Innholdsfortegnelse for 11-Apr-2016 i Woman's Own

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge set off this week to begin their Royal Tour of Bhutan and India. It’s the first time the couple have visited either country and they will be following in the footsteps of Charles and Diana, who went to India 24 years earlier. It was then, back in 1992, that the Princess of Wales was famously pictured sitting outside the Taj Mahal alone, which sparked fears of cracks in the couple’s marriage. Wills and Kate, who will be leaving children George and Charlotte in the UK, will visit the Taj Mahal at the end of their tour on 16 April. Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk , to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions and deals, plus…

Ruth Langsford has admitted to feeling ‘nervous’ and ‘sad’ about her son Jack as he grows older. While discussing her relationship with Jack, 14, the presenter admitted to struggling with the changes and feeling unsure about how to handle them. ‘Jack and I have a good relationship but obviously, because he’s a teenager, he spends less and less time with me. It’s always sad when that starts to happen,’ she said. ‘It’s not easy parenting a teenager – it’s a new area and I’m nervous about it. Children and the internet is one of my biggest fears.’ Ruth, who’s married to her This Morning co-host Eamonn Holmes, added that she talks honestly with her son. ‘I’m open to talking to Jack about sex but Eamonn is…

‘I was having a financial meltdown’ As far as mother and daughter bonds go, Chloe Madeley and her mum Judy Finnigan are right up there with the best of them. But recently things took a very different turn with Judy, 67, firing back at her daughter in a shock outburst! The surprising tirade saw the former TV presenter even swear at her daughter before reminding her to stop moaning. And for Chloe, 28, it was undoubtedly a rude awakening! Pushed to the limit Talking about the incident, Chloe explains that it happened shortly after she poured her heart out to her mum. ‘Between launching a supplement range, and then an app, trying to get a book deal together, buying my first property, writing, training, financial meetings, lawyers, accountants and general…

SLIM VOLUMINOUS TRICK PONYTAIL A backcombed ponytail works a bit like a pair of skyscraper heels – the extra height will make your whole silhouette look more willowy. Tess Daly, 44, opts for a high ponytail with plenty of oomph on top. SLIM TRICK SIDE PARTING Centre partings are a huge no-no for round faces as they accentuate the width. Steal this style from Amanda Holden, 45, and create a side parting with a sweeping fringe to break up a large forehead and wide face. SLIM TRICK TAPERED CROP Emma Willis, 40, proves even short hair can be slimming. By having the fringe rest on the cheekbone, this cut balances out a wider jaw and keeps all the focus on your eyes. SLIM TRICK GRINGE It’s the fringe of the…

THEY LEAVE HER OUT ALL THE TIME My 14-year-old daughter has been having a hard time lately. Over the past few months, her two best friends have been doing things without her and then talking about it in the WhatsApp group she’s part of. When she asks what they’re up to at the weekend, they say ‘nothing’ – but when she goes on Instagram, they’ve posted photos of the two of them out together. They know she can see this, so I know they’re doing it on purpose to upset her. I’ve suggested she comes off Instagram and leaves the messaging group, but she insists it’s not a big deal when clearly it is. Philippa, 48, York What’s happening here is a form of bullying known as social exclusion. It…

Celeb rated If you don’t like the idea of sleeping pills, try the herbal alternative, valerian, to help alleviate stress and calm your brain and body. Former Loose Woman Carol McGiffin swears by it. ‘It doesn’t knock me out, but it helps relax me,’ she says. Try Holland & Barrett Valerian Plus (£9.99 for 30 capsules). DID YOU KNOW? Your brain is 75% water and gets a boost every time you have a glass of H2O. German researchers have found that 30-40 minutes after drinking 500ml your metabolism increases by 30%. App of the week Fitocracy (free, iTunes and Google Play) This NHS-recommended fitness app is inspired by the video game world and aims to make exercise fun. Use it to track your workouts, earn points, unlock achievements, beat quests…

