Post Office services will make a much-anticipated return to Peasedown St John in May, thanks to a community campaign to keep a Post Office in the village.

On Tuesday 18th May at 1pm, a new Post Office will be open at The Hive Community Centre, providing the usual postal services.

Joy Fraser, Chair of the Hive Management Committee, said: "We're super excited to be opening a new Post Office here at the Hive. Over the last few weeks, as lockdown restrictions have eased, the centre has become a hub of activity with the new Swallow Café opening, and the Community Library continuing to provide an essential service since the start of the year.

"Now, from 18th May, residents will be able to access a Post Office in the building as well – open six days a week!"

The new Peasedown Post Office will be open Mondays – Fridays, 8.30am – 3pm, and Saturdays, 9am – 12.30pm. Services provided will include: postal services, banking, pensions, bill payments, etc

Managing the new Post Office will be Lorna Hills who said: " A community the size of Peasedown St John needs a Post Office. With so many people relying on these services on a daily basis, the option of providing facilities at the Hive was an opportunity not to be missed. We're looking forward to welcoming the public and providing a first-class service."

The new Post Office at The Hive benefits from a large free car park outside the front of the building, and wheelchair friendly access.

For more details about The Hive Community Centre (located next to Peasedown St John Primary School on Bath Road, BA2 8DH) and its facilities, including the Sport's Hall, the Art Room and its meeting rooms, visit their website at www.thehivepsj.org, call 01761 360021 follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HiveCommunityCentrePSJ