‘Special deliveries’ promised in & around Rochdale on Saturday
Postal May 11 2021
Busy postal workers in Rochdale will be getting some extra help with their deliveries on Saturday – from some unusual characters!
Early-rising townsfolk may spot some sumo wrestlers or even a giant parrot assisting on the morning shift, while sources say that ‘holidaying Hawaiians’ and a group of ‘nuns on the run’ will be volunteering for duty in the outlying villages of Norden and Wardle.
And in the foothills of the Pennines, up in Whitworth, locals are being urged not to be alarmed if their Saturday postie is in a prison-convict outfit rather than the usual Royal Mail uniform!
Yes, it’s Rochdale Charity Postie Day – when staff at the local delivery office dress up in all kinds of bright and colourful costumes to bring smiles to local residents and their families.
And among the laughs and jokes, they aim to raise much-needed money for mental health charity MIND, as well as raising awareness of mental health and the need for everyone to be kind and understanding to others.
CWU unit rep Mick Stewart – one of the organisers of this year’s ‘RCP Day’ – tells CWU News: “We’ve done this event for the past few years now and we arrange it to coincide with Mental Health Week, to support MIND and the fantastic work they do.
“It’s loads of fun, local people love it – especially the kids – and they always donate generously,” Mike continues, adding: “Last year, we managed to raise over £1,000 and we’re hoping to match that this time round.
“We’re really looking forward to the weekend and we hope all goes well – we’re hoping for a sunny day too, but up here, you never know!”
Local CWU branch secretary, Saf Khan from North West No.1 Branch, is full of praise for his members, saying: “It’s great to see our members helping to raise cash and awareness for such an important cause.
“Mental health is such an important issue and I’m proud that Rochdale DO is continuing to support the MIND charity.
“Well done everyone involved, many thanks for all donations received so far and if anyone would like to donate this would be much appreciated.”
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