Did You Know?

In 2013, Joao Maria de Souza was lying in bed when a cow that had been grazing on a hill behind his house walked onto the asbestos roof and fell through, landing on de Souza. The injured man was taken to a hospital where he later passed away. As strange as this incident might seem, locals claim that it was the third time a similar thing had happened in the area in the past three years, although no one was killed the first two times.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 04:41

Today's Peninsula sunset: 21:03

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Tide Times:

• 05:56 3.49m
• 11:29 1.13m
• 18:20 3.32m

Clear on Strand

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Weather:

Unbroken sunshine for much of the day, and rather warm. A top temperature of 22c and a low of 11c

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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: 07.00 – 17.00

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 respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.

Closed

Call 111 for emergency medical matters.

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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:

I don't like looking back. I'm always constantly looking forward. I'm not the one to sort of sit and cry over spilt milk. I'm too busy looking for the next cow. Gordon RamsayRead more at https://www.brainyquote.com/topics/cow-quotes

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Riddle of the day:

How do cows count?

Answer will be revealed tomorrow.

Previous Riddle Answer:

What part of a football ground is never the same?

The changing rooms

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