Friday's Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
24th Jul 2020 | Local News
Did you know?
On this day in 1704 an Anglo-Dutch force under Admiral Rooke captured Gibraltar. The Royal Navy's action was decisive as was the bravery of the Royal Marines in defending the Rock in the siege that followed, leading to the proud recognition in their official insignia as seen on their green beret badge.Today's Peninsula sunrise: 05:06
Today's Peninsula sunset: 20:56Tide Times:
03:01 4.02m08:37 0.68m
15:16 3.93m21:14 0.24m
Take care on the Strand
Weather:
Rather cloudy initially but dry and brightening up, with a few sunny spells and perhaps the odd shower developing during the afternoon. Feeling warm in the light winds. Maximum Temperature 24C. minimum 16c
Orwell Bridge: Open
Quote of the day:
You can turn soft flesh into hard muscle, but if you wan't to know what it takes to earn the Green Beret... start with what's under itPrince Charles
Joke of the day:
Royal Marine reports the mirror in his cabin is broke.
Military police are looking into it...Today's Post Office Openings:
Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00
Holbrook: 09.00 – 17.30Brantham (village hall): Closed
Today's food shop openings:
Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00
Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00
Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00Hollingsworth's: 08.00-17:30
Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 13.00Suffolk Food Hall: 09.00 – 17.00
Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-16.00Woody's Butchers: 09.00 to 17.30 Lunch 13.00 to 13.45
Please wear a cloth face covering, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.
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 queriesRepeat 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 07999583017Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381
Stutton Network 01473 327753Tattingstone 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 delays Bus services:
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