A group of plumbing students from MidKent College’s Maidstone Campus visited Bewl Water Outdoor Activity Centre to try their hands at sailing.
The trip gave the students a perfect opportunity to explore the reservoir and gain some enrichment at the same time, with all given a chance to take the helm of the boat while the others acted as crew.
Plumbing lecturer at the college Jeff Sayward said: “We try to bring the students here every year. They get to see how water is sourced and find out more about reservoirs and their function. As plumbers, it’s good for them to know where the water we drink and use each day actually comes from.”
Bewl, the largest lake in the South East and one of the top tourist attractions in Kent, supplies many areas with water, including the Medway Towns, north Maidstone, the Hastings area and a number of local villages. It offers a range of activities, including water sports, cycling, and trout fishing.
Plumbing students from MidKent College’s Maidstone Campus go on a number of educational visits throughout the year, including trips to a Talon pipe clips factory, Hunter Plastics, and Chatham Dockyard. They also receive talks from a number of external visitors.
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