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Trust News & Views
Covid-19 & Tramway Track Replacement
Due to the present Covid-19 situation and the on-going works on the Douglas Promenades, the horse tramway remains closed. Development and implementation of education and conservation initiatives in support of the horse tramway, its draught horses and historic tramcars are also on hold at the moment. The Trust therefore is not actively fundraising at the present time. Rest assured, the upkeep and welfare of the tram horses remains fully provided for by the Isle of Man Government. |
Crogga Valley Railway Charity Event
We were pleased to be nominated as the benefitting charity for a recently held Crogga Valley Railway photographers' day near Santon on 7 March 2020. The event was well attended by supporters, with additional funds raised on the day with the provision of light refreshments and the sale of raffle tickets. A total of £526 was raised from the event and donated to the Trust. |
New Picturecard Series
 Those in the UK / IoM making a single online donation of £6 or more this year receive four of the Picturecards. New and renewing Trammer sponsors in 2020 receive four Picturecards, in addition to their Sponsor Card. A maximum of four different Picturecards are available in 2020. For further information and terms, visit the Make a Donation and Sponsor a Trammer pages. |
Trustee Changes
Mr Stuart Mullan is stepping down as a Trustee effective 1 February 2020 due to his other commitments, both professional and personal. The Trustees are very grateful to Stuart for his contributions in the establishment of the charity and its development to date. |
Exercise & Training Saddles for Trammers
The Trust is pleased to have recently acquired two secondhand riding saddles for the Tramway staff to use with the large draught horses on local roads, bridleways and green lanes, and on Douglas beach. The saddles make training and maintaining fitness that little bit easier, quicker and more enjoyable .... for the horses and staff! Maintaining health and fitness for heavy horses requires meaningful exercise throughout the year, whether draughting, long walking or being ridden. The restricted tramway service this season has provided very limited exercise for only a few of the tram horses. |
Crogga Valley Railway Charity Day
 A total of £798.60 was raised for the Trust, a cheque was handed to DBTHT trustee Edward More by the Crogga Valley Railway managers Will Collins and Cade Williamson. |
New Cooler Rugs for Trammers
 Whilst primarily for welfare purposes after exercising, the rugs are embrodiered to identify the heavy draught horses to the public as 'trammers', and the Trust's continuing support for promoting them as such at agricultural shows and events. |
Charles Guard joins Trust Board
 Charles is an author, broadcaster, film-maker, public speaker, talented musician and heritage conservationist. He was the chief officer of the Manx Heritage Foundation (now known as Culture Vannin) until his retirement in 2016. Charles continues his passion for promoting the heritage, landscape and people of the Isle of Man, work for which he received a lifetime achievement award in 2018. He is a trustee of the Milntown Estate near Ramsey and a non-executive director of Manx Radio. |
Tramway Visitor & Journey Guide
 The leaflet also promotes a number of buildings of historical and architectual significance and other points of interest to been seen or explored during a journey around Douglas Bay. The leaflet will be available from the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal, railway / tramway stations, visitor attractions and other sites across the Island. |
Sponsor-a-Trammer Scheme
 Sponsorship donations may assist with procuring a wide range of supplies and services for the Tram Horses including:
For details, visit our Sponsor a Trammer page. |
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