Fascinating Facts:

Harry Potter was born in Suffolk, and so was Voldemort. The medieval village of Lavenham was the inspiration for Harry Potter's fictional birthplace, Godric's Hollow, and its magical streets feature in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – parts one and two. You can even spend a week in the Potters' cottage (known to muggles as De Vere House), which is a cosy, historic holiday home, thankfully free of any long-term magical damage. And it's not just Harry Potter who was born in Suffolk: the actor who plays Lord Voldemort is Ralph Fiennes, a Suffolk-born actor who also starred in The Dig, Schindler's List, The English Patient and The Avengers.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07:15

Today's Peninsula sunset: 17:02

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Peninsula tide times:

05:03 0.47m

11:28 3.96m

17:13 0.7m

23:49 3.88m

All good on the Strand

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Weather:

Sigh of relief. Dry with plenty of sunshine, once any fog clears. However, it will be very cold with residual lying snow on the ground. A brisk breeze developing in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 2, low of 1c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

I woke up this morning to a tap on my door.

Dave my plumber has a strange sense of humour.

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Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.

Holbrook: 328263

Phone lines open between 08.00-18.30, the door is manned for prescription collection in Holbrook from 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00 - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 08.00-12.30 on a Thursday and 08.00-13.00 and 14.00 - 18.00 on a Friday.

Shotley: 787435

Shotley door is closed but manned between 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-18.00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 08.00-12.30 on a Friday.

Any queries please can patients phone to speak to reception in first instance.

Good neighbours schemes are supporting patients to get prescription if they can't attend the surgery.

Call 111 for emergency medical matters.

Citizens Advice Bureau phone advice for patients at Shotley, Holbrook and East Bergholt surgeries

1. 00 - 15.00

Tuesdays: 07384429361

Wednesday: 07586741250

Thursday: 07379202164

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

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Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus services:

97/98 timetable 92 timetable.

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Post Office Openings:

Shotley:

Monday to Saturday 09.00 – 13.00

Sunday: 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

Chelmondiston:

Mon - Fri: 08-00-17.30

Sat: 08.00 -17.00

Sun: Closed

Brantham (village hall): Closed

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Today's food shop openings:

Premier Stores Shotley:

Monday - Saturday

08:00 - 19:00

Sunday:

1. 00 -14.00

Premier Stores Wherstead:

1. 00 – 19.00

Orwell Stores, Chelmondiston:

Monday - Saturday:

08:00 - 17:00

Sunday:

08:00 - 13:00

Woody's Butchers: -

Tuesday - Friday:

09:00 - 17:30 (closed for lunch 13.00-13.45)

Saturday:

09:00 - 16:00

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Stutton Community Shop:

Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 15,00

Saturday: 09.00 - 12noon.

Sunday: 09.00 - 11.00

Hollingsworth's :

Mon - Fri: 08-00-17.30

Sat: 08.00 - 17.00

Sun: Closed

Suffolk Food Hall:

1. 30 – 17.30

Please wear a cloth face covering, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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