Saturday's Peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
20th Mar 2021 | Local News
Saturday's Sting in the Tail
Paraprosdokians - Winston Churchill loved them, they are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous. Enjoy the second in our series. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure.
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
You're never too old to learn something stupid.I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it's getting harder and harder for me to find one now.
(Our thanks to Nub News reader Geraint Pugh for this idea, and contribution)Today's Peninsula sunrise: 05:55
Today's Peninsula sunset: 18:08Peninsula tide times:
03:33 3.6m09:13 0.8m
15:57 3.47m21:34 0.92m
Good on the StrandWeather:
Brightest first thing, however, cloud should spread southwards during the morning giving a risk of patchy light rain more generally. Rather cool, but with light winds. Maximum temperature 12c, low of 5c.Orwell Bridge:
OpenJoke of the day:
I hate Russian dolls…They're so full of themselves
Peninsula Recycling Centre[.B[
Saturday: 09.00am - noon
Wednesday: 09.00am - noonBank Holiday Mondays: 09.00am - noon
Due to the Recycling Centre being run by volunteers there may be times when the 'tip' may not be open. An example being extreme weather.
Today's food shop openings:
Premier Stores Shotley:
Monday - Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00Sunday: 09.00 -14.00
Premier Stores Wherstead:- 00 – 19.00
Orwell Stores, Chelmondiston:
Monday - Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00Sunday: 08:00 - 13:00
Woody's Butchers: -
Tuesday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:30 (closed for lunch 13.00-13.45)Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday: ClosedMonday: Closed
Stutton Community Shop:
Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 15,00Saturday: 09.00 - 12noon.
Sunday: 09.00 - 11.00 Hollingsworth's:Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 17:30
Saturday: 8:00 - 17:00Sunday: closed
Holbrook Co-op:
- 00 -23.00
- 00 – 23.00
Suffolk Food Hall:
- 30 – 17.30
Covid-19 rapid flow test centre:
Holbrook Village Hall:Monday: 07.00 -13.30
Tuesday: 07.00 - 13.30Wednesday: 07.00 - 13.30
Thursday: 12.30-19.00Friday: 07.00-13.30
Appointments for tests can be made online: here. or by calling 0333 772 6144.Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.
Holbrook: 328263Phone lines open between 08.00-18.30, the door is manned for prescription collection in Holbrook from 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00 - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 08.00-12.30 on a Thursday and 08.00-13.00 and 14.00 - 18.00 on a Friday.
Shotley: 787435
Shotley door is closed but manned between 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-18.00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 08.00-12.30 on a Friday. Any queries please can patients phone to speak to reception in first instance. Good neighbours schemes are supporting patients to get prescription if they can't attend the surgery. Call 111 for emergency medical matters. Citizens Advice Bureau phone advice for patients at Shotley, Holbrook and East Bergholt surgeries- 00 - 15.00
Wednesday: 07586741250
Thursday: 07379202164 Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926Live travel updates: Road and rail
Bus services:
97/98 timetable 92 timetable.Post Office Openings:
Shotley:Monday to Saturday 09.00 – 13.00
Sunday: Closed Holbrook:Mon: 9:00 - 18:00 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30
Tue: ClosedWed: 10:00-14:00
Thu: ClosedFri 9:00-17:30 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30
Sat 10:00-12:30Sun: Closed
Chelmondiston:
Mon - Sat: 08-00-17.30Sun: Closed
Brantham (village hall): ClosedIf you have any suggestions for inclusion please email [email protected] This also includes anyone who want to send us a photo to use, we are always happy to credit the picture with your name.
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