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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Fig Tree in Finals

By Samantha Gannon on 5th November 2024 7:32 pm

The Funchal City Council (CMF) has confirmed that the ‘Figueira da Quinta Deão’ is one of the ten national finalists in the Tree of the Year 2025 competition, which is held in Portugal by the Mediterranean Forest Union (UNCA).

This contest annually elects a tree representing Portugal to the European Tree of the Year contest. The chosen specimen highlights the natural, cultural, social, and symbolic heritage importance of the tree species.

Figueira da Quinta Deão is managed by the Division of Gardens and Urban Green Spaces (DJEVU) and the Department of Green Spaces and Climate Action (DEVAC) of the Funchal City Council. The Municipal Master Plan (PDM) in force classifies it as a “Monumental Tree.”

Voting is open to the public and can be done by accessing Tree of the Year – Tree of the Year 2024

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com