Garff commissioners are passionate about protecting our natural resources. They work in partnership with Laxey and Dhoon Schools on a range of projects including a campaign initiated by students to reduce single-use-plastic. They also have a sponsored partnership with Beach Buddies and provide beach cleaning facilities at Garff's five main beaches.
In 2019, in conjunction with 'Manx-Birdlife', the commissioners have developed a new policy regarding hedge-cutting, which hopes to minimise biodiversity loss in the Sheading's hedge-rows. Similarly, Garff commissioners no longer use harsh chemical when spraying highways and pavement for weeds.
Garff commissioners now install energy saving LED lighting when replacing street-lights in their constituency and encourage recycling in a variety of locations across Garff Sheading. The commissioners are also keen to encourage safe cycling in the area, having launched the ‘Share the Space’ campaign in 2017 with Dhoon and Laxey Schools.
Garff commissioners are also proud of our culture and heritage, and as such, support Laxey and Lonan Heritage Trust and Maughold Parish Social Club. They produce local guides for visitors, such as 'The Laxey Visitor and Heritage Trail Guide' and have close involvement in community events, including long-standing cultural events such as Maughold Parish Day and Laxey Fair, and newer events such as Prash Laxaa, the Great Laxey Brass Band Festival. They also support projects such as the 'Visit Laxey Valley' Project which is seeking to promote the area's mining heritage.
In 2019, in conjunction with 'Manx-Birdlife', the commissioners have developed a new policy regarding hedge-cutting, which hopes to minimise biodiversity loss in the Sheading's hedge-rows. Similarly, Garff commissioners no longer use harsh chemical when spraying highways and pavement for weeds.
Garff commissioners now install energy saving LED lighting when replacing street-lights in their constituency and encourage recycling in a variety of locations across Garff Sheading. The commissioners are also keen to encourage safe cycling in the area, having launched the ‘Share the Space’ campaign in 2017 with Dhoon and Laxey Schools.
Garff commissioners are also proud of our culture and heritage, and as such, support Laxey and Lonan Heritage Trust and Maughold Parish Social Club. They produce local guides for visitors, such as 'The Laxey Visitor and Heritage Trail Guide' and have close involvement in community events, including long-standing cultural events such as Maughold Parish Day and Laxey Fair, and newer events such as Prash Laxaa, the Great Laxey Brass Band Festival. They also support projects such as the 'Visit Laxey Valley' Project which is seeking to promote the area's mining heritage.
