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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Support For Ukraine Demonstration on the 24th of February

By Samantha Gannon on 20th February 2023 9:24 pm

Marking a year on from when Russia invaded Ukraine, a demonstration will be held on the 24th of February as the people of Ukraine ask for continued support in their fight for freedom. The event will take place at 18:00 outside the Funchal City Hall.

The peaceful demonstration will hold a minute’s silence to remember more than 100,000 war victims, mainly women, children, and the elderly at 18:24.

Portugal recognises the Ukraine’s role in defending Freedom in Europe and the World when the President of the Republic announced this week that he would award the Order of Freedom to President Zelensky, who represents the courage of the Ukrainian people.

Samantha Gannon

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