Sunday's Peninsula breakfast briefing
By Derek Davis
7th Mar 2021 | Local News
Sunday Thought
I have behind me not only the splendid traditions and the annals of more than a thousand years but the living strength and majesty of the Commonwealth and Empire; of societies old and new; of lands and races different in history and origins but all, by God's Will, united in spirit and in aim.Queen Elizabeth II
Today's Peninsula sunrise: 06:25
Today's Peninsula sunset: 17:46
Tide Times:
05:26 3.42m
11:37 0.99m18:08 3.12m
MON 8 Mar12:08 1.08m
No problem on the StrandWeather:
A chilly start with any frost and fog soon clearing. Then dry with variable clouds with brief sunny spells and light winds. Maximum temperature 7c, low of 2c.Orwell Bridge:
OpenJoke of the day:
It's the Commonwealth Fishing event today. I hear it's all online.Anyone got a good stream?
Bonus smile: Members of the relay team. You've got to hand it to them.
International Space Station over Shotley
Sunday reflection:
Collect for the third Sunday of Lent
Eternal God,give us insight
to discern your will for us,to give up what harms us,
and to seek the perfection we are promised in Jesus Christ our Lord. This weeks communion service has been recorded and is available on YouTube from St Andrews, Chelmondiston.Peninsula Recycling Centre[.B[
Saturday: 09.00am - noon
Wednesday: 09.00am - noonBank Holiday Mondays: 09.00am - noon
Due to the Recycling Centre being run by volunteers there may be times when the 'tip' may not be open. An example being extreme weather.
Latest surgery opening hours:
Holbrook:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 08.00-17.00Thursday 08.00 - 12.30
Friday 08.00 - 18.30Shotley:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 08.00 - 18.30Friday 08.00 - 12.30
The dispensary at both sites will be closed between 13.00 -14.00 daily for admin.Call Shotley 787435 or Holbrook 328263 for appointments.
Some restrictions will still be in place, such as only three people allowed in the waiting room at any one time, and patients are asked to be patient and wait outside at busy times. 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- 00 - 15.00
Wednesday: 07586741250
Thursday: 07379202164 Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926Today's food shop openings:
Premier Stores Shotley:Monday - Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00
Sunday: 09.00 -14.00Premier Stores Wherstead:
- 00 – 19.00
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 - 16:00Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed Stutton Community Shop:Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 15,00
Saturday: 09.00 - 12noon.Sunday: 09.00 - 11.00
Hollingsworth's:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 17:30Saturday: 8:00 - 17:00
Sunday: closed Holbrook Co-op:- 00 -23.00
Brantham Co-op:
- 00 – 23.00
- 30 – 17.30
Please wear a cloth face covering, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.
Covid-19 rapid flow test centre:
Holbrook Village Hall:
Monday: 07.00 -13.30Tuesday: 07.00 - 13.30
Wednesday: 07.00 - 13.30Thursday: 12.30-19.00
Friday: 07.00-13.30Appointments for tests can be made online: here. or by calling 0333 772 6144.
Live travel updates: Road and rail Bus services:
Post Office Openings:
Shotley:
Monday to Saturday 09.00 – 13.00Sunday: Closed
Holbrook:
Mon: 9:00 - 18:00 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30Tue: Closed
Wed: 10:00-14:00Thu: Closed
Fri 9:00-17:30 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30Sat 10:00-12:30
Sun: Closed Chelmondiston:Mon - Sat: 08-00-17.30
Sun: ClosedBrantham (village hall): Closed
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