Innholdsfortegnelse for August 26, 2013 i Woman's Own

I’ve already reserved my place on the sofa (between the kids, the dog, the cat and the husband) to watch this year’s Celebrity Big Brother. I can’t wait to see what antics Loose Women’s Carol McGiffin gets up to! I love her strong opinions and think she will clash brilliantly with the other housemates. In January last year, Carol’s co-star, Denise Welch, won CBB thanks to her boob flashing, while in September, Coleen Nolan was runner-up, beating the ‘bitchy’ former Corrie legend, Julie Goodyear.…

She confessed that she had put her wedding to her fiancé George Kay on ice after she was declared bankrupt, but it seems as though Kerry Katona has found a rather nifty way of getting her big day back on track. Kerry, 32, has reportedly been inspired by Emmerdale characters Bob Hope and Brenda Walker, who celebrated their love for one another in a ‘handfasting’ ceremony. Although it isn’t legally binding, Kerry sees the pagan ceremony, in which the couple’s hands are tied together, as the perfect declaration of love for each other until they can afford a proper wedding. A source said, ‘Kerry knows that it’s a bit bonkers but she was really touched by their ceremony. It’s not legally binding, but as far as Kerry is concerned, it’s…

DANNY CIPRIANI Kelly Brook dumped the rugby player after he was caught sexting lookalike Stacey Simcox. GRANT BOVEY Anthea Turner kicked out love rat Grant after he allegedly cheated on her with Zoe de Mallet Morgan. JUDE LAW The actor fell for Sienna Miller’s double after Daisy Wright was employed to look after his children. LIAM GALLAGHER Reportedly fathering a child with Liza Ghorbani spelt the end of Liam’s marriage to Nicole. SIMON COWELL The X Factor boss has definitely got a type! Just look at ex-fiancée Mezhgan Hussainy and rumoured mother of his first child, socialite Lauren Silverman. RONAN KEATING Yvonne ended their 14-year marriage after Ronan had an affair with Francine Cornell. RYAN GIGGS Pretty brunettes are obviously Ryan’s weakness – he cheated on wife Stacey with Imogen…

The way I’ve lived my life is very hard to admit to. When you read about it, I’m sure some of you will have your own ideas, dismiss me as immoral, but I’m speaking out because I want people to know the truth. It began when I was 17. By 19, I’d had 40 partners. By the age of 30, that total had risen to 370. It sickens me now to think of it but no one should suffer like I did and it’s time people understand what drives women to behave this way and the utter devastation it can cause. I grew up in a strict, religious household in Birmingham, the second of five kids. My parents split when I was 11 and it hit me badly. Mum relied…

Scooping up her pet dog, Tracey Rolfe turned to run. But the salivating beast was already upon them. The pit bull sank its teeth into Tracey’s two-year-old Jack Russell-cross, Roxy, before turning its attention to the mum-of-two, clamping its jaws around her hand as she screamed. ‘I thought we were both going to die,’ Tracey, 39, recalls. ‘The dog just came out of nowhere and lunged. I was desperately trying to shield Roxy as it shook her like a rag doll. Then it went for me, ripping into my flesh. I was in excruciating pain and could feel my wedding finger hanging off my hand. I was convinced Roxy was dead. I’d never heard anything like the noises this dog was making. It was like something from a horror film.’…

Painful, aching knees, elbows, hips or back? Your body could be starting to protest a bit. Taking care of your joints now can not only prevent pain but possibly even arthritis in the future, say our experts. ‘A moving joint is likely to be less painful than a static one, so simple movements can help’, says chiropractor Tim Hutchful, of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA). ‘A daily 20-minute walk will maintain bone density and strengthen the muscles around your joints.’ Aches and pains? In a recent survey, 43 per cent of people said they experienced pain daily. The lower back was the main cause, followed by the neck and shoulders. Pain also stopped one in four people from exercising. ‘Staying active is important for pain control in conditions such as…

Woman’s Own and Del Monte Naturally Light have teamed up to give one lucky reader the chance to win an amazing shopping trip with a friend to London. You’ll stay for two nights at a four-star London hotel and enjoy a personal shopping session at House of Fraser using vouchers worth £150, plus you’ll get £150 in cash to really spoil yourself! Del Monte Naturally Light is a low-calorie, high-fruit juice drink that contains 50 per cent less sugar, thanks to the addition of a natural new sweetener called stevia. The juice is available in three tasty flavours – Mango and Papaya, Pineapple and Lime and Super Fruits. Del Monte Naturally Light provides all your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C and is also a good source of vitamin E…

