Grant awarded to revitalise community garden

The space in St John's was initially created as a temporary feature

A nature charity on the Isle of Man has been awarded more than £2,000 for the revitalisation of a community garden.

Garey Yn Ellan Ain, a garden space in St John's originally created as a temporary feature in 2018, is the site of a community-led project aimed at restoring biodiversity in the area.

Manx Wildlife Trust has been given the grant from the Manx Lottery Trust to bring the garden back to life.

Hannah Phillips, community ranger at the charity, said the organisation could continue developing the space as a "hub for both wildlife and the local community".

'Vital funding'

The space had already "brought together people of all ages", she said.

Manx Wildlife Trust would work alongside members of the community as well as the prison and probation service to complete the project.

The £2,467 funding was "vital" in helping restore the wildflower beds and "improve the overall garden environment at Garey Yn Ellan Ain", Ms Phillips added.

The grant would also be used to replace signage and the animal silhouettes which represent various species found across the island.

Stephen Turner, chairman of the Manx Lottery Trust, said it was a "fantastic" community project which "encourages local involvement while also supporting the island's biodiversity".