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 Hadleigh sunrise: 05:53

Today's Hadleigh sunset: 18:10

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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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Supermarket opening times:

Morrisons – 07:00 – 22:00

Spar – 06:00 – 23:00

Co-op - 07:00 – 22:00

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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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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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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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