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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Property Values Force Middle Class Out

By Samantha Gannon on 24th January 2023 9:54 am

Reports show that buying a new home in Funchal for less than €200,000 is virtually non-existent.

Given that the average monthly gross income in Madeira does not reach 1,300 euros, fewer and fewer people can purchase a home within the capital.

This morning, local media outlet, JM, writes that house prices in São Vicente are the cheapest on the island, as property values are based on an average of €1,279 per square metre.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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