Husband and wife duo retire from Glasgow Post Office after 30 years

Glasgow Times

2 days ago

Dilbag and Jatinder Sandhu officially retired from the Halfwayhouse branch on Paisley Road West in Cardonald on May 28.
Over the past three decades, the couple – who worked as subpostmasters - ran three Post Office locations across the city, including one in Anderston and two in the Southside.
Ahead of their retirement, Dilbag explained that they had 'enjoyed every moment'.
Subpostmaster Dilbag Sandhu and his wife Jatinder pictured at their Post Office at 1577 Paisley Road West, Cardonald (Image: Colin Mearns)
He went on to highlight the overwhelming kindness the family had received from the people of Cardonald over the last few decades.
Dilbag said: 'The Post Office was like our second home. You get to see different people every day, you provide a service, and they respect you.
'I'm feeling very emotional about retiring. We have received so many cards, flowers, and chocolates.
'When I read the cards, I get a tear in my eye. My wife and I enjoyed every moment because the people are so nice, I can't explain it.'
(Image: Colin Mearns)
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The duo first joined the Post Office in 1990 after previously running a grocery and off-sales store.
During their time in the Southside, Dilbag completed four London Marathons, 10 half marathons in Glasgow, and multiple Great North Runs – raising thousands of pounds for charity.
He explained that he was inspired to begin his running journey after a customer was diagnosed with cancer.
Before this, Dilbag says he had never run in his life.
(Image: Colin Mearns)
He added: 'I had never run in my life, but suddenly it came to my mind because one of our customers had lung cancer and he was such a decent man.
'We used to visit him in the hospital from time to time, and I told him that I would run for him. That man supported me so much.
'That's where my running journey began. When I first took part in the London Marathon, every customer supported me, and we raised more than £1000 for a cancer charity.
'I was planning to fly to London on the Saturday as the event was on the Sunday, and there were four or five ladies who came to see me off and give me their blessings.
'This is something I cannot forget in my life.'
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Dilbag also noted another one of the couple's favourite memories of working at their previous location on Lammermoor Avenue and what their retirement plans are.
They had helped one of their regular customers celebrate her 100th birthday at the store.
Dilbag commented: 'For a couple of years, there was a lady who used to come in and she would always give us motherly love.
'We would sometimes visit her at her house, and I told her that for her 100th birthday, we could celebrate at the Post Office.
'It was wonderful. We are very, very sad to be leaving. Several weeks ago, we had our first grandchild in 15 years, so we will go visit him.
'Then, after that, there are a few things to be done around the house. Once that is done we will plan further.'