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“I remember as a child at Sandringham there was the most wonderful topiary garden Queen Alexandra, my great-great-grandmother, had established at the old dairy building,” Charles, Prince of Wales recalls. “It was so special, these clipped animal shapes, peacocks, birds. I’ve never forgotten it. I would say it had a profound influence on me.” The obsessions of our adult lives are shaped in childhood, and the prince is no different, spending his early days being led through a parade of glorious gardens, from Sandringham to Balmoral, to the historic private park attached to Buckingham Palace to the ornamental splendour of the late Queen Mother’s garden in Windsor Great Park. It’s no surprise that gardening has been a central passion of Charles’ life, a passion that finds its ultimate expression in…

LYRA EVIE RAY DEVENIE-KEENE Born MAY 23, 2019. Weight 3.75kg Shortland Street star Laurel Devenie answers the door with a huge smile and her sleeping six-week-old baby Lyra strapped to her chest. The actress looks absolutely radiant, despite operating on considerably less sleep than she’s used to. “I’m feeling really good. Right now, I’m full of energy – but wait until 3pm,” she says with a laugh. She credits her family and friends with making her first six weeks of motherhood “a really joyful experience”. “I’m just really loving this, although there are definitely tough times,” she confides. “I’m certainly not saying she’s the perfect baby or I’m the perfect mother. It’s a big learning curve, but I think I’m just really enjoying the learning curve.” Her partner Matt Keene,…

One was a shy but determined Auckland teen who had not only modelled for some of New Zealand’s top fashion labels but also had many of the leading clothing design companies of the day knocking on her door. The other was a 17-year-old small-town beauty queen just out of high school and thrust into an event she describes as probably the defining moment of her life. Fast-forward 45 years and Jane Daniels, one of our most lauded fashion designers, and Dunedin mayoral hopeful Christine Garey (nee Gillies) are having a grand old time as they swap anecdotes and memories of the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, attended by the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Edward. The two women have been brought together by Te Papa…

If you could go back in time, what period would you like to visit? The 16th century to visit the court of Henry VIII to hear the musicians play, to have a wander around the palace and maybe attend a ceremony to see the best of fashions at the time. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given? Dad told me once you must have the right glue for the right job. Miniaturists have many varying types of glue. Whatever you are doing, it has got to stick! The first thing you would save in a fire? Without a doubt the first thing I would grab would be Hadlee, my little Yorkshire terrier friend.…

This is a wonderful thing to have around the home as you can use it diluted 50/50 with water as a hair rinse, pop some in your bath for a lovely fragrance or just use it as a great household cleanser – just spray it on benchtops and wipe off. 1 tbsp dried lavender buds* 1 cup white or apple cider vinegar 2 drops lavender essential oil (optional, if you want extra fragrance) Put the lavender buds into a glass jar and pour the vinegar over them. Put the lid on and let them sit overnight, then strain. Keep in a nice glass jar with a good-fitting lid. *To dry lavender buds, cut a bunch of lavender, making sure you leave some stems on. Tie it together at the stem…

A is for asymmetry. Look out for moles/lesions that are an irregular shape. Bis for borders. Check for jagged edges C is for colour. If a mole or spot changes colour or is made up of more than one colour, get it looked at. Dis for diameter. Any increase in size should ring alarm bells, but you should be especially wary if your mole or spot is more than 6mm in diameter. E is for elevation. If your mole or spot is raised off your skin, this can be a concern, especially if it’s an irregular shape. E is also for evolving. The biggest thing to look out for is changes in your lesions or moles, and this can only be done if you are keeping…

MAKE IT YOURS FOR A BRIGHTER FINISH, ADD IN AN ADDITIONAL STRIP OF BRIGHT COLOUR, SUCH AS NEON PINK. YARN • Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (80% acrylic, 20% wool), approximately 106yd (97m) per 6oz (170g) ball, super bulky (super chunky) weight yarn 2 balls in Sky Blue 106 (A) 1 ball in Fisherman 099 (B) EQUIPMENT • N/15 (10mm) knooking hook and cord • Yarn sewing needle • 52in (132cm) chunky rope (approximately 1½in/4cm gauge) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS • 13in (33cm) wide x 17¼in (44cm) high GAUGE (TENSION) • 8½ sts x 17 rows to 4in (10cm) square with N/15 (10mm) knooking hook in garter stitch PATTERN (MAKES 2) FOUNDATION CHAIN: With the N/15 (10mm) hook, threaded with a length of cord, hold the working yarn A…

