A splash of colour is set to hit Jersey’s roads after young Islanders helped bring Jersey Post’s newest electric vehicles to life.
More than 50 budding artists aged between five and 18 submitted colourful designs after the postal service called on the community to help give its small electric vans some personality.
Islanders also came up with more than 140 suggestions for what the new vehicles should be called via social media.
Jersey Post chief operating officer Julie Thomas said the vans were “so cute and full of personality” – and even have “a smile between their headlights”.
“We wanted to get our community involved in creating the personalities of our mini vans, to celebrate the incredible creativity and imagination that we have on-island,” she explained.
With a “fantastic” standard of entries across both competitions, choosing the winning artwork and names proved “very hard”.
None of the young artists’ efforts will go unseen, with all 50 pieces of artwork showcased in an exhibition at the Bond Street Post Office until 8 September, giving Islanders the chance to see the colourful designs up close.
And the winners are…
Penny Post
Penny Post is the mother of the group – bright, cheerful and endlessly curious.
She is the van who always knows the quickest way round town.
With her sunny outlook and neat little wheels, she loves bringing a smile to St Helier one collection at a time.
Parcel Pete
Parcel Pete is the father – reliable, friendly and full of energy, he is the dependable one.
He is always ready to roll, with a can-do attitude and a wave for everyone he passes.
Pete believes no road is too small and no collection too ordinary.
From busy streets to quiet corners, he takes pride in helping Jersey Post keep island life moving in a cleaner, greener way.
Parcel Puffin
Parcel Puffin is the daughter. Playful, bright and full of colour, she is impossible to miss with her cheerful rainbow design.
This mini van brings a burst of island colour to every collection round.
She is sociable just like the puffin and likes to be the centre of attention.
Beanie Post
Beanie Post is the son. Local and proud, he wears Jersey on his wheels with a design that features a map of the island.
Warm and welcoming, he’s a little reminder that every route and road he visits is part of the same close-knit community.
With Jersey’s map proudly worked into his design, Beanie celebrates the island connections that Jersey Post supports every day, from town streets to the people and places that make local delivery feel personal.
