Xmas Post 2009

Using the Scout Christmas Post

Stamps will be available during November and December for 18p each from designated selling points. In Purton these are The Spar and In Touch Services (opposite the Parade).

These locations will also have special Scout Post letterboxes - only use these, not Royal Mail boxes!

2009 Post Dates

November - stamps go on sale

27th November - letter boxes available

15th December - last collection 16.00hrs

Delivery over the following weekend.

Delivery Areas

Purton - Swindon - Cricklade - Blunsdon - Lydiard Millicent - Wootton Bassett - Wroughton - Chiseldon - Wanborough - Bishopstone - Liddington - South Marston - Shrivenham - Watchfield - Highworth - Stratton St. Margaret.

About the scheme

There will be regular sorting evenings at the Scout Centre, Milton Road, Swindon. After the final sort, we will receive the post to be distributed around Purton, which will need to be sorted into streets and delivered in time for Christmas.

Since 1981, Scouts across the UK have been licensed to deliver Christmas Cards as part of a Scout Post between the 25th November and 1st January. This helps to raise funds for Scout Groups all around Swindon and raises the profile of Scouts within the local community.

More Information?

If you have any questions about 1st Purton and Lydiard's involvement in the Scout Christmas Post please contact our post coordinator.