MP thanks local postmen and women as they gear up to deliver a first-class Christmas

South Lakes MP Tim Farron visited the Royal Mail Delivery Office at Troutbeck Bridge this morning to see first-hand the operation of delivering Christmas post and to pass on early Season's Greetings to Royal Mail's dedicated, hardworking staff.

Tim was shown around the office by Delivery Office Manager Michelle Rickman and was introduced to the postmen and women, who will be pulling out all the stops to sort and deliver mail in the Lake District in the forthcoming busy Christmas period.

Tim said: "It was great to meet the team at Troutbeck Bridge and thank them for their hard work and dedication to ensure Christmas parcels and cards are delivered to loved ones on time over these next few weeks, as well as thanking them for delivering our mail services all through the year, in all weathers."