PSP Call For Sense During Rally

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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The Regional Commander of the Public Security Police (PSP), Luís Filipe Simões, issued a statement this afternoon asking all citizens to be sensible during the 63rd edition of the Madeira Wine Rally.

Luís Filipe Simões writes that “the Madeira Public Security Police, in partnership with the RVM Organisation, as well as other entities involved, is strongly committed to ensuring that the 63rd Edition of the Volta à Ilha – Madeira Wine Rally 2022 will be as safe as possible, ensuring that all participants and spectators enjoy the event to its fullest.”

As such, the following safety procedures have been issued:

“1. During the competition, the public must position themselves along the route of each special classification event, with special focus on the places considered most attractive and spectacular for vehicles to pass in competition, so compliance with the following Basic competition rules:

a. Scrupulously comply with the indications of the organisation and elements of the PSP;

b. Know the itineraries and closure of roads and streets, widely publicised, programming your mobility according to these temporary limitations. Remember that it is not always possible to open roads between stages for unexpected reasons, although an opening period is scheduled;

ç. It is essential that you respect the signage of the test with special attention:

i. Do not position yourself in areas considered dangerous, namely in “areas delimited by red ribbons”;

ii. Respect emergency exits, as they are essential for emergency teams to provide quick help to those who need it;

iii. Do not park your vehicle on the road where the special classification tests will take place;

iv. Do not travel on foot (or with your vehicle) on the PE circuit after the roads are closed;

v. After the closure of the roads, if you have an emergency situation, contact the PSP, so that the situation can be resolved through the consultation of the competition officials.

Bear in mind that the special classification events only end when the stage manager’s car covers the entire circuit and the PSP receives this same indication, by the responsible official, of the opening of the road.

In order for the competition to take place in a festive, competitive and safe environment, the PSP asks everyone for their cooperation.

Samantha Gannon

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