Did you know?

On this day in 1997, 'Candle in the Wind' - the re-working of the hit single Elton John sang live at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales, was declared the biggest selling single in music history.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07.31

Today's Peninsula sunset: 17:46

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Tide Times:

03:19 4.05m

09:02 0.53m

15:37 4.15m

21:26 0.63m

Take care on the Strand

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Weather:

A cloudy and wet morning with persistent and occasionally heavy rain and potential coastal gales. Rain slowly clearing to the east, with some brighter spells developing in the west. Maximum Temperature 14c, low of 7c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Quote of the day:

And it seems to me you lived your life

Like a candle in the wind

Never knowing who to cling to

When the rain set in

Elton John

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Joke of the day:

Patient: "Doctor, I get heartburn every time I eat birthday cake."

Doctor: "Next time, take off the candles."

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Today's Post Office Openings:

Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00

Holbrook: 10.00 – 14.00

Brantham (village hall): 13.00-15.00

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Today's food shop openings:

Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 15.00

Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00

Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00

Stutton Community Shop: 09.00 - 16.00; Will still take orders for delivery to customers who are shielding or self-isolating. Orders placed before 12.00 on a weekday will be delivered that afternoon after 15.00.

Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00

Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 19:00

Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30

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 07999583017

Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381

Stutton Network 01473 327753

Tattingstone 07895052086

Or call Babergh's Home, But Not Alone line 0800 876 6926 and a locality officer will connect you with a volunteer, or just to chat.

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Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus services:

Check here for new Monday to Sunday timetable

Shotley to Harwich-Felixstowe foot ferry running check timetable

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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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