Manx Heather bouquets appear in south for Queen Elizabeth II

Saturday, 17 September 2022 08:28

By Meg Walker

Manx Heather bouquets are being placed on landmarks and signs in the south of the Island for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners say the heather was gathered from the foothills of South Barrule.

Stretching from Ballakilley in Rushen to Ballawhetstone in Arbory, the bouquets wrapped in black ribbon have been placed in preparation for the Queen's funeral on Monday.

Commissioners invite anyone who lives in the area and has a lamppost near their home to add one of their own.

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