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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Forum Madeira Christmas Market

By Samantha Gannon on 1st December 2022 9:51 am

Forum Madeira’s Christmas market opens today. The aim of the initiative is to promote and highlight new projects and businesses that work to keep the island’s traditions alive.

This week (1st – 7th of December), traders will include SouLicor, Bailha, and The Ukrainian Association of Madeira. The areas are open from 15:00 – 22:00 on weekdays, and from 11:00 – 22:00 at weekends.

Further entertainment is promoted by ‘Dreaming of a Landscape’ tonight at 21:00. The band was formed in 2017 and uses jazz, country, and metal influences. This year saw the release of their first album ‘Rustic’ as well as their first single ‘Tiffany.’

Samantha Gannon

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