MIDSOMER NORTON BRIEFING: Friday April 17

TODAY'S MIDSOMER NORTON: Sunrise 06:09 Sunset 20:10

Weather: Tomorrow will start wet and windier with showers pushing in through the south well into the afternoon, some heavy and prolonged at times. Gusty south easterly winds. Feeling cooler than previous days.

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PHARMACIES:

Alphega Pharmacy on the High Street in Midsomer Norton. Currently open from 9 am until 11 pm on weekdays BUT now closed from midday until 2pm for catching up on prescriptions.

St Chad's( BA3 2UH) is open from Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 and Sat 09:00-12:00. The High Street branch (BA3 2DD) is open from Mon-Fri 09:30-17:00 and Sat 09:30-16:30. The stores are also closed for lunch from 1pm to 2pm.

HELP IN AND AROUND MIDSOMER NORTON:

Age UK's local team : 01225 466135

Other helpful numbers:

Pure Taste sandwiches open daily from 9am until 2pm takeaway only. Telephone orders welcome. 01761 414499.

Columbard Pet and Garden Supplies.Open until 3pm (but if you are a key worker they will open for you). You can order on [email protected],Call for details on : 01761 412957

The Greek Grill Open 5-10pm Monday Thursday, 5-11PM Friday & Saturday , 12-9PM Sunday. They can deliver up to five miles. Telephone 01761 231805

Calcott News was offering paper and basic supplies delivery: 01761 412388.

Brookes News in Midsomer Norton is also offering delivery : 01761 412378.

MIDSOMER CURRENT SUPERMARKET OPENING TIMES:

CO-OP: (Fosseway): 8am-8pm (new later opening time)

CO-OP: (Westfield): 8am-8pm (new later opening time)

LIDL: 8am-9pm

McCOLL'S: 8am-5.30pm

ONE STOP SHOP : Now open from 7am until 9pm every day.

SAINSBURY'S: 8am-8 pm (7.30am- 8am for NHS/social care workers. 8am-9am Monday, Wednesday and Friday for the elderly)

SPAR at the Euro Garage Norton: (As of March 25) still open 24 hours a day.

TESCO: 8am-10pm (9am-10am Tuesdays and Thursdays for the NHS/Elderly)

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

"Anger, resentment and jealousy doesn't change the heart of others-- it only changes yours." Shannon L. Alder