Innholdsfortegnelse for October 26, 2015 i Woman's Own

Good on the Loose Women as they show their support for this October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Andrea McLean wore the pink ribbon at a recent fundraiser and Sherrie Hewson dyed her hair pink! Both women’s lives have been touched by the disease. Andrea admitted her mum had a cancer scare about 15 years ago and Sherrie recently found a lump which thankfully turned out to be a harmless cyst. It’s proof how breast cancer affects so many of us. Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk , to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions and deals, plus beauty, fashion, easy recipes and health tips.…

After 30 years on the box, Lorraine Kelly is always asked for the secret to her youthful good looks, and now she has revealed what it is – staying away from the surgeon’s knife. The television presenter has denied having work done, saying she has chosen to age gracefully. Lorraine, 55, revealed, ‘Plastic surgery isn’t for me. People can do whatever they like – it’s their face, their body. Personally I wouldn’t, because I’ve seen too many horror stories.’ Instead she looks to Hollywood actress Meryl Streep, 66, as her style inspiration. ‘I interviewed Meryl recently,’ she said. ‘She looked beautiful because she hadn’t been ‘Frankensteined’, but just grown older in a really graceful and elegant way.’ Lorraine also credits maintaining her glossy hair as a crucial element to looking…

Make your bedroom a tech-free zone. Tablets and smartphones emit the same blue light present in morning light, so you’ll find it hard to sleep. Keep Neom Perfect Night’s Sleep Pillow Mist, £20, neomorganics.com, on your bedside table. It’s brimming with soporific soothers like camomile oil, patchouli and lavender oil to induce sleep – it makes counting sheep entirely redundant. Olay Total Effects 7 In 1 Night Cream Mask, £14.99, is rich enough to counteract the natural moisture loss that occurs as you sleep. Apply an even layer across your face and neck before you drift off. Begin your wind-down by igniting the oh-so-soothing Rituals Lavender Fields candle, £19.50, as you relax in the bath. With 50 hours of burn time, it will see you through a good few stressful…

My 56-year-old sister has grade-4 breast cancer and I’m falling apart. She’s asked that I just ‘be normal’ with her, but I can’t because she’s been like a mum to me since ours died when I was 10. Every time I see her, I burst into tears and she ends up comforting me. I know I’m being useless – I don’t know whether to start pretending I’m OK or keep away for a while. Lynne, 48, Colchester Your sister’s asked you to be normal around her and in many ways this is what you’re doing. But while it’s good to show her how upset you are, you also need to seek support from other friends and family, so she doesn’t feel overwhelmed. And if you can’t be there emotionally, see…

‘Something was badly wrong’ If you saw my daughter Ella and son Oliver, you’d see two happy, healthy children. But both of them hide a secret – and the fact that they are here at all is truly incredible. Falling pregnant with Ella in December 1996, I’d been so thrilled at the thought of becoming a mum. At the time, my relationship with Ella’s dad had ended and I was facing motherhood alone, but I told myself that we’d be a little team, invincible against the world. But when Ella was born the following August, it was clear straight away that something was badly wrong. ‘We believe her kidneys haven’t formed properly,’ a doctor said. One of them was functioning at just 26%. Ella would need a transplant when she…

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‘I started clapping and cheering’ Sitting at my computer, searching through holiday websites, I was bubbling with excitement. I love travelling and have been lucky enough to visit America and Australia in the past. But my next destination was going to be even further afield – New Zealand! I’d always wanted to go and lots of people had told me how beautiful it was. ‘I think I’ll go for three weeks on this organised tour,’ I announced to my family. My daughters were chuffed that I was booking a holiday, but really it was all down to them! You see, about three months beforehand they’d told me about a bingo site they’d both been playing on. ‘You’ll love it mum,’ they said. I’d played in bingo halls a few times…

Spoilt kids I read about how now a third of children who are of pre-school age have an iPad. I don’t think it’s being exposed to technology that’s the problem, it can be educational and beneficial to children, but for them to have their OWN iPad is just plain ridiculous. If they’re getting iPads at that age, what would they get for their 13th, 16th or 18th birthdays? I don’t see the problem with them playing on it now and again, but having their own – NO! It annoys me so much. Kimberley Jackson, via Facebook Lovely Nell! Last weekend, I completed a charity run at Windsor Park. It was really good fun and I was so proud to be running with the lovely Nell McAndrew, who was also doing…

Kirsten Dunst first made her mark on the big screen in 1994 starring in Interview With The Vampire . Since then she’s had a string of box office hits. Now Kirsten, 33, is trying her hand at TV, playing Peggy in C4’s black comedy crime drama Fargo . Here she explains more… You’re playing Peggy. What’s she like? She’s kind of stuck. In reality, she’s quite delusional about what she hopes to accomplish. She really wants this other life that she’s read about in magazines – her dream is to move to Los Angeles and become a celebrity hairdresser. But she’s stuck in Luverne, Minnesota. She’s with a lovely man, who wants to have kids, but she’s not committed to that yet. Did you…

