Did you know?

Phoradendron is the scientific name for mistletoe, meaning 'thief of the tree' in Greek. The word mistletoe comes from an observation in Anglo-Saxon times it often grew around bird poo. 'Mistal' meant 'dung' and 'tan' was 'twig. In Norse mythology, mistletoe's white berries were the tears of the goddess Frigga which restored to life her murdered son Balder.

So think on when you next want to kiss under the mistletoe.

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Today's Hadleigh sunrise: 08.01

Today's Hadleigh sunset: 15:47

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Weather:

Cloudy with further long periods of rain, heavy at times. Generally light winds and mild. A brisk north-easterly wind developing in the north later in the day. Maximum temperature 11c, low of 5c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Wednesday's quote

The mistletoe hung in the castle hall,

The holly branch shone on the old oak wall.

Thomas Haynes Bayly

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Joke of the day

Instead of mistletoe, we should hang up green citrus fruits, so when you stand under them, you'll feel sublime.

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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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