royal mail christmas last posting dates 2010
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A guide to our Christmas mailing services
Delivering more
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Know your posting dates
Take a look at our last recommended postingdates in the countdown calendar below:
For a full list of last posting dates, pleasevisit royalmail.com/greetingsFor British Forces last posting dates, please
visit bfpo.mod.uk/latest_dates_posting.htm
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We know how stressful it can bein the run up to Christmas, butwhen it comes to your mail itneednt be. Well ensure your lettersand parcels reach your loved oneswherever they are this Christmas.
Simply follow the steps in this guideto get your Seasons Greetingsdelivered on time and in one piece.
This years Christmas stamps featurethe nations favourite animated characters- Wallace & Gromit, created by theaward-winning Aardman Animations.
Contents
3. Know your posting dates
4. Our Christmas mailing services
5. Your special items
6. Clear addressing & Secure packaging
7. For more information
Royal Mail Delivery Service
International Surface Mail
Thu 30 SepAll non-European destinations
except Middle East, South Africa,Far East, the USA & Canada
Tue 5 OctMiddle East and Far East
(except Hong Kong & Singapore)
Tue 19 OctSouth Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore,
the USA & Canada
Tue 9 NovEastern Europe, Greece, Cyprus,
Turkey, Malta & Iceland
Tue 23 Nov Western Europe
International Airmail
Mon 6 DecSouth & Central America, Caribbean, Africa,
Middle East, Asia, Far East (incl. Japan),Australia & New Zealand
Fri 10 Dec Eastern Europe, USA & Canada
Mon 13 Dec Western Europe
UK
Wed 15 Dec Standard Parcels
Sat 18 Dec Second Class and Recorded Signed For
Tue 21 Dec First Class and Recorded Signed For
Wed 22 Dec Parcelforce 48
Thu 23 Dec Parcelforce Next Day
Special Delivery
Thu 23 Dec Special Delivery
Last Christmas Posting Dates 2010
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Check out our Christmasmailing services
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Well be doing our very best to get all yourChristmas post to you as soon as we can.To help us achieve this, well be offeringyou more services over the festive period:
Extra deliveries
In the week leading up to Christmas,well be delivering in the evenings andon Sunday 19th, Wednesday 22ndand Thursday 23rd December.
Later opening hours
If youre out when we try to deliver, wevemade it easier for you to collect your post from
your local Enquiry Ofce, which will be openlater from 13th December. The opening hourswill be on your Sorry you were out card.
More redelivery options
Occasionally we are unable to deliver an itemto you because nobody is available to signfor it, or it is too large to be posted throughyour letterbox.
Now you can arrange redelivery quickly andconveniently online, either to your own address,to your local Post Ofce branch or to anotheraddress in your same postcode area**.
Visit royalmail.com/redeliveriesto arrange a redelivery
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For your urgent or valuable Christmas items,Special Delivery guarantees delivery by9am or 1pm the next working day,including Saturdays, from as little as just 5.05.
Choosing the right service foryour special items
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For more information please visit ourwebsite at royalmail.com/specialdeliveryor pop into any Post Ofce branch.
The benets really add up:
99% of the UK covered* by the service
Saturday delivery for an extra 2.25per item
ideal for items up to 10kg(up to 2kg with the 9am service)
online tracking and delivery conrmation money back guarantee
up to 2,500 in compensation cover
no charge for redelivery
* (except for the Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and remote parts of Scotland).
** Special Delivery and Tracked items cannot be delivered to an alternative address.
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For help choosing the mailing service thatbest suits your needs, pick up a copy ofMail Made Easy.
Whats more, full pricing details can be found
in Pricing Made Easy.Both are free booklets and can be picked up atany Post Ofce branch.
Alternatively, visit our website at royalmail.comor call Customer Services on 08457 740 740(textphone 08456 000 606).
For further information on sending parcels byParcelforce Worldwide, please pick up a copy ofour UK and International services and prices
guide or visit parcelforce.com/sendbydates
Get in touch or pop in forfurther information
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Your posting checklist7
Happy Posting!
Posting dateFinal mail dates checked
Postal AddressPostcode correct & address clearly marked
PackagingMail securely packaged with necessary labels
Mail serviceCorrect postal service chosen
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Clearly addressing your mail
Always try to:
write the address clearly
double check the postcode if you areunsure (visit royalmail.com/postcodes)
Make sureyour items arepackaged securely
A few tips for safe packaging:
use strong padded envelopes for sharpedges or odd shapes
label fragile items with a sticker
ll out containers with bubble-wrap orpolystyrene chips (available from mostPost Ofce branches.)
write a return address on the item
put a contact name, address and telephone
number inside.
For more advice on packaging, visit yourlocal Post Ofce or royalmail.com/wrapping
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And remember, if your card is largerthan 240mm x 165mm x 5mm,then you need to use a large letter stamp.
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