THE Mayor of West Devon, Cllr Christine Marsh, has visited Royal Mail's Tavistock delivery office to pass on Christmas wishes and encouragement to postmen and women at their busiest time of year.

Cllr Marsh was shown around the office by delivery office manager, Jeremy Allin, and was introduced to the postmen and women who are working hard sorting and delivering mail in the Tavistock area in the run-up to Christmas.

Cllr Marsh said: 'It was great to meet postmen and women at Royal Mail's Tavistock 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 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.'

Mr Allin said: 'Our postmen and women are working extremely hard to deliver Christmas cards, letters and parcels to people across Tavistock.

'We are grateful that the Mayor 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 recommend posting dates for Christmas are: Second class — Thursday, December 18; first class — Saturday, December 20; special delivery —Tuesday, December 23.