Thanks to Ray for details of this latest scheme to encourage cemetery wardens. Ed
The Footprint Trust launched its Cemetery Warden scheme over a year ago and to date 17 keen local people have been trained.
The project, which covers the whole Island, has been made possible, thanks to support from Heritage Lottery funded West Wight Landscape Partnership.
Those wishing to train and become Cemetery Wardens have an interest in nature conservation, the landscape, heritage and the community – and the scheme brings together these diverse concerns.
Few places left
The Trust still has a few places free for this year’s free training event which will occur on Saturday August 27th in Freshwater.
Any church, parish council or individuals who would like to find out more can contact the charity on 82 22 82.
“Cemetery Wardens act as ambassadors for burial grounds, seeking to inform, educate and involve the local community and working with the owners of the site. They will work with other interested individuals and groups to assist in looking after the local burial ground.” Said Ray Harrington-Vail of the Trust.
All faiths involved
The scheme welcomes people of all faiths, or none, to take part in this on going project. All those completing this free training course will be volunteers of the Footprint Trust and insured by them.
The scheme works with other groups that have an interest in ecology, heritage and conservation.
If you have an interest in burial grounds please contact the Footprint Trust for more details or find the leaflet in your local library. [email protected] or call on 82 22 82.
