‘A dedication of thanks’

Throughout the UK, customers have been decorating their front doors to recognise the outstanding contribution of key workers, such as our colleagues on delivery.

Customers in St Albans are among the many thousands encouraging residents to decorate their windows and front doors to cheer up our dedicated postmen and women, who are working so admirably through the ongoing pandemic.

Karen Snook and Kirsty Hornblow, the founders of the ‘St Albans Mums’ Facebook group, have been doing their bit to show support for colleagues who are continuing to maintain deliveries through the lockdown.

‘We know that lots of Royal Mail staff and delivery drivers, as well as volunteers, are putting themselves and their families at risk,’ Ms Hornblow told the Herts Advertiser. ‘So, we decided to decorate our front door with a Royal Mail sign and rainbows to thank postal workers.

Rainbow drawings taped to customers’ windows, such as the amazing rainbow of stamps pictured, have become a common sight in the UK since the beginning of the coronavirus epidemic, particularly after schools were closed, serving as both a symbol of appreciation for key workers as well as a morale-boosting reminder to stay positive.

‘It’s been lovely walking around and seeing the rainbow pictures in the windows when we are getting our fresh air for the day,’ said Ms Snook. ‘There are so many other volunteers and services still working and ultimately continuing to support all of us that are staying at home.

‘The Royal Mail, delivery companies and all those who still deliver to our doorsteps deserve to see a dedication of thanks to them too. Hopefully it will make them smile.’

The increase in customers shopping online over recent weeks has made life much busier for delivery colleagues, who are giving their all to maintain such a brilliant service throughout the UK.

One customer told the paper. ‘Their workload has increased hugely due to people ordering online and our posties are having to work flat out when they too would rather be at home isolating with their families.

‘These beautiful pictures, or just a simple “Thank you” from a safe distance or a wave from the window really does make a difference to their day.’