5 steps to… cutting the cost of a new car 1 The new number plates – 63 – will be released on 1 September 2013, so cash in on the incredible pressure sales teams will be under to clear their showrooms of ‘old’ 13-plate stock. Time your approach for about 10am on the Monday morning. According to Auto Trader, this is when the dealerships will have finished their sales meeting and everyone will be keen to clinch the first sale of the day. 2 Never accept the quoted price. Haggle – but don’t reveal your budget as you may be able to negotiate a lower price than your target. Don’t be sucked into their ‘cup of tea and a biscuit’ offers. This is a way for sales teams to win…

Touch of the Orient The Japanese are known for their love of bold colours and soft details, and Matthew Williamson’s Butterfly range for Debenhams gets it right with these on-trend cerise and turquoise shades. GET THE LOOK Butterfly wall ornaments, £2 a pack, Tiger Summer brights This pretty polka dot picnic set, from £4, Waitrose, will add a splash of colour to your al fresco dining. And the chequered picnic basket is just £16 – bargain! EXPERT ADVICE ‘Mouth-watering? I know! These are the new Dulux sundae paints, frozen and styled just like the drinks - clever, huh? I’ll definitely be using them this season’ STEPHANIE LOWE, LIFESTYLE WRITER Reader rated GEMMA GRAHAM, 32, ESSEX ‘I’m a massive tea drinker and I absolutely love these cute patterned mugs – they…

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One of the easiest ways to give your bedroom a new lease of life – without breaking the bank – is to update the bed linen. Bringing the charm of the outdoors in, this Dandelion Clocks range, designed by Fiona Howard, is decorated with stylish toned floral stems in shades of either blackcurrant or chaffinch. With a plain reverse, the duvet covers are available in a single size (W135xD200cm), double (W200x D200cm), king (W225xD220cm) and superking (W260xD220cm). The single comes with one matching Oxford pillowcase, while all the other sizes each have two. The linen is of a high-quality 180 percale thread count, is machine washable, and made from 80 per cent cotton, 20 per cent polyester. Complete the look with matching cushions. TERMS AND CONDITIONS This offer is subject…

Young mum I was really touched by the moving story of Cherryl Kemp [5 August] and her daughter, Alleshia, who got pregnant at 12 years old and again at 14. People are very quick to judge and it’s easy to label young mothers irresponsible, but she seems to have taken to motherhood like a duck to water – they look so happy. Anne Thomas, Bournemouth Feeling blue I recently made the move from the UK to Switzerland and one of the things that I miss the most about England is the bluebells. They don’t seem to grow wild in the woods over here. At about the same time as the bluebells bloom at home, we get a carpet of wild garlic flowers instead – very pretty, but they don’t smell…

SOFA SO GOOD Two of the biggest names in pop have been lined up for a new chat show – and are even being dubbed ‘the new Richard and Judy’. Former JLS singer Marvin and The Saturdays’ Rochelle Humes, who are married and have a three-month-old daughter, have been having top secret meetings with telly executives about fronting their own chat show. The pair will be guest presenting on This Morning this week, in a bid to prove themselves to producers. A source reveals, ‘The TV world’s been missing a regular husband-and-wife presenting duo since Richard and Judy left the scene four years ago. Marvin and Rochelle are seen as the perfect pairing. They are completely down to earth and focused on family life.’ Should Eamonn and Ruth be worried?…

The A team The Saturdays singer Mollie King, 26, is a dab hand at summer dressing. She pairs a fitted, corset-style top with a printed A-line midi skirt for a flattering silhouette. Suits you Gorgeous X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger, 35, adds edge to her tailoring – and shows off a taut tum – with a plain cropped T-shirt. A hint of attitude Mum-of-two Gwen Stefani, 43, reveals just a suggestion of her fab abs with her halterneck top and statement belt combo. Super-cool. Easy chic Cat Deeley, 36, teams her bare midriff with long sleeves and a full skirt for a less-is-more effect that makes the most of her nautical navy and red stripes. Elegantly waisted Kimberley Walsh, 31, combines her tummy-skimming beaded top with a pair of high-waisted…

As one of the world’s most celebrated funny women, Dawn French is well known for her happy-go-lucky, self-assured personality. But Woman’s Own can reveal that she’s been suffering a real crisis of confidence since she moved all the way to the other side of the world for her stint as one of the judges on Australia’s Got Talent. Despite previously insisting that her life was here in the UK with husband Mark Bignell, Dawn jumped at the chance to star on the prime-time talent show and was on a plane to Australia just weeks after the pair said ‘I do’ in April. Crushing dreams But it seems that it’s not just the long distance that has taken a toll on Dawn. Dawn, 55, has revealed that she’s been finding it…

