- Dec 15, 2016
- 2 min read

BILL ESTERSON MP THANKS LOCAL POSTMEN AND WOMEN AS THEY DELIVER A FIRST CLASS CHRISTMAS

Sefton Central Labour MP Bill Esterson visited the Maghull Delivery Office to thank local postmen and women for their hard work during Royal Mail’s busiest period. 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 recommended posting dates for Christmas are: Second Class – Tuesday 20 December, First Class - Wednesday 21 December and Special Delivery - Thursday 22 December

Bill Esterson MP visited the Maghull Delivery Office to see first-hand the operation of delivering Christmas post and to pass on season’s greetings to its hardworking staff.

Bill Esterson was shown around the office by Delivery Office Manager, James Crabb, and was introduced to the postmen and women, who are pulling out all the stops to sort and deliver mail in the Sefton Central 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.

Bill Esterson MP said, “At no other time is the hard work and dedication of postmen and women clearer than during the festive period. My Labour colleagues and I are extremely proud of our post men and women.

“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.”

James Crabb, Royal Mail Delivery Office Manager, said: “It was a pleasure to show Bill Esterson MP 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.”

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.