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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Tourist Rescued at Poça das Lesmas

By Samantha Gannon on 14th November 2023 7:38 pm

A 23-year-old tourist was rescued today after falling into the sea in the area of Poça das Lesmas, Seixal.

According to SANAS Madeira, the man “clung onto a circular bouy while waiting to be rescued by a team from the Porto Moniz Lifeguard Station, Atlântico 1.”

After he was rescued, the tourist was brought ashore at Cais do Seixal where an ambulance from the Volunteer Firefighters of São Vicente and Porto Moniz was waiting to transport him to a hospital unit.

This operation was coordinated by MRSC Funchal and the Regional Civil Protection Service, IP-RAM.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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