May started as April ended with the default British Heart Foundation postmark. BHF is the charity nominated by Royal Mail employees as the company's National Charity Partner from the start of 2023 until the end of 2026.
This example from Sheffield on 30 April was, of course, delivered in May, thanks to JH. (This is the other layout to the last one shown in April.)
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| British Heart Foundation slogan Sheffield Mail Centre 30/04/2025 |
UPDATE 14 May 2025 - Two more versions of the BHF postmark. Norwich Mail Centre 09-05-2025 and reversed from Bristol Mail Centre 08/05/2025
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| British Heart Foundation slogan Norwich Mail Centre 09-05-2025 and reversed from Bristol Mail Centre 08/05/2025. |
Today Royal Mail announced a slogan for the 80th Anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day. No starting date was announced, but with no processing done on Monday 5th, I assume it started today Tuesday 6th May. It runs to Thursday 8th - which may mean only until 7th for delivery on 8th.
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| Mock-up of slogan to be used for VE DAY 80 probably on 6 & 7 July 2025 |
UPDATE: Our readers have duly come up with the goods on this one. KD sent this one received from Nottingham Mail Centre dated 06/05/25, and one we sent to a customer shows the other layout, albeit on several stamps so not really visible.
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| VE DAY 80 slogan Nottingham Mail Centre 06/05/2025 |
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| VE DAY 80 slogan Norwich Mail Centre 07-05-2025 |
UPDATE 13 May: Thanks to RW for sending in this year's version of the annual Mental Health Awareness Week slogan from South East Anglia, 12/05/2025. RW also sent a better one dated 15th.
Mental Health
Awareness Week
12-18 May
mentalhealth.org.uk
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| Mental Health Awareness Week slogan South East Anglia, 12/05/2025. |
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| Mental Health Awareness Week slogan South East Anglia, 15/05/2025. |
Other postmarks and postal markings
Remember, all postmarks appearing in May will be added to this post, so check here before you spend time scanning and emailing.
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