Postmen across north Essex were dressed in green to raise money for St Helena Hospice in Colchester.

More than 100 men and women from across the CO postcode area - like those at Manningtree pictured - were clad in green shorts, t-shirts, socks and hats to match with the hospice's green logo.

They collected donations from members of the public and staff also held their own raffle to help boost the coffers of the hospice.