Innholdsfortegnelse for May 20, 2013 i Woman's Own

Have you done a ‘selfie’ yet? It’s the latest celeb trend that’s spreading like wildfire. Clearly not happy just tweeting and updating us with their every move on Facebook, the stars are now turning their smartphone cameras on themselves and sharing the results. I admit I’ve done one selfie, but now I just can’t face showing anyone! On page 13 we’ve rounded up some of the best celebrity snaps. My favourite is of Ruth Langsford, who is pictured with a full head of highlight foils – she’s a braver woman than me! facebook.com/womansownmagazine twitter.com/womansown womansowneditor@ipcmedia.com 020 3148 6565 TRY WOMAN’S OWN DIGITAL Get a free trial of Woman’s Own on your iPad, Kindle Fire and Nook HD! See page 55 for further details – and don’t forget to rate us!…

Brown Sugar It seems that it’s not just the cast of The Only Way Is Essex who enjoy a spray tan – Lord Sugar has also confessed to being a fan. The Apprentice boss, 66, has revealed he gets so ‘sick’ of seeing himself on screen that he goes to desperate measures to keep looking good. Lord Sugar confessed, ‘By about the 11th episode, I do get a bit sick and tired of myself on screen. They spray my face with some muck on there because of the HD. I get a spray job for the cameras.’ ‘I’m really HUNGRY!’ Phillip Schofield is the latest celebrity to lose weight doing the 5:2 diet. The This Morning presenter, 51, has lost an impressive 9lb on the regime, which instructs slimmers to…

The weeks just after a wedding are meant to be some of the happiest of any couple’s lives. So we were surprised to see these pictures of Dawn French deep in thought and wandering about on her own in the days following her wedding to Mark Bignell. Despite the pair having secretly married in front of close family and friends just a few weeks ago, a glum-looking Dawn, 55, has already been spotted spending time without her new husband. Pictured running errands and walking her dog on the beach, the comedienne cut a lonely figure, going around make-up free during a day out by herself in the newlyweds’ hometown of Fowey, Cornwall. Unfortunately for the couple, they will soon be spending even more time away from each other as Dawn…

In so many ways, my little boy Ryan is perfect. He has gorgeous blue eyes and a cheeky smile, and he loves playing jokes on me and giving me cuddles. But in an instant, everything can change. He will bite into my arm with his front teeth or grab my hair and pull until I’m doubled over in pain. I am his punchbag, the target of his frustration and anger and, because I’m his mum, I have to put up with it. Yet the truth is, no one should – or would. If he were my husband and behaved like that, we’d be divorced by now. And if he were a dog, I’d have him put down. Harsh reality It’s a terrible thing to say but, before you judge me,…

The size of the problem Over the years the average size of food portions that we consider normal has increased considerably. Even the average plate diameter has increased a couple of inches and with BOGOF (buy one get one free) offers tempting us to buy more family-sized packs of food that are bad for us, it’s no surprise we’ve lost touch with what’s a sensible amount. The good news is that getting servings under control doesn’t mean going hungry. In a recent study from Cornell University in New York, people who ate fewer snack foods reported the same drop in cravings as those who ate 100 calories more. And with our guide (right), you don’t even need maths or scales to keep you on track – your hands are all…

For eight years, Sharon and Gary Connor lived the dream. Their home was a grand, sundrenched villa in Cyprus and they spent their days in the clear blue seas surrounding the beautiful Mediterranean island where they ran a scuba diving business. The couple, originally from Welling in Kent, enjoyed good food with friends and visits to their grown-up son and daughter, who also lived in Cyprus. They had no plans to return to the UK, believing they’d retire there too. Shattered dream But one night in January last year, everything changed, when Sharon came home from work to find her husband of 32 years dead in their bed. At just 54, he’d suffered a heart attack. ‘I couldn’t take it in,’ says Sharon, 55. ‘Gary was always so healthy, swimming…

With five million of us succumbing to holiday tummy, 1.5 million allergic to insect bites and stings, and 60,000 developing DVT each year, it’s wise to be prepared so nothing will spoil your summer break,’ says Woman’s Own’s Dr Radha Modgil. ‘Knowing what to do, which product to buy and when, and how to use it will make all the difference.’ Outsmart the sun Just one bout of sunburn almost doubles your risk of future skin cancer, so take every common sense precaution, says Dr Sajjad Rajpar, consultant dermatologist at BMI The Priory Hospital, Birmingham. ‘If you do get caught out, soothe the area with a cold, wet flannel until skin feels more comfortable, and use Hydrocortisone Cream 1% [£2.05, 15g, pharmacies],’ he adds. ‘Use paracetamol, not ibuprofen, to relieve…

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FROM EXPERT JAYNE CHERRINGTON-COOK A slow internet speed can be frustrating, but these tips should help you connect faster FIND THE RIGHT SPOT Routers (the small box that enables your Wi-Fi to communicate with your computer) aren’t pretty, but don’t hide them behind something as this is likely to interfere with the signal. Place it in a good position as high as possible, say, on the top of a bookcase. KEEP IT CLEAR Make sure your router is as far away as possible from items that can cause interference – common culprits include other routers, cordless phones and even microwaves. GIVE IT A BOOST You can buy a Wi-Fi booster, from £20, which extends the range by repeating the signal. For best effect, position the box halfway between your router…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Arians born in late March or early April already have the winds of change blowing a gale through your lives. And all of you feel the breeze. This week is one of those over the coming year when the upheaval is at its height. Hold on to your hats – it’ll all come good in the end. ◆ For more call 0901 609 4780* Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun The world is gearing up for another round of the kind of madness we’ve seen too much of in the past couple of years. But Geminis are protected by two beneficial influences that will buffer the knocks. All you have to do is trust that things are still going your way and you will…

‘I can treat my family’ A few games of bingo is my little treat each week. My mum started to take me to her weekly local bingo games over 30 years ago, as a way of keeping me entertained when I was expecting my son Philip, now 34. We agreed to split our winnings. The first time I played I won £10 and Mum won £400, so we each went home with £205. I really enjoyed myself, so I’ve continued to go with Mum a couple of times a week ever since. I had never owned a computer until recently. After my dad sadly passed away two years ago, Mum asked if I’d like his. When one of my friends offered to show me how online bingo works, I jumped…

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The Dales have never shied away from the big issues, but seeing vet Rhona Goskirk struggling with drug addiction has made for rather harrowing viewing, especially after her intense love triangle with Paddy and Marlon last year. We caught up with Zoe, 38, for a chat behind the scenes… You’ve taken on a big storyline – how did that affect you emotionally? It’s very draining. We have had a few moving scenes recently and it’s tiring. Drug abuse is a reality for a lot of people. And that’s the job of a soap – to show real life, and to show it well and honestly. Do you ever wish Rhona was a bit more glam? No, I don’t want to vamp her up! I like her boring girl-next-door ways! If…

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Loose Woman Denise Welch is the new face of LighterLife – and she has wasted no time in stripping down to just her underwear to show off the pounds she’s desperate to lose in time for her wedding. Denise, 54, let it all hang out in a variety of poses, in the hope that she’ll shed 2st by the time she weds fiancé Lincoln Townley, 40, in July. The weight-loss company signed her up after she declared, ‘I am the heaviest I have ever been. Look... Absolutely disgusting. I can’t even bear it any more.’ Sober Denise added, ‘Since taking alcohol out of my life, I know I’ve replaced it with food. It’s got to stop.’ But now, with the incentive of putting her semi-naked bod on show to the…

Lenny Henry proved he has no hard feelings towards his ex-wife as he was spotted kissing girlfriend Lisa Makin two days after Dawn’s romantic wedding. Sporting a beard, and wearing a hat, scruffy anorak and jeans, the barely recognisable comedian was greeted with a kiss by theatre producer Lisa as he waited for her outside a London cafe. The pair met in 2011, less than a year after Lenny, 54, and Dawn called time on their 26-year marriage. They were introduced by mutual friends while he was rehearsing for his starring role in The Comedy Of Errors at the National Theatre in London. But despite citing his ‘unreasonable behaviour’ as the legal reason for their divorce, Dawn and Lenny, who have a daughter, Billie, 21, insist they are still on…

