2nd Day of Snowfall

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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As predicted by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), Madeira woke up to a second day of a light dusting of snow on its highest peaks.

With deteriorating weather conditions, the island remains under an orange coastal alert. Waves are expected to reach 11 metres on the northwest coast. This will remain in effect until 07:00 tomorrow morning, and be replaced by a yellow warning until 22:00 on Thursday, the 1st of May.

There is also a yellow wind warning which will remain in effect until 19:00 on Thursday.

Heavy rainfall in Funchal this afternoon caused minor flooding on some of the city’s main roads

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com