Friday's Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
22nd May 2020 | Local News
Did you know?
The poppy is widely regarded as the 'kindest' flower, perhaps reinforced by its use in Remembrance which is in November, although it comes up between spring and early summer. Long ago in Ireland, the poppy was called the witch's flower. The Irish name for poppy is actually 'Cailleach dhearg' which means 'red hag'. Mental Health Awareness WeekToday's Peninsula sunrise: 04:49
Today's Peninsula sunset: 20:53Tide times:
- 12:17 3.71m
- 05:58 0.57m
- 12:41 3.82m
- 6:16 0.65m
Today's weather:
Initially rather cloudy, with some fleeting light rain in places. Becoming dry with sunny spells. Feeling fresher than of late.High of 21 dropping down to a low of 11c.
Orwell Bridge: Open
Today's Post Office Openings:
Shotley: 09.00 – 13.00Chelmondiston: 08.00 – 17.30
Holbrook: 07.00 – 17.00Brantham (village hall): Closed
Today's food shop openings:
Holbrook Co-op: 07.00 -23.00
Brantham Co-op: 07.00 – 23.00Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 19:00
Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00Hollingsworth's: 08.00-17.30
Orwell Stores: 07.30 – 16.00Suffolk Food Hall: 09.00 – 16.00 Click and collect available
Stutton Community Shop: Order and collect options.
Woody's Butchers: 09.00 - 13.00/13.45-17.30 Please respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.
Holbrook: 328263Phone access only 08:00 – 17:00 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 08:00 – 13:00 Thursday 08:00 – 18:30 Friday for urgent queries
Repeat prescription medication can be collected from 08:00 – 11:00 Monday to Thursday and 15:00 – 17:00 on Fridays. Additionally, those over 70 can collect from 14:00 – 15:00 on nday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Shotley: 787435Phone access only 08:00 – 18:30 Monday to Thursday.
Repeat prescription medication can be collected from 08:00 – 11:00 Monday to Friday and 15:00 – 17:00 on Monday to Thursday. Additionally, those over 70 can collect from 14:00 – 15:00 on Monday to Thursday. Call 111 for emergency medical matters.For food deliveries, or prescription collection please contact your local support schemes:
Brantham Good Neighbours(GNS) 07811 630899
Chelmondiston GNS 01473 780408Holbrook Helpers 07999583017
Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381Stutton Network 01473 327753
Tattingstone 07895052086 Or call Babergh's Home, But Not Alone line 0800 876 6926 and a locality officer will connect you with a volunteer, or just to chat.Live travel updates: Road and rail
Bus services:
Check here for Saturday timetableShotley to Harwich-Felixstowe foot ferry running check timetable
See which businesses are still operating with our Peninsula Business Directory:
Add your business or community group to our Local List
Quote of the day:
Trees are the most kindest things I know.
They do no harm they simply grow.They are the ones who share their sorrow.We are the ones who everytime borrow.
Let us think more wisely.The result will show more greenery.
The world is in our hands.Why not tie it with a friendship band.
You are doing nothing bad you are just saving the world.Keep in mind you have given your word.
Say yes for saving trees.God will give you all that you please. Mannhar Kaur 11 years oldRiddle of the day:
What is always coming but never arrives? Answer will be revealed tomorrow. Previous Riddle Answer:Journey without it and you will never prevail, but if you have too much of it you will surely fail.
A - ConfidenceListen to Marc's Almanac every weekday morning for five minutes of civilised calm from the English countryside. Five minutes of civilised calm
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