Did You Know?

Today is the 20th Anniversary of World Milk Day. People are encouraged to talk about the benefits of dairy with regards to health and nutrition, affordability and accessibility, along with the sector's passion and commitment to feeding communities the white stuff.

#WorldMilkDay & #EnjoyDairy

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 04:39

Today's Peninsula sunset: 21:05

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Tide Times:

• 01:54 0.62m
• 08:22 3.54m
• 14:20 1.07m
• 20:45 3.47m

Clear on Strand

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Weather:

dry and sunny morning, some cloud will develop through the afternoon, but there will still be some sunshine. A top temperature of 23c and a low of 12c

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Orwell Bridge: Open

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Today's Post Office Openings:

Shotley: 09.00 – 13.00

Chelmondiston: 09.00 – 17.00

Holbrook: 09.00 – 17.30

Brantham (village hall): Closed

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Today's food shop openings:

Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00

Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 19:00

Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00

Hollingsworth's: 08.00-17.00

Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 14.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.00 – 16.00 Click and collect available Stutton Community Shop: Order and collect options.

Woody's Butchers: - 09.00 to 16.00

Please wear nose and mouth coverings, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.

Holbrook: 328263

Phone 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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Shotley: 787435

Phone 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 780408

Holbrook Helpers 07999583017

Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381

Stutton 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.

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Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus services:

Check here for Saturday timetable

Shotley 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

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Quote of the day:

There is hope.There is hope everywhere.Today God gives milkand I have the pail.  Anne Sexton,

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Riddle of the day:

Say silk five times fast.Spell silk.What do cows drink?

Answer will be revealed tomorrow.

Previous Riddle Answer:

Three men were in a boat. It capsized, but only two got their hair wet. Why?

One was bald

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