Thursday's Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis 18th Jun 2020
Did You Know?
A team from Shotley took on the mighty Eggheads and if you would like a reminder of how they got on – check out BBC 2, Thursday June 18, at 6pm. No spoilers please, but it is humdinger.Today's Peninsula sunrise: 04:34
Today's Peninsula sunset: 21:18Tide Times:
- 04:03 0.74m
- 10:48 3.62m
- 16:26 0.92m
- 22:59 3.55m
The Strand will be fine
Weather:
We might escape the worst on the peninsula, but generally it is mainly cloudy and misty with showery rain during the early morning, possibly thundery. Warm sunny spells will develop during the morning, with some showers or afternoon thunderstorms. Maximum Temperature 21C, low of 12c.
Orwell Bridge: Open
Quote of the day:
I accept the fact I am an unregenerate egghead.Malcolm Muggeridge
Joke of the day:
Why are Easter eggs so smart
He is an EggheadToday'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 5.30pmLunch 1pm to 1.45pm
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.
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