I temped as a 'Postie' in Hythe for a few days back in 2004 and found it very physically demanding, getting there to sort the round at 05.00, then having x3 bags of post to deliver, one on bike from the sorting office then continuing the round from next (van dropped 15kg bag) and so on till all delivered.
Lots of fun on a sunny day, but in ice and snow and with the H&S noose round their necks I cannot see how the service would run in very bad weather, praise to the ones who delivered.
Rasp-berrys
to the people charged with keeping the pavements clear.
I read that Posties bikes are to be taken in and given to charity, wonder how it will work after that as a lot of rounds can be away from the main roads and inaccessible from a van?
