A conservation volunteer from the Isle of Man has been at Number 10 Downing Street in London representing the Manx Wildlife Trust.
Alison Skynor was invited to a reception there this week.
The event, with the prime minister and some of his cabinet colleagues, recognised the work the Wildlife Trust carries out for the benefit of conservation throughout the British Isles.
Alison says it was a great experience to represent the Island in such circumstances:
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