Thanks to those who get Christmas sorted
HALTON’S mayor and mayoress visited delivery offices in Runcorn and Widnes to thank Royal Mail staff for their hard work during the service’s busiest time of the year.
Cllr Ged Philbin and Rosalin Wong were shown around the facilities by managers Gareth McBride-Roberts and David Main.
They were introduced to the postmen and women who are pulling out all the stops to sort and deliver mail in the Halton area over the Christmas period.
Cllr Philbin said: “At no other time is the hard work and dedication of postmen and women clearer than during the festive period.”
“I thank them for the extraordinary lengths they go to ensure Christmas cards and presents are delivered to loved ones on time, and for all they do yearround.”
A Royal Mail spokeswoman said that the festive season was Royal Mail’s busiest period, with millions of people shopping online for gifts and sending Christmas cards and parcels.
This year Royal Mail has been celebrating its 500th anniversary.
The delivery office managers said it was a pleasure to show the mayor and mayoress around the facilities.
They said: “We are extremely proud of our postmen and women for all their hard work during the festive season and for continuing our proud history of delivering Christmas mail.”
The last recommended posting date for Christmas for second class is Tuesday, December 20.
First class posting should be done by Wednesday, December 21, while the last recommended day for special delivery postage is Thursday, December 22.
Customers are being advised to post items early, use a clearly addressed card or parcel with a postcode, and to use special delivery for valuable or important packages.
For more information visit: www. royalmail. com/ greetings or call 0345 774 0740. ●