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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Telephone Scheduling for Residence Certificates

By Samantha Gannon on 12th November 2020 3:36 pm

Since yesterday, the 11th of November, the Funchal City Council has created a telephone scheduling service for all those requesting EU Citizen Residence Certificates at the Loja do Munícipe.

Appointments must be made in advance via the Funchal City Council Contact Centre on 291 211 000, it is an automated service and you need to press option 6. The lines are open between 8:30 am and 8:30 pm.

Please ensure that you take all the necessary documents and further information can be found on teh municipality’s website http://cm-funchal.pt/> The citizen> Online Services> Loja do Munícipe.

This new service aims to reduce waiting times and improve the service provided.

However, if you have lived here longer than five years, you need to make an appointment through the borders and control service (SEF).

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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