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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Trapped Turtle Rescued in Porto Moniz

By Samantha Gannon on 30th May 2023 7:59 pm

On Sunday, the 21st of May, a Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) was rescued in the port of Porto Moniz by a team of IFCN officers.

According to the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN), the animal weighing 38 kilos and measuring 60 cm was caught in fishing nets and ropes.

After careful removal, the turtle was transported and placed in the care of the Marine Biology Station, for treatment and observation.

The IFCN, therefore, asks everyone to help them and report any wild animal in distress or danger, to their SOS Wildlife line: https://ifcn.madeira.gov.pt/…/rede-sos-vida-selvagem.html.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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