IFCN Clean-up on Rabaçal Walking Routes

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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Teams from the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) continue cleaning and maintaining walking routes in the Rabaçal area, including around PR6 – Levada das 25 Fontes.

The IFCN says the area’s popularity calls for regular monitoring and work along the trails, in surrounding areas and in places visitors may not notice. Its teams work year-round to remove litter, maintain the routes, and protect Rabaçal’s landscape and natural heritage.

The institute asks visitors to take all their rubbish with them when they leave.

Samantha Gannon

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Photo: IFCN