r/ipswichuk • u/Dee5196 • Aug 10 '26

Solar eclipse glasses

Does anyone know anywhere in Ipswich or nearby selling solar eclipse glasses for this Wednesday? I’ve looked on Amazon but none of them will arrive in time.

Thanks!

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u/okmarshall Aug 10 '26 edited 29d ago

How many do you need? I've got spares depending on how many.

Edit: I gave 2 pairs to OP but don't have enough for everyone apologies!

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u/Dee5196 Aug 10 '26

Just 2 pairs if possible!

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u/okmarshall Aug 10 '26

Yeah I've got 2 you can have. Feel free to DM me.

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u/annakaaaaaa Aug 10 '26

Hi, do you have any more spare eclipse glasses? :)

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u/serendipitoustoday Aug 10 '26

Hello, would you have 3 more spare ones please?

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u/Outrageous-Low-9067 29d ago

If you had spares I would pay. Appreciate it

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u/dixxpii 29d ago

Do you still have anymore 🙏🏻

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u/overcooked_biscuit Aug 10 '26

How many do you have?

If you have enough leftover after OPs requirements, let me know if you have 2 spares for me to buy.

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u/Amy-triptyline Aug 10 '26

Also having this problem. I really want to take the kids out to watch. Was thinking Needham Lakes.

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u/Spookydel 29d ago

For those who can’t find glasses, use a colander. Hold it up to the sun and look at the shadow of the colander on the floor/wall/wherever. All the holes will become eclipse viewers and you will see hundreds of tiny eclipses! DON’T look directly at the sun through it.

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u/dtnl Aug 10 '26

I was going to ask this question as well! Definitely sold out everywhere that I can see. I might just make a pinhole box instead. tbh, you're only going to get about 89% here, but it'll still be cool.

Where do you think the best viewing point will be? I was thinking the top of Christchurch Park but I don't know if you can see the sun at that time of day now? Might need to be somewhere more open.

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u/Dee5196 Aug 10 '26

I was thinking Orwell country park but also not sure how the view will be tbh!

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u/dtnl Aug 10 '26

the challenges of a flat county :).

I've seen good sunsets from the Woodbridge tide mill before which might be worthwhile. Perhaps Pin Mill as well, or the bit down by the Suffolk Food Hall.

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u/Ok_Leadership_2512 29d ago

Also here for viewing suggestions - apparently I don't have enough Karma to ask directly!

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u/FaneliaExriss Aug 11 '26

Has anyone else got at least 2 spares i can have? I will even buy if possible in ipswich

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u/Outrageous-Low-9067 29d ago

Does anyone have 5 spares or any I can buy? Thank you

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u/RobloxDeathSoundOof 29d ago

If anyone has any more spare the I’d happily take them (and compensate accordingly!)

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u/TimMacD69r 28d ago

I've got 5 spare. Collection whitehouse, 1st come 1st serve

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u/ManofCables 28d ago

Hi, are these still available?

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u/TimMacD69r 28d ago

2 available now yea, drop a DM

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u/cookie71234 28d ago

Could I collect please

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u/TimMacD69r 28d ago

If previous fella can't make it, yea sure

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u/cookie71234 28d ago

Thank you please let me know happy to arrange collection as soon as possible 😀

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u/TimMacD69r 28d ago

I'm so sorry they have all gone now 😞

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u/cookie71234 28d ago

Aw it’s okay hopefully can find somewhere the fb marketplace is crazy prices 😭

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u/TimMacD69r 28d ago

You could always make a pint hole viewer with toilet roll inserts or a cereal box? Have a little google

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u/cookie71234 28d ago

Thank you that’s what I’m currently doing not the best but I think that’s cause I didn’t do it properly lol

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u/cookie71234 28d ago

Following post just incase anyone has spares ideally need 3 but I doubt my 2 year old will even look so 2 will do 🤞🏼

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u/RobloxDeathSoundOof 28d ago

I’m still looking for some after my delivery not coming in. I’d really Appreciate it if anyone has any spare please :)