IKEA: Building a Future in Madeira

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)

IKEA’s plan to open a planning studio and order point later this year in Madeira will go ahead.

The subject is back in the news after the Logística Moderna magazine said that the company would be opening a new space in the La Vie Shopping Centre, in Funchal.

“This decision responds to the high demand of Madeirans for IKEA products, which already represent about 4 million euros of our sales per year in the Region,” explained Ricardo Pereira, CFO of IKEA Portugal.

Now, the magazine says that in Portugal, “IKEA expects to invest around 60 million euros during the 2024 fiscal year, marking its 20th anniversary in Portugal.”

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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