The winner of an Isle of Man Railways competition has generously donated their prize to The Children’s Centre. Free tickets were offered as a prize in a competition in which entrants were invited to suggest names for the Isle of Man Railways’ mascot.

The competition winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, came up with the name ‘Cushag’. The name is that of the Island’s national flower which, like the railway’s cuddly mascot, is bright yellow. The competition winner asked that their prize be donated to the Island’s leading charity for children and families, and Isle of Man Transport has kindly presented two season tickets that can be used by any child in residential care.

Susie Cox, Community Fundraiser at The Children’s Centre, said:

“The tickets were originally donated anonymously to The Children’s Centre by the winner, and then Isle of Man Railways kindly offered to let the tickets be used by any child in residential care with The Children’s Centre, which is a lovely gesture. A trip on the railway is a real treat and these tickets will be greatly appreciated by the children who use them. On their behalf I would like to say a big thank you to the competition winner and Isle of Man Railways for such wonderful generosity.”

Tim Crookall MHK, Minister for Community, Culture and Leisure, commented:

“We are all very happy that the winner of our mascot naming competition chose to donate the prize to charity.  I am especially looking forward to seeing the children enjoying great days out on the Island’s heritage railways and am sure that they will give Cushag a wave as they set off from the station.”