Friday's Peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
26th Feb 2021 | Local News
Friday Flower Facts:
Lilium 'Stargazer' (the 'Stargazer lily') is a hybrid lily of the 'Oriental group'. Stargazers are easy to grow and do best in full sunlight. They have a fast growth rate and should be planted in full sun in well-drained loamy or sandy soil. When mature, 'Stargazers' can grow to a height of 36 inches with a spread of 10 to 14 inches with two to eight flowers per stem.Today's Peninsula sunrise: 06:45
Today's Peninsula sunset: 17:30Peninsula tide times:
04:44 0.55m11:17 3.79m
17:00 0.69m23:36 3.78m
All good on the StrandWeather:
After a chilly start, with a frost in some rural locations, temperatures will rise to near average values, but it will feel milder with the light winds and plenty of sunshine. However, a little patchy cloud could develop this afternoon. Maximum temperature 12c, low of 3c.Orwell Bridge:
OpenJoke of the day:
What did Mars say to Saturn ?Give me a ring sometime
Covid-19 rapid flow test centre:
Holbrook Village Hall:
Friday: 07.00-13.30Monday: 07.00 -13.30
Tuesday: 07.00 - 13.30Wednesday: 07.00 - 13.30
Thursday: 12.30-19.00Appointments for tests can be made online: here. or by calling 0333 772 6144.
Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.
Holbrook: 328263
Phone 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: 787435Shotley 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
Tuesdays: 07384429361
Wednesday: 07586741250Thursday: 07379202164
Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926
Live travel updates: Road and rail Bus services:
Post Office Openings:
Shotley:
Monday to Saturday 09.00 – 13.00Sunday: Closed
Holbrook:
Mon: 9:00 - 18:00 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30Tue: Closed
Wed: 10:00-14:00Thu: Closed
Fri 9:00-17:30 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30Sat 10:00-12:30
Sun: Closed Chelmondiston:Mon - Fri: 08-00-17.30
Sat: 08.00 -17.00Sun: Closed
Brantham (village hall): ClosedToday's food shop openings:
Premier Stores Shotley:Monday - Saturday
08:00 - 19:00Sunday:
- 00 -14.00
Premier Stores Wherstead:
- 00 – 19.00
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 - 16:00Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed Stutton Community Shop:Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 15,00
Saturday: 09.00 - 12noon.Sunday: 09.00 - 11.00
Chelmondiston:
Mon - Fri: 08-00-17.30Sat: 08.00 - 17.00
Sun: Closed Brantham (village hall): ClosedToday's food shop openings:
Premier Stores Shotley:Monday - Saturday
08:00 - 19:00Sunday:
- 00 -14.00
Premier Stores Wherstead:
- 00 – 19.00
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 - 16:00Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed Stutton Community Shop:Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 15,00
Saturday: 09.00 - 12noon.Sunday: 09.00 - 11.00
Hollingsworth's:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 17:30Saturday: 8:00 - 17:00
Sunday: closed Holbrook Co-op:- 00 -23.00
Brantham Co-op:
- 00 – 23.00
- 30 – 17.30
Please wear a cloth face covering, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.
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