Innholdsfortegnelse for October 5, 2015 i Woman's Own

Myleene Klass has seen profits from her business empire hit a staggering £2.1 million! Her fashion line, baby clothing range, TV and modelling work have all given her a money-spinning 12 months. But it’s not all been plain sailing. After returning from filming new TV show Singing In The Rainforest , she found a live coconut crab in her luggage! She joked that she’d let it go on London’s Hampstead Heath, but wildlife experts hit back, saying it would have been the wrong thing to do for both the creature and the environment. Whoops! 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.…

They’ve been married for 16 years, but Victoria and David Beckham are facing allegations their fairy-tale romance has hit a rocky patch. The couple are said to be leading increasingly separate lives. Victoria, 41, cut a glum figure out and about during London Fashion Week earlier this month, while at the same time her husband David, 40, was seen enjoying a night out with Jennifer Aniston’s husband Justin Theroux in New York. Victoria has also sparked concern after some of her tattoos – which are a tribute to her love for David – appear to be more faded, leading to claims she’s getting them removed. It’s also been rumoured that the former Spice Girl is ‘unhappy’ with David’s choice of friends – reportedly Jason Statham and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. But…

1 If their cult dry shampoo is anything to go by, you’ll love Batiste’s new styling range. The Smooth It Frizz Tamer, £4.49, has got our seal of approval. Spray through your lengths to fight frizz and protect against humidity for 12 hours straight. 2 Smooth, soften and silkify wind-beaten locks with Tresemmé Oleo Radiance Oil Elixir, £9.99. It works on wet or dry hair and absorbs in seconds so even fine hair escapes that dreaded lank look. It’s like a vitamin shot for hair. 3 Celebs such as Jennifer Lopez, 46, are rocking the ‘hun’ – aka half bun. Gather hair from your ears up to the crown and secure. Wrap hair around the band and tuck in the ends. 4 Fed up of your bob? Try clip-in extensions…

WHAT IS A PHOBIA? Around 10 million of us in the UK have a phobia. ‘It’s an overwhelming fear of something,’ says Dr Helen Nightingale, chartered clinical psychologist, Isle of Man (cbtwellbeing.com). ‘With a phobia, you develop avoidance tactics and this affects your life.’ WHAT CAUSES THEM? ‘The most common explanation is that it’s triggered by an event in the past,’ says Dr Nightingale. ‘For example, you were attacked by a dog as a child and have feared them since. Some are born with a tendency towards developing phobias. But stress and anxiety generally make them worse’. FAST-CURE EXPOSURE THERAPY ‘It’s possible to cure phobias in as little as three days, sometimes even hours,’ says psychologist Richard Reid (pinnacletherapy.co.uk), co-presenter of Extreme Phobias, Extreme Cures (Wednesdays, 8pm, Sky 1). ‘One…

We’re always hearing about the important role grandparents have. Increasing numbers are caring for their grandchildren while their own children work. And the relationship obviously has benefits for a child’s emotional development. But what if you don’t have that option to be part of their lives? It may come as a surprise to hear that more than one million grandparents in the UK are denied contact with their grandchildren – whether it’s due to parents’ relationships breaking down or kids being adopted. So, this Grandparents’ Day, while some will receive a card with their grandchild’s scrawl, others will be faced with deafening silence… She’s never been forgotten Upstairs in my spare bedroom are lots of presents neatly wrapped in birthday and Christmas paper. They’re all for my granddaughter – spanning…

1 EASY LEG RAISE Stand with your right foot on a big book or low stool, keeping your left foot above the floor and your right knee slightly bent. Lift your left leg to the side as high as possible, lower. Do 10 to 15 reps then switch sides. 2 SIMPLE SQUAT Stand about 30cm away from a chair with your back facing the seat, knees slightly bent. Squat, keeping knees behind toes, until you tap your behind on the seat. Squeeze buttock muscles as you stand back up. Do 10 reps.…

Creamy cider chicken casserole SERVES 4 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 50 MINS YOU WILL NEED 2tbsp olive oil 4 skinless chicken breasts, halved 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon, chopped 8 shallots, peeled 3 sticks celery, sliced 2 eating apples, cut into wedges 300ml dry cider (or apple juice) 500ml chicken stock 1tbsp thickening granules 100ml créme fraiche 1tbsp Dijon mustard 2tbsp fresh chopped tarragon HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat oil in a large pan, add the chicken and cook for 5 mins until brown. 2 Add the bacon, shallots, celery and apples and cook for a further 5 mins. Remove the apples and set aside. Pour in the cider (or juice) and stock, season, bring to the boil then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 40…

