Wednesday's Peninsula Breakfast Briefing

By Derek Davis

3rd Mar 2021 | Local News

Midweek Music Lyrics by Suffolk Songsters

You know I have been down these roads before

And I can't do it anymore

Roads I have taken that lead to nowhere

I can't help but stop and stare

Cos I know I'm coming home to you

James Nunn (Roads)


Today's Peninsula sunrise: 06:34

Today's Peninsula sunset: 17:39


Peninsula tide times:

02:11 4.03m

08:05 0.1m

14:40 3.97m

20:14 0.44m

No problems expected on the Strand


Weather:

Another grey start, with low cloud and fog gradually lifting through the day. Dry at first, before outbreaks of rain spread north through the afternoon, heavy at times. Maximum temperature 9c, low of 2c.


Orwell Bridge:

Open


Joke of the day:

I was driving down a road that was surfaced with emeralds, rubies and diamonds.

I think it was a jewel carriageway.

International Space Station

Wed Mar 03: 5:28 AM, Visible: 5 min, Max Height: 81°, Appears: 21° above W, Disappears: 10° above E


Covid-19 rapid flow test centre:

Holbrook Village Hall:

Monday: 07.00 -13.30

Tuesday: 07.00 - 13.30

Wednesday: 07.00 - 13.30

Thursday: 12.30-19.00

Friday: 07.00-13.30

Appointments 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: 787435

Shotley 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
  1. 00 - 15.00
Tuesdays: 07384429361

Wednesday: 07586741250

Thursday: 07379202164

Babergh's Home But Not Alone helpline: Freephone 0800 876 6926


Live travel updates: Road and rail

Bus services:

97/98 timetable 92 timetable.


Post Office Openings:

Shotley:

Monday to Saturday 09.00 – 13.00

Sunday: Closed

Holbrook:

Mon: 9:00 - 18:00 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30

Tue: Closed

Wed: 10:00-14:00

Thu: Closed

Fri 9:00-17:30 Closed for lunch 12:30-13:30

Sat 10:00-12:30

Sun: Closed

Chelmondiston:

Mon - Sat: 08-00-17.30

Sun: Closed

Brantham (village hall): Closed


Today's food shop openings:

Premier Stores Shotley:

Monday - Saturday

08:00 - 19:00

Sunday:

  1. 00 -14.00

Premier Stores Wherstead:

  1. 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: Closed

Monday: Closed

Stutton Community Shop:

Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 15,00

Saturday: 09.00 - 12noon.

Sunday: 09.00 - 11.00

Holbrook Co-op:

  1. 00 -23.00

Brantham Co-op:
  1. 00 – 23.00

Suffolk Food Hall:

  1. 30 – 17.30

Please wear a cloth face covering, respect social distancing rules and treat shop staff with respect.


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