Long-serving postman could move to a new round

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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A Horsham community is determined to retain their beloved postman, who has been delivering their post for the last 12 years.

Mark Griffin has developed a ‘rapport’ with locals at the Old Millmeads estate, but may be moving rounds as a result of a reorganisation of delivery routes at Horsham Post Office.

The campaign to keep Mr Griffin on his route is being led by Martin Bruton, 59, who is street co-ordinator of the Residents and Neighbourhood Watch Scheme at Old Millmeads.

He said: “Over 12 years Mark has built up a unique knowledge and rapport with residents and become a much valued member of the Old Millmeads estate community.

“He is cheerful, helpful, approachable, honest, hard working, reliable, on time and goes above and beyond his duties by talking to people and keeping an eye on the elderly and alone.

“He has over the years been accepted as a valued and appreciated member of the local community.”

Mr Griffin’s customers have been busy writing letters to the Post Office, which received ten letters on one day alone.

Mr Bruton, who has lived at Old Millmeads for the entirety of Mr Griffin’s time delivering there, explained that the area has come together in an effort to keep their postman.

He added: “I have received many emails from residents on the estate and been stopped and spoken to about Mark. The positive comments regarding Mark and what he means to local people has been heart warming.

“We don’t want someone new who doesn’t know the people and doesn’t know who to look out for.

“We are grateful that he really wants to stay on our round.”

Mr Griffin said he does not know whether he will be asked to change rounds.

“I didn’t realise I meant that much to them but obviously I do,” he said.

“I’m a bit overwhelmed really and very surprised.

“It has come out the blue. I am always chatty like most postmen are, but everybody is very nice and I am very lucky,” he said

Testaments from other, anonymous residents of the Old Millmeads estate are also supportive of Mr Griffin.

He is described as ‘an asset to the Neighbourhood Watch’, ‘reliable, helpful and honest’, and ‘a fantastic postman’.

Royal Mail spokesperson Sally Hopkins said: “It is always gratifying when our customers recognise the hard work of their postman or woman.

“As part of the changes we introduced last month to Royal Mail services in the Horsham area some customers may notice that a different postman or woman will deliver their mail.

“However, we can assure customers that all our staff are trained to the same high standards and quality of service will be maintained.”

If the Post Office decide to proceed with the reorganisation of Mr Griffin’s delivery route, the changes will come into place on September 2.

[fishtank]

Mr Griffin’s customers have been busy writing letters to the Post Office, which received ten letters on one day alone.

So when is Mr Griffin,the super postie who has a "rapport" with his customers going to be honest and tell them they are wasting their time and money?

[mandelsons_toenail]

[postypie]

When has Royal Mail ever listened to its customers?

[protect us]

oh dear what a shame - myself along with many other poor souls and 12yrs service ALSO lost our rounds with the STUPIDITY of the revisions etc etc and again ALL my customers didnt want to lose myself and knowledge , trust , respect etc but the changes get pushed through regardless and for no reasons whatsoever to help neither the staff or customers !

[spoodoo]

I've asked to get my erm,duty tested ,,how does this work when it's now 2 in a van ? At the mo I'm bombing on tryin to get finished on time ,not happening . Can you demand it be tested ASAP ? Coz I'm fed up of the constant hassle

[scoobydo79]

Thats right stir em all up so the customers on the round hate the new bloke who has to do it

[timemax]

I am in the same position, my walk is being taken out on the same date and I also have been on the same round for over twelve years. I delivered the explanatory letter Royal Mail produced ( to save me having to tell people ) and like Mark have been inundated with customers being angry at losing their regular Postie and asking what they could do to help. I have explained to them the ruthless and uncaring attitude of Royal Mail management in all that they do and not to waste their time and breath in any way ! Like Mark I did not realise just to what extent my customers appreciated me, but any protest would be futile.

[Pinky 1]

So the Horsham community are up in arms 'cause they're losing their postman ?


Wait 'til they've lost their Royal Mail ...........

[Brainache]

Thats right stir em all up so the customers on the round hate the new bloke who has to do it

I agree. Most of us have lost rounds in the past at a re-sign because someone with more seniority has baged it. Tough luck- get on with it.

[Red Robbo]

I bet he's been stirring it up with the locals because he's going to lose the delivery on seniority with the re-shuffle, how do we know he got it on seniority in the first place anyway ?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

I've asked to get my erm,duty tested ,,how does this work when it's now 2 in a van ? At the mo I'm bombing on tryin to get finished on time ,not happening . Can you demand it be tested ASAP ? Coz I'm fed up of the constant hassle

FT has good advice in here http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... ed#p574048" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - my advice would be if there is constant stress then start pushing back with cut offs, grievances, keeping a diary etc.

[spoodoo]

Cheers t b .

[gary1975]

I've asked to get my erm,duty tested ,,how does this work when it's now 2 in a van ? At the mo I'm bombing on tryin to get finished on time ,not happening . Can you demand it be tested ASAP ? Coz I'm fed up of the constant hassle

yeah they will test it on a tuesday and put two runners on it

[Lounge Lizard]

As Royal Mail is forever seeking new sources of funding maybe they will introduce a scheme whereby we can buy extra seniority, maybe £5,000 or so for each additional year.
Horsham's a wealthy area and Mr Griffin's loyal supporters would surely put their money where their mouths are and each chipping in about £1,000 just might enable him to keep his round.
I'm sure the CWU wouldn't object to such a scheme.