Sunday Thought

Railways and the church have their critics, but both are the best ways of getting man to his ultimate destination.

Rev W Awdry who died on this day in 1997. Wilbert Vere Awdry, was an Anglican cleric, railway enthusiast, and children's author who was the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, the central figure in his Railway Series. Awdry was born at Ampfield vicarage in Hampshire and his father was vicar of Ampfield Church.

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Today's Felixstowe sunrise: 05:53

Today's Felixstowe sunset: 18:10

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Felixstowe Tide Times:

04:18 3.41m

09:57 1.02m

16:47 3.27m

22:27 1.11m

Floodgates open

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Weather:

A few early drizzly showers, but these should soon clear to leave a dry afternoon with a greater chance of seeing some sunshine compared to Saturday. Breezy in coastal areas. Maximum temperature 11c, low of 3c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

What do you call a Thomas train that eats toffee?

A chew, chew train.

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Reading for fifth day of Lent:

I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you. Blessed are you, O Lord;

teach me your statutes.

I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.

Psalm 119.11-12,16

Fifth Sunday in Lent Service via YouTube.

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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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