Did you know?

In 1647 Christmas was banned in England by Oliver Cromwell. Anyone found making Christmas pies, or putting up Christmas decorations, were often arrested and punished as an example to others. Bah humbug.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07.57

Today's Peninsula sunset: 15.43

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Tide Times:

05:17 0.5m

11:47 4.19m

17:39 0.45m

WED 16 Dec

00:14 4.11m

Take care on the Strand around midday

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Weather:

After a chilly start, it will be a largely dry day, with sunny spells for many. However, the odd shower cannot be ruled out, especially later in the day. Milder. Maximum temperature 12c, low of 8c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Quote of the day:

"I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play, and wild and sweet. The word repeat of peace on earth, good-will to men."

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Joke of the day:

What is the best Christmas present in the world?

A broken drum, you just can't beat it.

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Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus timetable

Shotley to Harwich-Felixstowe foot ferry running check timetable

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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:

Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 17.00

Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00

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: 09.00-16.00

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

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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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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