Did you know?

It is traditional for the Royal Navy to remain seated when making the loyal toast. This was a special dispensation granted by William IV, who had narrowly missed cracking his head several times on low deckheads when serving in the Navy.

Sailors also have daily toasts:

Sunday "Absent friends"

Monday "Our ships at sea"

Tuesday "Our sailors" (prior to 2013, "Our men")

Wednesday "Ourselves" (usually with the informal reply "for nobody else will concern themselves with our well-being")

Thursday "A bloody war or a sickly season"

Friday "A willing foe and sea-room"

Saturday "Our families" (prior to 2013, "Our wives and sweetheart," usually with the reply "May they never meet")

In June 2013 the Tuesday and Saturday toasts were officially changed under orders from the Second Sea Lord, Vice-Admiral David Steel, to reflect the fact that women have been at sea in the Royal Navy for nearly two decades. However, the vast majority of personnel ignore the official change, and use the traditional toasts.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 06:28

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 19.13

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Tide Times:

14:21 1.31m

08:31 3.23m

14:49 1.2m

21:10 3.29m

Floodgates open

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Weather:

Dry with a few mist and fog patches possible first thing. Feeling pleasant in light winds and sunny spells. Maximum Temperature 25c, low of 14c.

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Sunday quotes:

"...a large and ridiculous gunner told me that I looked like an out-of-work chorus boy. He was very startled when I told him that was exactly what I was, but that I found it easier to get work as a naval officer, a job requiring considerably less talent."

William Donaldson

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Joke of the day:

A young sailor had never given a speech or toast before so he asked his best mate how long it should be.

He told the the audience: "My friend told me it should be 'about as long as it takes a squaddie to make love' - so in conclusion..."

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Thought for the week:

Wisdom Prayer

Father God, your word says that if anyone lacks wisdom, they should ask, and you will give them generously.

I am about to make a huge decision in my life, but I don't know how to go about it, Father God. I come to you today to ask you for wisdom.

Lead me in the way that I should go that I may be able to bring glory to your holy name. In the mighty name of Jesus.

Amen.

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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 – 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 timetable

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