Donations needed to keep Sulby site free

A new scheme is being rolled out to help ensure the continued free access to a much loved Island beauty spot.

The Sulby Claddagh visitor gifting scheme will encourage visitors to the site to make a contribution following their stay, which will go towards its upkeep.

All money received will go on the day to day management of the site - including grass cutting, bin emptying, toilet block cleaning and site supervision.

As it stands it costs government £30,000 a year to maintain the area.

Environment, Food and Agriculture MLC Juan Turner says the department doesn't want to have to resort to charging people: