As reported in March, the Boldon postman wanted to bring a bit of cheer to families during lockdown. And his fantastic outfits have found him a new best friend in five-year-old Macey, who has started donning her own fancy dress as a daily surprise for Jon. Dad Scott Willis, 31, said seeing Jon is the best part of his daughter’s day and that the pair have become firm friends – even managing to match their outfits on some visits. Check out some of their fancy dress costumes in our picture special, and find out more their touching friendship.
5. Matching
Jon and Macey have matched their outfits where possible, with the postman sharing clues on Facebook each morning about what that day's outfit will be. Macey and her parents have then tried to pick something similar where they can. Photo: Scott Willis
6. A pirate's life for me
Jon and Macey have now been posing for a picture each day in their fancy dress outfits, with plans to keep it going as long as possible. Jon said he still has "three or four" weeks worth of outfits that the public haven't seen yet. So watch this space! Photo: Scott Willis
7. A new outfit
Since Jon's story broke in the Sunderland Echo and Shields Gazette in March, his fancy dress adventures have been broadcast across the world. He's been on television both here in the UK and in America, as well as the radio in Canada. Photo: Scott Willis
8. A monster and a mermaid
Scott said that Macey gets excited every day to see Jon coming to the door, and that the lift the pair give eachother really pulls on the heartstrings. Photo: Scott Willis