<p>Meet Britain's oldest postman - a 98-year-old who delivers letters in his official Royal Mail uniform to the residents of his care home.</p><p>Ray Stanley spotted a chance to stay active in his later years so asked bosses if he could take on the task of distributing mail.</p><p>The grandfather-of-two now collects letters from the postbox outside the residence in Poole, Dorset, and hands them out.</p><p>Thoughtful staff at Upton Bay Care Home contacted the local Royal Mail depot and asked if they could provide a uniform - and they gladly obliged.</p><p>Ray now does his round every day in an embroidered shirt and cap - and even has his very own iconic red post bag. </p><p>The retired RAF Navigator and transport consultant said: "It’s been quite a laugh. I came to the home back in November and when they suggested I be the postman I didn’t know what to say. </p><p>"There’s a postbox down the front and at 1.30pm I go down there and we empty the letters out. </p><p>"Then my wheelchair is wheeled around all the different places and I deliver the letters. I meet a lot of people who probably wouldn’t know me otherwise. </p><p>"I especially enjoy visiting Memory Lane, where people living with dementia are cared for – I feel like I’m bringing them a little bit of joy."</p><p>December saw Ray’s busiest month, with more than 100 letters and presents to be delivered around the care home in time for Christmas. </p><p>Mevin Sohorye, general manager at Upton Bay, said: "We are so grateful to Royal Mail Poole for their gift to Ray. It truly is a pleasure to be able to fulfil a special wish for a resident."</p>
