Dingwall Post Office named as a finalist in ‘We’re Stronger Together’ awards for service to Ross-shire communities during Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic lockdown
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A COMMUNITY Post Office's efforts during the Covid-19 lockdown have seen it nominated for an award by company bosses.
Dingwall Post Office is a finalist in the Community Engagement category at the Post Office’s ‘We’re Stronger Together’ awards for Scotland.
The awards recognise the efforts made by postmasters across Scotland to keep branches open during the Covid-19 pandemic and serving their local community.
The work by Postmaster Alicen Lawrie, who runs Dingwall Post Office, was highlighted last night by Post Office chief executive Nick Read. Postmasters who operate branches in Scotland had the opportunity to share their experience of running their branch during the pandemic and hear directly about the Post Office’s future growth strategy.
Post Office area manager, Sally EA Wilson, said: "Dingwall Post Office been nominated for the Community Engagement award for their efforts in the local primary school to introduce some virtual education for home schooling that is relevant to the local community.
"They have also set up direct electricity top ups, donated food to local food swaps, and delivered groceries to over 80 households a week.
"Alicen and her team have shown dedication, hard work and a sense of responsibility, to do everything that they could in this difficult time."
Nick Read, chief executive at the Post Office, said: "I have heard many inspiring stories of postmasters going the extra mile and I have welcomed the opportunity to hear first-hand how postmasters in Scotland have fared during the pandemic including Dingwall.
"All retailers have been affected and Post Office was no exception. The next few weeks and months will be a critical period as we try and return to a sense of normality. Post Office branches have a vital role to play in supporting their customers and communities, as well as helping small businesses and independent retailers get back on their feet."
Postmasters heard more about three areas of their business that could help them recover some of the lost trade as a result of the pandemic – mails and parcels, banking – cash withdrawals and deposits, and the return in demand for foreign exchange.
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