Monday's Peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
21st Dec 2020 | Local News
Did you know?
The Star of Bethlehem, AKA Christmas Star, appears in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew where three wise men from the East (Magi) are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem.The star leads them to Jesus' home in the town of Bethlehem, where they worship him and gift him gold, frankincense and myrrh. Astronomers link the star to unusual celestial events, such as a conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn or Jupiter and Venus. See where you can see this tonight.
Today's Peninsula sunrise: 08:00
Today's Peninsula sunset: 15:46
Tide Times:
03:51 3.55m
10:10 0.76m16:36 3.49m
22:06 1.33mClear on the Strand
Weather:
Mild, but wet and breezy, with prolonged and occasionally heavy rain. Becoming drier later in the day, with brief sunny spells developing. Rain perhaps returning during the evening. Maximum temperature 13c, low of 7c.
Orwell Bridge:
Open
Quote of the day:
The coming of Jesus at Bethlehem brought joy to the world and to every human heart. may His coming this Christmas bring to each one of us that peace and joy that He desires to give.
Mother TeresaJoke of the day:
Christmas dinner is a lot like Brexit. Half the family were told they needed to make room for Turkey, so opted to leave Brussels.Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926
For food deliveries, or prescription collection please contact your local support schemes:
Brantham Good Neighbours(GNS) 07811 630899Chelmondiston GNS 01473 780408
Holbrook Helpers 0333 335 5387Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381
Stutton Network 01473 327753Tattingstone 07895052086
Live travel updates: Road and rail Bus services:
Today's Post Office Openings:
Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00
Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00Holbrook: 09.00 – 17.30
Brantham (village hall): ClosedToday's food shop openings:
Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00
Orwell Stores, Chelmondiston: 08.00 – 17.00Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-16.00
Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00
Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30Woody's Butchers: - Closed
Hollingsworth's: Times vary Please wear a cloth face covering, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.
Holbrook: 328263Open 08.00-17.00 Mon - Wed (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)
08.00 -12.30 Thursday08.00 - 18.30 Friday (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)
Shotley: 787435
Open 08.00-18.30 Mon-Thur (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)- 00-12.30 on Friday.
Doors are now open and patients should come in socially distanced wearing face covering.
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