Saturday's Peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
7th Nov 2020 | Local News
On This Day - in 1935, the Royal National Institute for the Blind distributed its first Talking Books of players and records to blind and partially sighted people. Talking Books was the brainchild of an officer who lost his sight during the First World War. Captain Ian Fraser was blinded during the Battle of the Somme in 1916. He tried to learn braille but found it too difficult. In frustration, he thought, "If books could only talk!" He came up with idea of recording a "talking book", and in 1918 he started working with RNIB to find a solution.
Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07:02
Today's Peninsula sunset: 16:15
Tide Times:
03:05 3.6m
09:02 0.93m15:35 3.59m
21:14 1.16mFine on the Strand
Weather:
Some brighter spells at first, with any patchy fog lifting into low cloud this morning. This afternoon the low cloud is likely to become extensive across much of the region. Remaining dry with light winds. Maximum Temperature 14c, low 7c.
Orwell Bridge:
Open for now but check updates with Road closures.
Quote of the day:
Initially, my confidence took a massive dent, but something that really helped me was participating in a 'Living with Sight Loss' course run by my local sight loss charity. I found it incredibly beneficial. I met other people who were in a similar situation to me and together, we shared hints, tips and stories. It made me realise that I was not on my own and it really helped me to re"build my confidence. My group still meets up regularly and we continue to support each other.
SteveJoke of the day:
Why don't blind people skydive?– Because it scares their dogs too much.
Live travel updates: Road and rail
Today's Post Office Openings:
Shotley: 09.00 – 13.00
Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00Holbrook: 09.00 – 17.30
Brantham (village hall): ClosedToday's food shop openings:
Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 17.30Premier Stores, Shotley: 08:00 - 19:00
Premier Stores, Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00
Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30
Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-12noonWoody's Butchers: 9am to 5.00pm
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: 328263Closed
Shotley: 787435
Closed 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 780408Holbrook Helpers 07999583017
Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381Stutton Network 01473 327753
Tattingstone 07895052086See which businesses are still operating with our Peninsula Business Directory:
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