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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Funchal Road Changes

By Samantha Gannon on 20th March 2023 9:14 pm

The Municipality of Funchal (CMF) has announced that due to repairs to the water network, the following streets will be subject to traffic restrictions until the 31st of March.

Interruption of road traffic with a parking ban on Rua Professor Bettencourt Rodrigues; Rua Comendador César Fernandes Rosa; Travessa do Ribeiro Canavial; Travessa da Casa Branca and on the Caminho da Longueira.

Conditioning of road traffic on Ribeira Grande Way; Rua do Campo do Andorinha and Caminho da Corujeira. Parking is prohibited.

Drivers are asked to comply with all temporary measures and road signage.

Samantha Gannon

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