On this day -1918: At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War ended; a war that had lasted for four years and 97 days. Germany, bereft of manpower, supplies and food, signed an armistice agreement with the Allies. The war left nine million soldiers dead and more than 21 million wounded, with Germany, Russia, Austria, Hungary, France, and Great Britain each losing nearly a million or more lives. In addition, some six million civilians died from disease, starvation, or exposure.

1919 Britain introduced a two minute silence at 11:00 a.m. to remember those who died in World War I, and that has been extended to commemorate all who have given their lives in the service of their country.

1921 The first British Legion Poppy Day.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07.09

Today's Peninsula sunset: 16:10

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Tide Times:

01:25 1.32m

07:40 3.38m

13:59 0.75m

20:23 3.65m

Take care on the Strand

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Weather:

Early fog clearing, then dry with sunny spells, but gradually become cloudier and windier during the afternoon. Rain will spread eastwards overnight, clearing later. Maximum temperature 13c, low of 8c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Remembrance reflection:

2020 will be a year to be remembered just as years of war are remembered on this day. In war countries may declare themselves to be "neutral" for political, economic or social reasons. During this pandemic countries can try to ignore the virus but have found that the virus does not respect borders and just goes where it will. Nations may also choose to deny the existence of the virus and hide the impact it inflicts on the population. In our Bible reading St Paul highlights the "misinformation", a term we hear so much of in these days, being spread about Christ. Paul calls for unity in Christ, through Christ, and with Christ, and it is that same message we need to hear today to be unified in dealing with the challenges this world faces.

Andrew Coulson

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

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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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:

Bakers Arms shop, Harkstead: 11.00 - 21.00

Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 17.00

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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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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Add your business or community group to our Local List

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