Friday's Hadleigh Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
5th Mar 2021 | Local News
Friday Flower Facts:
The word "crocus" comes from the Greek word króki, which means weft, the thread used for weaving on a loom. But the Greek origins of crocus extend to mythology, to the story of Mercury (Hermes) and Krókos. The two friends were throwing a frisbee back and forth one day, so the tale goes, when Mercury's aim failed and he struck Krókos on the head, a fatal wound. As Krókos lay dying, three drops of blood spilled from his head and onto the centre of a flower, the three stigmata of his namesake plant. Saffron is a product of the stigmata, which are dried and then used for colouring and seasoning in flavourful dishes like paella. 90% of the world's saffron is harvested in Iran, and it's one of the most expensive and precious spices on the planet.Today's Hadleigh sunrise: 06:29
Today's Hadleigh sunset: 17:42Weather:
A bright but chilly start, with some patches of frost. Patchy cloud developing through the morning bringing the risk of a few light showers, but generally it will be dry with spells of sunshine. Maximum temperature 7c, low 2c.Orwell Bridge:
OpenJoke of the day:
A family was sitting around the table eating lunch and talking about how it's almost impossible to have true holiday time anymore. The mum chucks in, "Your time is valuable."The dad immediately replies: "Thyme is actually pretty inexpensive. Saffron, on the other hand, is quite valuable."
International Space Station
Fri Mar 05 5:30 AM, Visible: 6 min, Max Height: 60°, Appears: 18° above W, Disappears: 10° above ESE
Covid-19 rapid flow test
United Reform Church, Market Place Hadleigh
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 0700 - 13:30Thursday: 12:30-19:00.
Visit www.suffolk.gov.uk or call 0333 772 6144 to book a test.Gulf Garage and Londis Shop, Lady Lane:
Monday: 06:00 - 21:00Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
Friday: 06:00 - 21:00Saturday: 07:00 - 21:00
Sunday: 07:00 - 21:00Citizens Advice Bureau phone advice for patients at Hadleigh, Boxford and Bildeston surgeries
- 00 - 15.00
Tuesdays: 07384429361
Wednesday: 07586741250Thursday: 07379202164
Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926
Doctors:
Hadleigh Health centre
- 00am - 6.30pm
Boxford Mill Surgery
- 00am - 1pm
Link to online booking system for both, here...
Contact: 01473 822 961Call 111 out of hours.
Bus timetable:
Supermarket opening times:
Morrisons – 07:00 – 22:00
Spar – 06:00 – 23:00Co-op - 07:00 – 22:00
Pharmacies:
Mill Lane: 08:00 - 18:30
Boots: 09:00 – 17:30Library is open for Select & Collect and reservations only.
Opening timesMonday Closed
Tuesday 0900 - 1700Wednesday 0900 - 1700
Thursday 0900 - 1800Friday 0900 - 1700
Saturday 0930 - 1700Sunday 1000 - 1600
Out-of-hours book return availablePlease note that the main entrance will be closed during the week of 15 March due to building work. However, you will still be able to return or collect items via the double doors on the High Street.
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