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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Buses Transport More Tourists

By Ursula Hahn on 23rd July 2023 11:39 am

Last updated on 20th July 2023

More and more tourists are using public transport. In the first three months of 2023, Horários do Funchal sold 15,113 ‘Multidias/Kit Turista’, up 106% compared to the first quarter of 2019, when 7,332 units were sold.

42,234 of this type of bus ticket were sold last year, which allows the user unlimited travel for the number of days purchased (1-7).

Samantha Gannon

Info at madeira-weekly.com

Published in Madeira, Tourism and Travel