‘All I could do was scream’ My daughters, Rebecca, then 16, and Samantha, 12, bundled into the car. Before they’d so much as fastened their seat belts, they were begging me to put their Justin Bieber album on. ‘You’ll wear it out if you keep listening to it,’ I joked, as I pressed play on the CD deck. It was May 2010 and while my other children, James, 12, Kane, seven, and Roxanne, five, were being looked after by my mum, I was picking the girls up from their roller-skating lesson. As they gossiped together, I couldn’t help but smile. All my children were close, but Rebecca and Samantha were best friends. They did everything together – whether it was going to the cinema or giving each other makeovers in…

MARRIED? YOU COULD BE DUE AN EXTRA £212! Currently, 90% of the 4 million couples who are due marriage tax allowance haven’t claimed it, according to moneysavingexpert. com’s Martin Lewis. Here’s what you need to know WHO CAN GET IT? If one of you doesn’t pay tax, (for example, if you earn less than £10,600) and the other pays tax at the basic 20% rate and earns under £42,385 a year HOW DOES IT WORK? Everyone gets an allowance of up to £10,600 a year on which they don’t have to pay tax. The partner who doesn’t pay tax can transfer £1,060 of their allowance to their other half, which won’t be taxed at the 20% rate. So households would get an extra £212 a year. HOW…

‘The money was soon in my account’ A couple of months ago, I was at work chatting with colleagues. One of them was talking about doing the lottery that weekend then another started talking about bingo… ‘You can play online nowadays,’ she said. I had never gone to a bingo hall before, but playing online sounded fun. And it would give me something to do when my husband was watching the football! A few nights later, I looked up the site she had mentioned, Woman’s Own Bingo, and set up an account. It was easy to get the hang of and there was a huge choice of games. I’ve been on a few cruises over the years and had a couple of games of bingo while I’ve been on the…

Losing a child is unbearable Your article ‘The silent agony of the stillbirth mothers’ [21 March 2016] was so moving. Not only do stillbirths affect the couple, they also affect the family as a whole. When my daughter’s first pregnancy ended in stillbirth, it knocked us all for six. I would wake up crying and found it difficult looking at newborns. When our granddaughter was born, she helped to heal the hurt and I felt like stopping people in the street and telling them, ‘I have a beautiful granddaughter.’ Blessings to anyone going through the heartbreak of a stillbirth. Sylvia Jenkins, via email PIC OF THE WEEK Win £50 if we feature your photo You can do it, Coleen! I decided to write in after reading your article about Coleen…

‘I love to walk and when I walk, I walk at a good pace. Dawdlers drive me insane!’ Actress Samantha Bond was last seen as Lady Rosamund Painswick in Downton Abbey. Now she’s going back in time again – reprising her role as Frances Barden, a Women’s Institute member in the fictional village of Great Paxford in the second series of wartime drama Home Fires. Here, Samantha, 54 – who lives in London with actor husband Alex Hanson and has two grown-up children, Molly, 23, and Tom, 22 – talks dinner guests, dance partners and the devastation to come in her hit show. Home Fires is back! What’s life like in Great Paxford in 1940? The war now really has arrived on their doorstep. The planes that had…

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Russian-born Pasha Kovalev moved to the UK in 2011 to join Strictly Come Dancing as a pro dancer. He’s fast become one of our faves – even winning the show with Caroline Flack, 36, in 2014. Now, Pasha – who’s dating his 2013 Strictly partner, Countdown star Rachel Riley, 30 – is touring with his very own dance show! We sat down with the 36-year-old to chat about some of his biggest secrets… What makes you happy? Good food. I like to experiment. My ideal meal out would be to go to a place that I’ve never been to before and try something completely new and be super-happy with the outcome. Do you have any hidden talents? Yes,…

It’s the 10th anniversary of Britain’s Got Talent ! With judges Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell and David Walliams back for a new series, we caught up with Alesha, 37 – who lives in London with her partner, Azuka, and their two-year-old daughter, Azura – to find out the gossip… Hey Alesha! So with the big anniversary, will this series be different? There is that celebratory air about it all. Everybody is really excited. We’ve got a varied line-up again and I do think the balance is right. We [the judges] are all into different acts and so hopefully there is something for everyone! What do you love the most? I will always champion the singers and dancers, but it’s frustrating if they don’t offer…

