A husband and wife team retiring from their postal duties after three decades have taken their final deliveries.

After more than 30 years behind the counter at Mancot’s post office, Alan and Glenys Diskin have closed the doors on their business for the final time.

The pair, who also represent the village on Flintshire Council, are retiring from their day-to-day business roles, but will retain ownership of the building.

Both have suffered ill-health in recent years.

Cllr Glenys, 68, a former chairman of Flintshire Council, said closing the office on Tuesday came with mixed emotions.

“We’ve been here for 31 years but unfortunately not had the best time of it in the last three years so it felt like it was time to go,” she said.

“Alan’s had two heart attacks and I battled cancer so our health hasn’t been great.”

Cllr Glenys said the response from residents in the village had been one of support but there is sadness at losing their postmasters.

She added: “Everybody’s been very pleased for us but is obviously sad to lose the post office.

“We’ve had more than 100 cards come in and people wishing us good luck for the future.

“It has been a very busy post office and it will be missed I’m sure by the residents.”

The Diskins took over the post office when Alan, 71, left the Courtaulds plant and the pair discovered the building in his home village was up for sale.

Glenys said: “We found out it was up for sale and said we were interested if it was available and never looked back.

“Alan grew up in Mancot and knows many of the people around here who have gone on to become our friends.”

The long-serving postmistress said despite stepping down from the office, the couple would continue their service to the local authority.

“We’re relieved to be retiring but sad because we won’t see our friends so much.It’s a mixture,” Cllr Glenys added.

Customer Carol Watkins said: “I’m sad to see them leave and I think it’s a shame because they are part of the community.”

John Peters said: “I’m very sorry to see the post office close as it has been a hub for the village.”