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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Confinement Measures Extended Until the 15th of March

By Samantha Gannon on 8th March 2021 7:51 pm

A resolution published in the Official Journal of the Region (JORAM) reads that “the readjusted measures to control and contain the Covid-19 pandemic, in accordance with the need, adequacy and indispensability of the defense of public health, will remain in force from midnight, the 9th of March until 23:59 on the 15th of March 2021.”

Despite the restrictions, the Regional Government determines that on Saturdays and Sundays, restaurants / bars and the like can continue working from 5 pm to 10 pm, exclusively for the preparation of home delivery meals.

Samantha Gannon

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