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.

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Today's Hadleigh sunrise: 06:29

Today's Hadleigh sunset: 17:42

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Weather:

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.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke 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."

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International Space Station

Fri Mar 05 5:30 AM, Visible: 6 min, Max Height: 60°, Appears: 18° above W, Disappears: 10° above ESE

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Covid-19 rapid flow test

United Reform Church, Market Place Hadleigh

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 0700 - 13:30

Thursday: 12:30-19:00.

Visit www.suffolk.gov.uk or call 0333 772 6144 to book a test.

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Gulf Garage and Londis Shop, Lady Lane:

Monday: 06:00 - 21:00

Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00

Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00

Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00

Friday: 06:00 - 21:00

Saturday: 07:00 - 21:00

Sunday: 07:00 - 21:00

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Citizens Advice Bureau phone advice for patients at Hadleigh, Boxford and Bildeston surgeries

1. 00 - 15.00

Tuesdays: 07384429361

Wednesday: 07586741250

Thursday: 07379202164

Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926

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Doctors:

Hadleigh Health centre

1. 00am - 6.30pm

Boxford Mill Surgery

1. 00am - 1pm

Link to online booking system for both, here...

Contact: 01473 822 961

Call 111 out of hours.

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Bus timetable:

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Supermarket opening times:

Morrisons – 07:00 – 22:00

Spar – 06:00 – 23:00

Co-op - 07:00 – 22:00

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Pharmacies:

Mill Lane: 08:00 - 18:30

Boots: 09:00 – 17:30

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Library is open for Select & Collect and reservations only.

Opening times

Monday Closed

Tuesday 0900 - 1700

Wednesday 0900 - 1700

Thursday 0900 - 1800

Friday 0900 - 1700

Saturday 0930 - 1700

Sunday 1000 - 1600

Out-of-hours book return available

Please 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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