Levada dos Balcões Temporarily Closed

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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Access to the pedestrian path of Levada dos Balcões at Ribeiro Frio is closed, as Águas e Residuos da Madeira (ARM ) are currently working on the areas water distribution network.

According to a press note, the works includes the constuction of a new water supply and distribution network for Ribeiro Frio, as well as building a Pumping and new Chlorination Station. In total the works represent an investment of approximately 600 thousand euros. The investment is co-financed with PO SEUR – Operational Programme for Sustainability and Efficiency in the Use of Resources.

For those wishing to find an alternative route, the company suggest using the access next to the Faísca restaurant.

Samantha Gannon

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