A LOCAL MSP visited one of Glasgow’s Royal Mail delivery offices as the busiest time of year gets under way to thank the staff.

James Kelly stopped by South East delivery office to thank local postmen and women for their hard work.

This year the Royal Mail has been celebrating its 500th anniversary.

The festive period marks half a millennium of delivering Christmas cards and parcels around the country.

Mr Kelly was shown around the office by local manager, Barry Culbert, and was introduced to the postmen and women, who are pulling out all the stops to sort and deliver mail in the Glasgow South East area over the Christmas period.  James Kelly MSP said: “At no other time is the hard work and dedication of postmen and women clearer than during the festive period.”

“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.”

For information on last recommended posting dates, please visit: www.royalmail.com/greetings