Pupils from 15 Coventry schools have been learning about sustainability from energy provider E.ON as part of the '2013 & Beyond' event aimed at highlighting the importance of energy-saving.

Funded by E.ON, the event offers pupils a unique hands-on learning experience that really helps them to understand key global and local sustainability issues. More than 400 children, aged 9-11, took part in E.ON's 'Insulation Challenge' workshops at Coombe Abbey Country Park where they had the chance to insulate playhouses with different materials and learn about the importance of reducing heat loss in homes.


Jonida Karaj, Graduate Trainee from E.ON, said: "The three day event was a fantastic success with our Insulation Challenge really resonating with the children who took part.

"Our aim was to create a fun and memorable workshop which would instil in children the importance of saving energy, a message which the children who attended 2013 And Beyond will hopefully take home to their families."

Now in its 13th year, 2013 & Beyond is run by Warwickshire County Council, Coventry City Council, North Warwickshire Borough Council and Action 21 and is attended by more than 1,300 school children from the local area.

(CD/JP)