Wednesday's Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
5th Aug 2020 | Local News
Did you know?
This week 33 years ago, the soundtrack for The Lost Boys was released. What you may not be aware of is Shotley's very own Alan Bint, played keyboard with Mummy Calls, whose track 'Beauty Has Her Way' featured on the Lost Boys' album. Watch Alan on the You Tube video above.Today's Peninsula sunrise: 05.24
Today's Peninsula sunset: 20:36Tide Times:
01:37 4.02m07:15 0.78m
13:53 3.95m19:54 0.39m
The Strand should be fine
Weather:
A little breezy but mainly dry with some bright or sunny spells. Winds will steadily ease through the afternoon and the sunshine, will feel very warm. Maximum Temperature 27C, low of 16c
Orwell Bridge: Open
Quote of the day:
Sometimes she shines, and I knowBeauty has her way
With her hooks and her graceBeauty has her way
Lights down, we drown, and I knowBeauty has her way
This plain dayBeauty has her way
Mummy Calls
Joke of the day:
What do you call a vampire on sale?
Discount Dracula.
Today's Post Office Openings:
Shotley: 09.00 – 13.00
Chelmondiston: 09.00 - 17.00Holbrook: 09.00 – 17.30
Brantham (village hall): 13.00-15.00Today's food shop openings:
Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00
Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 19:00Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00
Hollingsworth's: Times varyOrwell Stores: 08.00 – 13.00
Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30Stutton Community Shop: Check website
Woody's Butchers: 09.00 to 17.30pm Lunch 13.00 -13.45 Please wear a cloth face covering, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.
Holbrook: 328263Phone access only 08:00 – 17:00 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 08:00 – 13:00 Thursday 08:00 – 18:30 Friday for urgent queries
Repeat prescription medication can be collected from 08:00 – 11:00 Monday to Thursday and 15:00 – 17:00 on Fridays. Additionally, those over 70 can collect from 14:00 – 15:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Shotley: 787435Phone access only 08:00 – 18:30 Monday to Thursday.
Repeat prescription medication can be collected from 08:00 – 11:00 Monday to Friday and 15:00 – 17:00 on Monday to Thursday. Additionally, those over 70 can collect from 14:00 – 15:00 on Monday to Thursday. 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 780408Holbrook Helpers 07999583017
Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381Stutton Network 01473 327753
Tattingstone 07895052086 Or call Babergh's Home, But Not Alone line 0800 876 6926 and a locality officer will connect you with a volunteer, or just to chat.Live travel updates: Road and rail
Bus services:
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