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When it comes to Christmas, I’m a diehard fan. I love the tradition of chopping down a tree, I cannot wait to host my annual festive dinner with friends – I even get a thrill out of the packed department stores and late-night shopping (I know, I’m mad!). But as cheesy as it might sound, what I love more than anything else is present giving. There’s something so special about watching someone you adore open a gift you know they will treasure. This week, we’ve put together a very special Christmas shopping guide (p54). Not only are the gifts gorgeous, but the proceeds go to our farmers in need. I can’t think of a better way to embrace the spirit of giving.…

Reese Witherspoon’s marriage to Hollywood agent Jim Toth has been the subject of rumours all year, and she’s done nothing to quieten them down after stepping out in LA without her wedding ring last week. “Reese and Jim aren’t telling anyone what’s going on, though the truth is they barely see each other at the moment,” says a source. “Reese has thrown her heart and soul into her acting projects and Jim’s totally distracted launching Quibi, [a mobile video platform], which is making huge waves in Hollywood at the moment, so now is not the time for him to worry about the state of his relationship. If they quietly dropped an amicable divorce, no one would be surprised.”…

When David Beckham posted a picture of himself cosying up to fellow Brit Emilia Clarke, 33, at a concert in San Francisco last week, both of them looked like the cats who’d got the cream. His wife Victoria’s smile wasn’t so broad, though, according to our sources. “David’s a massive flirt as it is, let alone broadcasting a picture of himself with the Game Of Thrones star he’s been lusting over for years,” says a source. “Posh was very unimpressed when he posted that picture.” It was a bold move from Becks, 44, who has only just managed to smooth things over with Posh, 45, after his flirty hot tub incident with Courteney Cox – and insiders say this latest episode might have pushed Victoria over the edge. “David loves…

Our hearts broke for Jessica Marais in July when her boyfriend Jake Holly revealed he was moving to the US to “recalibrate, create and spend time with some besties” sparking rumours of a secret split. But it appears Jess and Jake, who first started dating in 2017, have mended their relationship, with the 34-year-old actress sharing a sweet selfie of the pair looking loved-up on a date at Sydney Opera House. “Two years ago we came and watched a concert here. We never knew what adventures/laughter/mystery/joy/adversity/love/pain and growth would we journey through 2018 and 2019 facing. Tonight it was so special to spend time with one of my favourite people on this planet – Jakey,” wrote a smiling Jess. Friends couldn’t be happier for the actress, who has been open…

When images of a visibly boozed-up Justin Timberlake holding hands with his stunning 30-year-old co-star Alisha Wainwright hit the internet last week, no one was more shocked than his wife of seven years, Jessica Biel. Making her husband’s devastating behaviour all the more heartbreaking is sources close to Jessica telling Woman’s Day that she’s four months pregnant, and struggling to comprehend Justin’s “stupidity and disrespect”. “Jessica was in a state of complete shock when she saw the footage and the video,” says  our source. “She was physically shaking and sobbing as it all sunk in. Jess has been really suffering with bad morning sickness this time after trying for another child for two years, and Justin knows how tough it’s been for her, which has made his actions hit that…

Just weeks after police took out an apprehended violence order against her husband, Kate Ritchie has been spotted wearing her wedding ring again. Stepping out near Sydney’s Woolloomooloo Wharf, the actress and radio star, 41, couldn’t hide her stress as she clutched her phone and hid her expression behind her sunglasses, despite her glamorous appearance. There’s certainly no doubt it’s been a difficult year for Kate with her marriage woes to former rugby league player Stuart Webb, the recent AVO and his embarrassing public arrest for drink driving being made public, as well as the death of her family dog Mac. Friends say the notoriously private Kate is desperately trying to “keep it together” while juggling a busy work schedule and making sure her little girl, five-year-old Mae feels as…

When U2 frontman Bono praised the “Australian spirit” recently, we as a nation collectively fell in love. Sadly for us, he only has eyes for his stunning wife of 37 years, Ali Hewson! Bono’s rock Ali, who is an activist and businesswoman in her own right, finds her husband’s fame “amusing”. “When we’re leaving for a tour, my family is in very good humour, which is a real worry because I’m thinking, ‘Can’t you cry?’ My missus has been playing hard to get for quite a while now, and she’s an elusive character,” says 59-year-old Bono. “She’s not easy to get to know, and other people’s praise holds not much sway for her. She’s a very independent, smart kind of girl, who, I think, sees me as a figure of…

LOOK 1 CASUAL CHIC Use accessories such as a bold printed scarf or colourful necklace to tie together basics. Simply pick up from the different shades in the piece to coordinate your ensemble from top to toe. LOOK 2 DO-IT-ALL DRESS A festive frock is worth the investment as it takes you effortlessly from work Christmas parties to events with relatives or friends. The beauty is you can dress it up or down with accessories to suit. LOOK 3 FESTIVE FUN Take advantage of the wide-leg pants trend to form an elegant feel for two-piece favourites. Prints are a great way to break from simple top and pant combos and create multiple mix-and-match options. READY TO PARTY Dress Grace Hill at EziBuy $129.99 (10-20). Shoes EziBuy $79.99. Earrings…

1 CHRISTMAS IN PETRA This eight-day journey in Jordan with On The Go Tours departs December 22, and takes in several sacred sites of the ancient world. You can enjoy a Christmas Eve feast in Petra, a talent competition at Wadi Rum and swim in the Dead Sea. From $2795, with seven breakfasts and three dinners included. Call 1300 855 684 or visit onthegotours.com 2 ESCAPE TO MAURITIUS Hit holiday mode with turquoise seas, tropical gardens, a resort spa and exceptional cuisine at the Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort. Enjoy a festive program for the kids and gala dinner on December 25 and 31. Book online for a limited time for the Island Escape Special, with up to 40 per cent off the best flexible rate, daily breakfast for two…

PEACH, WHISKEY & CARAMEL SPICED TRIFLE SERVES 10 PREP + COOK 45 MINS + REFRIGERATION • 2 x 450g Madeira cake, cut into 3cm cubes •2/3 cup whiskey •1/3 cup honey • 2 tbsp boiling water • 5 medium ripe peaches, cut into wedges • 1 cup top’n’fill caramel • 1½ cups pecans, roasted, chopped coarsely (see tip) SPICED CUSTARD CREAM • 600ml thickened cream • 1½ cups store-bought thick custard • 1½ tbsp honey • 1 tsp ground cinnamon • ½ tsp mixed spice 1 Arrange Madeira cake in the base of a 4.5-litre bowl or dish, cutting to fit. Combine whiskey, honey and the water in a jug, drizzle1/3 cup of whiskey mixture over cake. Transfer remaining whiskey mixture to a small saucepan over high heat, bring to…

CHRISTMAS DISH #1 Roast turkey & stuffing WHAT TO MAKE Baked eggs HOW Middle Eastern shakshouka is a combination of eggs baked in a sauce of tomatoes, chilli, peppers and garlic, spiced with cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and nutmeg. Add leftover roast turkey and stuffing to the sauce for a great no-waste addition. CHRISTMAS DISH #2 Roast vegies WHAT TO MAKE Hash browns HOW Turn those leftover roast potatoes into the ultimate comfort food – hash browns. Shred or crush leftover potatoes (you can also use leftover vegetables for vegie hash browns), add an egg, salt and pepper and combine in a bowl. Form a small patty and fry until crispy and serve with fried bacon and eggs – the ultimate morning-after breakfast! CHRISTMAS DISH #3 Cooked…

Turkey, ham and BBQs – it’s delish holiday fare, but with all the buzz about going green, why not apply it to your festive season hosting as well? Leading the charge for more veg-based variety is celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. From thinking outside the recipe box to extra health benefits, it’s time to swap the stodge for a fresh menu that will appeal to even the most die hard of meat eaters! Veg out Worried about a dinner table mutiny if you put down a colourful vegie main instead of a ham? Chances are everyone will relish trying something new, and your plant-loving guests will thank you for satisfying their tastes without singling them out. “The great thing about delicious veg meals is everybody is welcome, and anyone can be…

Q My son and his wife have a beautiful daughter through IVF and have just had the last embryo fail. They’d love to have another baby, but age is becoming a problem. Can you see another child soon? Anxious Nanna, via email MITCHELL SAYS I have a lovely older lady coming in from your mother’s side who tells me she is watching over your son and his wife. She is gently nursing in her arms the soul of baby boy. I can see them in the future with two children, but they must not put pressure on themselves. I’m told that the soul of this child will be guided into their arms when the time is right for him to be born. Please send both your photo and question for…

Capricorn DEC 23 – JAN 20 It’s been a tough year, but as Jupiter sashays into your sign, optimism should grow. A more fulfilling path could appear through summer, so if you’re ready to spread your wings, make plans. Use December’s stylish stars to update your wardrobe, then spruce up your home for Christmas. Aquarius JAN 21 – FEB 19 Slow down or you could end up tripping over your own feet (perhaps literally!). This summer, finding that perfect work-life balance may become your holy grail, so schedule in some R&R. Why not create some craft or a reading nook that’s just for you? Pisces FEB 20 – MAR 20 Games days, concerts, weekends away... OK, things look busy, but it’s just the tonic you need. As summer unfolds, a…

He’s known to the world as the perfect, always-smiling Peter Brady on the seminal ’70s sitcom The Brady Bunch. And fast-forward 45 years, Christopher Knight still has fans running up to him on the street singing, “Here’s the story...” We catch up with Christopher, now 62, as he reflects on the show that made him a household name and his latest TV hit. What’s it like being a Brady in 2019? Oh, it’s splendid! We got a giant birthday gift in the form of A Very Brady Renovation. It’s such a great privilege to be a part of this show, but it was really emotional and surreal. I’m just tickled pink that the audience still cares. Are you surprised we’re still talking about the Bradys? Absolutely. It was five decades…

MOVIE THE ADDAMS FAMILY Get ready to snap your fingers! The world’s favourite creepy and kooky clan is back on the big screen in a fun animated comedy. The movie starts with the wedding of Gomez (voiced by Oscar Isaac) and Morticia (Charlize Theron) in Europe. If you thought your family was weird, check out these wonderfully bizarre characters! IN CINEMAS Thursday BOOK PATIENT 71 by Julie Randall When Julie was diagnosed with stage four advanced metastatic melanoma just after her 50th birthday, she was determined to take on the fight of her life and live for her family. She scoured the globe for hope and was finally accepted as “Patient 71”. In this truly miraculous and inspiring account, Julie documents her journey to inspire hope. OUT NOW (Booktopia, $25.90)…

BAG IT! LIZZO Why would you want a handbag you can actually put things into when you can have a teeny tiny bag?! SHARON’S GOT A BRAND NEW KIMMY MAGDA SZUBANSKI & KIM KARDASHIAN The iconic Sharon from Kath & Kim has returned, only this time she’s with a different Kim. The unlikely duo got together to shoot a new Uber Eats ad and it’s noice, different and very unusual! Blown away SOPHIE MONK Forget Love Island’s sea breezes, Sophie’s got her own wind machines! MY, HOW YOU’VE CHANGED! DEMI MOORE The Striptease star wasn’t always the raven-haired beauty, as this pic from high school shows. Demi would soon drop out to pursue her acting career! THE NEW GLAM POSE TOILET HUMOUR Gone are the days when duck face went…

Georgia loves gingham Bachelorette star Georgia Love looked fun and free on a day out at the fair. Minnie moments Kyly Clarke and her adorable daughter Kelsey Lee, four, enjoyed a lunch date. Too cute! Snakes alive! Sophie Monk called herself a “bogan Britney Spears” on stage with Bob Irwin at the ARIA Awards! Naughty or nice? Sarah Michelle Gellar got an early meeting with the man in red at a Christmas event in LA. Girls’ day out Jennifer Garner and her lookalike daughter Violet, 13, bonded on a recent shopping trip. Beach babe It’s been 22 years since Pamela Anderson was on Baywatch but she’s still got it, as she showed filming a TV ad in Queensland recently. Singing sisters Taylor Swift and Shania Twain shared a special moment…

With her Uber Eats ad co-starring Kim Kardashian blowing up the internet, last week was supposed to be a shining moment for Magda Szubanski. Sadly for the Kath & Kim star, the shine was dimmed by a nasty twitter troll. In a now-deleted tweet, an anonymous hospital worker made comments about the star’s recent stay. The 58-year-old actress responded publicly, saying, “Post op is an extremely vulnerable time and I think your employers would be very concerned for the privacy of any patient in your care,” she wrote, adding the incident “has shaken me up... the thought I’m not safe when I’m most vulnerable”.…

After her husband John Dineen died tragically from a rare form of cancer in 2015, Downton Abbey favourite Michelle Dockery has found love again. New pictures of the star strolling through her local grocery store in London with Jasper Waller-Bridge – brother of Fleabag star Phoebe – have prompted speculation they’ve moved in together despite having only dated for three months. Michelle, 37, and talent agent James, 31, were introduced by mutual friends, and went from “really enjoying each other’s company” to being “head over heels” for each other within just weeks. “Everyone’s so happy for Michelle,” a friend tells Woman’s Day. “Losing John was just about the worst thing you could have imagined going through, so to come out the other side of her grief and find someone else…

When Meghan Markle joined The Firm, she immediately set about championing herself as a feminist, pioneering the monarchy into a new future all about equality for women. All of that was destroyed the moment her new in-law Prince Andrew gave an interview in which he barely defended his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, didn’t throw a word of sympathy toward the dead criminal’s many teenage female victims and laughed off reports that he himself had bedded one of the girls more than once. Woman’s Day understands that Meghan, 38, who is absolutely repulsed by Andrew, 59, and disgusted that her husband and son are related to him, has begged Prince Harry to give a statement personally rejecting his beleaguered uncle, who has been fired from royal duties. MAKING A STAND…

When Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s fledgling flame died out, he probably didn’t expect his good mate Leonardo DiCaprio to come swooping in. But it appears that’s exactly what’s happened, going by sneaky social media photos of the pair looking extremely intimate at Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation gala in LA last week. Guests at the charity event – held inside West Hollywood’s ultra-exclusive Soho House – braved the venue’s strict no-photos rule to capture the pair huddled together at a poker table, where they giggled along to a round of Texas hold ’em. “Everyone was shocked to see Leo there, especially since he seemed to be there as Gaga’s date,” says a source. “Leo’s love of poker is well known, so that would be an easy way for him…

Russell Crowe looked like a different man when he jetted into Sydney last week. The 55-year-old movie star, who has been packing on the pounds for various roles, looked noticeably slimmed down – and his new physique is said to be a huge relief for close friend and rumoured love interest Terri Irwin. “Terri’s been really worried about Russell and has voiced her concern over his weight – she’s warned him that with so much of it around his belly he’s putting himself at risk of numerous diseases and that he could have a stroke or heart attack,” reveals an insider, adding that Terri has been desperately trying to encourage him to get his health back on track. “She was in tears after attending a doctor’s appointment with him where…

Let me help with that… With his wife Elsa Pataky safely 17,000km away in Europe on a job, Chris Hemsworth was flirting up a storm with a string of ladies back home in Byron Bay. The 36-year-old Thor heart-throb was on daddy duty for the couple’s kids – India, seven, and five-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan – when he was spotted lapping up the attention from two star-struck ladies in the street. “Chris was loving it,” says one local. “Word is he’s been bored out of his mind with Elsa in Europe so having a couple of sun-kissed beauties try and hit on him was just what he needed. He knows the effect he has on women and normally will be a little less encouraging, but here he just went…

Farmer Alex AGE: 28 LOCATION: Cunnamulla, Qld TYPE OF FARM: Sheep & cattle HEIGHT: 180cm “I’ve never been in love before, it definitely scares me. I’d hate to go through my whole life without finding love and that special person. I’m looking for a girl who’s interested in being on the farm – someone confident, someone who is full of surprises and is able to keep me guessing all the time!” Farmer Nick AGE: 44 LOCATION: Deviot, Tas TYPE OF FARM: Vineyard HEIGHT: 183cm “I’m looking for a wife to share it all with! It would mean everything to me to find true love – it would be like filling in a missing piece in my life. A lot of the girls who are interested in me realise that Tasmania…

Should there be a Golden Dagwood Dog award for recognition of Australian carnival royalty, there is no doubt the Evans family would win it hands down. When Josh and Jade Evans met at a show and fell in love, they linked together two of the most influential and long-standing carnival and show families in Australian history. CARNY TRADITION Josh’s parents and grandparents were all carnival people, travelling on what was known as show trains all over the country – as many places they visited didn’t have roads – before World War II. “They actually brought Dagwood Dogs to Australia,” Jade says of her husband’s family. “They ran the first ever mobile food trucks in Australia, right back in the 1930s when gas machines used to spin the fairy floss because…

GARLICKY HERB ROAST CHICKEN SERVES 6 PREP + COOK 1 HOUR • 2 x 1.2kg whole chickens • 150g butter, at room temperature • 4 garlic cloves, crushed • ¼ cup tarragon leaves and stalks •1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves and stalks • 2 lemons, rind grated finely, sliced thickly • 4 corn cobs 1 Preheat oven to 220°C. 2 Cut down each side of the chicken backbones with kitchen scissors, reserve backbones for another use (see tip). Open chickens out to flatten. Using your fingers, gently loosen the skin from the chicken without tearing. 3 Place butter, garlic, herb leaves and rind in a food processor, process until smooth. Season to taste. Divide butter mixture into two portions. Gently massage one portion over and under the skin of each…

CRYSTALS ARE TREASURED THE WORLD OVER FOR THEIR BALANCING, CALMING AND HEALING PROPERTIES. THE BEST WAY TO USE CRYSTALS IS TO WEAR THEM AS JEWELLERY, CARRY THEM IN YOUR POCKET OR TAPE THEM TO THE INSIDE OF YOUR CLOTHING. WHEN CHOOSING CRYSTALS, ALLOW YOUR INTUITIVE FEELINGS TO GUIDE YOU. CRYSTALS THAT SEEM TO JUMP OUT AT YOU ARE ALWAYS MOST HELPFUL. CLEAR QUARTZ Aids clear thinking and concentration. Magnifies your thoughts and is a master healer crystal. ROSE QUARTZ Promotes unconditional love, self-love and infinite peace. Restores trust and harmony. CITRINE Attracts prosperity, abundance and success. Encourages self-esteem, optimism and joy. AMETHYST Opens intuition and enhances psychic gifts. Protects from negative energy and eases headaches. JADE Draws good luck and protects from harm. Brings harmonious outcomes to difficulties. CARNELIAN Enhances…

HOLLYWOOD A-LISTERS Tinseltown’s biggest stars might consider their looks to be unique but it seems their resemblance to past icons is often uncanny! For example, take this lot: Hollywood great Ginger Rogers and Christina, Romanian painter Nicolae Grigorescu and Orlando, a 1920s bride and Benedict, prominent Swiss psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach and Brad, and Egyptian actress Zubaida Tharwat and Jennifer. Talk about seeing double!…

Melbourne football WAG Rebecca Judd has always been known for outlandish style, but her apparent love for all things over the top appeared to go too far at her recent housewarming party! Police were called to her and husband Chris Judd’s $7.3 million Brighton mansion on November 23 after a disgruntled neighbour made a noise complaint. Bec and her friends was celebrating with a Coachella festival-themed bash. “At 4.40pm we have the police at the front door because a neighbour had complained because their daughter was trying to study and couldn’t... 4.40pm on a Saturday afternoon. Unbelievable!” 36-year-old Bec ranted on her KIIS FM radio show. “Anyway, the police come. They take a listen and say, ‘You can actually turn it up louder and you can actually go on later.…

Lily Allen has sparked speculation she’s engaged to Stranger Things hunk David Harbour after dating for just three months – and insiders are abuzz with the news it’s because they’re starting a family. The singer, 34, who is mum to two daughters from her marriage to Sam Cooper, was spotted in London last week with a silver ring on her wedding finger. “It’s no surprise they’re engaged,” a source tells Woman’s Day. “Lily and David were meant to be, and they know it. They have already talked about children and as great as David is with her girls, she would love to give him a baby of his own. I’d say her being pregnant won’t come long after a wedding – if they can wait that long!”…

At 72 and 74 respectively, you’d think Elton John and Rod Stewart would have better things to do than continue a decades-old feud. However, the British pop veterans won’t let their bad blood cool, with Rod sheepishly admitting during a radio interview last week that Elton refuses to speak to him. “I do love Elton, only we’re not talking at the moment. We’ve had a spat,” he says. “Because I criticised his [retirement] tour as money-grabbing.” In the past, Rod has also slammed Elton’s retirement tour as “stinking of selling tickets”, as well as calling his biopic Rocketman “not very flattering”, and teasing Elton about his lack of hair. Elton, who one-upped Rod by being knighted before him and claims to have sold more albums, once sent Rod a £10…

As the public outcry against Prince Andrew lumbers on, his eldest daughter Princess Beatrice is feeling the fallout. The 31-year-old recently rushed to her father’s home in Windsor with her fiance Edo Mapelli Mozzi by her side. Despite appearing upbeat for the waiting photographers, insiders say the talks inside the Royal Lodge were far more serious, with her father passing on the Queen’s request that the couple – who are said to be hanging by a thread – tone down their dreams of a wedding with all the trimmings. “The Queen loves Beatrice and wants her to be shielded from her father’s actions as much as possible, but it must be said that she’d prefer it if Bea and Edo postpone their wedding to avoid more public scrutiny,” a royal…

Lizzie’s shock comeback… BUT NOT EVERYBODY’S HAPPY! She became something of an unsung hero when she launched a tirade against her ex-groom Samuel Ball in the show’s reunion finale last year. And Woman’s Day hears that season six star Elizabeth Sobinoff is set to return next year for a second shot at love… amid a cloud of controversy! “The brides were beside themselves,” says an insider. “They couldn’t believe she was back, they felt it was completely unfair and a lot of them had a hard time warming to her.” Steve’s secret MasterChef hook-up! One look through Steven Burley’s social media pages reveals he’s an avid cook, which explains his fling with 2017 MasterChef winner Diana Chan! And while Steve is about to become a household name on the…

Terri has publicly thanked big-hearted Rusty for giving thousands of koalas a helping hand. “Thank you @russell crowe. Establishing the @iamjohn oliver Koala Chlamydia Ward has saved so many koalas, just like Leah and her baby,” she tweeted. In 2018, comedian John Oliver bought a jockstrap from Russell’s “divorce auction” and gave it to a video store. The actor then donated $80,000 to help set up a chlamydia ward for koalas – and named it after John!…

Miley Cyrus is telling friends she couldn’t care less what her former sister-in-law Elsa thinks of her, but sources say the truth is very different. Speaking on the red carpet in Madrid, Elsa was asked how heartbroken Liam’s doing, replying, “My brother-in-law, well, after a relationship you’ve dedicated 10 years to, he’s a little bit down, but he’s coping well. He’s a strong boy and he deserves the best, I think he deserves much better.” “Miley treated Liam badly,” says a friend of the 27-year-old singer. “The whole Hemsworth family will never forgive her for what she’s done. Elsa saying she wasn’t good enough for Liam will hurt her hard.”…

Children mean the world to Jade and Josh, which is why they want to bring so much joy to the underprivileged and sick kids who flock to their Santa Spectacular. The couple almost lost their oldest son Austin when he was seriously injured years ago, and have spent a lot of time in children’s hospitals with their youngest, River, who was born with lung and respiratory illnesses. “We will never forget the kindness shown to our kids, so we do all we can to help children’s hospitals and charities,” says Jade. Visit sydneysantaspectacular.com…

PINK LEMONADE FOOLS SERVES 4 PREP + COOK 15 MINS + COOLING • 250g strawberries, hulled •1/3 cup lemonade • 300ml thickened cream •1/3 cup lemon curd •1/3 cup toasted coconut flakes, plus 1 tbsp extra • 1½ cups pink Persian fairy floss 1 Thinly slice 4 strawberries into rounds, quarter remaining strawberries. Place quartered strawberries and lemonade in a small frying pan over high heat, bring to the boil. Reduce heat, simmer 5 mins, mashing with a fork a few times during cooking, or until strawberries soften slightly and liquid thickens slightly. Cool. 2 Meanwhile, beat cream in a small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold in curd and coconut. Spoon three-quarters of the strawberry mixture onto cream mixture, do not stir. 3 Spoon cream…

Fabienne reassures Cheryl AMANDA SAYS Fabienne shows me she has passed over nearly two-and-a-half years ago. She had been with the family since she was a kitten and she passed at nearly 17. She shows me she hadn’t been well for about six months before, but masked her illness. I felt it had been renal. Fabienne tells me Cheryl feels responsible for her passing, as the night before she was trying to get her to take some tablets. Fabienne knows Cheryl found her the next day by a drain – she’d been passed for quite a few hours. She tells me how much she loves her family and she felt so lucky she was part of a family that loved her so much. CHERYL SAYS I reached out to Amanda…

What do you love most about performing at Carols in the Crescent? This is such an exciting thing for us to do... bringing some incredible voices together to perform for the public for free – it’s been a dream of ours for a few years. [It] means we can help people doing it tough through The Sebastian Foundation. What’s the one thing you hope people take away from the night? Looking out for each other at Christmas time! It's a tough time for many people, and with our foundation we're always trying to make Christmas just that little bit easier for people going through a difficult time, so I hope people come along and enjoy the night, and offer up a little something to help us help others. It’s been…