Isolation Through Blindness

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)

In Madeira, visually impaired citizens struggle to lead a normal life.

Speaking to media outlet, JM, both Ana Andrade and Cristina Henriques, from the Associação dos Cegos e Amblíopes de Portugal (ACAPO) – Madeira nucleus, which was founded just over a year ago, state that complaints from visually impaired people are extensive, ranging from architectural obstacles, social isolation, and lack of accessibility or employment.

It is not just physical blindness that affects people, but the blindness of ignorance which even today continues to be widespread.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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