MP Charlie Elphicke visited Royal Mail’s Deal delivery office to pass on Christmas wishes and encouragement to workers at their busiest time of year.

Mr Elphicke, the MP for Deal and Dover, was shown around the office by Delivery Office Manager, Chris Cole. He was introduced to the postmen and women who are working hard sorting and delivering mail in the run-up to Christmas.

Mr Elphicke said: “It was great to meet postmen and women at Royal Mail’s Deal delivery office and see first-hand just how much effort they put into delivering for people at this time of year.

“Our postal workers do such an important job at this time of year and help to deliver Christmas for many people and families in our area. I would like to thank them for their efforts and wish them all the best over the busy festive period.”

Chris Cole, Royal Mail delivery office manager at Deal, added: “Our postmen and women are working extremely hard to deliver Christmas cards, letters and parcels to people across Deal. We are grateful that Charlie visited the office to see our operation and to support the team during our busiest time of year.

“We’d like to remind our customers to post early so that friends and family have longer to enjoy their Christmas greetings.”

The last recommended posting dates for Christmas are Thursday, December 18 for second class, Saturday, December 20, for first class and Tuesday, December 23, for special delivery.

Customers can also help Royal Mail ensure that all their letters, cards and parcels are delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible by posting early, using a postcode, and using special delivery for valuable packages.

For more information about Royal Mail’s last recommended posting dates, visit the website at www.royalmail.com or call 03457 740 740.