Did you know?

Phoradendron is the scientific name for mistletoe, meaning 'thief of the tree' in Greek. The word mistletoe comes from an observation in Anglo-Saxon times it often grew around bird poo. 'Mistal' meant 'dung' and 'tan' was 'twig. In Norse mythology, mistletoe's white berries were the tears of the goddess Frigga which restored to life her murdered son Balder.

So think on when you next want to kiss under the mistletoe.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 08.01

Today's Peninsula sunset: 15:47

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Tide Times:

05:41 3.31m

12:17 0.91m

18:36 3.28m

THU 24 Dec

00:26 1.41m

All good on the Strand

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Weather:

Cloudy with further long periods of rain, heavy at times. Generally light winds and mild. A brisk north-easterly wind developing in the north later in the day. Maximum temperature 11c, low of 5c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Wednesday's quote

The mistletoe hung in the castle hall,

The holly branch shone on the old oak wall.

Thomas Haynes Bayly

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Joke of the day

Instead of mistletoe, we should hang up green citrus fruits, so when you stand under them, you'll feel sublime.

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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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Add your business or community group to our Local List

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