A schoolgirl from Walderslade has created a hero badge for her local postmen after realising the vital work they're doing during the coronavirus lockdown.

Oaklands school pupil Emilee Baker wrote a letter and made a badge for her Royal Mail postmen to show her appreciation.

Yesterday, Emilee left the letter and badge, addressed to all at Royal Mail, attached to her letter box so the postman could collect the kind gesture contact-free after dropping off a parcel.

Mum Sherri-Lee, a teacher at Delce Academy, Rochester, said: "I'm seen as a key worker, so at my school we're on a rota and luckily I'm with my family most the time.

"However, Emilee realised although key workers like nurses and doctors were being praised and applauded for their work during this period, other key workers like teachers and postmen weren't getting the same praise.

"She knew the postmen were still working and leaving their families during this time as her sister's birthday present still arrived thanks to Royal Mail."

Emilee's sister, Kayla, is soon to be 16, and thanks to the postman will still be able to celebrate her special day.

Sherri-Lee added: "Emilee thinks the postmen are heroes and wanted to write a letter to show her appreciation for making her sister's birthday happen."

Royal Mail is currently remaining open for business.

A statement on its website says: "We will continue providing the best delivery service for you and protect the health of our people, and our customers.

"We have provided guidance to our people to help prevent the spread of any infection. We are doing so in line with preventative guidance from Public Health Authority."

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