Tuesday's peninsula Breakfast Briefing

By Derek Davis

23rd Mar 2021 | Local News

Time to Reflect

Today marks a year to the day of start of the first lockdown.

The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the UK since the pandemic began is now 126,172, according to official Government figures. Every one is a mother, other, brother sister, son or daughter.

The number of people who have tested positive for the virus increased by 5,432 on Monday, bringing the total number of infections to 4,301,925.

Today we are asked to observe minutes silence at 12noon, shine at light or stand on your doorstep at 8pm, or quietly reflect in your own day sometime today.


Today's Peninsula sunrise: 05:48

Today's Peninsula sunset: 18:14


Tide Times:

06:22 3.06m

12:50 1.32m

06:55 3.02m

WED 24 Mar

01:19 1.16m

No problem on the Strand


Weather:

Chilly to start, with any local fog patches lifting and some warm sunny spells developing. Perhaps somewhat cloudier for the afternoon. Sunshine is more likely in the southeast overall, with the northwest often cloudier. Becoming a little breezier later. Maximum Temperature 14c, low of 6c.


Orwell Bridge:

Open


Joke of the day:

Dad: My son ate daffodil bulbs instead of onions

Friend: But that's really serious. Is he in hospital?

Dad: Yes, he's still a bit yellow, but he should be coming out soon now it's spring.


Updated surgery opening hours:

Holbrook:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 08.00-17.00

Thursday 08.00 - 12.30

Friday 08.00 - 18.30

Shotley:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 08.00 - 18.30

Friday 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

  1. 00 - 15.00

Tuesdays: 07384429361

Wednesday: 07586741250

Thursday: 07379202164

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


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


Today's food shop openings:

Premier Stores Shotley:

Monday - Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00

Sunday: 09.00 -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

Hollingsworth's:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 17:30

Saturday: 8:00 - 17:00

Sunday: closed

Holbrook Co-op:

  1. 00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op:
  1. 00 – 23.00

Suffolk Food Hall:

  1. 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 -13.30

Tuesday: 07.00 - 13.30

Wednesday: 07.00 - 13.30

Thursday: 12.30-19.00

Friday: 07.00-13.30

Appointments for tests can be made online: here. or by calling 0333 772 6144.


Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus services:

97/98 timetable 92 timetable.


Peninsula Recycling Centre[.B[

Saturday: 09.00am - noon

Wednesday: 09.00am - noon

Bank 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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