That winning feeling How absolutely delighted I am to discover that I have won the cryptic crossword prize (01.07.19)! I have only recently learnt to solve them at the age of 72 and was inspired to do so by my late mother, who also learnt how to solve them at an older age in life. My thoughts were that if she could master them, then I could too. I love the challenge and it just goes to show that you are never too old to learn something new. J Coutts, Lower Hutt NOTICEBOARD ANNIVERSARY Avondale Golf Club marks its centenary this year. Past and present members are invited to participate in a number of activities on August 3-4 and Labour Weekend. For details, call (03) 388 8203 or email avondaleoffice@xtra.co.nz.…

I’m really, truly hoping it doesn’t rain this weekend. I don’t have much of a garden to speak of, but after reading Alex Preston’s extensive interview with Charles, Prince of Wales, at Highgrove, I’m more inspired than ever to get stuck in and make the most of any green space. Between April and mid- October each year, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall open a portion of the gardens up for the public to visit – which more than 40,000 people descend upon each year. Luckily for us, we don’t have to travel all that distance to get a taste of the splendour, plus we get a private tour with Prince Charles and his head gardener, Debs Goodenough, who talk us through the experience in our story this week. Personally,…

Her love life has been the subject of much speculation. But now it looks like Lady Kitty Spencer could be headed for the altar. The niece of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, has been spotted with a massive diamond ring on her finger, just weeks after appearing to confirm her relationship with millionaire Michael Lewis. Kitty (28) has kept her romance with the fashion tycoon under wraps since they got together almost a year ago. They’re an unlikely couple – at 60, Michael is more than twice her age and five years older than her dad, Earl Charles Spencer (55). Despite trying to be discreet, the couple were spotted together in New York in May as they left their exclusive hotel – Michael going out first with Kitty trailing…

“The 1974 Commonwealth Games are an important milestone in New Zealand’s sporting and design history. It was the first time the organising committee appointed a special design committee. This group took a consistent, Olympic Games-style of approach to the look and feel of the Games, and influenced Games to come. Colin Simon’s logo for the Games, which played a core part in Jane Daniels’ design for the victory hostess uniforms, remains a New Zealand icon. The uniform is so complete, down to the shoes and belt buckles. It is rare to receive a uniform with all its pieces intact. Apparently, spectators often tried to souvenir the hats, so it’s all credit to Christine for managing to keep her uniform together.”…

It’s not news to anyone that Mum and I love French cuisine! Home cooks can be daunted by French food, thinking it involves time-consuming, multi-step preparations, but I encourage you to try our dishes this week! They are all very simple to make, utterly delicious and will transport your taste buds. Très bon! Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Ham, mushroom & spinach crêpe MAKES 8 Buckwheat crêpes in France are commonly filled with ham and cheese or mushroom and spinach. Here, I’ve crammed it all into one irresistible crêpe! 100g buckwheat flour Decent pinch salt 300ml milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 50g butter, melted, plus extra for cooking FILLING 2 handfuls spinach, washed and de-stalked 50g butter 200g button mushrooms, thinly sliced ½ cup crème fraîche…

From their sexily tousled hair to their flawless skin, there’s no denying that French women have a certain je ne sais quoi. How do they do it? C’est trés simple! 1 They embrace their age. It helps that the French don’t have the same youth-worshipping culture as other countries, so older women are still very much seen as alluring. “In France, there is a saying, ‘life begins at 50’, says Mireille Guiliano, author of French Women Don’t Get Facelifts and French Women Don’t Get Fat. It’s an attitude that Mireille believes is most effective in appearing and feeling younger. “French women, on average, are more accepting of ageing,” she says. “Rather than trying to turn back the clock, they want to look good at whatever age they are.”…

