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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 draft Municipal Regulation for the Management of Accommodation Establishments in the Municipality of Funchal, which was recently approved in a meeting of the Chamber, enters this Thursday, the 26th of March, into a Public Consultation phase that will run until the 11th of May. A total of 30 working days, as determined by law.

During the public consultation period (26th of March – 11th of May), interested citizens can submit their suggestions, proposals, or complaints, which must contain the identification and signature of the participant, and by email to: regulamento.al@funchal.pt or delivered in person at the Loja do Munícipe, located at Rua 5 de Outubro, no. 63, 9004 -512 Funchal.

To access the Municipal Regulation for the Management of Local Accommodation Establishments in the Municipality of Funchal, please visit https://www.funchal.pt/consultas-publicas/, where you will be able to see the submission published in Diário da República, as well as the study that served to support the initiative.

Samantha Gannon

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