09 August 2007 10:45 Central Networks helps Scouts take to the sea in landlocked Newark

Children at the 6^th Newark Sea Scouts will be able to learn how to enjoy the water safely thanks to a donation from Central Networks, the electricity distribution company for central England.

Darren Arnold, 25, of Newark, has worked for Central Networks, part of E.ON UK, as an Overhead Linesman for the past year.

Darren keeps himself busy in his free time by teaching children at the 6^th Newark Sea Scouts kayaking and canoeing skills.

"I've been involved with the Sea Scouts since I was five years old and have been helping out as an instructor out since I was 16", said Darren.

"I teach groups on the weekends and during the summer months how to safely enjoy a wide range of water sports, including canoeing, sailing, kayaking and power racing.

"It's something I really enjoy and I've met some fantastic people through the Scouts, it's even how I got my job at Central Networks!

"The money will really come in handy as it will help us to replace our life jackets and buoyancy aids, so the kids can continue to enjoy the water safely."

E.ON UK supports its employees by recognising and rewarding the voluntary activities undertaken in their own time.

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Notes to editors:

• E.ON UK supports its employees' favourite charities by matching funds raised through sponsorship and other activities undertaken in employees' own time;
• E.ON UK donates grants of up to £250 to charities and not for profit organisations in recognition of any employee who has volunteered for more than 80 hours of personal time. In 2006, E.ON donated a total of £34,000 to more than 140 organisations to recognise the efforts of staff who volunteered over 23,000 hours of their own time.

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Deanna Mooney on 024 7618 3678