TWO key Monmouthshire politicians dropped in on Royal Mail workers this week to see first-hand the operation of delivering Christmas post, and to pass on season’s greetings to hardworking staff.

MP for Monmouth David Davies and Nick Ramsay Assembly Member for Monmouth, were shown around the office by Delivery Office Manager, Matthew Morgan, and were introduced to the postmen and women who are pulling out all the stops to sort and deliver mail in the local 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.

Mr Davies MP said: “I would like to thank the postal workers for the lengths they go to ensure all these presents are safely delivered, and that’s even before they start on the cards!

Mr Ramsay added: “And let’s not forget the excellent year-round service we receive from our postmen and women in all weathers.”

Matthew Morgan, Royal Mail Delivery Office manager spoke of the visit: “It was a pleasure to show David and Nick our Christmas operation and to hear their 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.”

Customers can also help Royal Mail staff ensure that all their letters, cards and parcels, are delivered as quickly and efficiently as possible by remembering to post items early, use a postcode, wrap parcels well, and always give a return address.

The last recommend posting dates for Christmas are: Second Class: Tuesday 20th December, First Class: Wednesday 21st December, and Special Delivery: Thursday 22nd December.

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