UPDATES:
Brooklands in Brantham will also remain closed today (Monday) and tomorrow , along with the rest of Orwell Multi Academy Trust's six schools.
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Dr. Seuss
Heartfelt message direct from peninsula teacher in Covid closure dilemma
By Derek Davis
3rd Jan 2021 | Local News
I love my job, I love to see how I can make a difference in a young persons life.
I have been an active member of Voice Community, the negotiating, the non- striking union for over 25 years.
Shotley peninsula Nub News loves writing positive stories and you have provided us with plenty of opportunities to do just that.
Of course we have to write the not so good news stories, and we will never be afraid to scrutinise or call out those whose actins affect the people on the peninsula and that includes local authorities, various leaders including MPs, councillors and anyone else that spends public money. We will also focus on those running community groups, charities and other organisations using our money.
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Spiritual Communion for the Corona Season from the Shoreline Benefice
By Derek Davis
3rd Jan 2021 | Local News
An introduction to Spiritual Communion
During the coronavirus pandemic the Church of England has had to put public worship on hold. This means that many people who would have received Holy Communion each Sunday, are not able to receive the comfort and benefits of the sacrament.
Holbrook Academy confirms staggered return timetable and Covid testing plans
By Derek Davis
2nd Jan 2021 | Local News
Holbrook Academy will be operating a staggered return and setting up for mass Covid-19 testing for pupils, when the school holidays end on Monday 4 January.
Only children of key or critical workers, alongside those identified by school leaders to be a priority for onsite support, will be allowed to return school from 4 January, as planned but Year 11 students have been told they should not return as expected.
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How and where to dispose of your Christmas tree on the Shotley peninsula
By Derek Davis
1st Jan 2021 | Local News
Babergh is offering a real Christmas tree recycling scheme on the Shotley peninsula from Monday.
If you have a garden waste (brown) bin - During January, you can leave your real Christmas tree*, with all decorations removed, beside your brown bin on collection day.
Did you know?
To avoid bad luck, don't do your dishes, laundry and other chores as one tradition says you should leave the laundry pile until January 2 Apparently, the old wives who invented this tale didn't enjoy doing their washing at all. It's also believed it 'flushes good fortune down the drain'. Another superstition is much darker, suggesting a laundry load completed on January 1 will 'wash a family member away' in the year ahead.
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