‘I can’t let Strictly go!’ Natalie Gumede talks about ITV’s Jekyll & Hyde and why she can’t kick off those dancing shoes You play Bella, owner of a music-hall empire. How glam! It’s fabulous, but Bella isn’t what she seems. Scratch under the surface and there’s a lot of darkness going on. She’s a woman who can deck a sailor! Your Corriecharacter had a dark side, as well. Do you have one? You don’t want to know! It’s the type of role that suits me but it’s not a reflection of me. When, as an actor, you understand your type, you’re going to work a lot more because you can play to your strengths. And what I’m strongest at is feisty women with a dark underbelly. It’s great to see…

‘I felt my face flush red’ Staring at my reflection, I was speechless. It was April 2012, and I’d finally found my perfect wedding dress. With its sweetheart neckline and satin detailing, it was beautiful. Standing next to me, my nan sobbed. ‘Alan won’t be able to keep his eyes off you,’ she said. As I thought of my husband-to-be, I smiled. We’d met on a blind date seven years earlier, when I was 18 and he was 25. The spark was instant. He wasn’t just good looking, he made me feel special too… buying flowers for no reason, saying how attractive I was. So excited to be a bride After just four weeks together, Alan moved in with me and my parents. And a year later, in December 2005,…

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SHE’S NOT A BAD MOTHER I’m very worried for my youngest daughter, who is 27 and has just had her first baby. She lives 200 miles away from us and since my grandson was born four months ago, I talk to her every day and she seems increasingly anxious. She’s been crying endlessly, saying she’s a bad mother and that she doesn’t know what to do. My son-in-law works away a lot, so she’s alone with the baby. What’s more, the baby has bad reflux and is on special milk and medicine, which means he sleeps badly and so does she. I’m worried it’s postnatal depression, but she says it’s the baby blues and won’t see her GP. What can I do to help her? Viv, 58, London As your…

Cat Deeley LIBRA (23 OCTOBER) Cat’s chart says she’s doing a lot of negotiating in relationships this year. Maybe it’s the challenge of sorting the practicalities of how to fit a baby into her long- distance marriage. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Last week saw an upswing in your mood and prospects. You can surf that wave as long as you nail down the details of how it will work, and watch you don’t accidentally hurt someone’s feelings. A financial process is coming to a head – talk money. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May You’re set for a significant week. A child could make you proud or profoundly worried. Maybe both. Seeing a new lover? The same applies to them. There’ll be…

1 VICTORIAN VILLAINY Ghostly Gaslight Blists Hill Victorian Town, Ironbridge, Shropshire WHY GO? The streets of Blists Hill Victorian Town will be full of ghosts, ghouls and monsters and amazing lights, fireworks and sound effects. WHEN 31 October PRICES Pre-booking essential. Adults, £9.75, children, £6.50, under twos, free, family ticket, £29.95 MORE INFO ironbridge.org.uk; 01952 433 424 2 SWEET TERROR Cadbury World, Bournville, West Midlands WHY GO? Get your teeth into some magical treats including chocolate pumpkins and Crunchie spiders. There’s also a spooky family show – The Scream Factor – featuring Franky Frankenstein’s dance moves and Wolfy the Wolfman, who will try to impress you and the judges with his howling! WHEN 24 October to 1 November PRICES Pre-booking essential. Adults, £15.44, children, £11.35, under fours free, family,…

‘When we filmed our last scenes, everyone was awash with tears. Absolutely awash!’ Samantha Bond became a global superstar back in the 1990s when she starred as Miss Moneypenny in the Pierce Brosnan James Bond movies. She stepped down from the role in 2005 and has since moved on to TV shows including Outnumbered , Downton Abbey and Home Fires . We caught up with Sam, 53 – who’s married to fellow actor Alexander Hanson and mum to Molly, 23, and Tom, 22 – to chat about being star-struck, saying goodbye to Downton and her incredible acting career… You’ve been in showbiz for more than 30 years. What do you put your success down to? Luck!…

Righting the wrongs across the country, Judge Rinder has taken our daytime telly screens by storm as he tells it like it is in the small claims courtroom. Off air, Judge Rinder, aka Robert, 37, works as a barrister in London and is married to his long-term partner Seth Cumming. Here he reveals what makes him cry, why he doesn’t embarrass easily and getting hitched to the love of his life. What makes you happy? My partner and my family, and kindness to others. That’s about it. When those around me are content and well, that makes me happy. There are smaller, silly things that make me happy – like a perfectly formed sentence. There’s something so satisfying about that. Or that lovely moment when somebody stops playing the bagpipes.…

