MIDSOMER NORTON BRIEFING: Monday March 23

In these very uncertain times, having some helpful, professional and reassuring advice is more valuable than ever, so we are really pleased to have teamed up with local solicitors Thatcher + Hallam, Look out for regular news from them.

We have also amended our Breakfast Briefing, so still bringing you all the valuable key details we know that readers want, such as daylight hours, the weather and shop opening times, but we are now adding in other news, such as pharmacy opening times and offers of help to residents.

Do let us know if you think there is some additional information you might find useful and here at Midsomer Nub News will we do our best to include it. Also a reminder if you like Midsomer Nub News, not just the post, but us, we should come up on your news feed on Facebook.

TODAY'S MIDSOMER NORTON:Sunrise 06:05 Sunset 18:29

Weather: Dry with some sunny spells but also a fair amount of cloud. Rather breezy with a fresh north-easterly wind.

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PHARMACIES MIDSOMER NORTON:

ALPHEGA PHARMACY ON THE HIGH STREEt IN MIDSOMER NORTON. Currently open 7 am until 11 pm on weekdays.

NEW TIMES AT LLOYDS PHARMACY ON THE HIGH STREET. It will be closed from 8.30 am until 9.30 am and from 1pm until 2pm and 5-6pm for staff to catch up on prescriptions.

MIDSOMER NORTON PHARMACY AT ST CHAD'S :

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 19:00, Saturday: 08:00 - 13:00

Please note none of the above currently have hand sanitizer or masks.

HELP IN AND AROUND MIDSOMER NORTON:

Brookes News in Midsomer Norton is offering to deliver to all customers who are going to self isolate. From next Monday they will be offering to bring you milk, bread, some groceries, in addition to newspapers, as long as they have stock. Contact Hilary or Val on 01761 412378 .

MIDSOMER CURRENT SUPERMARKET OPENING TIMES:

CO-OP: (Fosseway): 7am-10pm

CO-OP: (Westfield): 7am-9pm

LIDL: 8am-9pm

McCOLL'S: 7am-8pm

SAINSBURY'S: 8am-8pm (with the store open from 7.30 am for health workers show your ID)

SPAR: Open 24 hours

TESCO: 6am-10pm

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

"In times of crisis, we must all decide again and again whom we love." Frank O'Hara