It is never too late to get a better education. If you didn’t go to university, or need to do a different degree to further your career, you may want to consider becoming an adult student. You’re considered to be an adult student if you are at least 20, and the good news is you don’t need University Entrance to be able to study. However, you do need to be a New Zealand citizen or hold an NZ resident class visa. Mature students are common at universities around the country – in fact, many cater to them with facilities such as daycare centres, parents’ rooms and adult student associations. There are also advisors who can help you navigate the minefield that tertiary education can appear to be – especially if…

GRAND DESIGNS I help with reading at a primary school. One morning, I was chatting to a seven-year-old and I realised I knew her grandmother. When I told her this, she mentioned a woman I didn’t know. I said I meant her other grandmother. “She’s not my grandmother!” she replied, correcting me. “She’s my nanna!” Sandra, New Plymouth MARKS OUT OF 10 It was exam time at school and one of my daughters appeared a little concerned as she left for school one morning. I tried to encourage her by saying her dad and I only expected her to do her best. “Oh,” she replied. “I don’t mind doing exams – it’s the marks they give me I don’t like.” FA, Auckland, March 2, 2001 FEARSOME TWOSOME A friend who…

I was just sitting down to write my column this week, on budgeting and money management, when I glanced at my emails and saw that my favourite jewellery designer had invited me to a pre-sale party at their workshop. I sat at my desk, torn. When we came back from our overseas holiday, I vowed I wouldn’t spend a single, solitary, self-indulgent cent until I’d paid off the credit card. The husband and I both agreed that once the holiday was over, we would embark on six months of self-control and self-restraint. We would end 2019 physically and financially fit. The holiday would be our last hurrah and then it really was time, we told one another earnestly, to knuckle down and get rid of what little debt we do…

YESTERDAY RATING M Oh, how far away my troubles seemed when I was watching Yesterday! Danny Boyle’s latest offering joins the plethora of music movies that have been released recently - think Rocketman, A Star is Born and Bohemian Rhapsody - but it couldn’t be more different. Not at all a biopic, but featuring the music of rock legends The Beatles, the story follows Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) as he tries – and repeatedly fails – to succeed as a musician with his faithful best friend and manager Ellie (Lily James) by his side. During a mysterious global blackout, Jack is hit by a bus and wakes up in hospital to a world where nobody has ever heard of the Fab Four. After performing some of their biggest songs, Jack…

This family saga is so emotionally genuine and sensitively written. I really loved it. The story begins in the 1970s when two young Irish Americans, Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope, are rookie cops in a rough area of New York. Little do they know that the lives of their families are destined to be entwined, with tragedy and joy lying in wait. Once married, both men move to the pleasant, suburban town of Gillam. Francis has three daughters with his warm, friendly wife Lena, while Brian has just one son with his wife, the cold and tricky Anne. Gradually, it becomes clear that Anne has serious mental health issues. Her love for their son Peter is intense, but she struggles to function in the wider world and her husband’s failure…

He’s been in the showbiz game for 32 years, but it seems Brad Pitt is keen to retreat from the bright lights of Hollywood as he gets older. The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star has hinted at an imminent retirement from acting, saying in his latest interview that he’s found a new calling in the film industry. “I’m behind the camera on the producing side and I enjoy that a lot,” he says. “But I keep doing less and less. I really believe that overall it’s a younger man’s game – not that there aren’t substantial parts for older characters. I feel the game itself will move on naturally. There will be a natural selection to it all.” You can forgive Brad (55) for feeling tired. Now on…

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, looked stunning in white at Wimbledon last week, as she watched superstar Roger Federer begin his bid for a record ninth title. Kate (37) was clearing relishing her role as royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Fans of Roger (37), however, found themselves on the edge of their seats when the tennis ace unexpectedly lost his first set to world number 86 Lloyd Harris (22). But after the disappointing start, the Swiss veteran cruised to victory. While gearing up for Wimbledon, Roger admitted to a reporter that he used to mix up his identical twins. “I used to sometimes, if I couldn’t see their faces straight away. But nowadays I’m a pro. Of course I can tell them apart.” He actually…

