Tuesday's peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis 23rd Mar 2021
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 1.32m06:55 3.02m
WED 24 Mar01:19 1.16m
No problem on the StrandWeather:
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:
OpenJoke of the day:
Dad: My son ate daffodil bulbs instead of onionsFriend: 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 - 12.30Friday 08.00 - 18.30
Shotley:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 08.00 - 18.30
Friday 08.00 - 12.30The 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
Tuesdays: 07384429361
Wednesday: 07586741250Thursday: 07379202164
Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926
Post Office Openings:
Shotley:
Monday to Saturday 09.00 – 13.00Sunday: 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
Today's food shop openings:
Premier Stores Shotley:
Monday - Saturday: 08:00 - 19:00Sunday: 09.00 -14.00
Premier Stores Wherstead:- 00 – 19.00
Orwell Stores, Chelmondiston:
Monday - Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00Sunday: 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: ClosedMonday: Closed
Stutton Community Shop:
Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 15,00Saturday: 09.00 - 12noon.
Sunday: 09.00 - 11.00 Hollingsworth's:Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 17:30
Saturday: 8:00 - 17:00Sunday: closed
Holbrook Co-op:
- 00 -23.00
- 00 – 23.00
Suffolk Food Hall:
- 30 – 17.30
Covid-19 rapid flow test centre:
Holbrook Village Hall:Monday: 07.00 -13.30
Tuesday: 07.00 - 13.30Wednesday: 07.00 - 13.30
Thursday: 12.30-19.00Friday: 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 - 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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