Letter delivery is snow problem for postie duo.

Arctic temperatures and icy conditions proved to be snow problem for two of Lincolnshire’s most dedicated posties.

A Royal Mail husband-and-wife duo from the village of Ingham have taken to using a sledge to help them transport the bulk of their rounds throughout their various routes, including Scampton, Brattleby and Althorpe.

Jill Garton, 49, and her husband, Peter, 52, have a combined 24 years of postal experience between them.

Mrs Garton said despite the treacherous weather conditions, nothing could stop them from delivering the mail to their customers.

“After Christmas Eve, we thought the weather would get better,” she said.

“But when it continued to snow, we knew we had to do something, as it’s not very good for the feet.

“We had a sledge hanging up the shed, and thought it would add a bit of fun to serious deliveries.

“I’ve been out helping Peter on his rounds, pulling the sledge along. It helps us to get the mail delivered despite the snow and ice, and it puts a smile on the customers’ faces.

“As well as using the sledge, we’ve been wrapping up warm with woolly hats and taking lots of cold and flu tablets.

“I’ve even been wearing leggings under my trousers, and plastic bags over my socks, so I don’t get wet.

“Our customers have been really grateful, and have said we’re worth out weight in gold.

“We’re just happy to make sure that the post gets delivered.”

Mrs Garton has worked for Royal Mail for just over 10 years, and met Peter, who has been a postman for 13 years, when she started the job.

They married seven years ago.

“We like working together and enjoy the work we do,” she said.

“We’ve worked together since I joined, and we got on very well right from the start.

“We make sure the post always gets delivered. We tend to get everything done – it’s just a case of plodding along.”

The Royal Mail acknowledged the Garton’s extra dedication in spite of the chilly climate.

A spokesman for Royal Mail said: “We’re very proud of all our postmen and women, including Jill and Peter, who are making every effort to deliver mail to customers during the snowy weather.”