The Footprint Trust are now recruiting cemetery wardens who will receive free training on how to manage these open spaces for wildlife, heritage and the community.

The new IW Cemetery Warden Scheme aims to increase community involvement in local burial grounds and will work with churches and parish councils to conserve and enhance these special places. Preference will be given to wardens for west wight cemeteries.

To find out more on the scheme contact the Footprint Trust on 822282 or email info@footprint-trust.co.uk

The IW Cemetery Warden Scheme is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, through the West Wight Landscape Partnership and supported by the IW Council.