Her name was splashed across the headlines… ‘Louise Mensch admits to facelift’. Suddenly the former Tory MP was being vilified for having cosmetic surgery and daring – crime of crimes – to look good! It’s the same with Katherine Jenkins, hauled over the coals for running the London Marathon in designer sunglasses, diamond earrings and make-up. And what of Claudia Winkleman’s heinous misdeed, sporting a long fringe? She says it’s to cover ‘100 little lines’ but she was branded as having ‘the most irritating haircut on TV’! ‘What does it matter to anyone else?’ It seems we’ve got it in for women who care about their appearance. But the irony is that we live in an age where instant fixes are so easy. As columnist Virginia Ironside wrote, ‘Women throughout…

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DEAR EMMA My boys don’t want to stay with their dad I’m a mother of two boys aged 12 and 10 and have been separated from their dad for three years. They used to visit him regularly. Then he met his new partner, who has a four-year-old girl, and my boys say that he is now short-tempered and strict, and they hate going. I’ve cut down on the visits but still think they need to see him. Beverley, 47, Sheffield You’re doing all the right things – now encourage your boys to talk to their father about what they would like to do with him. If they can get quality one-on-one time with their dad, they might be happier to be with him. Ultimately though, it’s up to him to…

A face was looking at me from the bathroom mirror. It was unfamiliar, could have been the reflection of a stranger, yet logic told me it was mine, as I’d just dyed my hair red and the shade in the glass matched. I often change my hair colour and it helps me recognise myself. It’s one of the many ways that I’ve learnt to cope with face blindness, the strange, rare condition I have lived with all my life. When I was a child, growing up in Castleford, West Yorkshire, I’d get into trouble at school for walking into the wrong room, as I couldn’t distinguish my classmates’ faces. I wasn’t able to read expressions either, so I’d think my teacher was amused when she was fuming. Not that I…

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Raspberry Genoise layer cake SERVES 12 PREP TIME 20 MINS COOKING TIME 25 MINS COST PER SERVING 95p YOU WILL NEED ◆ 6 large eggs ◆ 200g caster sugar ◆ 80g unsalted butter, melted ◆ 1tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste ◆ 200g plain flour ◆ 2tbsp raspberry liqueur FILLING ◆ 600ml double cream ◆ 3-4tbsp raspberry jam ◆ 600g raspberries ◆ 1tbsp caster sugar ◆ ½tsp raspberry liqueur ◆ 50g white chocolate (optional) HOW TO DO IT 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas 4. Break the eggs into a heatproof bowl, add the sugar and place over a pan of simmering water. Beat with an electric hand whisk until the mixture doubles in volume and leaves a ribbon trail on the surface when you remove the whisk. 2…

Try this top tip... If you’ve got vegetarians coming over, swap the pork for tofu or mixed vegetable kebabs – but use the same marinade Glazed pork satay skewers SERVES 4 PREP TIME 2 HOURS 15 MINS COOK TIME 10 MINS YOU WILL NEED ◆ 600g pork fillet, cut into chunks ◆ 2 tbsp groundnut oil ◆ 2 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce ◆ 150ml reduced fat coconut milk ◆ 1 tsp red curry paste ◆ 1 tbsp runny honey ◆ 2 tbsp peanut butter ◆ 2 dollops Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise ◆ 3 limes, juice of one, wedges of two HOW TO DO IT 1 Allow the pork, oil and 1 tbsp soy sauce to marinate in the fridge for a few hours. 2 In a saucepan, gently heat the…