‘We’re going to have to explain his name forever!’ It’s not easy to believe that Coronation Street’s Samia Ghadie only gave birth to her second child, Yves, just six months ago. Showing off an impressive post-baby body, she’s back on the cobbles as hairdresser Maria Connor, and has a husband in tow! Samia, who lives in Cheshire with her fiancé, personal trainer Sylvain Longchambon, 35, is also mum to six-year-old daughter Freya from a previous relationship. We caught up with the star, 33, to talk date nights, fashion disasters and how she lost her baby weight. Were you nervous coming back to work after six months away? Maria is like putting on a comfy pair of old slippers, so I didn’t worry. But I was a…

If winter’s winds and freezing temperatures have played havoc with your skin, a mask with comforting and hydrating ingredients could be your saviour this spring. Here’s our pick of the best magic masks for your skin type… Best for large pores A-lister fave GLAMGLOW YOUTHMUD Tinglexfoliate Treatment, £49.50, M&S, tightens skin and shrinks pores. Best for fine lines Trap moisture in with Masque Bar Anti-Wrinkle Sheet Mask, £9.99 for three. The collagen-infused formula softens creases. Best for stressed-out skin Origins Calm To Your Senses Stress Relieving Face Mask, £30, soothes skin overnight and relaxes the mind with its lavender and camomile scent. Best for dry skin Use Superdrug’s Yoghurt Smoothie Mask, 99p, once a week to soften and smooth thirsty, tight-feeling skin. Best for dull skin Kiehl’s Turmeric & Cranberry…

Breakfasts 2 Weetabix with skimmed milk and a small banana. BLT: 2 small slices wholemeal bread, 2 grilled rashers lean bacon, lettuce and tomato. 150g low-fat natural yogurt with 1tbsp granola and a chopped apple. 5tbsp bran flakes with 1tbsp sultanas and skimmed milk. 1 glass of unsweetened orange juice. 2 scrambled eggs on a slice of wholemeal toast with grilled mushrooms and tomatoes. Lunches ½ small pot tzatziki with 1 wholemeal pitta bread and crudités. 1 small banana. ½ can minestrone soup with 1 small wholemeal roll filled with salad and 1tsp reduced-fat mayonnaise. Kiwi fruit and a digestive biscuit. 8cm piece of French granary stick filled with 4tbsp grated reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, 1tbsp pickle and green salad. An apple. Jacket potato with 100g drained tuna in water/brine mixed…

For 22 years, my husband was a terrible partner and a terrible father to our boys. He drank heavily and was verbally abusive. As I got older and lonelier, I decided to make a change – so last year, I started seeing other men. As soon as my husband found out, he stopped drinking and began acting more respectfully. The thing is, it’s only made me more confused. I still love him, and the thought of him seeing someone else or leaving me has me in a panic. But I don’t fancy him or want to have sex with him. Anon, via email It’s understandable that you feel so confused. Your husband has treated you badly for a long time and waited until you got your own life to realise…

1 WEIGHT AND WAIST TEST Studies show the proportion of weight you have around your middle is actually a better guide to health than weighing yourself. So if your waistband is getting tight, it’s time to act. Particularly if your hip measurement is smaller than your waist measurement, as you’re more likely to be at risk of conditions such as diabetes. 2 CHECK YOUR BREASTS Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK, as one in seven of us will get it in our lifetimes. Check your breasts once a month at roughly the same time, when having a bath or shower. Soap up your hands and feel for any lumps or bumps, then check in the mirror with hands above your head and on your…

