Did you know

Curlews, like this one pictured on a Suffolk foreshore, used to be eaten, and appeared in several recipe books. They were once served to King James I in a feast, and were once so common they were served in pies and up until 1942, you could still buy curlews in UK butchers. Doubtful you will get one in Woodys though.

The genus name Numenius refers to the curlew's bill. Numenius comes from two Greek words, 'neos' meaning new and 'mene' for moon. This creates 'of the new moon', alluding to the crescent-shaped of the bill and arquata is the Latin word for the archery bow.

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Today's Hadleigh sunrise: 06:00

Today's Hadleigh sunset: 19:49

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Weather:

After a cold start, eastern and northern parts should see some sunny spells, but thicker cloud with some showery rain or sleet spreading southeast through more western and southern areas. Maximum temperature 8c, low of -1.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

Why do seagulls like to live by the sea?

Because if they lived by the bay they would be bagels...

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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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Post Office opening times

Hadleigh:

Monday - Saturday: 09:00-17:00

Sunday: Closed

Elmsett: (Temporarily closed)

Bildeston:

Monday - Saturday: 07:00-18:30

Sunday: 09:00-12:00

Polstead:

Monday - Friday: 09:00-13:00

Saturday:09:00-12:30

Sunday: Closed

Boxford:

Monday - Friday: 08:30-17:30

Saturday: 08:30-12:30

Sunday: Closed

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Hadleigh Market

Fridays: 09.00-14.00

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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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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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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

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