Did you know?

Six years ago today today, a 51,000 tonne car carrier ship (Hoegh Osaka) became stranded on Bramble Bank in the Solent between Southampton and the Isle of Wight. The ship was carrying 1,200 Jaguar sports cars, Land Rover 4x4s, 65 BMW Minis, 105 JCB diggers and a single Rolls-Royce Wraith – worth an estimated £260,000 – all destined for the Middle East. The vessel was eventually righted and towed to Southampton on 22nd January.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 08.02

Today's Peninsula sunset: 15:57

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Tide Times:

3:59 3.78m

08:01 0.52m

14:28 3.85m

1. 04 0.84m

Fine on the Strand

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Weather:

Mostly cloudy with frequent and often heavy showers. These will fall as rain, with hail in some heavier bursts but in between there may be some occasionally bright or sunny spells. Breezy and feeling cold. Maximum temperature 6c, low of 1c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Quote of the day

"A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are for."

— John A. Shedd

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Joke of the day:

How is it that when a parcel is delivered in a car it's called SHIPMent . When it's delivered in a ship it's called CARgo?

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Sunday reflection:

Wisdom of Solomon 10.17

Wisdom gave to holy people the reward of their labours; she guided them along a marvellous way,

and became a shelter to them by day, and a starry flame through the night.

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Helplines:

Samaritans: 0330 094 5717

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Post Office Openings:

Shotley:

Sun 03 Jan Closed

Monday 04 Jan 09.00-13.00

Chelmondiston

Sun 03 Jan 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

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Food shop openings:

Premier Stores Shotley:

Sunday: 09.00 - 14.00

Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 19.00

Saturday: 08.00 - 19.00

Orwell Stores:

Saturday: 08.00-17.00

Monday:

Woody's Butchers:

Jan 3 - Closed

Jan 4 - Closed

Stutton Community Shop:

Holbrook Co-op:

Brantham Co-op:

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.

Appointment only.

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:

Saturday: 17.00-22.00

Sunday: 17.00-22.00

Monday: 17.00-2200

Tuesday: Closed

Laws Cottage Chelmondiston:

Every day except Tuesday:

Open 17.00-22.00

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