On this day in 2013:

Nelson Mandela died aged 95. Mandela was the towering figure of Africa's struggle for freedom and a hero to millions around the world.There are more streets named after Nelson Mandela in the UK than anywhere in the world outside South Africa. He also shares one of London's most high profile public spaces in Parliament Square, with his statue alongside great figures from British history, such as former prime ministers Winston Churchill and Robert Peel.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07:46

Today's Peninsula sunset: 15:44

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Tide Times:

02:08 3.76m

08:08 0.71m

14:37 3.79m

20:14 0.96m

Take care on the Strand

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Weather:

Take care on back roads after heavy rain overnight. More showers will follow today, otherwise mainly cloudy and also feeling cold. Some bright or sunny spells will occur. Maximum Temperature 7c, low of 2c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open for now but check updates with Road closures.

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Quote of the day:

"A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of."

Nelson Mandela

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Joke of the day:

How did Nelson Mandela do laundry while in prison?

He used one part water, a part corn starch, and a part Tide.

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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

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Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus timetable

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Today's Post Office Openings:

Shotley: 09.00 – 13.00

Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00

Holbrook: 09.00 – 17.30

Brantham (village hall): Closed

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Today's food shop openings:

Bakers Arms: 11.00- 21.00

Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 17.30

Premier Stores, Shotley: 08:00 - 19:00

Premier Stores, Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00

Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30

Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-12noon

Woody's Butchers: 9am to 5.00pm

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

Closed

Shotley: 787435

Closed

Call 111 for emergency medical matters.

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See which businesses are still operating with our Peninsula Business Directory:

Add your business or community group to our Local List

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