Sunday Thought

"Be honest, be nice, be a flower not a weed."

Aaron Neville

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07.52

Today's Peninsula sunset: 16:17

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Tide Times:

20:08 3.87m

08:11 0.43m

14:37 3.85m

20:07 0.89m

Fine on the Strand

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Weather:

After a chilly start, a fine and dry morning is expected with largely unbroken sunshine. Staying dry through the afternoon, but perhaps turning a little cloudier from the west. Maximum temperature 6, low of 1c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

Sundays are always a little sad,

but the day before is a sadder day.

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Sunday reflection:

Psalm 139.1-2

O Lord, you have searched me out and known me; you know my sitting down and my rising up;

you discern my thoughts from afar.

You mark out my journeys and my resting place and are acquainted with all my ways.

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Helplines:

Samaritans: 0330 094 5717

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Lockdown information

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Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.

Holbrook: 328263

Although phone lines open between 08.00-18.30 the door are manned for prescription collection in Holbrook from 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00 - Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday, 08.00-12.30 on a Thursday and 08.00-13.00 and 14.0018.006 on a Friday.

Shotley: 787435

Shotley door is closed but manned between 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-18.00 Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday and 08.00-12.30 on a Friday.

Any queries please can patients phone to speak to reception in first instance.

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

1. 00 - 15.00

Tuesdays: 07384429361

Wednesday: 07586741250

Thursday: 07379202164

Babergh's Home, But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926

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Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus services:

97/98 timetable 92 timetable.

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Post 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: Closed

Wed: 10:00-14:00

Thu: Closed

Fri 9:00-17:30 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30

Sat 10:00-12:30

Sun: Closed

Chelmondiston:

Mon - Sat: 08-00-17.30

Sun: Closed

Brantham (village hall): Closed

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Today's food shop openings:

Premier Stores Shotley:

Monday - Saturday

08:00 - 19:00

Sunday:

1. 00 -14.00

Premier Stores Wherstead:

1. 00 – 19.00

Orwell Stores, Chelmondiston:

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 - 16:00

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Stutton Community Shop:

Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 15,00

Saturday: 09.00 - 12noon.

Sunday: 09.00 - 11.00

Holbrook Co-op:

1. 00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op:

1. 00 – 23.00

Suffolk Food Hall:

1. 30 – 17.30

Hollingsworth's: Times vary

Please wear a cloth face covering, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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Takeaways:

Lasan Shotley:

Saturday: 17.00-22.00

Sunday: 17.00-22.00

Monday: 17.00-2200

Tuesday: Closed

Laws Cottage Chelmondiston:

Every day except Tuesday:

Open 17.00-22.00

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