On This Day: In 1917, British forces under Suffolk-born General Edmund Allenby, nicknamed the Bull, captured Jerusalem. He became 1st Viscount Allenby of Megiddo and of Felixstowe and his former house was demolished upon the death of his mother, to make way for a park, which exists today. 102-year-old Joan Rich recently walked 102 laps of the park to raise almost £30,000 for NHS Charities. Former nurse Joan also has fond memories of Allenby Park in Jerusalem, where she served as a member of the Royal Military Police.

Joan of Park

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07.51

Today's Peninsula sunset: 15:43

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Tide Times:

05:51 3.35m

12:08 0.79m

18:39 3.5m

THU 10 Dec

12:27 1.26m

Take care on the Strand

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Weather:

A cloudy and damp start, with some more persistent rain across East Anglia, but drier weather with sunny spells will slowly spread from the west during the day. Maximum temperature 6c, low of 1c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Wednesday's quote

"I spread my wings and keep my promise"

The Quran

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Joke of the day

Kraft have just opened up a new factory in Jerusalem...

They've called it 'Cheeses of Nazareth'.

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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

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

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

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

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