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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Short Circuit Causes Explosion in Santa Cruz

By Samantha Gannon on 18th August 2021 7:42 pm

A short circuit in a house in Santa Cruz last night caused two gas bottles to explode injuring the two women living in the house (a mother and daughter aged 90 and 60 respectively), while Santa Cruz City Council representative, Dúlio Freitas, who went to investigate the incident later this morning, also suffered minor injuries and was forced to seek medical treatment.

The two women were initially treated by the Regional Civil Protection Service – Pre-hospital Emergency Unit (EMIR), and then quickly transported to hospital by the Portuguese Red Cross. The younger woman suffered serious injuries, but her prognosis is good.

Samantha Gannon

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