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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 Funchal City Council informs that due to roadworks at the Market Bridge, between the Lavradores Market and Anadia Shopping, the traffic lights will be turned off between 08:00 from the 9th of September to 20:00 on the 13th of September as the traffic lights system is being updated.

The municipality asks drivers to drive carefully on Rua do Visconde de Anadia, Rua Dr. Fernão de Ornelas, Rua Brigadeiro Oudinot, Rua do Hospital Velho, and pay attention to all the pedestrian crossings on the market bridge.

During the intervention, it is expressly forbidden to park vehicles in the intervention area, and the immediate surroundings, except for licesnced vehicles. Any illegally parked cars will be removed.

The CMF thanks everyone for their understanding and asks drivers to obey all cautionary signage and instructions given by Public Security Police agents.

For more information on road traffic interruptions, please visit https://infomobilidade.funchal.pt/

Samantha Gannon

info at madeira-weekly.com

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