Happy and animated, you’d never guess Anthea Turner, 53, had been through the hell of discovering that her husband of 13 years, Grant Bovey, 51, had reportedly cheated on her with socialite Zoe de Mallet Morgan, 25. And following the news that Grant has now moved in with Zoe, it’s clear Anthea is single and ready to mingle. In our exclusive pictures, the TV presenter is seen on a romantic date with former Dragons’ Den star Richard Farleigh, 52, and it’s clear they’ve hit it off! Anthea met Richard when they were set up by a mutual friend. They were spotted in London’s Covent Garden, where they watched a street performance before heading to a Japanese restaurant to eat. A bystander said, ‘They seemed like teenagers on a first date…

Personal assistant Jo Harman, 40, has two sons and lives in Orpington, Kent. ‘I always put comfort before fashion and I tend to wear jeans all the time – which probably has something to do with why I feel frumpy! Once I find a style, I buy it in every colour. Please help me out of my boring routine and show me how to dress to impress.’ Jo’s make-up kit Use a kohl pencil to define both the upper and lower lashlines – a rich brown hue is softer and more wearable than black. Finish off the look with a set of false lashes to really open up the eye for a youth-boosting effect. ‘I look younger, slimmer and I feel so much more confident’ Get the look Kelly Wood,…

Take the test... 1 How often do you weigh yourself? A Never B Every day C Once or twice a week 2 What’s your general at titude to the fat in foods? A I go for low-fat versions of all foods and drinks and would certainly never use oily dressings B I drink skimmed or semi-skimmed milk but generally just stick with full-fat foods and watch my portions C I don’t really think it’s important enough to bother about 3 How do you tend to deal with treats? A When I’m dieting I never eat any treats B I usually allow myself a little bit of something nice every day if I fancy it, but aim never to go crazy C Weekends are for blowouts – I deserve it because…

GET chewing How many times do you chew each mouthful? According to a recent survey, 65 per cent of people admitted to chewing 10 times or fewer and the average person eats all three meals of the day in a total of 23 minutes. We should be spending at least 20 minutes on each meal and chewing around 20-30 times for optimum digestion, according to Conscious Food – maker of D’Mix, a blend of seeds that aids digestion – who commissioned the survey. Why not take a free digestive MOT at justchewit.net. 3 step fix... PMS ◆ DO THIS PMS can affect us all in different ways. Dr Catherine Hood suggests keeping a diary of your menstrual cycle and symptoms. If you can pinpoint any moodiness to just before your…

Here I stand, tall and confident, a woman who looks so sure of herself. And yes, aged 36, I do feel good about myself. Yet the journey I’ve been on to get to this point has been extremely hard, and I want people to know that if I can turn my life around, then so can anyone. There’s just one special rule I have – never give up. From the moment that I started school in Bangor, North Wales, I struggled. When I read aloud in class, other children sniggered because I stumbled over the words. The black print seemed to dance in front of my eyes until it simply didn’t make sense. Mum and Dad were so worried about me and eventually I realised I had dyslexia. Primary school…

Join with Woman’s Own and Quidco today and start saving! ‘I started a Twitter page’ With Quidco, a little turns into a lot, fast! Over the past nine months, I’ve had another £400 cashback, making my grand total £1,300. Last Christmas, I bought some clothes from Banana Republic for my mum – and got £60 cashback. I’ve even started a Twitter page (twitter.com/discounts4alluk) to shout about my Quidco earnings! VICTORIA PANORMO, 30 ‘I buy from shops I love’ Quidco works well for stay-athome mums like me. It means I don’t have to leave the house to do the weekly shop. Another great thing is I can get money back from my favourite stores, like Next, M&S and Boots. EMMA FISHER, 38 ‘We covered our HD costs’ Quidco makes a big…

In far away places like Malawi and Kenya there are little girls wearing pretty dresses in simple fabrics. And it’s all thanks to the hard work of my friend, Louise, 43. I first met her in 2005 when I’d moved to Nailsea, Somerset, with my husband, Mike, 43. At the time I’d just had my son Sawyer and Louise had a daughter, Isabella, the same age. As mums we bonded and discovered we also shared a love of art and craft. Clothes to love While I worked as a print-maker, Louise, then 35, had a passion for sewing. We were always going along to vintage markets and fabric fairs together, rummaging around for beautiful materials. Often Louise would run them up into dresses for Isabella, and in 2008, when she…

