Errands and post office runs in Cirencester

Running an errand is never just an errand. It is the parking, the queuing, the walk back, the rest of the afternoon gone. I handle everyday errands across Cirencester on your behalf.

What is included

Posting parcels at the Cirencester Post Office. Sending Royal Mail tracked. Dropping off and collecting at the DHL, Evri or DPD drop shops around town. Banking deposits (with the right paperwork). Forms dropped off at the council offices. Dry cleaning drop-off and collection. Key cutting at Timpson. Shoe repairs. Passport photo collection. A specific shop visit for a gift or a replacement item. Library returns.

If the errand involves your cash, your cards or your documents, I'll confirm the paperwork needed before the visit and keep a receipt for everything.

What is NOT included

Anything that requires you to be there in person, like some solicitors' visits, some bank transactions or anything that involves signing a legal document, is not something I can do for you. I can drive you there instead, wait, and bring you home.

How long it takes

A single Cirencester errand is usually 30 to 45 minutes. A run of three or four errands around town is typically an hour. Tetbury, Fairford and Lechlade take longer. Further out, I charge 45p for each mile beyond the first five, there and back. For Tetbury that's roughly £5 a visit.

Pricing

The first hour is £55 and includes getting to you if you're within five miles of Cirencester. It's the minimum charge, so it's worth saving up a few small jobs for one visit. After that it's £35 an hour, charged in half-hours. Most errand visits fit comfortably within the first hour. Combined with a grocery shop or prescription collection on the same visit, a two-hour slot usually gets a good chunk of the list cleared.

Common questions

Can you post something valuable? Yes, with Royal Mail Special Delivery or a tracked courier service. I'll bring back the receipt and tracking number.

Can you pay in a cheque for me? Yes, most banks accept a third party paying in with the paying-in slip filled out, but rules vary. I'll check with your specific bank first.

What if the parcel is too big for the car? Usually fine. If it genuinely is too big, I'll let you know before coming and you can book a courier pickup from home instead.