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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Four Fur Seal Pups Born

By Samantha Gannon on 29th November 2023 8:17 pm

And for some really good news…

Four fur seals were born on the Desertas Islands, the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture, and Environment, Rafaela Fernandes announced today.

In a Facebook post, the secretary reminded everyone that the monk seal is the rarest seal in the world and a species considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

“It is a species that is very cherished by all Madeirans, being part of our cultural identity.”

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

Published in Animals, Atlantic Ocean, Government, Madeira and NEWS