Local MP Chris Green visited the Bolton West Delivery Office in Horwich to thank local postmen and women for their hard work during Royal Mail’s busiest period.
The MP was shown around the office by Delivery Office Manager, Stephen Britton, and was introduced to the postmen and women, who are pulling out all the stops to sort and deliver mail in the Bolton West 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.
Speaking after the visit, Chris Green 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.”
Stephen Britton, Royal Mail Delivery Office Manager, said: “It was a pleasure to show Chris our Christmas operation and to hear his 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.”
This year Royal Mail has been celebrating its 500th anniversary, with this festive period marking half a millennium of delivering Christmas cards and parcels.
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