On This Day

In 1709 British sailor Alexander Selkirk is rescued by William Dampier after being marooned on a desert island for five years, his story inspires 'Robinson Crusoe' written by Daniel Defoe, who visited the rivers Stour and Orwell as part of his travels before writing his inspired novel.

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Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07:31

Today's Peninsula sunset: 16:45

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Peninsula tide times:

02:11 (3.77m)

0 8:23 (0.31m)

14:47 (3.74m)

20:27 (0.80m)

All good on the Strand

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Weather:

Early rain is expected to clear away to leave mostly cloudy skies at first. Turning brighter later on in the afternoon, but there may be the odd shower. Feeling mild. High 12c, low of 6c.

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Orwell Bridge:

Open

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Joke of the day:

Knock, Knock

Who's there?

Control Freak.

Con…

Okay, now you say, "Control Freak who?"

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Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.

Holbrook: 328263

Phone lines open between 08.00-18.30, the door is manned for prescription collection in Holbrook from 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00 - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 08.00-12.30 on a Thursday and 08.00-13.00 and 14.00 - 18.00 on a Friday.

Shotley: 787435

Shotley door is closed but manned between 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-18.00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 08.00-12.30 on a Friday.

Any queries please can patients phone to speak to reception in first instance.

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

1. 00 - 15.00

Tuesdays: 07384429361

Wednesday: 07586741250

Thursday: 07379202164

Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926

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Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus services:

97/98 timetable 92 timetable.

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Post 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: Closed

Wed: 10:00-14:00

Thu: Closed

Fri 9:00-17:30 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30

Sat 10:00-12:30

Sun: Closed

Chelmondiston:

Mon - Sat: 08-00-17.30

Sun: Closed

Brantham (village hall): Closed

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Today's food shop openings:

Premier Stores Shotley:

Monday - Saturday

08:00 - 19:00

Sunday:

1. 00 -14.00

Premier Stores Wherstead:

1. 00 – 19.00

Orwell Stores, Chelmondiston:

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 - 16:00

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Stutton Community Shop:

Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 15,00

Saturday: 09.00 - 12noon.

Sunday: 09.00 - 11.00

Holbrook Co-op:

1. 00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op:

1. 00 – 23.00

Suffolk Food Hall:

1. 30 – 17.30

Hollingsworth's: Times vary

Please wear a cloth face covering, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.

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