Temperatures Soar in Santo da Serra and Quinta Grande

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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According to data published by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) at 1 PM today, the highest temperatures recorded on the island were Santo da Serra with 31.4ºC, while Quinta Grande registered temperatures of 31.2ºC and Prazeres (Calheta) 31.1ºC. Other affected areas include Pico Alto and Monte who respectively recorded 30.3ºC and 30.5ºC.

In the capital, the Funchal observatory, registered 26.4ºC.

The region is currently under an orange alert for heat, and this will remain in place until tomorrow evening.

Samantha Gannon

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