This Week’s Vaccination Schedule

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

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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Here are this week’s island vaccination centre opening times…

Tuesday, the 14th, Funchal Vaccination Centre is open from 1pm and 6pm.

Wednesday, the 15th, Funchal Vaccination Centre is open from 9 am to 3 pm.

Thursday, the 16th, Funchal Vaccination Centre is open from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Santa Cruz Vaccination Centre is open from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.

Friday, the 17th, Funchal Vaccination Centre will be open from 9am until 3 pm.

Saturday, the 18th, Câmara de Lobos Vaccination Centre will be open from 9 am until 12:30 pm.

Funchal Vaccination Centre is open from 9 am to 2 pm.

The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection warns that residents in the municipalities of Santana, Porto Moniz, São Vicente and Calheta, who need to schedule or reschedule their vaccination appointments should contact their area health centre, or call the Covid-19 SRS vaccine line (800 210 263).

The vaccine can be administered to all residents aged 12 and over (inclusive).

Samantha Gannon

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