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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Bathing at Doca do Cavacas Inadvisable

By Samantha Gannon on 12th August 2021 10:19 am

Due to microbiological contamination, bathing at Doca do Cavacas has been deemed inadvisable until tomorrow, Friday the 13th of August.

As part of sea water quality control in the region, which is carried out by the Regional Secretary for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change department, in conjunction with the Regional Directorate of Environment, contamination levels in samples taken at Poças do Gomes beach – Doca do Cavacas were found to be above the legal limit.

As such the beach has been closed, and fresh water samples have been taken.

Samantha Gannon

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