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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SANAS

By Samantha Gannon on 17th April 2024 9:05 am

SANAS crew members provided emergency aid to a Norwegian-flagged sailboat, which was sailing 5.8 miles off the south coast of Funchal this week.

The Santa Cruz Lifesaving Station was asked to supply fuel to the stricken boat and crew who, having been battled with adverse weather conditions on the way to Madeira, were on the verge of running out of fuel.

After ascertaining that the two crew members of the vessel were in good health, SANAS supplied the necessary fuel and then returned to base.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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