Exceedingly good double fish pie SERVES 6-8 PREP TIME 20 MINS COOKING TIME 35 MINS YOU WILL NEED 50g butter, plus more for the dish 350g skinned, undyed smoked haddock fillet 350g skinned haddock fillet 2 leeks, sliced 50g flour 600ml hot milk Juice of ½ lemon 2tbsp fresh chopped dill 3 hard-boiled eggs, shelled and roughly chopped FOR THE TOPPING 1kg potatoes, peeled and cut into even-sized pieces About 150ml milk 2 heaped tbsp grainy mustard 75g mature Cheddar cheese, grated HOW TO DO IT 1 Butter a 2ltr shallow pie dish about 6cm deep. Cut the fish into 1cm pieces, discarding any skin and bones. Boil the leeks in salted water for about 5 mins and drain well. 2 Next make the sauce: melt the 50g butter in…

Newton’s Appl Fizzics, 3 x 330ml, £5, amazon.co.uk Made from golden apple juice and blended with lightly sparkling water for a refreshing hit with 40% less sugar than pure juice. 4/5 Belvoir Pressé Light Raspberry Lemonade , 750ml, £2.29, Tesco Belvoir’s new Lighter range has 30% less sugar than their standard range. 4/5 Firefly Kiwi, Lime & Mint, 330ml, £1.79, Waitrose Delicious over ice, the Firefly range is low sugar and perfect for kids and adults. 3.5/5…

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Myleene Klass ARIES (6 APRIL) This summer will see Myleene communicating with her public in a way she never would have imagined. It might involve her interest in astronomy. Perhaps she’s the next (female) Brian Cox. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Thursday’s New Moon in your sign brings all kinds of thrilling plans, developments and opportunities your way. But with your ruler turning backwards later in the month, this is no time to take things slowly. Act on your biggest dreams right now. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Wednesday  heralds a period when communication is more important than usual. You might be involved in major negotiations or strike up a conversation about some urgent task. Surprising events this week point…

STRICTLY CRUSH! It looks like the Strictly curse has claimed yet another victim – none other than spin-off host Zoe Ball! The It Takes Two presenter recently admitted to having a crush on her former partner Ian Waite! ‘My husband Norman’s always like, ‘Thank God Ian was gay!’ Because I fell in love with Ian. I totally fell in love with Ian when I danced with him, because you’re so close.’ Zoe then went on to say how other couples pairing up together also excites the backstage crew. ‘I think it’s very entertaining for us when we’re working on it,’ she said. ‘Do you think there’s… No, there’s nothing going on… Oh, there’s so something going on!’ Zoe, 45, competed on the show back in 2005 with Ian and the…

GMB weather presenter Laura Tobin reveals why she’s going full throttle on new celeb reality show Drive How are your motoring skills? I have been driving since I was 18 but I failed my first test horrifically with 33 minor and five major faults! I turned left out of the test centre and hit a lamp post on a parallel park, which pretty much did it for me. But I kept going anyway! That’s you all over! I am very competitive, so when I was asked to take part in Drive , I leapt at the chance to become a better driver. And I think it has made me one. What did your husband Dean make of your efforts? He was surprised that I was as brave as I was.…

ALCOHOLIC PAST Corrie legend Bill Roache has revealed that his late co-star Anne Kirkbride was struggling with alcoholism before she died. Cobbles’ favourite Anne, who played Deirdre Barlow for 42 years, sadly lost her fight with cancer in January 2015, aged 60. ‘What happened to Anne was she was an alcoholic,’ said Bill who played Anne’s on-screen husband Ken Barlow. ‘She was on drugs for depression. She’d been an alcoholic but she was off the drink.’ And Bill sadly explained that Anne found it hard to cope in her last days on set. ‘I spent half my life comforting her and getting her back on track,’ said Bill, 83. ‘We were holding up scenes because she was being weepy and wailing.’ TAKE FAT! Take That have been followed around by…

