Tuesday's Peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis 15th Dec 2020
Did you know?
In 1647 Christmas was banned in England by Oliver Cromwell. Anyone found making Christmas pies, or putting up Christmas decorations, were often arrested and punished as an example to others. Bah humbug.Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07.57
Today's Peninsula sunset: 15.43Tide Times:
05:17 0.5m11:47 4.19m
17:39 0.45mWED 16 Dec
00:14 4.11mTake care on the Strand around midday
Weather:
After a chilly start, it will be a largely dry day, with sunny spells for many. However, the odd shower cannot be ruled out, especially later in the day. Milder. Maximum temperature 12c, low of 8c.
Orwell Bridge:
Open
Quote of the day:
"I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play, and wild and sweet. The word repeat of peace on earth, good-will to men."
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowJoke of the day:
What is the best Christmas present in the world?A broken drum, you just can't beat it.
Live travel updates: Road and rail
Shotley to Harwich-Felixstowe foot ferry running check timetable
Today's Post Office Openings:
Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00
Chelmondiston: 08-00-17.00Holbrook: Closed
Brantham (village hall): ClosedToday's food shop openings:
Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 17.00Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00
Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00
Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30
Stutton Community Shop: 09.00-16.00Woody's Butchers: - 09.00 to 17.30pm Lunch 13.00 -13.45
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.
For food deliveries, or prescription collection please contact your local support schemes: Brantham Good Neighbours(GNS) 07811 630899
Chelmondiston GNS 01473 780408
Holbrook Helpers 0333 335 5387Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381
Stutton Network 01473 327753Tattingstone 07895052086
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