Walking Trails Closed

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 Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) informs that, following the weather warnings issued by the Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) for the Autonomous Region of Madeira, some classified walking routes will be temporarily closed.

The following trials are closed while the warnings in force: PR 1 Vereda do Areeiro; PR 1.2 Pico Ruivo Footpath; and PR 17 Caminho do Pináculo and Folhadal.

The IFCN also adds that the Forest Road that connects Eira do Serrado to Pico do Areeiro will also be closed during this period.

“It is recommended that all citizens comply with the guidelines issued by the Civil Protection authorities, as well as the adoption of responsible behavior, avoiding risk situations”, he stresses.

After reopening, if anomalous situations are detected on the pedestrian routes, such as falling stones, branches or trees obstructing the path, or any other occurrence, it is requested that they be reported to the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation.

The IPMA has issued a yellow warning for snowfall. The warning will be in force for 24 hours, between 09:00 on March the 18th (Wednesday) and 09:00 on Thursday, March the 20th. Snowfall is only expected on ground above 1,500 meters in altitude. The amount of expected snowfall is expected to be less than 10cm.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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