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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5,000 Plants Distributed to Farmers

By Samantha Gannon on 10th November 2021 8:27 am

As a way to boost cider production and help the island’s agricultural industry, the Regional Directorate for Agriculture and Rural Development, Humberto Vasconcelos, will provide some of the regions farmers with traditional apple and pear trees. The varieties include, Maçã Barral, Maçã Cara de Dama, Pêro Calhau, Pêro Domingos, and Pêro Ponta do Pargo.

For Humberto Vasconcelos, this is an important step in guaranteeing and developing a top quality cider, produced from regional goods that share a ‘genetic heritage’ with the island.

A total of 5,000 trees will be donated to the initiative.

Samantha Gannon

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