6 secrets to make eBay work for you It’s celebrated 20 years of trading and is loved by many as a way to earn cash. But get it wrong and you might pay sky-high costs. Here’s how to get the most from the site 1 DO YOUR RESEARCH Before you sell, check how much the equivalent is being sold for already on the site. It gives an idea of what price you can set and should help when writing descriptions. 2 LIST FOR FREE Luckily eBay gives users 20 free listings a month but while it means you won’t be charged the normal 35p fee per item, it will still take a 10% slice from the final selling price, including postage costs. So, if you sell something for £10 including…

CHECK WITH YOUR NEIGHBOURS Find out which band similar properties in your neighbourhood are in. Or use gov.uk/  council-tax-bands in England or saa.gov.uk in Scotland to check. If your home is in a different band from others on your street you might have a case for rebanding. DO THE MATHS Check Zoopla or Rightmove for an estimate of how much your home is worth. Then you need to estimate what its value was in 1991 when bands were set. MoneySavingExpert has a calculator ( moneysavingexpert.com/ reclaim/council-tax-bands-change ) that does the maths for you. It also has a table that estimates which band your home should be in based on this historic value. If it’s different, it may be worth challenging. HOW TO CHALLENGE YOUR BAND In…

Are we going out tonight?’ I asked my husband, Ian, one evening. ‘No, I don’t think so,’ he replied. So 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 my husband 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 and the bingo game fell to the back of my mind as we headed out for some family time.…

Stop it Coleen Nolan, you don’t need a facelift! Karen Wildy Dirty Dancing – I over and over again. Just love that film! Tina Phillips Victoria Beckham looks so much younger when she smiles! Kat Lewis Chocolate or wine? I’d ditch wine – there are plenty of other alcohols out there! Lucy Hepworth What do YOU think? Last week, we asked you… SHOULD A MAN ALWAYS PAY ON THE FIRST DATE? This is how you answered: YES 60% NO 40% Don’t forget to visit our website for this week’s question!…

Chloe, 32, first popped up on the nation’s favourite reality show in the second series. Since then, we’ve watched her fall in and out of love, have spats with pals and endless laugh-out-loud moments! Here she gives us the lowdown on The Only Way Is Essex … TOWIE is an emotional rollercoaster – what advice would you give to the newbies? I think it’s one of those things that nothing can prepare you for. Looking back on the years I’ve been on it, no one could have warned me or prepared me for the emotional things that happen on the show, or outside of it. That said, I’d tell anyone to give it a go. If you could swap places with any of the…

TVGOLD Blue-eyed boy Martin Kemp told me he had a ball filming with the Birds Of A Feather girls this year, starring in the new series as Dorien’s ex. ‘It was terrific fun!’ he enthused. ‘It was so slapstick – like Steptoe And Son !’ Knowing the Birds as I do, I’m surprised it wasn’t more slap and tickle! To the Manor born Weather girl Laura and I had a ball at Highclere Castle recently chatting all things Downton with Lady Carnarvon and her new pet cocker spaniel Evie! Isn’t she a poppet? The dog’s not bad, either. And with Laura looking more like Kate Middleton every day, I think we pull off the country life garb spiffingly! Anna…

Jenny Powell has been on our screens for 30 years, presenting shows such as No Limits , Gimme 5 and To Buy Or Not To Buy . The fitness fanatic, who lives in Cheshire with her daughters, Connie, 14, and Pollyanna, six, also famously played the hostess on ITV’s Wheel Of Fortune back in the 1990s. We caught up with Jenny, 47, to chat happiness, secret talents and proud memories… What makes you smile? The simple things make me happy. I like to be barefoot, I like the sun and I like to have no routine and feel like I’m free. I know I sound like a hippy, but that’s me! And obviously my kids make…

