PHILIP Dunne visited the Craven Arms delivery office to see first-hand the operation of delivering Christmas post and to pass on season’s greetings to its hardworking staff.

The MP for Ludlow was shown around the office by delivery office manager, Jayson Evans and was introduced to the postmen and women, who are pulling out all the stops to sort and deliver mail in the Craven Arms area over the Christmas period.

Christmas 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.

“At no other time is the hard work and dedication of postmen and women clearer than during the run up to Christmas,” said Philip Dunne.

“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.”

Jayson Evans, Royal Mail delivery office manager, said that postmen and women are proud of their work making sure Christmas mail gets delivered on time.

“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,” said Jayson Evans.