Did you know?

Today is St Andrew's Day, and given the amount of sweaty socks (Jocks) we have here, it seems only right to recognise their patron saint and what they have brought to the world, That includes the Krankies, Donald Trump and haggis.

St Andrew is also the patron saint of fishing and golf, which shows he was not all bad.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07:40

Today's Peninsula sunset: 15:47

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Tide Times:

05:01 0.78m

11:36 3.81m

17:17 0.72m

23:57 3.89m

Strand will be fine

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Weather:

Becoming breezier with outbreaks of rain spreading southwards from late morning. The rain likely to be rather fragmented, with some limited drier interludes. Clearer, colder conditions following overnight. Maximum Temperature 10c, low of 5c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Quote of the day:

My heart's in the Highlands, my heart is not here,

My heart's in the Highlands, a-chasing the deer.

Robert Burns

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Joke of the day:

An Englishman American and a Scotsman were in a pub, talking about their sons.

"My son was born on St George's Day," commented the Englishman. "So we obviously decided to call him George."

"That's a real coincidence," remarked the Scot. "My son was born on St Andrew's Day, so we decided to call him Andrew."

"That's incredible, what a coincidence," said the American Republican.

"I can't wait to go home and tell our Pancake."

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

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

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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, Chelmondiston: 08.00 – 17.00

Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-16.00

Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30

Woody's Butchers: - Closed

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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