Did you know?

Many people believe the reason for the number 13's bad luck comes from the Bible. Judas, who betrayed Jesus, is thought to have been the 13th guest to sit down to the Last Supper. Even today, it's considered unlucky to have 13 people sitting at a dinner table, and some people pop a teddy bear in a seat to make the number of guests up to 14.

In Norse mythology, a dinner party of the gods was ruined by the 13th guest called Loki, who caused the world to be plunged into darkness.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07:12

Today's peninsula sunset: 16:05

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Tide Times:

03:16 0.88m

09:40 3.87m

15:46 0.35m

22:16 4.13m

Take care on the Strand

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Weather:

A cloudy start, with a band of patchy rain moving eastwards through the late morning. This rain will clear in the early afternoon to leave the rest of the day dry with sunny spells and light winds. Maximum Temperature 13c, low of 8c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Quote of the day:

Its Friday the 13th. It's only bad luck if you put it in your head. Think its just another day, stay positive and have faith.

Audrey Hepburn

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Joke of the day:

You shouldn't be superstitious about Friday the 13th

It brings bad luck.

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Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926 or for food deliveries, or prescription collection please contact your local support schemes:

Brantham Good Neighbours(GNS) 07811 630899 

Chelmondiston GNS 01473 780408

Holbrook Helpers 0333 335 5387

Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381

Stutton Network 01473 327753

Tattingstone 07895052086

Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus services:

97/98 timetable 92 timetable.

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Today's Post Office Openings:

Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00

Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00

Holbrook: 09.00 – 17.30

Brantham (village hall): Closed

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Today's food shop openings:

Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00

Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00

Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 17.00

Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30

Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-16.00

Woody's Butchers: - 09.00 to 17.30pm Lunch 13.00 -13.45

Hollingsworth's: Times vary

Please wear a cloth face covering, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.

Holbrook: 328263

Open 08.00-17.00 Mon - Wed (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)

08.00 -12.30 Thursday

08.00 - 18.30 Friday (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)

Shotley: 787435

Open 08.00-18.30 Mon-Thur (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)

1. 00-12.30 on Friday.

Doors are now open and patients should come in socially distanced wearing face covering.

Call 111 for emergency medical matters.

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