Monday's Peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
22nd Mar 2021 | Local News
Monday's Motivation
Politicians should never be afraid of debate or questions, after all more often that not it would be, as Dennis Healy once said of Geoffrey Howe 'it is like being savaged by a dead sheep.' Only those with things to hide bring in rules to deny debateGeorge Davis
Also, Mary Cooper published the first book of English nursery rhymes on this day in 1774. Called Tommy Thumb's Song Book, it included Baa Baa Black Sheep, whose 'three bags full' is thought to refer to a tax imposed on the wool trade in 1275.Today's Peninsula sunrise: 05:50
Today's Peninsula sunset: 18:12Tide Times:
05:15 3.19m11:00 1.24m
17:48 3.1m23:50 1.23m
No problem on the StrandWeather:
A fine and dry start to Monday with light winds and plenty of sunshine. Some fair weather cloud will develop into the afternoon but it'll remain dry throughout. Maximum temperature 14c, low of 5c.Orwell Bridge:
OpenJoke of the day:
What do you call a sheep that is always quiet?A shhhheep
Updated surgery opening hours:
Holbrook:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 08.00-17.00Thursday 08.00 - 12.30
Friday 08.00 - 18.30Shotley:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 08.00 - 18.30Friday 08.00 - 12.30
The dispensary at both sites will be closed between 13.00 -14.00 daily for admin.Call Shotley 787435 or Holbrook 328263 for appointments.
Some restrictions will still be in place, such as only three people allowed in the waiting room at any one time, and patients are asked to be patient and wait outside at busy times. 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 6926Post 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): ClosedToday's food shop openings:
Premier Stores Shotley:Monday - Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
Sunday: 09.00 -14.00Premier Stores Wherstead:
- 00 – 19.00
Monday - Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 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.
Covid-19 rapid flow test centre:
Holbrook Village Hall:
Monday: 07.00 -13.30Tuesday: 07.00 - 13.30
Wednesday: 07.00 - 13.30Thursday: 12.30-19.00
Friday: 07.00-13.30Appointments for tests can be made online: here. or by calling 0333 772 6144.
Live travel updates: Road and rail Bus services:
Peninsula Recycling Centre[.B[ Saturday: 09.00am - noon
Wednesday: 09.00am - noon
Bank 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.If 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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