The latest set of Manx stamps has been viewed off the island.

The vice chairman of the Post Office, Chris Thomas MHK, and staff from the Post Office’s Stamps and Coins division joined representatives from Manx National Heritage on the Calf of Man to mark the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Manx National Trust.

The trip was organised by Shaun Murphy, property manager for MNH, and Dr Erica Spencer, environmental planner and ecologist for MNH, to thank the Post Office team for producing the Calf of Man stamp collection.

The team were met on the Calf by Dr Lara Howe of Manx Wildlife Trust who told them about the small island and described the conservation work she undertakes to benefit biodiversity.

Guests also had the opportunity to meet the wardens, view some of the locations featured on the stamps and encounter more wildlife including seals, loaghtan sheep, hares, birds and insects, all of which highlighted the role the Calf of Man plays in nature conservation and the contribution it has made to the Isle of Man’s designation as a Unesco Biosphere.

Shaun Murphy, property manager of MNH, said: ’Manx National Heritage and Manx Wildlife Trust were delighted to welcome the Isle of Man Post Office team over on the Calf of Man to give them an opportunity to see the Calf of Man stamp issue display at the observatory, as well as to see at first hand the beautiful landscape and natural environment showcased in the issue.’

Dr Howe added: ’’For over 70 years the Calf of Man has been a very special place for wildlife and conservation. It’s great to see this work celebrated in this new range of stamps.’

Mr Thomas said: ’Isle of Man Post Office is delighted to be partnering with Manx National Heritage to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of Manx National Trust.

’The Calf of Man stamps are a fitting tribute to this celebration and we are proud to be able to promote this unique and stunning nature reserve and bird observatory around the world with this spectacular stamp issue. We would like to thank everyone involved for their invaluable support.’