Did You Know?

The poppy is widely regarded as the 'kindest' flower, perhaps reinforced by its use in Remembrance which is in November, although it comes up between spring and early summer. Long ago in Ireland, the poppy was called the witch's flower. This is where the Irish name for poppy comes from. 'Cailleach dhearg' means 'red hag'. 

Mental Health Awareness Week

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Today's sunrise over the Felixstowe area: 04:49

This evening's sunset: 20:53

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Tide times:

• 12:12 3.51m

• 50:54 0.55m

• 12:32 3.62

• 6:11 0.58m

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Today's weather: Bit cloudy early on, with some fleeting light rain in places. Becoming dry with sunny spells. Feeling fresher than of late. High of 21 dropping down to a low of 11c.

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Orwell Bridge: Open

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Today's Post Office Openings:

Bent Hill, Wolsey Garden – 10.30 – 12.30

Felixstowe, Hamilton Road - 09.00 – 15.00

Old Felixstowe, High Road, East – 09.00-17.30

Walton High Street – 08.15 – 17.30

Trimley High Road – 06.00 – 22.00

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Today's supermarket shop openings:

Co-op Hamilton Road – 07.00-20.00

Co-op Wadgate Road – 07.00-22.00

Co-op High Road West - 07.00-23.00

Co-op King Street – 07.00-23.00

Morrison's – 07.00 – 21.00 (petrol 08.00-22.00)

Tesco metro – 07.00-22.00

Sainsbury's Warren Heath – 08.00-22.00

Lidl Langer Road: 08.00 – 21.00

Lidl Haven exchange: 08.00-21.00

Respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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Link here to see which other businesses are now open

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This weeks' surgeries and dispensary times:

Grove Medical centre 08.00-18.30 (283197)

Haven Health 08.00-18.30 (670107)

Howard House 09.00-17.00 (282706)

Felixstowe Community Hospital (458820)

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Live travel updates:

Train times and traffic hold ups

Bus services:

Check here for Monday to Friday timetable Felixstowe-Harwich-Shotley Foot Ferry running

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See which businesses are still operating with our Felixstowe Business Directory:

Add your business or community group to our Local List

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Quote of the day:

Trees are the most kindest things I know.

They do no harm they simply grow.

They are the ones who share their sorrow.

We are the ones who everytime borrow.

Let us think more wisely.

The result will show more greenery.

The world is in our hands.

Why not tie it with a friendship band.

You are doing nothing bad you are just saving the world.

Keep in mind you have given your word.

Say yes for saving trees.

God will give you all that you please.

Mannhar Kaur 11 years old

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Riddle of the day:

What is always coming but never arrives?

Answer will be revealed tomorrow.

Previous Riddle Answer:

Journey without it and you will never prevail, but if you have too much of it you will surely fail.

A Confidence

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