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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Food Bank Supermarket Campaign This Weekend

By Samantha Gannon on 25th May 2022 9:19 pm

The Food Bank Against Hunger – Madeira (Banco Alimentar), are holding a food donation campaign this weekend in 24 supermarkets across the region.

Between the 28th and 29th, everyone will be able to contribute in all participating supermarkets. There is also the possibility of using the food voucher system, which will be available at all participating supermarket checkouts from the 26th of May until the 5th of June.

For those who would like to make an online donation, please go to the Online Donation Portal, at www.alimentestaideia.pt – again this is open from the 26th of May to the 5th of June. The benefit of this scheme is that you do not have to be a resident in Portugal to take part.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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