Boxing Day's Shotley Peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
26th Dec 2020 | Local News
Did you know?
Boxing Day is one of the British bank holidays recognised since 1871, although there is no official reason as to why it is known as 'Boxing Day'.In Ireland Boxing Day is known as Saint Stephens Day or the feast of Saint Stephen and is one of nine official public holidays the Emerald Isle. In South Africa, Boxing Day is known as Day of Goodwill. This day is about giving to the less fortunate. In other continental European countries, it is known as Christmas II or Second Christmas Day.
Today's Peninsula sunrise: 08.02
Today's Peninsula sunset: 15:49
Tide Times:
02:24 1.19m
08:50 3.42m14:49 0.87m
21:29 3.55mTake care on the Strand tonight due to the arrival of Storm Bella
Weather:
Cloudy with some patchy light rain during the morning, then becoming dry with bright or sunny spells developing. Overnight, heavy rain arrives, as it becomes very windy with widespread gales. Maximum temperature 10c, with a low of 6c.
Orwell Bridge:
Open
Christmas cracker jokes:
How do snowmen get around?
They ride an icicle What do snowmen eat for lunch?Ice-burgers
When is a boat just like snow?
When it's adrift What do you call Father Christmas on the beach?Sandy Claus
Anyone experiencing a power cut should:
· Call 105 free of charge to report power cuts and damage to the electricity network, or 0800 3163 105 (from a corded landline phone or mobile phone)
· Visit www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/powercut and type in their postcode to view our live power information.Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926
Post Office Openings:
Shotley:
(Boxing Day) ClosedSunday Closed
Monday ClosedTuesday 9am–5:30pm
Mon 28 Dec 08:00-17:30Tue 29 Dec 08:00-17:30
Wed 30 Dec 08:00-17:30Thu 31 Dec 08:00-17:30
Fri 01 Jan ClosedSat 02 Jan 08:30-17:00
Sun 03 Jan Closed ChelmondistonSat 26 Dec Closed
Sun 27 Dec ClosedMon 28 Dec 08:00-17:30
Tue 29 Dec 08:00-17:30Wed 30 Dec 08:00-17:30
Thu 31 Dec 08:00-17:30Fri 01 Jan Closed
Sat 02 Jan 08:30-17:00Sun 03 Jan Closed
Holbrook:
Sat 26 Dec ClosedSun 27 Dec Closed
Mon 28 Dec 08:00-17:30Tue 29 Dec 08:00-17:30
Wed 30 Dec 08:00-17:30Thu 31 Dec 08:00-17:30
Fri 01 Jan ClosedSat 02 Jan 08:30-17:00
Sun 03 Jan ClosedFood shop openings:
Orwell Stores: Premier Stores Shotley:Boxing Day: Closed
Sunday: 09.00 - 14.00Monday: 9.00-14.00
Tuesday: 08.00 - 21.00Wednesday: 08.00 - 2100
New Year's Eve: 08.00 - 21.00New Year's Day: Closed
Saturday: 08.00 -21.00Sunday: 09.00 - 14.00
Woody's Butchers:
Boxing day ClosedDecember 27 Closed:
December 28 ClosedDec 29 09.00-1730 lunch 13.00-13.45
Dec 30 09.00-1730 lunch 13.00-13.45Dec 1 - Closed
Dec 2 - 0900 - 1600 Stutton Community Shop:Boxing Day Closed
Sunday 27 December 9-11amMonday 28 December Bank Holiday Closed
New year's Eve Thursday 31December 9-12.Friday Jan 1 New Year's Day Closed
Holbrook Co-op:
Christmas Day ClosedBoxing Day 09:00 - 18:00
27/12/2020 10:00 - 16:00Bank Holiday 06:00 - 23:00
New Year's Eve 06:00 - 22:00New Year's Day 08:00 - 20:00
Brantham Co-op:
Boxing Day 09:00 - 18:00Sun Dec 27 07:00 - 22:00
Bank Holiday 06:00 - 23:00New Year's Eve 06:00 - 22:00
New Year's Day 08:00 - 20:00 Premier Stores Wherstead:TBC
Suffolk Food Hall: Times vary
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: 328263
Shotley: 787435
Call 111 for emergency medical matters.
Live travel updates: Road and rail Bus services:
Check here for new Monday to Sunday timetable
Takeaways:
Lasan Shotley:
Open today from 19.00Christmas Day: closed
Boxing Day: closedNormal hours from Sunday 27 December
Laws Cottage Chelmondiston:
Open tonight, then closed until December 29. Open as usual over New Year's.See which businesses are still operating with our Peninsula Business Directory:
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