Did you know?

On this day in1980, the Queen made history by becoming the first British monarch to make a state visit to the Vatican, when she met Pope John Paul II.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07:24

Today's Peninsula sunset: 17:55

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Tide Times:

00:30 4.32m

06:12 0.52m

12:44 4.26m

18:40 0.08m

Take care on the Strand

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Weather:

A largely cloudy morning, still with the chance of the odd light shower. However, some bright or sunny spells should develop through the afternoon. Generally light winds. Maximum Temperature 13c. low of 7c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open for now but check updates with Road closures.

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Quote of the day:

Christ not only revealed to us the truth in his teachings. He lived by what he believed and gave us the strength to try to do the same - and, finally, on the cross, he showed the supreme example of physical and moral courage.'

HM Queen Elizabeth II

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Joke of the day:

Did you know that the queen is only a foot tall?

She's a ruler.

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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:

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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For food deliveries, or prescription collection please contact your local support schemes:

Brantham Good Neighbours(GNS) 07811 630899 

Chelmondiston GNS 01473 780408

Holbrook Helpers 07999583017

Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381

Stutton Network 01473 327753

Tattingstone 07895052086

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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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