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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NRP Mondego Leaves Madeira

By Samantha Gannon on 27th May 2023 7:33 pm

The NRP Mondego and crew ended their secondment to Madeira on Friday and have returned to their Lisbon Naval Base.

Taking its place are two naval vessels, the NRP Orion and NRP Hydra.

The NRP Orion (base number P1156) is an updated version of the Argos-class patrol vessel, now known as the Centauro Class. The ship was commissioned into active service in 2001, and should not be confused with the other NRP Orion, P362, that saw active service in Guinea and took part in the Green Sea operation in November 1970.

Samantha Gannon

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