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‘I had never tried online bingo before’ I heard about Woman’s Own Bingo through a friend of mine. She had recently signed up and had already won £100, so of course I was curious to find out more! I had never tried online bingo before, but she explained how easy it was to set up an account and get playing – and she was right. It took me a few minutes to register my details, and soon I was busy exploring the games. Just a dream? It was so much fun, as each game has something different to offer. My favourites soon became Jungle Jump, Houdini and Wonderland slots, as I love the themes and bonus rounds. Every time I played, I seemed to win something. Although it was fabulous…

There are two distinct sides to Majorca, the popular holiday isle just a two-hour flight away. If Britain-by-sea is your kind of break, then head for the lively southern package destinations like Magaluf, Santa Ponça and Palma Nova, where tower-block hotels jostle with loud bars on the seafront. But if you want a break where you can get away from it all – while still enjoying Majorca’s fabulous 12 hours of sunshine, stunning beaches and swaying palms – head for the north-west, where you’ll find trendy Soller and arty Deia, or for a real desert island feel, try the more exclusive northeastern region of Pollença and Formentor. Heading north The Formentor peninsula is about an hour and a half’s drive from Majorca’s capital Palma and the airport. After you pass…

La bella vita I reckon Gino D’Acampo could scrape the bottom of my oven and still knock up something worthy of my best linen napkins. His family has been holidaying all summer in Italy while he’s been co-hosting Let’s Do Lunch with Mel Sykes, so I asked the top telly chef how he’s coping home alone. ‘I cook,’ he smiled. So no secret microwave meals for one when the cat’s away, then? Olivia’s new turn Broadchurch star Olivia Colman was on great form when I partied with her. She revealed she’d finally gotten wind of what we can expect from the new series. ‘This time I’ve learnt to keep a secret,’ she said. Judging by her grin, we are in for a spectacular treat when the show returns! Tricky Ricky…

A changed man It looks like Strictly Come Dancing star and gymnast Louis Smith left his six-pack at home when he jetted off to the White Isle. While in Ibiza, Louis, 24, appeared to have relaxed his strict diet and was spotted sipping on champagne and eating burgers as he chilled out with friends. Sent packing Poor Christine Bleakley, 43, has been handed a TV presenting lifeline – she’s going to be fronting a new travel show that will take her around the UK. Despite the fact that her lucrative ITV contract has just run out, bosses managed to find a space for her onscreen, with a six-part series called Country Roads. Sources claimed, ‘Christine was heartbroken to have missed out on lucrative opportunities elsewhere on the channel, but she…

Just a couple of weeks after Woman’s Own revealed Lynda Bellingham’s fight against cancer, she has gone on to say she has managed to find a ‘silver lining’ in her diagnosis. Family time While she recovers from a course of chemo, Lynda has been spending time at home, telling fans, ‘I’m trying hard to do something that’s eluded me recently – just relax and potter.’ And it seems that having the extra time on her hands has had a positive effect. Lynda, 65, reveals, ‘I love being at home, but for the past five years I’ve hardly spent any time at all here. Now the laundry is done on time and we all sit down to a fabulous dinner at night as I’m cooking for England! I hope [husband] Michael,…

Are you very ambitious? Have you travelled the world, visiting exotic islands and vibrant cities? Do you pose in front of the mirror reapplying your lippy at every opportunity? If you answered yes to these questions, then you probably own an iPhone. Correct? It may be a far-fetched assumption, but recent research has shown that our choice of handset could be giving away more than we realise. True to type? Apparently, iPhone users are vain, BlackBerry owners are loud, while Android fans like to have a drink! There’s even proof – just take a look at the celebrity world. Victoria Beckham’s been pictured with a £22,000 24-carat gold iPhone, complete with a topless hubby David screensaver – perfect for fashion designer and professional pouter Posh. The study reveals fans of…

1 In the nude A barely-there skin-coloured nail was the epitome of luxe on the winter catwalks this year. The new nude is all about subtle colour, so apply a single coat of Models Own Nail Polish in Nude Beige, £5, then add MUA Nail Polish in Clear, £1, muastore.co.uk, for a groomed finish. 2 Bright now On the other side of the autumn/winter colour spectrum are fab fluoros. Electrify your fingertips in every shade from neon fuchsia to zingy yellow. A colour-pop nail knocks years off, drawing the eye away from dark spots and veins. Try L’Oréal Paris Color Riche Neon Pop! Collection, £4.99 each. 3 Bling it up Embellished tips are going to be absolutely huge next season. But forget the hassle of gluing on your own studs…