A stately four-storey building cloaked in ivy would always catch the eye of Victoria Carter when, as a schoolgirl, she caught the bus through Auckland’s inner city. Intrigued, she asked her stepfather, respected journalist Pat Booth, what it was. He replied, ‘Oh, it’s the private Northern Club.’ But in her mind, it became a secret building only for men. “Which was a strange concept to a child,” says Victoria (54), who found it almost impossible to imagine that 40 years later she would be elected the first female president of the prestigious gentleman’s club. And what’s more, the former politician isn’t the only trailblazer in the building. The Officer’s Club – a social organisation for military personnel that made its home within the Northern Club – also recently elected its…

I used to own a hairdressing salon. One of my clients, a lovely lady, came in one day talking about how she made miniatures. I’d never heard of miniature making, but she said, ‘Oh, we’ve got an open day over at Ellerslie. Why don’t you come along and have a look?’ I talked my husband Bernard into it, over we drove and there were people making these absolutely delightful little buildings and things. I thought, ‘Wow, this is neat, I can do this.’ That was about 14 years ago. I had dolls as a child, but I wouldn’t say I was passionate about them. Miniature work is more about the craft for me - the actual making and building, rather than the dolls, whereas some people absolutely love the doll-making…

Moules à la Bretonne SERVES 4 100g butter 180g bacon, chopped 3 spring onions, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 bunch thyme, leaves only 1 bay leaf 1kg mussels, cleaned 200ml dry cider 200ml cream 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves finely chopped 1 crusty baguette, sliced, to serve 1 Melt the butter in a large saucepan on a medium heat. Cook the bacon, spring onion, onion, garlic, thyme and bay leaf for 5 minutes or until just soft. 2 Add the mussels, stirring to combine, and increase the heat to high. Pour in the cider, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the mussels open. Discard any that do not open sufficiently. Add the cream and bring to the boil. Remove from…

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE SOPHISTICATED FRENCH HAIR TREND BORN IN THE 1970S AND STILL MODERN TODAY WHAT IS IT? Balayage is a bespoke colouring method where lightener is painted onto selected pieces of hair to create very natural-looking highlights. WHO CAN HAVE IT? Anyone! “Essentially balayage lends itself to literally any shape that is bob length or longer,” says Belinda Robb, founder of Biba Salon. “It is such a versatile colour technique that can be adapted to suit - which is why it has become the most popular colour choice.” HOW LONG DOES IT LAST? Because lightener isn’t applied at the roots, you won’t have any regrowth lines, so Belinda says it can last up to six months with little maintenance. “Regular gloss toners between your French balayage services…

This recipe comes in response to a letter from Lyn, who asked for a recipe for using up leftover cake – plain or with fruit – in a steamed pudding. After flicking through my old cookbooks, I could only find a recipe for repurposing cake into a baked pudding, so I hope this will do. Otherwise, one of our readers may be able to help. Does anyone out there have a recipe for using leftover cake in a steamed pudding? CAKE PUDDING Leftover cake 4 eggs 1¾ cups milk ½ cup sugar 1 Cover the bottom of a greased baking dish with cubes of your leftover cake. 2 In a bowl, mix together eggs, milk, sugar and anything else you might fancy, such as sultanas, cinnamon or vanilla. (Think of…

* Scientists have discovered an area of the brain that they believe controls hunger, and hope it may be able to be switched off, helping people who overeat. Researchers at the University of Arizona have found that a portion of the brain’s emotional centre, called the amygdala, tells us whether we are hungry or not and say it may one day be possible to switch on neurons that will convince us our stomach is full, helping obese people to curb their appetite. * Researchers looking into the causes of Parkinson’s disease have confirmed an earlier study that concluded it originates in the gut. A US study has found that nerve-killing proteins that start to build up in the gut then spread to the brain, causing the disease (which has symptoms…

Ever wondered why some types of perfume are cheaper than others? Branding aside, it’s all about the concentration of perfume in the bottle. Also, what’s this new payment option called Genoapay? Scents & sensibility! You know the scents you like. But what’s the actual difference between eau de parfum, eau de toilette and eau de Cologne? Basically, the difference between an eau de parfum, an eau de toilette and an eau de Cologne is tied to the concentration of perfume in each. An eau de parfum is a more intense fragrance than an eau de toilette because its concentration of fragrance oils is higher. An eau de parfum has a 15-20% concentration of fragrance oils and an eau de toilette is made up of 5-15% oils. These concentrations are mixed…

