Tree Planting Initiative

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.

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The Administration of Ports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (APRAM), in partnership with the cruise company AIDA Cruises, carried out on Monday a tree planting initiative in the Funchal Ecological Park. The initiative, part of the environmental sustainability policy of the Ports of Madeira, also has the support of the Municipality of Funchal and Blandy Shipping, the company’s shipping agent.

The event brought together crew members of the ship ‘AIDAcosma,’ including Captain Vincent Cofalka, a group of passengers and representatives of the Directorate of Resource Management and Environment of the Ports of Madeira. During the day, about 20 trees were planted and a plaque was erected to commemorate the company’s participation in the initiative.

Patrícia Bairrada, Commercial and Public Relations Director of APRAM, highlighted APRAM’s environmental commitment: “We take our commitment to the environment, sustainability, and social responsibility very seriously, and this activity is another concrete action with these values.”

The representative also recalled that this is the second time that AIDA Cruises has participated in this type of sustainable programme.

Captain Vincent Cofalka reinforced AIDA Cruises’ commitment to the local communities visited. “We are committed to the communities who welcome us season after season. These environmental actions are a way of reinforcing this proximity and contributing to environmental sustainability.”

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

Photo: APRAM/Diario da noticias

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