Everyone dreams about winning a big bingo jackpot and, incredibly, I’ve done it six times in six years – netting £21,565! I can hardly believe it myself. Winning such a fantastic amount has enabled me to experience so many things I would never have had the chance to do otherwise, such as travelling to places like Zanzibar and South Africa. And my home’s virtually all been furnished thanks to Woman’s Own Bingo! I won my first jackpot of £3,002 playing bingo in February 2007. My daughter, who lives in South Africa, had gone into labour and I was very nervous and excited as I waited to hear about the birth of my first grandchild. I logged on to Woman’s Own Bingo to chat to all the friends I’ve made on…

As one of our most loved reality stars, Peter Andre has been gracing the TV screens for nearly 10 years. Over that time we have watched as he’s got married and divorced, raised his two children, Junior, seven, and Princess Tiaamii, five, and dealt with the death of his beloved brother, Andrew. Now Peter, 40, has spoken about what life is like in the spotlight… Starting life as a pop star, it’s weird to be known for other things… I was signed up to national TV in Australia about 22 years ago and I thought it would only last a few years. But I’m lucky, I’m still here. I have to admit that the minute I released Insania I was asking for problems. In one way it was a good…

Crush… He was a guy at school called Andrew McRae. Lovely and handsome, but he was also very shy, so I got my friends to let him know that I liked him. He came to my house one Christmas and gave me a box of Cadbury’s Contrast chocolates, but we were only 11, so we never really went out. Kiss… When I was 12, I played kiss chase around the flats in North London where I grew up. If you liked them you kissed them on the lips, if not it was the cheek. I saw the guy I played with recently – he’s married now, but we recognised each other. Holiday without my parents… I went to Costa Dorada when I was 18 with my friend Janet. A group…

Armless fun We hardly recognised Strictly judge Darcey Bussell, 44, in show-stopping scarlet. If you have slim shoulders and toned arms like Darcey, give them maximum exposure in a halterneck. Get a glow on Kate Moss, 39, knows that if you’re on show, your skin has got to be at its very best. The honey-bronze tan and subtle sheen across the model’s décolletage makes her appear healthy and radiant in this slashed-to-the-waist midi number. Tape it up British actress Minnie Driver, 43, steals the show in a striking silver fishtail gown. If, like Minnie, your cleavage is on the smaller side, you can easily get away with an extreme neckline – but make sure you stay secure by using body tape. Wow in white Actress Shobna Gulati, 46, is luminous…

They bicker and row like any normal couple but, when it comes to fighting for her marriage to Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford doesn’t mess about. Notably, when the couple are presenting This Morning and chef Silvena Rowe is doing the cookery slot. Ruth, 53, appears to tense up when the vivacious cook flirts outrageously with her man. Now Silvena, who won’t admit her age, reveals the tensions are real. ‘Ruth and I are supposedly friends but I think she gets very angry,’ she says. ‘She’ll make remarks like, “He’s my husband,” and I’ll say, “Thank you for reminding me.”’ ‘Eamonn likes it – he plays up to it and makes it happen!’ says Silvena, before adding, ‘I do like Eamonn – he’s very warm. But he’s not so hot that…

As stars of breakfast TV, Kate Garraway and Richard Arnold have so much in common – early starts, chats with Tinseltown’s A-list elite and the pressure of live telly have made this pair the closest of pals. And, as they are both former Strictly Come Dancing contestants, they also have that unbreakable bond of sequins and samba. Kate, 46, and Richard, 43, have been friends for many years and, thanks to their sizzling chemistry on the Daybreak sofa, they do get mistaken for husband and wife! We caught up with them to find out what makes their relationship so extra special… You are best mates – how long have you been friends? Richard We met for the first time about 2000, or at some point around the millennium. It was…

Are you dieting away but struggling to keep the weight off, or not losing it as fast as you’d like? Then take our diet guru Angela Dowden’s handy quiz to find out where you might be going wrong… WHAT TO DO Answer the questions honestly, choosing the statement that feels the closest to your response, even if there’s not one that’s exactly applicable. Add up your score to see how you did and start losing those pounds! 1 Which best describes your kitchen? Crisps and biscuits within easy reach (Score 0) Sometimes full of healthy options, but other times nothing in the fridge (Score 2) Fridge of healthy food and a full fruit bowl (Score 4) Important because Research shows that you’ll eat the snacks that are most convenient and…

