Thursday's Peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
3rd Dec 2020 | Local News
Did you know?
On this day in 1672 When Johan de Witt – the 'Grand Pensionary' (in effect, prime minister) of the Dutch Republic – was killed along with his brother and there are accounts of some among the mob taking parts of the bodies and eating themIt came about as the Dutch Republic was at war with England and France. Many thought that Johan de Witt, the 'Grand Pensionary' – in effect, prime minister – of the republic had failed.
Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07.44
Today's Peninsula sunset: 15.45
Tide Times:
00:55 3.87m
06:50 0.69m13:15 3.85m
06:59 0.82mFine on the Strand
Weather:
Unsettled, with showers or longer spells of rain spreading eastwards across all parts during the day. The rain will become persistent and heavy at times, especially by the evening. A breezy day and feeling colder than yesterday. Maximum Temperature 6c, low of 3c.
Orwell Bridge:
Open
Quote of the day:
"Hunger makes raw beans taste sweet."
Dutch proverbJoke of the day:
A Dutch guy has just invented shoes that will record the distance you walk each day.Clever Cloggs
Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926 or for food deliveries, or prescription collection please contact your local support schemes:
Brantham Good Neighbours(GNS) 07811 630899
Chelmondiston GNS 01473 780408Holbrook Helpers 0333 335 5387
Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381Stutton Network 01473 327753
Tattingstone 07895052086Bus services:
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Today's Post Office Openings:
Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00
Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00Holbrook: Closed
Brantham (village hall): ClosedToday's food shop openings:
Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00
Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 17.00Woody's Butchers: - 09.00 to 17.30pm Lunch 13.00 -13.45
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
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: 328263Open 08.00-17.00 Mon - Wed (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)
08.00 -12.30 Thursday08.00 - 18.30 Friday (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)
Shotley: 787435
Open 08.00-18.30 Mon-Thur (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)- 00-12.30 on Friday.
Doors are now open and patients should come in socially distanced wearing face covering.
Call 111 for emergency medical matters.
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