DEAR EMMA My dad is embarrassing my mum My father has dementia and has started to behave strangely. Last week, he masturbated in front of Mum’s friends when they came round for afternoon tea. She was mortified. I have never read anything about this happening. Is it common and what can we do? Karen, 45, Norfolk I feel for your mum. Changes in sexual behaviour are incredibly common in dementia and it can be very, very challenging for a partner to cope with. Masturbation feels good, it’s just your dad forgot it’s inappropriate to do it in front of friends. The good news is that your mum has confided in you about what’s happened, so reassure her it’s not unusual behaviour and encourage her to ring the Alzheimer’s Society’s national…

A thrill of excitement ran through me. I could barely take it in as I stood in the doorway of the stone-walled cottage, gazing out. For there in front of me was the most breathtaking view I had ever seen. Rugged mountains, vibrant green fields and, in the distance, the bright blue sea sparkling under the morning sun. It was so calm, so peaceful. ‘I’m home,’ I thought. It was April 2011 and the first day of my new life on the island of Tilos in Greece. Having arrived by plane then boat the night before, I was seeing my home for the first time – and it was even better than I ever could have imagined it would be. As a teenager, I had loved holidays in places like…

Squid, chilli and tomato spaghetti SERVES 4 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS YOU WILL NEED ◆ 750g ripe tomatoes, chopped ◆ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ◆ 1 red chilli, chopped ◆ 5tbsp olive oil ◆ 350g spaghetti ◆ 800g cleaned squid, scored on the inside and cut into strips ◆ Handful of sage leaves, chopped HOW TO DO IT 1 Mix together tomatoes, crushed garlic, chilli and most of the olive oil in a large bowl. Season well and set aside. 2 Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions. Meanwhile, rub the squid with a little olive oil. Season and fry over a high heat for 1-2 mins, until cooked. 3 Toss everything together and sprinkle with sage. NUTRITION PER SERVING 443 calories, 36g protein, 36g carbs…

I joined Quidco soon after it first launched in 2005, as another mother had recommended it on a parenting forum. I’d never used a cashback site before then, but I’m so glad I decided to try it. It’s so simple to use – all you have to do is register with your email address and bank details. You can also sign up to receive special offers from all your favourite stores. ‘It’s great for someone with a big family’ It’s great for someone with a big family like me. Chris and I have seven children and we live in quite a small town in Scotland, so there isn’t a lot of shopping choice. But with Quidco, I just type in the product or store that I’m looking for and it…

We made a fat pact Staring at the photographs, my husband Alister and I fell silent. It was December 2005 and we had been really looking forward to seeing the snaps from a friend’s party. But all we felt was shock. ‘I look enormous,’ I muttered. ‘So do I,’ Alister, then 37, sighed. At 5ft 9in and a size 24, I’d known I was overweight, yet I hadn’t stepped on the scales for years. And at 6ft 1in with a 52in waist, Alister felt the same. But it hadn’t bothered us – until now. We both loved food. We’d spend our evenings rustling up a feast in the kitchen before tucking into our favourite meals, like sausages and mash and apple crumble with custard. On our wedding day the year…

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To be honest, I’m still in shock at how much my life’s changed in the past few months. My six-figure jackpot win with Woman’s Own Bingo was incredible, but to get a second six weeks later was like something from a film. I’ve worked hard all my life as a nursing assistant and last Christmas I took semi-retirement, cutting down to two days a week, so I had a bit more time on my hands. I’ve played in bingo halls for years, but was wary about going online. Then I read a winner’s story in Woman’s Own magazine like this one – and decided to try it. After all, I thought, if it’s from Woman’s Own it must be good! In my first week of joining I won £500! I…

Nick Hewer is an unlikely celebrity. From his days as a publicist for Lord Sugar to his instant fame as the boss’s right-hand man on The Apprentice, he has been catapulted into a world of stardom that leaves him a little bemused. If you then add to that his presenting duties on Countdown and his forthcoming episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, he’s now one of the most recognisable faces on the box. But what does Nick, 69, really think of fame? For starters, you’ve now done Who Do You Think You Are? – did you get emotional at all? I didn’t cry. Not once. Mainly because as a family we didn’t end up in a ditch or in a poorhouse, so there wasn’t anything to cry about.…

Great memory… There was a brilliant weekend of sport earlier in the summer when the Ashes, Wimbledon and the rugby were all on TV. I’m really into sport but what made it such a good memory was I got to watch it with my sons, Sam and Jack. Thing you bought… A pie, last night while I was at a football match. I wouldn’t exactly describe myself as a big pie fan but it was award-winning, so I knew I had to try it. Holiday… Annie and I took the boys to America for a few weeks this summer. We went sightseeing in New York then spent some time relaxing on the beach in Long Island. We saw some amazing things over there but a day out at a rather…