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 Hosts 1st edition of ‘Roda de Samba!’

By Samantha Gannon on 22nd February 2023 8:26 pm

On Saturday the 25th of February, Forum Madeira will host its first “Roda de Samba,” which will take place in the shopping centres central square.

From 19:00, all those who visit the Forum Madeira will be able to dance and have fun to the sound of the best rhythms of samba and Brazilian music, starring musicians Diana Duarte, Carlos Sá, Francisco Lopes, Lara Nunes, Slobodan Sarcevic, Francisco Aguilar, Caio Oliveira, Duarte Salgado, and Francisco Coelho.

This show promises a fun evenings entertainment where the public is invited to join the musicians, in a wheel that celebrates the joy of Carnival. The Roda de Samba has African roots that brings together various songs, poetry, and dances that involve some aspects of Portuguese culture.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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