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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Two Tourists Lost in Santana Mountains

By Samantha Gannon on 15th January 2023 8:57 pm

Local newspaper, JM reported this evening that two tourists are lost in the Santana mountains.

The Regional Relief Operations Command (CROS) has set up a search and rescue operation for the two, including officers from the Volunteer Firefighters of Santana (VHL) Rescue and Mountain Team and Forestry Police.

Apparently, the two tourists decided to walk along the Vereda do Caldeirão Verde, in Santana, and somehow managed to stray from the main route. One of the tourists has called 911, and it is believed that the rescue teams are trying to pinpoint their location via GPS.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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