TESS’ LONELY TEARS Tess Daly has it all – fabulous TV career, handsome husband and two beautiful children. However, the Strictly presenter revealed life hasn’t always been so rosy. Tess, 46, who is married to radio DJ Vernon Kay, 41, said she hated being away from home while modelling in Japan at the age of 18. ‘I sometimes cried from loneliness,’ she said. ‘I’d never lived in a big city before, cooked my own meals or washed my own clothes.’ Tess also said she is dreading seeing her girls, Phoebe, 11, and Amber, six, leave home. ‘I’m going to be terrible,’ she admitted. ‘I’ll be stalking them, 10ft behind. Oh I can’t even think about that yet.’ Ruth’s ‘SICKADDICTION’ Eamonn Holmes has revealed that his wife Ruth Langsford…

‘I’v e always felt like the ugly duckling in my life and never the prettiest in the bunch’ She’s waltzed her way into the nation’s hearts on Strictly , but inside Kellie Bright has been struggling with a secret pain she’s harboured for years. The EastEnders star revealed that she never thought she was pretty enough! Speaking to a friend, Kellie revealed, ‘I’ve always felt like the ugly duckling in my life and never the prettiest in the bunch. I’ve always been the girl next door.’ Rejection This isn’t the first time Kellie, 39, who plays Linda Carter in the hit BBC soap, has talked about her lack of confidence. Previously she’s said that before she landed her big acting jobs, she blamed her trouble securing roles…

MODEL MUSE Helena Christensen’s still got it at 46! The model’s the new face of the Principles by Ben de Lisi line at Debenhams. Mixing modern graphic prints with smart tailoring and 1960s-inspired pieces, the range has never looked hotter. There’s plenty of wardrobe staples and luxe accessories to see you through the winter in style. And with prices starting at an affordable £26, there’s something to suit all budgets. Lingerie lust Head to New Look for a great selection of luxe lace lingerie to top up your undies drawer. The soft pastels and rich jewel tones are too pretty to miss. We love… From statement totes to designer-style heels, Primark is your go-to destination for must-have winter accessories at purse-friendly prices! DESIGNER FOR LESS Special night out coming up?…

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1 Life-changing events such as childbirth or job loss can lower the sex drive. Look for the underlying reason, try to sort that out and your libido will return. 2 Relationship problems – like mistrust – are a common cause of loss of libido. Consider calling Relate (0300 100 1234) for couples counselling. 3 Is sex painful? This is a common cause. The menopause can also be behind painful sex and a low libido. See your GP for help. 4 Is it simply boredom in the bedroom? Talk to your partner and discuss what you both can do to rekindle intimacy and sexual excitement. 5 If your low sex drive lasts a long time or keeps returning, it could indicate a medical problem, so see your GP for further advice.…

3 REASONS WHY... winter is good for you! The days are getting shorter and the mornings nippier – but it isn’t all bad! Here are three reasons to feel positive about the colder weather 1 IT BOOSTS YOUR IMMUNITY Being exposed to the cold for short bursts can help keep your immune system strong. Your metabolic rate speeds up when your body tries to get warm and you produce more bug-fighting white blood cells. 2 IT HELPS YOU LOSE WEIGHT You have both brown and white fat in your body and the brown fat burns calories more effectively than the white. Your body fat stays fairly constant if you’re in the same temperature, but research shows that when you breathe in cold air your brown fat gets more…

IN THE NEWS Up to three million potential ‘death trap’ vehicles wrongly passed MOT inspections last year, DVLA figures show. It means nearly one in five vehicles aren’t fit to be on the road. The scandal was uncovered by motoring magazine Auto Express . The most commonly missed faults were on brakes, steering, tyres, suspension, seatbelts, lights and signalling. The DVLA has since taken action against some garages which it believes aren’t up to standard. The AA carries out an audit of more than 8,000 garages. To find your nearest, visit motorcodes.co.uk . How to get the most out of loyalty cards With these top schemes – and a little savvy – it’s possible to reap some fantastic…

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‘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…

SUGAR v COWELL Lord Sugar has offered some friendly advice to fellow businessman Simon Cowell, 56, telling him he needs to stop the gimmicks in order for The X Factor to be a success. ‘In my opinion – and I say this respectfully to The X Factor – gimmicks don’t seem to work. It’s the consistency of doing things the same with slight tweaks that work,’ he said. ‘The demise of The Apprentice in the US was because of that. They started doing silly things with it. In the end the audience saw through it.’ Lord Sugar, 68, didn’t stop there, adding, ‘If I gave Simon any advice about his show he wouldn’t listen. But he needs to…