Tuesday's Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
21st Jul 2020 | Local News
Did you know?
On this day in 2013 Britain's Chris Froome won the 100th Tour de France, making it Britain's second successive victory. Froome's Team Sky colleague Sir Bradley Wiggins became the first Briton to win the prestigious cycle race in 2012. Read: Griff Rhys Jones clashes with British cyclistToday's Peninsula sunrise: 05:02
Today's Peninsula sunset: 21:00Tide Times:
00:49 3.87m06:35 0.69m
13:11 3.91m07:04 0.45m
No problems on the Strand
Weather:
A fine start, with plenty of sunshine and light winds. Whilst fair weather cloud will bubble up through the day, it will stay dry with some warm sunny spells likely. Maximum Temperature 21C, low of 12c
Orwell Bridge: Open
Quote of the day:
"Pain is still the friend that always tells me the truth. Training is still an addiction." Chris Froome, four-time Tour de France championJoke of the day:
What happened to Napoleon after he crashed in the Tour de France? Well, heard that it tore Napoleon's bones apart.Today's Post Office Openings:
Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00
Holbrook: 09.00 – 17.30Brantham (village hall): Closed
Today's food shop openings:
Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00
Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00
Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00Hollingsworth's: 08.00-17:30
Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 13.00Suffolk Food Hall: 09.00 – 17.00
Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-16.00Woody's Butchers: - Closed
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 780408
Holbrook Helpers 07999583017Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381
Stutton Network 01473 327753Tattingstone 07895052086
Or call Babergh's Home, But Not Alone line 0800 876 6926 and a locality officer will connect you with a volunteer, or just to chat.
Live travel updates: Road and rail Bus services:
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