Did you know?

On this day in 1672 When Johan de Witt – the 'Grand Pensionary' (in effect, prime minister) of the Dutch Republic – was killed along with his brother and there are accounts of some among the mob taking parts of the bodies and eating them

It came about as the Dutch Republic was at war with England and France. Many thought that Johan de Witt, the 'Grand Pensionary' – in effect, prime minister – of the republic had failed.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07.44

Today's Peninsula sunset: 15.45

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Tide Times:

00:55 3.87m

06:50 0.69m

13:15 3.85m

06:59 0.82m

Fine on the Strand

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Weather:

Unsettled, with showers or longer spells of rain spreading eastwards across all parts during the day. The rain will become persistent and heavy at times, especially by the evening. A breezy day and feeling colder than yesterday. Maximum Temperature 6c, low of 3c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Quote of the day:

"Hunger makes raw beans taste sweet."

Dutch proverb

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Joke of the day:

A Dutch guy has just invented shoes that will record the distance you walk each day.

Clever Cloggs

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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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Bus services:

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Today's Post Office Openings:

Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00

Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00

Holbrook: Closed

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: 08.00 – 17.00

Woody's Butchers: - 09.00 to 17.30pm Lunch 13.00 -13.45

Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30

Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-16.00

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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