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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300 Sheep Sheared in Ribeira dos Boieiros

By Samantha Gannon on 10th June 2023 9:02 pm

Three hundred sheep were sheared as part of the sheep shearing tradition of Ribeira dos Boieiros, Poiso.

These sheep, totalling around 900, live in organised herds in the Forest Perimeter of the Poiso mountains. The first shearing took place today, and the remaining 600 sheep will be sheared towards the end of the month in Terreiros and organised by the IFCN in partnership with the Serras do Poiso Cattle Breeders Association.

The event, also popular with locals and tourists, did not fail to impress; neither did the array of food and drink.

Samantha Gannon

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