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In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

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)

The deadline to respond to the Iadismo survey ends on the 1st of August states the Regional Directorate of Longevity Policies.

A spokesperson for the Longevity Policies confirmed that “this survey is anonymous and is aimed at the entire population.” Launched on the 2nd of June, the survey is available online at the Regional Secretariat for Health and Civil Protection, the Regional Directorate, and also on the Regional Government social pages until the 1st of August.

This study is part of a Campaign to Combat Ageism under the slogan ‘VIVA100IDADE’ and follows the recommendations of International Bodies of reference, such as the World Health Organisation in terms of longevity policies in line with the agenda of the Decade of Healthy Aging 2021-2030.

“This diagnostic action helps us access real knowledge of the population and the cultural barrier to healthy aging. By understanding ageing, we will be able to stop prejudicial practices against older people,” says Regional Director, Ana Clara.

Samantha Gannon

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