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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Yellow Alert For Rain

By Samantha Gannon on 5th March 2025 8:18 pm

The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), has issued orange warnings for sea agitation and a yellow alert for rain and strong winds that are expected to affect the region on Friday and Saturday.

According to the IPMA, the North Coast and Porto Santo are under orange warning between 03:00 and 18:00 on the 8th or March with northwest waves reaching on average 5 to 6 metres with maximum heights reaching 10 metres.”

In turn, the South Coast is under a yellow warning for precipitation between midnight and 06:00 on Friday the 7th.

Finally, the entire region (Madeira and Porto Santo) will also be under a yellow warning for strong winds between 18:00 on the 7th until 15:00 on the 8th of March. Gusts are expected to reach 80 km/h.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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