Sunday Thought

There are times when I seethe at the injustice in the world. All the hardships and cruelty from individual we meet on a daily basis, can overwhelm me. But I believe in Karma, and what goes around comes around and if it is not already happening to them, then it will.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07.23

Today's Peninsula sunset: 16:55

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Tide Times:

00:24 1.11m

07:10 3.36m

13:26 0.9m

19:55 3.24m

Fine on the Strand

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Weather:

Widespread snow and bitterly cold winds, the snow often heavy, particularly across eastern areas. Further significant accumulations and drifting of snow will occur, especially for the Shotley peninsula with coastal gales. Maximum temperature 0c, low of -11c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

What do snowmen eat for lunch?

Icebergers.

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Sunday reflection:

Collect for the Second Sunday before Lent

Almighty God, give us reverence for all creation and respect for every person, that we may mirror your likeness in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Sunday Morning Service with Shoreline Benefice

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Helplines:

Samaritans: 0330 094 5717

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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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