This year, the Partner and I decided that my birthday gift would have to double as something that would commemorate the fire at Notre Dame. So, no flash French shoes then. Instead, we bought a spinning wind mobile that we thought had a bit of a French look about it. It’s one of those very clever things with two rings that spin in different directions. We call it La Vieille Fille Bleu – the blue spinster – and we watch it while we’re having our five o’clock drinks until we go dizzy. Or might that be the Veuve Clicquot?…

STAY AT: Grab an Airbnb apartment in the Latin Quarter, 5th and 6th arrondissements. It’s central pretty much to everything. LOCAL FLAVOURS: Try Freddy’s for dinner. Get there early to beat the crowds – 54 Rue de Seine, 6th. Open daily noon until midnight. BEST PHOTO OP: Local produce markets Rue de Grenelle Market, 15th Arrondissement, open 7am to 2.30pm Wednesday and Sunday, or Maubert Market, Place Maubert, 5th Arrondissement, open 7am to 2.30pm every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. DON’T MISS: Fat Tire Tours. The half-day city bike tour is a great way to see the city in under three hours.Visit fattiretours.com/paris.…

CANCER Jun 22 – Jul 23 Keep your options open and make sure you benefit from every person you meet and talk to. Multi-tasking will be easy this week, so follow several threads at once and by Friday not only will all the threads be tied together but you’ll be more than satisfied with the results too. Don’t forget to catch up with friends. You need to chill out; all work and no play is not good. LEO Jul 24 – Aug 23 Listen to your intuition this week, especially what you’re feeling about others. Something is telling you to pull back from certain people, and you are wise to do so. Take time to check in with yourself, and be sure you’re comfortable with any plans being made and…

“Which one’s Dopey?” I asked the daughter. It was a fair-enough question given the circumstances – the circumstances being that I’d just learned she was planning to move into a house with seven young men as flatmates. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs sprang immediately to mind when I heard the news. One of the dwarfs is her boyfriend. He’s not really a dwarf and I like him, which is saying quite a lot. It’s not that easy for fathers of daughters to fall for the charms of their boyfriends. With five daughters, I’ve had more than the usual level of experience in this area. But Adam’s okay. Well, so far. Just kidding. I’m a lucky man when it comes to sons-in-law, after only a couple of false starts. But…

Oversized puppets, vibrant digital street art and award-winning perfomances, this year’s Christchurch Arts Festival is set to be extraordinary. Festival director George Parker says the event will celebrate the city’s proud reputation for creativity. “Artists from Otautahi and Te Wai Pounamu have carved out a distinct local culture by breaking boundaries and testing new ideas, and played a huge role in forging our distinct national culture,” he tells. “Now they’re working with the festival to celebrate our city as a place of hope, inspiration and change, and a city of new beginnings.”…

Auckland writer Rosetta Allan is the author of a new novel, The Unreliable People (Penguin Random House, RRP $38). My favourite book ever is… “The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman because it is a search for self-identity with a disconnect between childhood and adulthood, past and present, just as my own novel is. Few books can make me hold my hands to my chest as if I’m remembering a dear friend that I adore, but this book does.” My book of the moment is… “I’ve recently finished Liam McIlvanney’s book The Quaker. I read widely and for me, the most crucial aspect of a good book is that it must engage me and keep me engaged. This is a thoroughly enjoyable book that has remained…

YOUR BOOK CLUB Want to make Ask Again, Yes your next book club read? Here’s a talking point to kick off the discussion: How much of what happens to Kate and Peter is determined by the events of the past? Were their difficulties inevitable? She is an American writer of Irish parentage. She studied fiction writing at university and now lives in New York with her husband and two sons, and is the author of two previous novels. This novel was inspired by… “The struggle I was noticing in my friends and family to face various traumas that had followed them all their lives. People around me were dealing with ageing parents, family estrangement, alcoholism, marital problems, etc. By our 40s, I think most of us expect to be long…