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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Cruising – Testing is Mandatory if You Want to Disembark

By Samantha Gannon on 22nd October 2020 3:23 pm

The first cruise ship to dock in Funchal since the beginning of the pandemic, SeaDreamI carrying 100 passengers, is scheduled to arrive on Saturday the 24^th of October. All passengers who wish to disembark must present a negative PCR test or undergo a test on arrival. However, those who are tested in Madeira will have to wait for their results before disembarking, which could take longer than the 12 hours the ship is scheduled to remain in Funchal harbour.

The strategy will be similar to that used at the airport said Regional Health Secretary Pedro Ramos. Anyone wishing to leave the ship must present a negative test result. These safety measures have been in effect since the 1^st of July and so far, the Regional Government has spent 10 million euros in testing those entering the territory.

Samantha Gannon

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