Port Erin Commissioners to work with 'community rangers' to repair dry stone walls

Port Erin Commissioners will be working with a group of 'community rangers' to fix some of the village's dry-stone walls. 

Chair Hannah Mackenzie says it's a 'fantastic opportunity' for the group to learn a new skill in exchange for the wall being fixed - and hopes the service will be offered across the Island. 

The local authority will provide the group with the stone and Interim Clerk Phil Gawne will provide support as the group repair the ancient walls around The Rowany Golf Club.

Mrs Mackenzie says she'd like the board to work with the rangers in the future to help repair footpath markers and poles. 

Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her: