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It was a star-studded night at the Tate Modern Gallery in London for the 22nd annual GQ Men of the Year Awards. An array of A-list celebrities were out for the glitzy gala including singers Iggy Pop (72) and Debbie Harry (74), actress Nicole Kidman (52) and supermodel Naomi Campbell (49). Among award winners on the night was Australian sweetheart Kylie Minogue (51), who was presented with the Icon Award by Welsh crooner Sir Tom Jones (79). However, the star of the night was former professional footballer David Beckham (44). The athlete was escorted to the awards by his fashion designer wife Victoria (45) and their son Brooklyn (20). David received the Editor’s Award, from GQ editor of 20 years Dylan Jones (59), for his 20-year contribution to football, fashion…

Dust off the tails and polish the silver – the long-awaited Downton Abbey movie is almost here! Four years after we farewelled the Crawleys, we return to the abbey for one last hurrah, joining the aristocrats in 1927 as they prepare for a visit from King George V and Queen Mary. It’s a film fans have clamoured for, and series creator Julian Fellowes and the star-studded cast promise the flick will be the perfect ending to the saga – though with a twist that will send audiences reeling. “I think by the end of the series [the film] was inevitable,” says Michelle Dockery (37), who plays the stoic eldest Crawley daughter, Lady Mary. “We’d been talking about it for a long time and it was only a matter of time…

In one shot, a 10-year-old Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen of England, is cuddling one of her dogs. In another, she and her sister Princess Margaret and their father, King George VI, are making a fuss of their pets while the Queen Mother watches from their playhouse at Windsor’s Royal Lodge. Then there’s Elizabeth, Duchess of York, now a mother herself, hauling toddler Princess Anne through a window at Balmoral Castle, with three-year-old Prince Charles giving his sister a shove from behind. These stunning photos of three generations of the royal family looking relaxed and, well, normal caused a stir when they were first published thanks to their informality, which was a marked contrast to the very posed shots that were commonplace at the time. Even now, they are just…

Katherine McRae’s documentary Water Baby boasts incredible footage of the first seconds of Mila Trubridge’s life. Baby Mila arrives under water in a birthing pool, and is tenderly swooped into the arms of her exhausted parents, famous freedivers Sachiko Fukumoto and William Trubridge. Katherine (57), who directed the short documentary, was ecstatic about capturing the moment on film. “We were all in the room with Sachiko and William, and every time she had a contraction, we rolled the cameras,” she recalls. “Luckily, I had been given this GoPro, so I put that on a clamp in the birth pool and was so thrilled to actually get the shot of the baby coming out in the water!” Sachiko (37) had originally wanted to give birth in the sea in a nod…

She goes by the user name HiTechVal on social media and can hashtag with the best of them. Proving you’re never too old to learn new skills, Val Heffer may well be New Zealand’s most tech-savvy 90-year-old, giving teenagers a run for their money with all the hours she spends on her phone. But she’ll tell you it’s all in the name of supporting her son, high-profile businessman Tenby Powell, in his race to become mayor of Tauranga at next month’s local body elections. In fact, the great-granny gives a long chortle when asked if she’s Tenby’s unofficial social media manager. “Very unofficial!” she tells the Weekly down the phone from her home in Mount Maunganui. Every morning, Val reads the newspaper online, checks her Facebook notifications, then retweets or…

Special lamb cutlets with three-pea salad SERVES 4 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp thyme leaves, chopped 1 long red chilli, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp lime zest 1 tsp Dijon mustard 8 lamb cutlets, trimmed THREE-PEA SALAD 125g snow peas, trimmed and halved 1 cup frozen peas, blanched ½ punnet snow-pea sprouts ½ cup mint leaves 125g goat’s cheese 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp maple syrup Salt and pepper 1 In a shallow dish, combine the oil, thyme, chilli, garlic, lime zest and mustard. Add the lamb cutlets, turning to coat. Marinate until ready to cook. 2 To make the three-pea salad, combine the peas, sprouts and mint in a bowl. Crumble over the goat’s cheese. In a…

Dear Wendyl, I recently left my lawnmower on the driveway not realising it was leaking oil. I now have a large stain I can’t get rid of. Any tips? Jane Dear Jane, I did the same thing the other day with my quad bike, only I left it in the garage. I used washing soda on the stain. Just sprinkle it on, quite thick, leave overnight, then scoop it up. Follow up with some detergent, a brush and a hose. I’ve also found these ideas in my old books for you to consider: • Sprinkle with laundry powder, leaving overnight. • Spread dry cement over it and leave for two days before sweeping up. • Cover with garden lime and leave for a few days. • Cover with sawdust and…

I’ve often written about small urban gardens, but the tiny house and garden movement has outstripped me. Tiny houses are everywhere and owners are now asking how to design gardens that fit all their stuff without it looking overcrowded. And it’s easy... Because it rained a lot here in August - or at least it felt as if it did – I didn’t get out into our garden very often, apart from the bit directly outside the French doors when I was on my way to the car. Luckily that bit, which doubles as a courtyard and an entranceway, was recently refurbished and looks rather nice. Having said that, it doesn’t sound exactly fabulous when I describe it. It’s six metres by five metres, and contains the following: • Some…

FROM THE ARCHIVES WINNER HERB HANDOUT Master Nine was helping me in the kitchen one day and I asked him to pass me the thyme. He replied, “I can’t pass you the time; it’s not a gift.” I couldn’t really argue with that! S Goodall, Wellington WHAT A LAUGH! Miss 17 had just started dating and she would spend hours talking to her boyfriend on the phone. We would hear her giggling and trying to make a good impression. One night, in the middle of one of their marathon conversations, Miss 17 could hear constant barking on the other end of the line. “I think your dog is trying to tell you something,” she said to her boyfriend. “That’s not my dog,” the boyfriend replied. “That’s my dad laughing!” You…

Our Cute Kid wins a copy of Scary Tales: Rhymes for Brave Children (Picture Book Publishing, RRP $19.99) by Judi Billcliff and Deborah Hinde. Scary Tales has taken classic nursery rhymes and turned them on their heads. Miss Muffet is a sassy witch, Humpty Dumpty a little Frankenstein, and Mary’s little lamb is a ghost! These kooky, spooky rhymes will delight children and adults alike. Email photos of your child to us at nzww@bauermedia.co.nz with the subject line: Cute Kids. Please provide the full name and age of the child as well as your phone number and address.…

It was early on Sunday morning. Mum was staying the weekend with us and I had made her coffee and toast to have in bed and was fetching the paper for her to read. As I had just gotten up, I wasn’t dressed to go beyond the letterbox - I was still in my pyjamas, with hair and teeth unbrushed, and my boobs not yet wrangled into a bra. I was especially not dressed for visitors and so was a little flustered when a voice called out, “Excuse me, miss. Have you got a phone charger I could use?” I looked over the hedge and there was a young man, in his 20s, reasonably well dressed, and very polite. “Sure,” I said, trying to cover my droopy boobs with one…

She might be best known for making waves on the acting scene, but Reese Witherspoon (43) knows a thing or two about surfing as well! Over the American Labor Day long weekend, the Legally Blonde star took to the seas with youngest son Tennessee (6) for a surfing lesson at Malibu Beach, and the mother-son duo looked as though they were having a blast! The Academy Award-winning actress was later spotted out shopping for watermelons and then at a funfair with Tennessee and eldest son, Deacon (15).…

To celebrate Noel Leeming’s 46th birthday this month, we’ve got a $500 prize bundle to give away to one lucky reader. Make life exciting with the Sodastream Source by turning regular tap or filtered water into refreshing fizzy drinks in just seconds! Plus, open a world of possibilities with Fitbit Versa Lite Edition, the versatile, everyday smartwatch. Finally, take your pick of other items with a Noel Leeming gift card. To enter, visit womansweekly.co.nz and click on the “Win” tab with the code NL38, or send your name, address and phone number to: New Zealand Woman’s Weekly/Noel Leeming, Private Bag 92041, Victoria Street West by September 21.…

You might imagine Imelda Staunton – who so convincingly inhabits the dark, tortured characters she often plays – would be melancholic. Actually, what strikes people in reality is her sheer capacity for joy. Her default mode is cheerful, her delight in life childlike. “Look at me! They’ve turned me into some kind of model,” she says with a laugh as she teeters around in the floaty dress and high heels chosen for her photoshoot today. “You’d think I was sophisticated, but then I start walking and I’m like a four-year-old in her mum’s shoes.” She mock-staggers in her stilettos. Imelda, who is so tiny and fine-boned she’s almost doll-like, is thrilled too by the house and garden we’re shooting in. She marvels at the hand-painted walls. She trips out to…

PRAWNS WITH PUNCH Enjoy Steinlager’s new Pure Ultra. It has 50% less carbs, doesn’t compromise on taste and is available from supermarkets and liquor stores nationwide, RRP $24.99 for a 12-pack. Give this recipe by chef Nic Watt a try with a bottle. CITRUS CURED PRAWNS SERVES 2 as a sharing plate Juice and zest of 1 lemon Juice and zest of ½ ruby grapefruit 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 tbsp good-quality olive oil 1 pinch mild chilli flakes 6 large raw prawns, peeled and shelled 1 cos lettuce 12 sprigs coriander 1 tsp hot pepper paste (Gochu Jang – available from most Asian grocers or ½ tsp Sriracha sauce) 3 tbsp wasabi peas, chopped 3 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped 6 tbsp deep roasted sesame dressing (available in most…

LEARN ABOUT THE NATURAL ANTI-AGEING OIL THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE LOVES WHAT IS IT? Rosehip oil is extracted from the seed of the rosehip, which is the fruit that grows on rosehip bushes. WHO NEEDS IT? It’s beneficial for all skin types, but particularly if you want a natural skincare product that’s designed to repair and rejuvenate. WHAT DOES IT DO? Because it’s rich in fatty acids, rosehip oil is deeply nourishing to the skin. It can help improve the colour and texture of scars, soothe inflammatory disorders and, being naturally high in vitamins A and C, it can potentially even the skin tone plus smooth lines and wrinkles. HOW DO I USE IT? The oil is super versatile. Start off with a couple of drops in the evening massaged…

LIBRA Sep 24 – Oct 23 Small talk gets you where you want to be. Not heavy-duty conversations of numbers and plans, but the stuff of golf handicaps, holidays and new toys. On a personal level, deep conversations will not win the day, but sweet nothings will work wonders. Keep conversations breezy. SCORPIO Oct 24 – Nov 22 A friend or colleague is name-dropping and it becomes annoying. It seems the story is getting bigger in each telling. Walk away and let them get on with it – everyone is entitled to 15 minutes of fame. A personal meeting goes your way. Be prepared for some good news – you will be picked. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 – Dec 22 Time to self-promote. Get in touch with people who can influence…

It was the briefest of glimpses, but it was absolutely glorious getting that first taste of spring last weekend. The daffodils were out, the skies were clear and everyone seemed to have a bounce in their step - yes, it still felt pretty Arctic when the sun nipped behind a cloud, but what a reminder that warmer and brighter days are ahead! It may still be a while until we can fully embrace spring, but we’ve taken that first hint and run with it - fashion editor Leigh has selected gorgeous new pieces for your war drobe, while Nici Wickes has fresh recipe ideas for the change of season. Hopefully we’ll be able to put their advice to use soon, and these gloomy days and ills and chills will be…

It’s a return to work following maternity leave for Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; an opportunity for Prince Harry to spend time in a country he loves; and a chance for the world to see baby Archie for the first time in months. But the official visit by the Sussexes to South Africa will also be an attempt to put the family in a good light following negative publicity that has dogged them in recent months. Announcing on their Instagram account that they will travel to Africa on September 23, Harry sounded excited about the upcoming tour to “a region that, over the past two decades, has been a second home to me. Our team has helped to create a meaningful programme that we’re so excited to share with you. “On…

For Christchurch, it’s business as usual, says Vicki-Anne Parker, but many locals are still hurting. As well as the victims and their families, children are still seeing constant reminders of the attacks, such as schools going into lockdown and police carrying guns. But Christchurch, she says, is a very resilient city. “It’s second nature for us to dig deep and give.” Vicki-Anne knows this from experience. She started her volunteer group, which collects and distributes donated goods to people in need, as a pay-it-forward gesture, remembering how she received help from strangers in the wake of the Christchurch earthquakes. “We have regular contact with a few families [of victims] now,” she says. “The large majority are doing okay and all of them wish to see peace and understanding of their…

Love Me Like You Do singer Ellie Goulding made a beautiful bride last week as she married her art dealer beau Casper Jopling in York. In front of princesses Beatrice (31) and Eugenie (29), Sarah, Duchess of York, and celebrities such as Katy Perry (34), Orlando Bloom (42), James Blunt (45) and Sienna Miller (37), the couple sealed the deal in a traditional English wedding, complete with cathedral, seven bridesmaids, a bevy of cute flower girls and pageboys and even a town crier. The singer (32) clearly stamped her own mark on their special day, arriving at the cathedral in a vintage, bright blue Volkswagen camper van, and choosing modern designer Chloe for her custom-made embellished gown. After battling fierce gusts of wind to get inside, Ellie and Casper (27)…

EXPERT ADVICE: Steven Dromgool, Relationship Counsellor with Relate Counselling Steven advises that learning to dance is not only good for your health, but if you do it with your partner, it can benefit your relationship. “It’s a good way of reigniting the connection with your partner because there aren’t many women on the planet who don’t like to dance,” tells Steven. “And they are so appreciative that a man will actually try to dance. If I can give one tip that will help in a number of areas – reinforcing the relationship, getting some physical activity, improving brain function and creating social connection – I would say try dancing. It gives you all of those in one hit.” Steven says he has suggested dance classes to quite a few of…

It’s time to put a spring in your step! With so much information (and misinformation) about so-called superfoods, we’ve picked some ingredients that we know really do contribute to good health. So go on, eat up and eat well. Send your foodie thoughts and questions to Nici: nwickes@bauermedia.co.nz Spring chicken in a bowl SERVES 1-2 Have you crossed paths with quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) yet? It’s a seed that is packed full of healthy protein and, as protein is an important component of every cell in the body to build and repair, it’s worth including in your diet. ½ cup quinoa 1½ cup stock or salted water 1 chicken breast 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ½ carrot, julienned Handful snow peas, sliced lengthwise ½ tsp sesame oil…

Spring has arrived, so step away from the darker colours and embrace lighter sorbet shades that are good enough to eat. Minty green • Subtle greens are where it’s at this season, so why not try wearing a combo such as this pistachio-hued cropped jacket from Zara and minty cropped trousers from EziBuy. • Throw in a pair of sage sneakers, such as these ones from Deuce Generation, and add highlights of white to keep the outfit looking fresh. Citron delight • What better way to welcome spring than with some rays of sunshine in your wardrobe! Start with a canary-yellow blazer from EziBuy and pair it with this Zara satin slip skirt in a softer shade. • Tie the look together with bolder yellow accessories to make this outfit…

Make your own natural face wash, how to make your own perfume, plus get rid of oil stains on your concrete. 7 HANDY HINTS FOR LEMONS 1 Freeze lemon juice in ice cubes for later use in drinks. 2 Rub your hands with lemon juice to remove nasty odours. 3 Throw lemons down the waste disposal to freshen it. 4 Rub lemons over rust stains to remove them. 5 Keep lemons fresh for longer by putting them under a glass tumbler. 6 Improve the flavour of silverbeet and spinach by adding a little lemon juice before serving. 7 Warm lemons before juicing to get more juice. Also, roll them on a hard board. Make your own perfume If you sneeze when putting on perfume, then there’s a good chance there’s…

TRUE They know it’s an inflammatory condition that results when tissue similar to endometrial tissue – which is normally found in the lining of the uterus – ends up in other parts of the body. It is most commonly found in the pelvic cavity, on the ovaries and around the bowel and bladder. Doctors also know that endo is sensitive to hormones, and the displaced tissue behaves like it would if it were in the uterus – thickening, breaking down and bleeding when you have a period each month, which can be very painful. Unlike the endometrial tissue in the uterus, which is shed via the vagina, this rogue tissue has nowhere to go and becomes trapped. Over time this results in cysts, scarring and adhesions that can stick pelvic…

Mental health is, rightly so, a hot topic. Being aware of your emotional literacy and acting on it when need be is something men and women do differently. Hopefully we’ll all be on the same page one day. READER LETTER OF THE WEEK Dear Jude, My husband has been very down lately and quite mopey and despondent since he retired late last year. I’m worried about him and have told him so, but he won’t open up to me about how he’s feeling. I really think he should go to the GP to talk about it and maybe get medication, but he refuses. What can I do? Hope you can help, Margaret Ah, that’s hard for you. As per the note to the right about men not being so keen…

Michelle & Stu Lee They have five children and three grandchildren who look up to them, and according to daughter Aleisha Ordish, Michelle and Stu are “marriage goals”. The couple, who met through mutual friends and wed in 1999 at Hamilton Gardens, are set to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on November 27. “They are the strongest, most beautiful couple I have ever seen,” Aleisha tells. “Stu was an electrician and Michelle a hospitality worker. In 2010 they became Salvation Army officers and work together to do great things in the community. Their love for each other and for helping people make them such a strong couple and amazing at what they do.” To mark their milestone, the Palmerston North couple plan to visit Oberammergau, Germany, for the village’s once-in-a-decade…

$100 WINNING LETTER Ray’s legacy lives on I really enjoyed reading about the life of Ray Henwood (09.09.19), who sadly passed away recently. I always loved him in Gliding On and had no idea he was also a scientist and teacher in his time. Living in Wellington and having attended the theatre on many occasions, I was delighted to read that Ray was one of the founders of Circa Theatre. Every time I go to Circa in the future I’ll take a moment to honour one of our artistic legends. Ray may have taken his final curtain call, but he will long be remembered in New Zealand history. M Meade, via email Wise guys indeed! I really enjoyed reading your Father’s Day article 8 Kiwi celeb dads (02.09.19). What great…

I had a birthday recently. Thanks. For successfully managing to keep my blood pumping for one more year, I was presented with some magnificent bounty by my family. This consisted mainly of Lego and model aeroplanes. I was ecstatic because, while my outer shell is decaying rather dramatically, I am essentially a 14-year-old boy. As I received my gifts I saw, in my children’s eyes, recognition of the joy of giving. My girls had seen me enjoy both Lego and model aeroplanes and they couldn’t wait to see how excited I was to receive their tokens of love; objects they had carefully chosen for me and had Mum pay for, knowing they would make me happy. This, of course, just made me happier, which made them happier, which made me…

EVENT Culinary queen Donna Hay is making her way to Aotearoa for three very special evenings. The mother-of-two will be hosting a series of live events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, where she will open up about the highs and lows of her incredible career. Of her upcoming tour, Donna says, “New Zealand is such a unique and beautiful country. I’m beyond excited to be heading over for my first speaking tour and I hope to get the chance to meet you all!” FILM REVIEWS DAN CARTER: THE PERFECT 10 (PG) We all know the name Dan Carter well, but in this new flick, New Zealand is about to discover a whole new side to the All Black legend. I fell back in love with rugby after watching this documentary…

When I started reading this novel I thought it was going to be much too slow and gentle. It’s about embroidery, bell ringing and life in England between the two World Wars, but it’s also quietly and powerfully about so much more. Violet Speedwell is one of the so-called “surplus women”. Her fiancé died in the Great War, along with many other men of her generation, and now in her late-30s she has accepted she will remain single. As a spinster she is expected to live with her mother, but Violet yearns for independence so moves to the town of Winchester, where she gets a badly paid job as a typist, stays in a boarding house and struggles to survive alone. Violet finds herself drawn to Winchester Cathedral and there…

Tessa Duder is a Kiwi author. Her latest book First Map (HarperCollins, RRP $49.99), tells the story of how James Cook created the first chart of this country. My favourite book ever is… “A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry. It’s a magnificent and inspirational novel showing how even India’s poorest hold on to their dignity and humanity, despite the injustices done to them.” My book of the moment is… “The New Zealand Wars/ Nga Pakanga o Aotearoa by Vincent O’Malley. A highly readable and beautifully illustrated new account of the wars fought between the Crown and Maori between 1845 and 1872 – one for every Kiwi to better understand those wars’ influence on New Zealand’s development and culture, even or especially now.”…

She grew up in the US and now lives in London. She used to work as a book editor until her second historical novel, Girl with a Pearl Earring, was a huge bestseller and she now writes full-time. This is her 10th book. On her writing habits: “I write longhand with a blue, disposable fountain pen. I prefer writing by hand as it’s slower and more organic, and I take more time over the words I choose. When I have a writing day, I try to write 1000 words. On an average day I’ll be done by early afternoon and go for a walk.” On becoming a writer: “My mother got sick when I was three and died when I was eight and because she was in bed a lot…