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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Fire, Fire Everywhere!

By Samantha Gannon on 26th March 2021 9:41 pm

According to the Civil Protection of Machico, a fire broke out this morning in a forested area of Santo António da Serra, the fire managed to take hold, consuming approximately 2,000m².

Eight Machico Municipal Firefighters, the PSP and the Forestry Police attended the scene.

A second fire broke out in Prazeres this morning, on a piece of land that once was an old scrapyard.

According to the Calheta Volunteer Firefighters Corporation Commander, Jacinto Serrão, some of the houses near the site of the fire were affected but not in immediate danger.

Unfortunately, the strong winds hampered firefighters but the situation was brought back under control.