Saturday's Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis 4th Jul 2020
Did you know?
On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate the historic event, when Thomas Jefferson's headed a committee of Committee of Five to present the Declaration of Independence signed by 56 delegates to the Second Continental Congress.Super Saturday in the UK - See if, when and how peninsula pubs are opening.
Today's Peninsula sunrise: 04:42
Today's Peninsula sunset: 21:16Tide Times:
05:18 0.53m11:51 3.9m
17:45 0.57mSUN July 6
00:13 3.98m The Strand will be fineWeather:
This morning some patchy light rain and drizzle is possible, mainly at first, but generally today will be dry and cloudy. Some bright or sunny intervals are likely to develop this afternoon, while it becomes increasingly humid. Maximum Temperature 21C, low of 12c.Orwell Bridge: Open
Quote of the day:
"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man."
John F. KennedyJoke of the day:
What's the difference between the US and yogurt? If you leave yogurt alone for 344 years, it develops a culture.Today's Post Office Openings:
Shotley: 09.00 – 13.00Chelmondiston: 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 - 19:00
Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00Hollingsworth's: Closed
Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 13.00Suffolk Food Hall: 09.00 – 17.00
Stutton Community Shop:Woody's Butchers: 9am to 5.00pm
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 Bus services:
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