Thursday's peninsula Breakfast Briefing

By Derek Davis

3rd Sep 2020 | Local News

Did you know?

Kath Tiffen, of Kreation by Kath, who has painted some outstanding images of the Shotley peninsula, can play the bodhran and occasionally performs with a ceilidh band. Check out her art and get your offer in before others discover her.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 06.11

Today's Peninsula sunset: 19:36


Tide Times:

00:38 4.06m

06:16 0.83m

12:54 3.99m

18:55 0.4m

Fine on the Strand


Weather:

A fine but chilly start, with the morning dry with some sunny spells. Turning cloudy and breezy during the afternoon with patchy rain arriving later affecting most parts before dusk. Maximum Temperature 21c, low of 11c


Orwell Bridge:

Open


Quote of the day:

If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced.

Vincent Van Gogh


Joke of the day:

A young artist exhibits his work for the first time and a well known art critic is in attendance.

The critic says to the young artist, "would you like my opinion on your work?"

"Yes," says the artist.

"It's worthless," says the critic

The artist replies, "I know, but tell me anyway."


Bus services:

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Shotley to Harwich-Felixstowe foot ferry running check timetable


Today's Post Office Openings:

Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00

Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00

Holbrook: Closed

Brantham (village hall): Closed


Today's food shop openings:

Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00

Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00

Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 13.00

Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30

Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-16.00

Woody's Butchers: - 09.00 to 17.30pm Lunch 13.00 -13.45

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: 328263

Phone access only 08:00 – 17:00 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 08:00 – 13:00 Thursday 08:00 – 18:30 Friday for urgent queries

Repeat 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 07999583017

Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381

Stutton Network 01473 327753

Tattingstone 07895052086


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