Did you know?

Old English folklore about Halloween is full of superstition and fortune-telling that still lingers today, like bobbing for apples or avoiding black cats. One piece of folklore says that if a young unmarried person walks down the stairs backwards at midnight while holding a mirror, the face that appears in the mirror will be their next lover.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 06:49

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 16:27

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Tide Times:

04:59 0.82m

11:34 3.91m

17:21 0.62m

23:59 3.97m

Floodgates open

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Weather:

A dry and bright start to Saturday. However a band of rain, heavy and squally at times, will move eastwards, clearing by late afternoon. Windy, with coastal gales possible. Maximum Temperature 16c, low of 7c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open for now but check updates with Road closures.

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Quote of the day:

"I was working in the lab late one night/When my eyes beheld an eerie sight/For my monster from his slab began to rise/And suddenly to my surprise.He did the mash/He did the monster mash/The monster mash/It was a graveyard smash. He did the mash/It caught on in a flash/He did the mash/He did the monster mash."

– Song by Bobby "Boris" Pickett

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Joke of the day:

What is the most important subject a witch learns in school?

A: Spelling.

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Today's supermarket shop openings:

Co-op Hamilton Road – 10.00-16.00

Co-op Wadgate Road – 07.00- 20.00

Co-op High Road West - 08.00-2300

Co-op King Street – 08.00-23.00

Co-op Walton High Street – 06.00 – 23.00

Morrison's – (09.00 for NHS workers) then 10.00 – 16.00 (petrol 08.00-22.00)

Tesco Metro – 10.00-1600

Sainsbury's Warren Heath – 10.00-16.00

Lidl Langer Road 10.00 – 16.00

Lidl Haven Exchange 10.00 – 16.00

Respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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This weeks' surgeries and dispensary times:

Closed until Monday. Call 111 for medical advice.

Felixstowe Community Hospital (458820)

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Travel info:

Live travel updates:

Train times and traffic hold ups

Bus services:

Check here for Monday to Saturday 75 & 77 timetable

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