On This Day

In 1982 Spain reopened the frontier of the British colony of Gibraltar. In return, Britain agreed to open negotiations on Gibraltar's future, and ended its opposition to Spain joining the EEC.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 08:00

Today's Peninsula sunset: 16:03

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Peninsula tide times:

06:27 3.47m

12:40 0.7m

07:14 3.47m

SAT 9 Jan

00:58 1.13m

Clear on the Strand

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Weather:

Turning rather cloudier with occasional wintry showers likely, especially in more northern areas of the region. Cold but winds mainly light. Frost and freezing fog returning vernight. Maximum temperature 4c, low of zero.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

Why did the girl keep her trumpet out in the snow?

She liked playing cool jazz.

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Lockdown information

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Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.

Holbrook: 328263

Although phone lines open between 08.00-18.30 the door are manned for prescription collection in Holbrook from 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00 - Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday, 08.00-12.30 on a Thursday and 08.00-13.00 and 14.0018.006 on a Friday.

Shotley: 787435

Shotley door is closed but manned between 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-18.00 Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday and 08.00-12.30 on a Friday.

Any queries please can patients phone to speak to reception in first instance.

Good neighbours schemes are supporting patients to get prescription if they can't attend the surgery.

Call 111 for emergency medical matters.

Citizens Advice Bureau phone advice for patients at Shotley, Holbrook and East Bergholt surgeries

1. 00 - 15.00

Tuesdays: 07384429361

Wednesday: 07586741250

Thursday: 07379202164

Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926

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Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus services:

97/98 timetable 92 timetable.

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Post Office Openings:

Shotley:

Monday to Saturday 09.00 – 13.00

Sunday: Closed

Holbrook:

Mon: 9:00 - 18:00 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30

Tue: Closed

Wed: 10:00-14:00

Thu: Closed

Fri 9:00-17:30 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30

Sat 10:00-12:30

Sun: Closed

Chelmondiston:

Mon - Sat: 08-00-17.30

Sun: Closed

Brantham (village hall): Closed

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Today's food shop openings:

Premier Stores Shotley:

Monday - Saturday

08:00 - 19:00

Sunday:

1. 00 -14.00

Premier Stores Wherstead:

1. 00 – 19.00

Orwell Stores, Chelmondiston:

Monday - Saturday:

08:00 - 17:00

Sunday:

08:00 - 13:00

Woody's Butchers: -

Tuesday - Friday:

09:00 - 17:30 (closed for lunch 13.00-13.45)

Saturday:

09:00 - 16:00

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Stutton Community Shop:

1. 00-16.00

Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30

Hollingsworth's: Times vary

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

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