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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Porto Santo Hotels Pave Way to Success

By Samantha Gannon on 2nd November 2020 6:39 pm

Madeira has won the ‘Best European Island Destination’ award for the seventh year running.

In addition to Madeira winning the ‘Best European Island Destination’ several of the island’s, including Porto Santo hotels also won their categories. The Vila Baleira Hotel, Porto Santo, snatched the title of Best European Island Resort title from the Belmond Reid’s Palace hotel, who have won the award two years running. This year, Reid’s won the best luxury hotel category.

Furthermore, the Pestana Porto Santo All Inclusive Beach & Spa Resort won the category of best all-inclusive hotel while in Funchal, the Hotel Pestana CR7 won the island ‘Lifestyle Hotel 2020’ award.

In addition, Portugal has established itself as the best destination in Europe, with Lisbon taking the Best City Destination, Porto as the best Holiday Destination and the Algarve winning Best Beach. The Azores won Best Adventure Tourism Destination.

Samantha Gannon

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