World Aids Day

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.

(available from Amazon)

Currently there are 230 AIDS patients being treated in Madeira. While approximately 700 people have been diagnosed with the disease since its onset in 1981.

While talking to reporters and attendees at today’s World AIDS Day conference, the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, believes that awareness campaigns have worked, especially with regards to at risk groups.

Moreover, the Regional Government has invested one million, one hundred thousand euros in treating people with AIDS, and wants to reaffirm their commitment in helping and treating those suffering from the disease.

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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