A National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8pm on Sunday 18 September to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.

This is one of many events marking the final weekend of mourning and many businesses will close on Monday as a mark of respect..

There will be a special Queen's Commemoration Service at St Mary's Church in Erwarton on Sunday starting at 4pm.

Commemoration service at Erwaton church

For many the late Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral at 11.30am on Monday will be an incredibly emotional event and some will want to shed tear in their own front room, however others may prefer a shared experience.

Brantham Leisure Centre is among the venues opening Monday morning to allow people to watch the sombre, historic moment.

Tattingstone village hall will also be open on Monday afternoon, all welcome. The doors open at 9.30 am.

Among the businesses on the peninsula closed on Monday is the Shotley Premier Store and Post Office.

Both Co-ops in Holbrook and Brantham will not be open.

The Outlook bar and restaurant and Carly's Cafe at Wherstead will be closed out of respect.

The Shipwreck bar and restaurant at the Shotley marina will remain closed as part of its planned staff holiday.

Meanwhile, a dispensation has been given to mark the ceremonial events and funeral of Her Majesty The Queen during the national period of mourning up to and including Monday 19 September.

This dispensation allows events to be organised for communities in venues where TV is not usually watched to screen the ceremonial events and funeral live. This includes, for example, community venues such as churches, town halls, community centres, libraries and streets across Britain as well as commercial premises acting as community venues such as concert halls, performing arts venues, cinemas and shops. It also applies to any outdoor venues which have the facilities to screen.

However, the government warned: BBC coverage should be free to watch, so please don't charge anyone for the viewing. Even if your screening is taking place at a venue which normally has a commercial purpose you must not charge for tickets, and the public should be allowed to bring in their own food and drink.