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Want to read more? For top tips and expert health advice, go to womansown.co.uk 3 step fix... Verrucas ◆ DO THIS The best preventative measure is to wear flip-flops – swimming pools and communal changing-room floors and showers make ideal breeding grounds for the virus. Verrucas are highly contagious, so to avoid infecting anyone else, apply clear nail varnish to give it an impermeable seal or use a waterproof plaster. ◆ BUY THIS Most verrucas clear up without treatment but how long it will take varies. If you want to speed things up, use a product with salicylic acid like Bazuka Gel (5g, £4.75, chemists). The key is to be persistent. ◆ TRY THIS If you want a natural alternative, apply a blend of lemon and tea tree oil (e.g.,…

5 steps to checking your tax code 1 To check you’re being taxed the correct amount on your earnings, first locate an up-to-date wage slip, P45, P60 or PAYE Coding Notice. 2 Make sure all the information on it is correct – such as your name, address, national insurance number and current employer’s name and address. 3 Then find your tax code. This group of numbers and letters tells the tax office how much you’re allowed to earn before you’re taxed and what rate you should be taxed at. If it’s wrong, you could end up paying too much and fighting for a rebate, or paying too little and getting hit with an unwanted bill. 4 Check the code is correct for your circumstances. The code’s number, if you multiply…

THIS WEEK How to buy bargain tickets TOP CONSUMER ADVICE FROM DEBBI MARCO Whether you’re desperate to see your favourite band or are heading to London’s West End for a show, buying tickets can be expensive. However, there are some clever ways you can avoid paying over the odds. ‘The best place to start is at the official website of the artist or show you’re hoping to go and see,’ says Carl Brennand of moneymagpie.com. ‘That way you’ll find when tickets are on sale and how much they are retailing for. Sometimes you can get access to advanced sales.’ If they’ve sold out, it’s still worth checking the website regularly, as artists often release more tickets nearer the time. Be flexible Next, head to a comparison site such as seatchoice.com,…

‘I partied away all the sadness and heartbreak’ Lights, loud music and lots of champagne. This was certainly a 30th party to remember! As my friends burst into a chorus of Happy Birthday To You, I couldn’t stop smiling. It was April 2008 and yet this was about more than just seeing in a new decade. A month before, I’d split with my partner Carl*, so this was a getting over a break-up party, showing that life goes on. Sticking point I’d met Carl through friends in 1999. He was the hunky lifeguard from a nearby leisure centre. I was a single mum to Bee, four, and he had moved into my place in Bridgwater, Somerset. We’d gone on to have a little girl of our own, Belle, and been…

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You hear about beginner’s luck, but you never really believe that it will happen to you. I know I certainly didn’t – until I joined Woman’s Own Bingo. I lived in Spain for 12 years and a group of us used to go and play bingo together every Thursday evening. It was a great night out. When I moved back to the UK two years ago, I tried going to my local bingo hall but I didn’t enjoy it. It was too noisy and too expensive. My sister Wendy plays online, so she suggested I give it a go too. I’m not great with computers, but she helped me to join Woman’s Own Bingo and, after depositing £10, I got a £25 free-play bonus, giving me £35 to play with.…

NICK’S back-up plan The Apprentice star Nick Hewer, 69, has joked he’s not too worried if Countdown gets axed – as he’ll be quids in! The busy presenter, who hosts the ailing Channel 4 game show as well as fulfilling his duties as Lord Sugar’s right-hand man, said, ‘I’ve got a contract for Countdown right through until 2014. So, to be honest with you, I’d be sad... but I’d be in the money.’ Lord Sugar would be proud! Mel to spice up Strictly? After years of strutting her stuff in the Spice Girls, we know Melanie C has some nifty moves. And now the singer-turned-actress is hoping for a place in this year’s Strictly line-up. Mel, 39, wants to follow in pal Emma Bunton’s footsteps and appear on the BBC1…