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Shropshire Council Chairman thanks Oswestry postmen and women during Christmas delivery office visit

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At Oswestry delivery office are (l-r): Mark Robinson, manager; Jon Abbotts; Danielle Lewis; Councillor Ann Hartley; John Lightfoot

At Oswestry delivery office are (l-r): Mark Robinson, manager; Jon Abbotts; Danielle Lewis; Councillor Ann Hartley; John Lightfoot

Councillor Ann Hartley, Chairman of Shropshire Council, visited the Oswestry Delivery Office early this morning (Wednesday 14 December 2016) to thank local postmen and women for their hard work during Royal Mail’s busiest period, to see first-hand the operation of delivering Christmas post, and to pass on season’s greetings to its hardworking staff.

Councillor Hartley was shown around the office by Delivery Office Manager, Mr Mark Robinson, and was introduced to the postmen and women who are pulling out all the stops to sort and deliver mail in the Oswestry area over the Christmas period.

The festive season is Royal Mail’s busiest period as millions of people shop online for gifts and send Christmas cards and parcels.

As Royal Mail’s 500th anniversary draws to a close, this Christmas provides an opportunity to reflect on the centuries of hard work delivering to every single address in the UK.

Councillor Ann Hartley 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 year-round.”

Mark Robinson, Royal Mail Delivery Office Manager, said:

“It was a pleasure to showcase our operation and to hear the kind words of encouragement and support.”

“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 recommend posting dates for Christmas are:

  • Second Class – Tuesday 20 December 2016
  • First Class – Wednesday 21 December 2016
  • Special Delivery – Thursday 22 December 2016

Customers can also help Royal Mail ensure that all their letters, cards and parcels are delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible by taking a few easy steps:

  • Post early – Avoid disappointment by posting your cards and parcels early.
  • Use a postcode – A clearly addressed card or parcel, with a postcode, and return address on the back of the envelope, will ensure quick and efficient delivery.
  • Use Special Delivery – For valuable and important packages and parcels guarantee delivery with Royal Mail’s Special Delivery, which means your gift is tracked, traced and insured against loss.
  • Wrap parcels well and always give a return address.

For more information about Royal Mail’s last recommended posting dates, please visit: www.royalmail.com/greetings or call 03457 740 740.

For media enquiries, contact  0203 338 1007, or email press.office@royalmail.com.

About Royal Mail plc

Royal Mail plc is the parent company of Royal Mail Group Limited, the leading provider of postal and delivery services in the UK and the UK’s designated universal postal service provider. UK Parcels, International and Letters (“UKPIL”) comprises the company’s UK and international parcels and letters delivery businesses operating under the “Royal Mail” and “Parcelforce Worldwide” brands. Through the Royal Mail Core Network, the company delivers a one-price-goes-anywhere service on a range of parcels and letters products. Royal Mail has the capability to deliver to more than 29 million addresses in the UK, six days a week (excluding UK public holidays). Parcelforce Worldwide operates a separate UK network which collects and delivers express parcels. Royal Mail also owns General Logistics Systems (GLS) which operates one of the largest ground-based, deferred parcel delivery networks in Europe.