Did you know?

Boxing Day is one of the British bank holidays recognised since 1871, although there is no official reason as to why it is known as 'Boxing Day'.

In Ireland Boxing Day is known as Saint Stephens Day or the feast of Saint Stephen and is one of nine official public holidays the Emerald Isle. In South Africa, Boxing Day is known as Day of Goodwill. This day is about giving to the less fortunate. In other continental European countries, it is known as Christmas II or Second Christmas Day.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 08.02

Today's Peninsula sunset: 15:49

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Tide Times:

02:24 1.19m

08:50 3.42m

14:49 0.87m

21:29 3.55m

Take care on the Strand tonight due to the arrival of Storm Bella

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Weather:

Cloudy with some patchy light rain during the morning, then becoming dry with bright or sunny spells developing. Overnight, heavy rain arrives, as it becomes very windy with widespread gales. Maximum temperature 10c, with a low of 6c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Christmas cracker jokes:

How do snowmen get around?

They ride an icicle

What do snowmen eat for lunch?

Ice-burgers

When is a boat just like snow?

When it's adrift

What do you call Father Christmas on the beach?

Sandy Claus

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Anyone experiencing a power cut should:

· Call 105 free of charge to report power cuts and damage to the electricity network, or 0800 3163 105 (from a corded landline phone or mobile phone)

· Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut and type in their postcode to view our live power information.

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

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Post Office Openings:

Shotley:

(Boxing Day) Closed

Sunday Closed

Monday Closed

Tuesday 9am–5:30pm

Mon 28 Dec 08:00-17:30

Tue 29 Dec 08:00-17:30

Wed 30 Dec 08:00-17:30

Thu 31 Dec 08:00-17:30

Fri 01 Jan Closed

Sat 02 Jan 08:30-17:00

Sun 03 Jan Closed

Chelmondiston

Sat 26 Dec Closed

Sun 27 Dec Closed

Mon 28 Dec 08:00-17:30

Tue 29 Dec 08:00-17:30

Wed 30 Dec 08:00-17:30

Thu 31 Dec 08:00-17:30

Fri 01 Jan Closed

Sat 02 Jan 08:30-17:00

Sun 03 Jan Closed

Holbrook:

Sat 26 Dec Closed

Sun 27 Dec Closed

Mon 28 Dec 08:00-17:30

Tue 29 Dec 08:00-17:30

Wed 30 Dec 08:00-17:30

Thu 31 Dec 08:00-17:30

Fri 01 Jan Closed

Sat 02 Jan 08:30-17:00

Sun 03 Jan Closed

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Food shop openings:

Orwell Stores:

Premier Stores Shotley:

Boxing Day: Closed

Sunday: 09.00 - 14.00

Monday: 9.00-14.00

Tuesday: 08.00 - 21.00

Wednesday: 08.00 - 2100

New Year's Eve: 08.00 - 21.00

New Year's Day: Closed

Saturday: 08.00 -21.00

Sunday: 09.00 - 14.00

Woody's Butchers:

Boxing day Closed

December 27 Closed:

December 28 Closed

Dec 29 09.00-1730 lunch 13.00-13.45

Dec 30 09.00-1730 lunch 13.00-13.45

Dec 1 - Closed

Dec 2 - 0900 - 1600

Stutton Community Shop:

Boxing Day Closed

Sunday 27 December 9-11am

Monday 28 December Bank Holiday Closed

New year's Eve Thursday 31December 9-12.

Friday Jan 1 New Year's Day Closed

Holbrook Co-op:

Christmas Day Closed

Boxing Day 09:00 - 18:00

27/12/2020 10:00 - 16:00

Bank Holiday 06:00 - 23:00

New Year's Eve 06:00 - 22:00

New Year's Day 08:00 - 20:00

Brantham Co-op:

Boxing Day 09:00 - 18:00

Sun Dec 27 07:00 - 22:00

Bank Holiday 06:00 - 23:00

New Year's Eve 06:00 - 22:00

New Year's Day 08:00 - 20:00

Premier Stores Wherstead:

TBC

Suffolk Food Hall: Times vary

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

Shotley: 787435

Call 111 for emergency medical matters.

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Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus services:

Check here for new Monday to Sunday timetable

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Takeaways:

Lasan Shotley:

Open today from 19.00

Christmas Day: closed

Boxing Day: closed

Normal hours from Sunday 27 December

Laws Cottage Chelmondiston:

Open tonight, then closed until December 29. Open as usual over New Year's.

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