Education Team will attend meetings or sessions and offer a variety of workshops, or host a site tour at a Severn Trent sewage treatment works.

Community sessions can cover water treatment and usage, including tips on how to save water; waste-water treatment and recycling, including how to avoid a blocked sewer; how Severn Trent is working on improving watercourses; insight into customer support schemes; and the help available and insight into careers and apprenticeships that are offered.

Chloe added: “Our sessions usually last up to an hour and can be tailored to fit all requirements. All workshops are interactive, informative and above all enjoyable for everyone. If you are interested, let me know your preferred topics along with what days and times are best, and we will get back to you.”

For more details about the community sessions and booking a slot in Nottinghamshire, email Chloe at [email protected] or go to www.stwater.co.uk/education