A pop-up part-time post office has opened at a butchers in Sarn, Pwllheli, bringing back vital services to the village.

But at only two hours a week, there will only be “a very small window” for people to use the service.

The village lost its post office in 2015, but thanks to a campaign to improve access to cash and banking services, the vital service has now returned, being hosted at Cig Ceirion Meats, Waterloo House on Tuesdays from 10am to noon.

It will be operated by the postmaster in Criccieth.

Glyn Roberts, chairman of Botwnnog Community Council, told the Cambrian News that it was great to have the services back in the village, but would like the hours they are available to increase in the future.

He said: “It’s very important to have these services. We’ve got very few post offices nearby.

“People had asked the council if it would be possible to get services back.

“It’s a start but we would like to see it open longer. At the moment it will be a very small window for people to use the services.

“We’re looking forward to seeing this develop.”

Liz Saville Roberts, MP for Dwyfor Meirionnydd, said: “The post office is one of those essential services which any village should be able to offer, though perhaps one many people only really appreciate when it is not available.

“As a consequence of local bank closures, the Post Office plays a vital part in financial inclusion and its presence in towns and villages across Dwyfor Meirionnydd is now more important than ever.”

Mrs Saville Roberts welcomed the news that Sarn and, earlier this month, Harlech, have had Post Office services partially restored.

She added: “I am delighted. It will benefit constituents who have been blighted by the loss of financial services.

“It is a valuable resource to many people in my constituency, particularly those who do not have access to online banking, and the restoration of the post office in Sarn and Harlech, shows that there is demand for the service.”