IT was a real 'foreign affair'at Newton-le-Willows Post Office when staff dressed up in a variety of outfits to promote the travel services and products they offer.

The colourful garb - worn by Andrew Peers, Terri Westbrook, Joanne Wright, Debbie Carroll, Nigel Cavill and Gary Jervis - surprised customers both inside and outside the post office which is located within the Co-op Superstore, Haydock Street, Earlestown.

They chatted to customers about the services they offer, which include foreign and travel insurance, as well as handing out information leaflets and 'freebies.'

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