Well can you not redirect it or set it up as an alternate address say a uk
relative. its done a lot for those going into hospital for long periods so
it has to be possible though of course knowing the post office probably not
free.
Brian

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An elderly friend is going abroad over Christmas for 5 weeks to visit
family, and wants to know what to do about his letterbox, which wont hold
5 weeks of mail and would rather give the game away if left stuffed with
weeks old letters.

Poste Restante seems to only hold mail for two weeks.

What are the alternatives?


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