Wednesday's Breakfast Briefing

By Derek Davis

8th Apr 2020 | Local News

Caption: Here is our very own Burning Bush in Shotley Gate, but what is this plant's real name? Let us know.
Caption: Here is our very own Burning Bush in Shotley Gate, but what is this plant's real name? Let us know.

Did you know:

The biblical burning bush is an object described by the Book of Exodus as being located on Mount Horeb. According to the narrative, the bush was on fire, but was not consumed by the flames, hence the name and was where Moses was appointed by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan.


Today's Peninsula sunrise: 06:13

Today's Peninsula sunset: 19:42

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High Tide:
  1. 40 (4.28m)
  2. 09 (4.56)

Low Tide:
  1. 31 (0.12m)
  2. 45 (0.21m)

Take care on the Strand at lunch time if you are venturing out

Today's weather:

Mild, almost warm, sunny day in the main with a top temperature of 18c dropping down to a low of 8c.


Orwell Bridge: Open


Today's Post Office Openings:

Shotley: 09.00 – 13.00

Chelmondiston: 09.00 – 16.00

Holbrook: 10.00 – 16.00

Brantham (village hall): Closed


Today's food shop openings:

Holbrook Co-op: 07.00 -19.00

Brantham Co-op: 07.00 – 19.00

Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 19:00

Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00

Hollingsworth's: 09.00 – 12.00 / 13.00 - 16.00

Orwell Stores: 07.30 – 16.00

Suffolk Food Hall: 09.00 – 18.00

Stutton Community Shop: Order and collect only 9am - 12.30pm: Orders delivered 2-5pm

Please don't stockpile, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.


Surgeries:

Shotley: 08:00 – 18:300

Holbrook: 08:00 – 18:30

Pharmacy opening times:

Holbrook dispensary:

08:00 – 11.00 for urgent prescriptions, then 11.00 – 14.00 closed for protected dispensing, 14.00 – 15.00 collections for over 70s only.

Shotley dispensary:

08:00 – 11.00 for urgent prescriptions, then 11.00 – 14.00 closed for protected dispensing, 14.00 – 15.00 collections for over 70s only, and 15.00 - 17.00 urgent prescriptions collections

A staff member will screen patients for symptoms before the they enter the building. Maximum three patients at any time and must maintain social distance

Dispensary vacancy. Dispensary vacancy.

Public transport

Check here for timetable

Peninsula Business Directory:

Takeaway, delivery or any other services,

Add your business or community group to our Local List Directory


Today's peninsula cinema showings:

All showings cancelled until further notice


Quote of the day:

"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable."  Joseph Addison


Riddle of the day:

What testes better than it smells?

Answer will be revealed tomorrow.

Previous Riddle Answer:

At what sport to waiters do really well?

Tennis, because they are good at serving


 

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