Thursday's Peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
18th Mar 2021 | Local News
On This Day:
In 1834 six farm labourers from Tolpuddle, Dorset were sentenced to be transported to Australia for seven years for forming the first trade union and introducing collective bargaining for better wages. There was such an outcry that they were pardoned two years after sentencing and allowed to return to England.Today's Peninsula sunrise: 06:00
Today's Peninsula sunset: 18:05Tide Times:
14:21 3.8m08:04 0.55m
14:40 3.68m20:15 0.68m
No problem on the StrandWeather:
Cloudy with some patchy rain and drizzle, becoming more widespread through the afternoon. Becoming breezy in the evening. Maximum temperature 10c, low of 5.Orwell Bridge:
OpenJoke of the day:
What do farmers use to make crop circles?A protractor
Updated Post Office Openings:
Shotley:
Monday to Saturday 09.00 – 13.00 / 14.00-17.30Sunday: Closed
Holbrook:
Mon: 9:00 - 18:00 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30Tue: Closed
Wed: 10:00-14:00Thu: Closed
Fri 9:00-17:30 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30Sat 10:00-12:30
Sun: Closed Chelmondiston:Mon - Sat: 08-00-17.30
Sun: ClosedBrantham (village hall): Closed
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 6926Today'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
Due to the Recycling Centre being run by volunteers there may be times when the 'tip' may not be open. An example being extreme weather.
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