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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Orange Weather Warning in Effect

By Samantha Gannon on 9th August 2023 8:43 pm

The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea has placed the south coast of Madeira and Porto Santo under an orange warning from midnight tonight until 17:00 on Saturday, the 12th of August.

An orange warning indicates a moderate to high-risk weather situation. The IPMA predicts that until Saturday maximum temperature values on the south coast and Porto Santo will be above 30 degrees Celsius.

Today, temperatures reached 27.0 at the airport and 27.5 Celsius in Funchal. The highest temperature had been verified at the São Vicente station (28.0º)

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

Published in Community, Madeira, NEWS and Weather