Strictly judge Darcey Bussell reckons this series is going to be the most exciting yet. Describing the contestants as more confident than ever before, the former ballerina says she can’t wait for viewers to start voting for their favourites. Darcey, 46, who lives in London with her husband, Angus, and their two daughters, Phoebe, 14, and Zoe, 11, chats exclusively to Woman’s Own about hanging out backstage and who she thinks will be top of the leaderboard! Strictlyis back! Are you enjoying this series? It’s a really exciting atmosphere. Often the contestants are terrified, but this new bunch are quite different. They are more confident. I’m pleased we’ve got some new professionals because, even though it’s upsetting to see some people go,…

What makes the perfect husband? Some go for looks, others for intelligence while some prefer a good sense of humour or being good with children. But when I met Liam, I thought I’d found a man with it all. Tall and muscular with piercing blue eyes, when he walked into my local pub back in February 2005, there was no doubt I fancied him. And things got even better… He had a good job as a chef’s apprentice, and when I later introduced him to my little girl, Katie*, then three, he was clearly great with kids too. As a single mum that was important – Katie loved him and they’d sit watching football together on the TV in matching Everton shirts. So yes, I did feel in Liam that…

Book of the week Are you or someone you know expecting for the first time? With the latest dietary guidelines to advice on travelling and coping with morning sickness, The Dos And Don’ts Of Pregnancy by Louise Baty (£6.99, Summersdale) is a must-have for all mums-to-be. Can’t sleep? ‘Try simple acupressure exercises to help you switch off,’ says Gillian Berry, a British Acupuncture Council member. ‘Use your thumb and forefinger to rub the top of your ear, where there’s an obvious hollow, towards the area close to the face. It’s called ‘shen men’ and it’s a relaxing point in your body.’ Find a therapist at acupuncture.org.uk . 38% of us have had our opinion of someone ruined because they have bad breath.…

I kissed a man – but itwasn’t my fault I’ve been happily married for 15 years, but recently I ran into an old friend at my brother’s house. We’d had a brief relationship while at university, and he’s still friends with my brother. We caught up over a few bottles of wine – he told me he was married too. I was surprised to discover that I still found him attractive. Then, at the end of the evening he followed me to the upstairs loo and kissed me. I didn’t resist. Ever since I’ve been feeling so guilty I can’t stand it. Dianna, 38, Hastings Guilt is sometimes a kind of anger we take out on ourselves, so I wonder if you’re cross with yourself for not pushing this man…

The mother-in-law of Strictly Come Dancing star Ben Cohen claims she too has suffered the pain of losing contact with her grandchildren. Felicity Bassouls spoke out following the breakdown of her daughter Abby’s 11-year marriage to Ben and his subsequent relationship with his former Strictly dance partner Kristina Rihanoff. Felicity, 67, claims that because of a breakdown in relations with both her daughter and son-in-law she has not been able to see Abby and Ben’s children, her seven-year-old twin granddaughters. ‘I feel so sorry for other grandparents in this situation,’ she said.…

Waking up in hospital, I gently raised my head and looked down at my chest. It was February 2013, and I’d just had a double mastectomy. It was strange, seeing the bandages where my breasts used to be – but I breathed a sigh of relief. I’d been diagnosed with breast cancer seven months earlier. I’d noticed a lump while breastfeeding my boy, Bryson, then 16 months. Life-changing diagnosis Suddenly, my life changed and I was launched into six months of chemotherapy. While my husband Barrett cared for Bryson and our eldest son, Colby, then three, I watched helplessly as my body grew weaker and my long blonde hair fell out in clumps. Then, when the chemo finished, doctors advised a double mastectomy. I was petrified, but when I was…

What would you do if you saw your friend’s husband with another woman on his arm? Would you confront them? Scowl at them? Or perhaps just ignore them? Well, I know exactly what it feels like to be that other woman. I’d struggled with my weight since I was a child. After years of snacking on crisps and biscuits, I’d already hit 14st and a size 18 by my early twenties. Frustrated Desperately unhappy, I tried everything from skipping meals to obsessively exercising. I even got down to 11st 7lb when I married Robbie, an office manager, aged 29. But after a few weeks, I’d give up and the weight would pile back on. As I entered my forties, I took up yoga. I loved going…

Every day, more and more women are playing online bingo, not just for the fun games but also for the great community. But if you’re new to online bingo, getting started can seem daunting. To help you get going, we’ve put together this simple guide… What is online bingo? It’s just like traditional bingo, except you play on your computer, not in a hall. So it means you can play in the comfort of your own home at a time that is convenient for you. How do I join? Visit womansown-bingo.co.uk, register and pick a member name and password. Then deposit money into your bingo account to buy tickets and play games. If you deposit £10, you can buy up to 1,000 bingo tickets.† You’re always in control because you…

