Wednesday's Peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
18th Nov 2020 | Local News
On this day in 2014; Benjy, a bull branded gay, was saved by charity donations, including £5,000 from Sam Simon, the co-creator of the Simpsons. Benjy, from County Mayo, Ireland, had been destined for the abattoir after showing more interest in breeding with other bulls than cows.
Today's Peninsula sunrise: 07.21
Today's Peninsula sunset: 15:59
Tide Times:
01:15 4.16m
07:02 0.42m13:34 4.27m
19:22 0.56mTake care on the Strand
Weather:
Cloudy start, and mostly dry, although the odd spot of drizzle is possible. Also feeling mild and rather breezy for much of the day. A band of rain then spreading east during the late afternoon, with colder conditions following. Maximum Temperature 15c, low of 7c.
Orwell Bridge:
Open
Wednesday's quote
'All animals have a dire destiny in the meat trade, but to kill this bull because he's gay would've been a double tragedy.' Sam Simon - co-creator of the Simpsons
Joke of the day
Which frog has horns?
A bull frog.Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926
For food deliveries, or prescription collection please contact your local support schemes:Brantham Good Neighbours(GNS) 07811 630899
Chelmondiston GNS 01473 780408Holbrook Helpers 0333 335 5387
Shotley & Erwarton GNS 07799873381Stutton Network 01473 327753
Tattingstone 07895052086Today's Post Office Openings:
Shotley: 09.00 – 17.00Holbrook: 10.00 – 14.00
Brantham (village hall): 13.00-15.00Today's food shop openings:
Bakers Arms shop, Harkstead: 11.00 - 21.00Orwell Stores: 08.00 – 17.00
Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 21:00Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00
Stutton Community Shop: 09.00 - 16.00; Will still take orders for delivery to customers who are shielding or self-isolating. Orders placed before 12.00 on a weekday will be delivered that afternoon after 15.00.Holbrook Co-op: 06.00 -23.00
Brantham Co-op: 06.00 – 23.00Premier Stores Shotley: 08:00 - 19:00
Premier Stores Wherstead: 08.00 – 19.00Suffolk Food Hall: 09.30 – 17.30
Woody's Butchers: 09.00 to 17.30pm Lunch 13.00 -13.45Hollingsworth's: Times vary
Please wear a cloth face covering, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.
Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.
Holbrook: 328263
Open 08.00-17.00 Mon - Wed (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)08.00 -12.30 Thursday
08.00 - 18.30 Friday (closed for admin 13.00-14.00) Shotley: 787435Open 08.00-18.30 Mon-Thur (closed for admin 13.00-14.00)
- 00-12.30 on Friday.
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