MIDSOMER NORTON BRIEFING: Thursday April 9

The main pharmacy on the High Street is now closing for two hours over lunchtime, for details see below.

Age UK's local team have a helpline number: 01225 466135

TODAY'S MIDSOMER NORTON: Sunrise 06:26 Sunset 19:57

Weather: Any early mist and fog will clear to give a largely dry and warm day with spells of sunshine. However, there is the chance of a few showers breaking out in the afternoon. Light easterly winds.

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PHARMACIES:

ALPHEGA PHARMACY ON THE HIGH STREET IN MIDSOMER NORTON. Currently open 7 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:

Other helpful shop, and food delivery:

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:

Inner stillness is the key to outer strength. Jared Brock