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.

(available from Amazon)

Porto Santo Ferry Breaks Down Again!

By Samantha Gannon on 1st March 2023 9:57 pm

The Porto Santo Line experienced another mechanical failure today, the second so far in less than a month since it returned from its annual service. Talking to reporters, Luís Bettencourt, from UNE-Porto Santo, reacted to the breakdown saying:

“THE UNE asks once again, how it is possible for a ship that has returned from its full annual service, that cost in the region of 1,400,000.00€ as disclosed by the concessionaire, has suffered yet another mechanical malfunction!”

Samantha Gannon

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