2007 Paul Potts has gone on to find global fame, and his own film, after his big win! 2007 The cutest star we’ve ever seen, Connie Talbot was only six when she starred on BGT. 2009 Susan Boyle won the hearts of the nation after her shock audition seven years ago. 2009 They’ve become the biggest dance troupe in the country thanks to their time on BGT. We all love Diversity! 2012  Ashleigh Butler and her pet pooch Pudsey made history when they won the TV talent show. 2015 Karate kid Jesse-Jane McParland shocked everyone with her moves, even scaring Simon! 2015 Jules O’Dwyer and Matisse won the show last year, despite an extra dog backstage!…

‘I couldn’t curb my badhabits’ Most women think that losing weight will make them happy – you’ll be able to shop where you want, and feel proud of the way you look. That’s certainly what I thought would happen when I started to diet. Only, after losing almost 18st, I was left looking – and feeling – worse than ever. I’d always been a bit on the chubby side but my weight problems really began when I was 11 and my mum died. She’d battled cervical cancer for so long and losing her was heartbreaking. I began eating to mask my sadness and gradually I got bigger and bigger. My dad, Edward, was so worried. He’d cook me fish and veg or chicken salads, but it was no good. I’d…

WHY WALK? It’s free, easy and doesn’t require special equipment apart from a pair of comfortable and supportive shoes (see box below right). Combine it with healthy eating and you have a simple but effective way to maintain your weight and fitness. Striding out gives a great boost to your circulation, so your skin looks fresher and younger. Regular walking can reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, strokes and some cancers. TONE AS YOU GO! 1 To lengthen your leg muscles, imagine your foot is a piece of velcro that you are peeling off the floor from your heel to your toe with each stride. 2 Pretend you’re balancing a glass of water on each hip as you walk. You’ll need to pull up through your…

1 Being out of your depth, in new situations or with people who make you anxious can increase worrying. Knowing what and who makes you worry can help you tackle it. 2 Keep your imagination in check. Worry thrives when we think the worst. Chronic worriers tend to imagine that there are catastrophes everywhere. Don’t let the mind wander. 3 Accept that you can’t control everything. You can’t foresee the future or stop things from happening, which means worrying is pointless and exhausting. 4 Limit how much you watch the news and mix with fearful people. This will only exacerbate your worrying and fuel your own anxiety. 5 Talk about it. Tell pals how you’re feeling and let them know how they can help. If it gets too much, see…

1 DON’T DRINK AND EAT! We need to drink about 1.6 to 2 litres of fluid (6-8 cups) a day to stop us getting dehydrated. Having enough fluids helps digestion and prevents constipation. But drinking while you eat can interfere with the digestive process, so have a drink 15-20 minutes before your meal and wait at least an hour afterwards. 2 SAVE YOUR BACON… …for only very special occasions. Just 50g (that’s less than two rashers) of processed meat a day can raise your chances of developing bowel cancer by a staggering 18%. There’s strong evidence that eating a lot of red meat, including beef, lamb and pork, increases your risk too. You don’t need to stop, but limit the amount you eat to 500g or less (cooked weight) per…

We’ve had an overwhelming show of support from Woman’s Own readers since we launched our campaign to stop acid attacks. In just three months since it began, we’ve received hundreds of your signatures, supporting the call for tighter legislation on this most vile of 21st century crimes. And with hospital admissions for victims rising by 50% in the last 10 years, your support is more vital than ever. In the next stage of our campaign, we are planning to approach the Government to ask for them to take action to make these cowardly crimes a thing of the past. Here’s just another example of why it’s more vital than ever that we act now… Devastating Louise Duddy was just 16 when she met Gordon Modiak, then…

‘I watched , comfy on the end of my bed’ Are we going out tonight?’ I asked my husband Ian one evening. ‘No, I don’t think so,’ he replied, and we decided to have a quiet night in. With that, I immediately switched on my laptop and logged on to my Woman’s Own Bingo account. I made a deposit and was about to play in Emerald, my favourite bingo game. ‘The jackpot is over £3,000,’ I told Ian. ‘What would I do with £3,000?’ I mused. But then he had a change of heart. ‘Lee’s coming down, so shall we go out after all?’ he asked. Our son Lee, 29, said he wanted to go out to dinner with us. The bingo game fell to the back of my mind…

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