News in Shotley Peninsula

The Shotley Post Office will be closing at 1pm Monday to Saturdays until further notice, to ensure a continued service.

Owner Manish Patel shares the duties with Vicky Sadler and the dynamic duo have decided to never be in the same room together so at least open can always be able to open the counter service for customers.

Did you know?

Isaac Newton calculated the world will end in 2060. Nostradamus predicted it to be the year 3786 or 3797.

With the sun shining and people staying safe by abiding by the lockdown rules, unless like us, they are deemed key workers doing an essential service for the community, you may feel you are missing out.

Here are a few pictures taken while out and about and we hope you can enjoy life on the peninsula without leaving your front door.

Businesses across Babergh are set to receive financial support in the form of grant funding announced in the Government's package of measures designed to help smaller businesses.

The impact of COVID-19 is being felt up and down the country, especially by businesses that have had to close their doors to customers.

A peninsula pub is offer free slices of pizza to NHS workers tonight and tomorrow.

The Shotley Rose, already offers a takeaway service with a variety of meals, and pizza are a popular take out, and they wanted to show their appreciation to the wonderful range of frontline staff and support workers.

Helping a slimmer lose six stones, come off anti-depressants and pursue a new career takes, dedication, determination and a love of the vocation.

So, imagine Anne-Marie Sinclair's despair when the enforced lockdown meant she could not hold her Slimming World classes at Holbrook and Capel, for goodness knows how long.

The Co-op has announced new measures to enforce social distancing in its stores, including Holbrook and Brantham, in a bid to protect customers and staff from the spread of coronavirus.

The retail giant has introduced a range of measures across its 2,600 stores, including floor markers which will define a one-metre distance throughout the store and two-metre spacing for customer queues.

Suffolk Police now has dispersal powers to help ensure everyone adheres to the social distancing guidance laid out by the Government and Public Health England, and that is good news for the Shotley peninsula.

With lovely weather set to continue oner the weekend it is feared visitors will continue ignore the lockdown and be attracted to tourist hot spots such as Shotley waterfront, Pin Mill, and Holbrook Creek.

The Lasan takeaway food outlet is looking for a paid delivery driver to help people #stayathome.

The Kingsland fish and chip, and Indian food takeaway wants a delivery driver required on a temporary basis.

Did you know:

While presenting a bunch of daffodils, also known as Lent Lilies, is said to bring happiness to the recipient, giving a single daff is considered unlucky.