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Today the United Kingdom is protected by 192,660 active personnel from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and Army, 83,000 Reserves. Today is Armed Forces Day when you can salute your appreciation to all our serving personnel here.... #SaluteOurForces

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 04:37

Today's Peninsula sunset: 21:18

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Tide Times:

4:45 3.75m

10:18 0.91m

5:00 3.61m

11:05 0.48m

The Strand will be fine

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Weather:

Early heavy rain will clear northeastwards this morning, with brighter conditions following and scattered showers. A few sharp showers are possible, before most showers die away by late afternoon. Becoming fresher and breezy through today. Maximum Temperature 23C, low of 11c.

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Orwell Bridge: Open

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Quote of the day:

"Today provides an opportunity for thanks, and a recognition of the dedication and risks faced by those serving our nation. We also have cause to thank veterans, who continue to contribute to our way of life, long after they leave the Armed Forces.

"Having had members of my family serve in each of the Armed Services, I know only too well of the pride service personnel take in their duty.

"As your Commander-in-Chief, I send my warmest best wishes to you all, your families, and the entire Armed Forces community."

HM The Queen

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Joke of the day:

A pirate captain is about to pillage a Royal Navy ship.

He calls to his aide, "Bring me my red coat!" When the aide asks why, he says, "If I get shot, the men won't see it and will keep on fighting." The aide praises the captain's intelligence and fetches the jacket. Then, as soon as they are about to attack, a lookout yells, "Captain, we just realized that there are in fact 20 enemy ships!" The captain suddenly goes very pale and calls, "Bring me my brown pants."

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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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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

Ferrys

Felixstowe-Harwich-Shotley Foot Ferry running

Felixstowe to Bawdsey ferry running between 10.00-17.00 restrictions in place, jetty closed to the public except passengers.

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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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