Angela Griffin has been a fixture on our screens since she played crimper Fiona Middleton in Corrie back in 1992. Since then she’s starred in Holby City , Cutting It , Down To Earth , Waterloo Road and Mount Pleasant ! Now this star is injecting some glamour and guts into ITV’s Lewis as DS Lizzie Maddox. Angela, 39, lives in London with her husband, continuity announcer Jason Milligan, and their daughters, Tallulah, 11, and Melissa, eight. We caught up with the actress to chat hangovers, embarrassing moments and the time she cooked for MasterChef’s John Torode! So, Angela, what do you…

WHO’S THAT GIRL? You may recognise legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, but who is the foxy brunette posing next to him? Sporting bouffant hair and lashings of eye make-up, Arlene Phillips looks a world away from the polished former Strictly Come Dancing judge we all know today. Arlene, 72, captioned the shot on Twitter, ‘Love a wild night & partying with Freddie is wildest.’ Good to see Arlene’s style has moved on from then! Secret SPANX! Loose Women presenter Andrea McLean has given away the secret to her fabulous red-carpet figure. Speaking at the premiere of tearjerker blockbuster Miss You Already , Andrea told us her toned tum and bum was all down to ‘Spanx!’ The TV star also dismissed claims she is planning to…

Richard Madeley and his wife Judy Finnigan are living in fear after a burglary at their home left them feeling ‘violated’. Intruders broke in while the couple slept, and Richard and Judy were left terrified that it could happen again – and have taken extreme measures to protect themselves. Richard opened up about the burglary recently in response to news that police are cutting back on attendance to similar crimes. Traumatised He said that he is still shaken up by the break-in and has even slept with an air rifle under the bed. The couple also hired private security firms to install high-tech alarms. ‘Richard and Judy both still feel emotionally traumatised, even years on from the burglary,’ a close friend revealed. ‘Judy insisted they have state-of-the-art alarms installed, with…

1 TURMERIC Curcumin, found in turmeric, can be effective in alleviating osteoarthritis and colitis plus it’s antiviral and antibacterial. Use in cooking or try a supplement like Solgar Full Spectrum Curcumin 185x (£27.50 for 30 softgels, most pharmacies). 2 CINNAMON It can reduce congestion and ½tsp a day can lower blood sugar, bad LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in people with type 2 diabetes. Sprinkle cinnamon powder on food or add a cinnamon stick to hot water with grated ginger and lemon juice for a natural cold remedy. 3 CHILLI Research has found the capsaicin in this hot spice is great for improving circulation and fighting colds (it clears mucus and phlegm from sinuses and nasal passages). It could also have cancer-protective properties. Plus capsaicin pumps up your metabolism, so it…

When I first met my partner seven years ago, I quickly realised he had a higher sex drive than me. At 63, he still wants sex most days. I usually give in as it’s easier to have sex than deal with his sulks, but I’m wondering if I can go on like this. Joan, 60, Somerset Sometimes it is OK to ‘give in’ and have sex when you don’t feel like it, especially if your sex drive is the lower one. But no one should feel forced to have sex because they’ll be emotionally blackmailed by sulks if they refuse. This set-up is one you’re right to question. I imagine you’ve tried talking to your partner, but perhaps it’s time to be direct. Tell him how his demands make you…

HOW IT WORKS 1 To maximise fat burn, this plan is calorie-controlled to approximately 1,200 calories a day (300 for breakfast, 400 for lunch and 500 for dinner). 2 You won’t go hungry as it contains appetite-curbing lean proteins along with plenty of bulky plant foods like vegetables, beans and wholegrains that fill you up and provide slow-release energy. 3 The potassium-rich foods will help you de-bloat and lose unwanted water, and those rich in anthocyanins, such as berries, red onions and aubergine, help strengthen capillaries and collagen in defence against cellulite. WHAT TO DO Simply choose one breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Stick to drinking water, green or herbal tea, with a squeeze of lemon. Need a snack? Keep some berries, red peppers, cucumber or watermelon slices to hand…

