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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New Canhas Reservoir

By Samantha Gannon on 20th September 2023 9:41 pm

The new Canhas reservoir will benefit 358 farmers, irrigating an area of about 36 hectares.

Susana Prada, Regional Secretary for the Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, made it known during her visit to the site that the new reservoir represents an investment of 3 million euros, co-financed by PRODERAM, will have a capacity of 3000 m3 and will increase the storage capacity and the availability of water to the farmers of the parish.

According to the Regional Secretary, completion of the work should take place in the second quarter of 2024. The land is currently undergoing initial clearing and excavation.

The reservoir will be equipped with automation control, supervision, and telecommunications equipment, with an interconnection to the ARM Telemanagement Centre (in Funchal), allowing for remote operations control.

Samantha Gannon

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