Tourists Caught on Closed Pedestrian Route

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)

The Forestry Police caught two tourists walking along the closed section of the PR Classified Route – Vereda do Areeiro today. This route connects Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo.

In an official statement, the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries clarified that, in this specific situation, the no entry signs were ignored. The route is currently closed for safety reasons.

The case has been handed over to the authorities.

Please note, that the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation reiterate the importance of complying with current pedestrian route signage.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

Mobility in Funchal

Tourists Caught on Closed Pedestrian Route

Public Holidays 2025

Orchids in Neves