Village postie delivers last letter

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VILLAGERS have praised a "traditional" postman, who has retired following more than four decades' service in a rural community.

Duncan Knight, 66, has been a familiar face around Hartfield for the last 42 years, but delivered his last letter on Saturday.

His customers, with whom he developed "great friendships", have paid tribute to him.

Kevin Hawes, of Parrock Lane, said: "Duncan characterises everything that is good about a local postman.

"We have been fortunate to have Duncan, who knows each property and most of the residents. He is very customer focused and conscientious in his job."


Veronica Dadds, also of Parrock Lane, said: "He's very good at what he does, very friendly and he keeps an eye out for people. He's also very considerate and caring. He's a traditional postman and he really will be missed."

James Castle, of Gallipot Hill said: "For Duncan, retirement will be a strange affair having worked hard for so long past official retirement age. However, we hope that he is able to enjoy his garden or even a long walk without going up every garden path."

High Street resident Caroline Tully said father-of-two Mr Knight always had his customers in his best interest.

"He always remembered everyone's names and he was particularly good with people in isolated places."

Muriel McAll, of Chuck Hatch, added: "He's always extremely kind and good to everyone. There's no-one that would say a bad word about him. We have always given him a Christmas present.

"I'm just so sorry to see him go."

Before his time as the village postman, Mr Knight delivered groceries for a convenience store in Crowborough.

"I worked inside the store after school for about a year, but I didn't like it," he said. "I have enjoyed this job very much because I just love the fresh air.

"A lot of people go out to work dreading it, but when I wake up in the morning I know it will be a good day because I see a lot of my friends. The people I meet are my friends.

"I've seen a lot of changes in my time and I'm very sad to leave it behind."

Mr Knight retired on Saturday (May 23) and is looking forward to concentrating on his garden.

He added: "My wife has probably got a few things for me to do, too."

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http://www.thisissussex.co.uk/eastgrins ... ticle.html

VILLAGERS have praised a "traditional" postman, who has retired following more than four decades' service in a rural community.

Duncan Knight, 66, has been a familiar face around Hartfield for the last 42 years, but delivered his last letter on Saturday.

His customers, with whom he developed "great friendships", have paid tribute to him.

Kevin Hawes, of Parrock Lane, said: "Duncan characterises everything that is good about a local postman.

"We have been fortunate to have Duncan, who knows each property and most of the residents. He is very customer focused and conscientious in his job."

.... and the breakfast was my idea " said Veronica.


Veronica Dadds, also of Parrock Lane, said: "He's very good at what he does, very friendly and he keeps an eye out for people. He's also very considerate and caring. He's a traditional postman and he really will be missed."

James Castle, of Gallipot Hill said: "For Duncan, retirement will be a strange affair having worked hard for so long past official retirement age. However, we hope that he is able to enjoy his garden or even a long walk without going up every garden path."

High Street resident Caroline Tully said father-of-two Mr Knight always had his customers in his best interest.

"He always remembered everyone's names and he was particularly good with people in isolated places."

Muriel McAll, of Chuck Hatch, added: "He's always extremely kind and good to everyone. There's no-one that would say a bad word about him. We have always given him a Christmas present.

"I'm just so sorry to see him go."

Before his time as the village postman, Mr Knight delivered groceries for a convenience store in Crowborough.

"I worked inside the store after school for about a year, but I didn't like it," he said. "I have enjoyed this job very much because I just love the fresh air.

"A lot of people go out to work dreading it, but when I wake up in the morning I know it will be a good day because I see a lot of my friends. The people I meet are my friends.

"I've seen a lot of changes in my time and I'm very sad to leave it behind."

Mr Knight retired on Saturday (May 23) and is looking forward to concentrating on his garden.

He added: "My wife has probably got a few things for me to do, too."

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There you go :lfo :cfo :mfo . there are more important thing in life than hitting targets, and sticking
two fingers up at the public.
Good luck to you sir, a well earned retirement.