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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The ‘Pirate’ Returns Home

By Samantha Gannon on 7th September 2021 9:05 pm

The mayor of Porto Moniz City Hall will receive Henrique Afonso (better known as ‘Pirata’), a Madeiran sailor who sailed the world for two and a half years aboard his boat, ‘Sofia of the Sea,’ tomorrow at midday.

Henrique Afonso requested the meeting, so that he can thank all the emigrants from Porto Moniz living around the world for helping him on his epic voyage.

Samantha Gannon

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