Friday Flower Facts:

The Snowdrop's Latin name is Galanthus, from the Greek for "milk flower". In French the snowdrop is known as the perce-neige because it pierces the snow, and the Germans call it Schneeglöckchen, little snowbell. And it's not to be confused with its larger and similar-looking relatives Leucojum and Acis, both commonly known as snowflakes.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 07:37

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 16:38

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Felixstowe tide times:

05:46 0.52m

12:15 3.85m

17:58 0.7m

SAT 30 Jan

00:34 3.84m

Floodgates open

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Weather:

On the cloudy side at times, but most areas should see some brighter spells, with showery rain most likely early and late. Windy in some parts initially, generally easing later. Maximum Temperature 10c, low of 3c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

What's a good winter tip?

Never catch snowflakes on your tongue until all the birds have flown south for the winter.

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For help with shopping, prescription collection or general support:

Home, But Not Alone phone line

0800 876 6926

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This weeks' surgeries and dispensary times:

Grove Medical centre 08.00-18.30 (283197) - Covid vaccinations available by appointment only

Haven Health 08.00-18.30 (670107)

Howard House 09.00-17.00 (282706)

Felixstowe Community Hospital (458820)

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Bus services:

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Live travel updates: 

Train times and traffic hold ups

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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 – 08.00-20.00

Co-op Wadgate Road – 06.00-23.00

Co-op High Road West - 07.00-23.00

Co-op King Street – 06.00-23.00

Co-op Walton High Street 06.00-23.00

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

Wear face covering. Respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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