Public asked to give their postie a 'thumbs up' during Covid-19 crisis

by Q Radio News

The public is being asked to give their postie the ‘thumbs up’ during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Royal Mail says the initiative is a simple way for the public to say thanks and stay connected with their local postmen and women, while respecting the Government’s social distancing rules.  

This safe distance is just over the height of a Royal Mail postbox away.  

Giving a thumbs up is also a handy reminder not to reach out to try and take parcels direct from postmen and women to ensure contact free delivery. 

Royal Mail’s postmen and postwomen are at the heart of the communities in which they work.  

With the country observing Government advice to stay home, for many people their local postman or woman may be one of the few friendly faces they see each day.

The delivery of letters and parcels is an important way to keep connected for those who may be unable to leave their home. 

The move comes as postmen and women across the UK have been inundated with thank you messages and pictures from children and customers. 

As well as giving their posties a friendly thumbs up when they see them, Royal Mail is asking customers to share selfies with their thumbs up using the hashtag #ThumbsUpForYourPostie.

Royal Mail is also encouraging children to put ‘thumbs up’ pictures in their front window.

Templates are available to download from royalmail.com.  If children wish to get involved, we are encouraging them to be bold, creative and colourful with their creations to put a smile on the faces of posties and passers-by alike.