Schoolchildren have helped bring a village tradition back to life.
Pupils at Bosbury Primary School in Herefordshire re-opened their village’s former post office for one morning and delivered hand-made Easter cards to every home in the community, dressed in homemade postal uniforms and carrying bags of colourful, child-designed cards.
The project, which has become a cherished annual tradition, was first launched during the Covid-19 pandemic as a way to stay connected through face-to-face visits from the young 'posties'.
Ruth McManus, headteacher at Bosbury Primary School, said: "We are proud of our academic standards, but we believe education is also about hearts, habits and human connection and not just digital communications.
"In a world where so much happens through screens, we want our children to understand the value of being an important part of a local community."
Each card, decorated with lambs, spring flowers and messages of kindness, helped revive the spirit of the village post office, which closed more than 20 years ago.
Resident Lizzie Jones said: "The hand-delivered cards are a lovely annual event—more than that, really.
"You don’t always realise how much you miss these small interactions until they happen again.
"The children bring such joy. It makes you feel part of something."
The scheme has drawn praise from Councillor Ivan Powell.
The council's cabinet member for children and young people said: "I was heartened to hear about the efforts of the pupils at Bosbury Primary School and the joy they bring to the village each year by hand delivering their Easter cards.
"Well done to everyone involved—I hope you all have an enjoyable Easter."
Ms McManus said the initiative is part of the school's wider ethos of promoting face-to-face interactions and a sense of community.
