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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Walk for Life Demonstration in Funchal

By Samantha Gannon on 17th October 2022 9:47 pm

On Saturday the 22nd of October at 14:30 ‘Walk for Life’ will hold its annual demonstration at the Rotunda Sá Carneiro, Funchal.

“Walk for Life’ was formed in 2012 when the abortion laws were changed. They believe that there is dignity in life from the moment of conception to natural death and that it is an opportunity for people of all ages to reaffirm their belief that all life is sacred. The demonstrators are marching against abortion and euthanasia.

Since 2017, ‘Walk for Life’ has grown throughout the country and demonstrations will be held in Aveiro, Braga, Coimbra, Évora, Funchal, Guarda, Lisbon, Porto, Santarém, and Viseu.

Samantha Gannon

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