Peach crumble cake slices A sweet accompaniment to a relaxing cup of tea… SERVES 12 PREP TIME 20 MINS COOKING TIME 20 MINS COST PER SERVING 61p 1 Set the oven to 190°C/Gas 5. Whizz 350g self-raising flour, 2tsp mixed spice and 175g butter to form crumbs in a food processor. Stir through 150g golden caster sugar and 3tbsp buttermilk. Whizz again. 2 Remove a third of the mix and set aside. Add 5tbsp buttermilk and 1tsp vanilla extract to the remaining mix and pour into a lined 18 x 28cm cake tin. Top with 1 x 415g can of drained peaches and scatter over the remaining crumble and bake for 20 mins. WE’RE DRINKING... Morrisons has been awarded more than 180 awards for its wine selection, beating hundreds of…

BATTERSEA PARK CHILDREN’S ZOO An escape for young and old from the bustle of London One child free entry with one full-paying adult Terms and conditions Valid to 31 October 2015. One child free with one full-paying adult. Only one voucher per group. No photocopies. Not to be used with any other offer. Management reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time and without prior warning. Subject to availability. Not for resale. CITY SIGHTSEEING Over 100 sites around the country, 20% off online bookings Value up to £18* depending on tour To redeem, visit city-sightseeing.com  and use code DO20 when you select and book your City Sightseeing tour Terms and conditions Valid to 31 October 2015. This voucher must be presented along with e-ticket from booking…

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Andrea McLean LIBRA (5 OCTOBER) Later this month, the Loose Women presenter’s love life hits a happiness high. Could there be wedding bells ringing for her and boyfriend Nick Feeney? Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Is life looking different? The recent eclipse in your sign suggests you’re dealing with the end of an era. Endings can be difficult and bring up feelings of loss. But remember, life is all about change and every closure brings a new beginning, too. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May In at least one area of life, you’re making up for lost time or going about something differently as the result of a big process you went through over the summer. Now you can tackle whatever it is…

Go Susi! I was inspired by your article ‘I turned to crime aged 40!’ about Susi Holliday, who wrote her first novel later in life, influenced by a run-in she had in the woods in the ’80s. It’s great to see something positive come out of a bad experience. I’ve always wanted to write a novel myself and, after reading your article, I might give it a go! Catherine Newsham, Cardiff Inspiring Mary What a fantastic role model Mary Berry is. I feel like she gets better and better with age! She’s full of fun and very hard working, all while loving her family. Lorraine Thomas Suits you, Harry! I think that Prince Harry looks lovely with a beard. I wouldn’t like him with a big bushy one though. He…

PAUL’S ROLLING IN IT Paul Hollywood, 49, is going to be rolling in dough, after landing himself a huge bakery deal. The Great British Bake Off host has put his name to a new range of part-baked bread rolls, which will be stocked in supermarkets up and down the country. And the brand could be worth ‘£5 million within the first year’ according to the food company boss who managed to bag the agreement. Add that to the £6 million Paul’s already made from his cookbooks, and that’s a whole lot of bread… WONNACOTT’S WOES Everyone’s favourite antiques expert has reportedly been caught in a spot of bother with producers, and might not return to our screens on Bargain Hunt ! BBC bosses…

EMPIRE E4, THURSDAYS Get immersed in the hip-hop music scene at Empire Entertainment – a company surrounded by drama, fights and scandals! From Darkness BBC1, SUNDAYS A gripping new drama starring Anne-Marie Duff as ex-police officer Claire Church who runs from her past to start a new life – but it looks like the past is following her! DISAPPEARING BRITAIN MORE 4, THURSDAYS Maureen Lipman and Larry Lamb get together for this new series that explores the history, culture and traditions of Britain. They will be joined by a host of familiar faces too. Not to be missed!…

Do you miss Corrie ? I loved it but found it hard working in Manchester and coming back to London to be a mum. My daughter, Maia, was studying for her A-levels and I needed to be around more. People say kids need us when they’re little, but I think they need us more when they’re teens. How did she get on? I’m so proud of Maia – she’s had a hard year but did fantastically well. She’s at university in Bristol, isn’t she? Yes! I’ll miss her but it’ll give me the chance to be more flexible as an actress. Your hit series Two Thousand Acres Of Sky is out on DVD – it’s such a great show! It was so fun…