Thursday's peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis 10th Sep 2020
Did you know?
It is considered lucky to have a Chimney Sweep at your wedding. The tradition goes back 200 years when a sweep saved the life of George III and the king decreed sweeps were the bearers of good fortuneChelmondiston chimney sweep Nigel Spinks from Chim-Chimney offers this service, usually on his old fashioned bike, when he is not sweeping, or installing log burners.
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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 06.23
Today's Peninsula sunset: 19:20
Tide Times:
05:20 3.49m
10:57 1.15m17:37 3.43m
23:24 1.13mFine on the Strand
Weather:
After a sunny but cold start, a dry and fine day is expected. Cloud will thicken through the day, however it will stay dry. Maximum Temperature 19c, low of 8c.
Orwell Bridge:
Open
Quote of the day:
I got a flue shot and now my chimney works perfectly.
Steve MartinJoke of the day:
Why were children used as chimney sweepers during the victorian era?They were the only ones soot-able for that type of job
Bus services:
Check here for new 97 service[Lhttps://www.ipswichbuses.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Service-97-Timetable.pdf[L+]Monday to Saturday timetable[.L]
Check here for new 92 service92 serviceMonday to Saturday timetable[.L] Shotley to Harwich-Felixstowe foot ferry running check timetableToday's Post Office Openings:
Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00
Holbrook: ClosedBrantham (village hall): Closed
Today's food shop openings:
Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00
Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 13.00
Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00
Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-16.00
Woody's Butchers: - 09.00 to 17.30pm Lunch 13.00 -13.45Hollingsworth'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 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 780408Holbrook Helpers 07999583017
Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381Stutton Network 01473 327753
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