Wednesday's Peninsula Breakfast Briefing
By Derek Davis
24th Feb 2021 | Local News
Midweek Music Lyrics by Suffolk songsters
Gimme the keysYou ain't gonna see me for dust
The Barnby Bends ain't gonna get the better of meGimme the keys
To any old bucket of rustThe Acle Straights are gonna take me to where I wanna be
Stuck in a rut
Stuck in a rut for eternityStuck in a rut
Stuck in a rut for eternity The Darkness (Stuck in a Rut from Permission To Land)Today's Peninsula sunrise: 06:49
Today's Peninsula sunset: 17:26Peninsula tide times:
02:59 1.01m09:33 3.33m
15:29 0.97m22:01 3.43m
All good on the StrandWeather:
Fine and dry with some sunny periods, particularly during the afternoon. A breezy day for most, particularly near to coasts, but it will be very mild overall. Maximum temperature 17c, low of 9c.Orwell Bridge:
OpenJoke of the day:
After God created 24 hours of alternating darkness and light, one of the angels asked him, "What are you going to do now?"God said, "I think I'm going to call it a day."
Covid-19 rapid flow test centre:
Holbrook Village Hall:
Thursday: 12.30-19.00Appointments for tests can be made online: here. or by calling 0333 772 6144.
Holbrook and Shotley surgeries and dispensaries.
Holbrook: 328263
Phone lines open between 08.00-18.30, the door is manned for prescription collection in Holbrook from 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-17.00 - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 08.00-12.30 on a Thursday and 08.00-13.00 and 14.00 - 18.00 on a Friday. Shotley: 787435Shotley door is closed but manned between 08.00-13.00 and 14.00-18.00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and 08.00-12.30 on a Friday.
Any queries please can patients phone to speak to reception in first instance.
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
Live travel updates: Road and rail Bus services:
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 - Fri: 08-00-17.30
Sat: 08.00 - 17.00Sun: Closed
Brantham (village hall): ClosedToday's food shop openings:
Premier Stores Shotley:Monday - Saturday
08:00 - 19:00Sunday:
- 00 -14.00
- 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: 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
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