Thursday's Peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
11th Mar 2021 | Local News
Fascinating Facts:
The Rowley Mile at Newmarket Racecourses boasts the longest turf straight in the horse racing world, stretching for one mile two furlongs (1.25 miles). The course is one of two in Newmarket, where horseracing has existed since at least 1147. As the home of British horse racing, it is as quirky as you would expect from a place that has a population of 3,000 horses and just as many trainers and jockeys – there are even special 'horse pavements' for those travelling on four legs.Today's Peninsula sunrise: 06:16
Today's Peninsula sunset: 17:53Tide Times:
04:06 0.57m10:29 3.82m
16:16 0.82m22:50 3.72m
Very slight risk of tide being whipped up onto the Strand mid to late morningWeather:
Continuing very windy. A band of heavy rain at first, followed by occasional blustery showers. However, there will also be sunny spells in-between. Feeling on the chilly side. Maximum temperature 11c, low of 4c.Orwell Bridge:
OpenJoke of the day:
Have you heard the one about the runaway horse?It's a terrible tale of WHOA!
Updated 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 6926Post Office Openings:
Shotley:Monday to Saturday 09.00 – 13.00
Sunday: Closed Holbrook:Mon: 9:00 - 18:00 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30
Tue: ClosedWed: 10:00-14:00
Thu: ClosedFri 9:00-17:30 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30
Sat 10:00-12:30Sun: Closed
Chelmondiston:
Mon - Sat: 08-00-17.30Sun: Closed
Brantham (village hall): ClosedToday'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:
Peninsula Recycling Centre[.B[
Wednesday: 09.00am - noon
Saturday: 09.00am - noonBank Holiday Mondays: 09.00am - noon
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