Innholdsfortegnelse for August 31, 2015 i Woman's Own

Birds Of A Feather star Lesley Joseph has been seen with two lovely men in her life recently. On the show, her character, man-eating Dorien Green, has been teamed with Martin Kemp, 53, who plays her new toy-boy hunk Vince. The pair were pictured filming a funeral scene for the show’s 12th series, with Martin givng her a leg up into a hearse! And in real life, Lesley, 69, was spotted sharing a gentle peck with a mystery man while walking down a London street. Who’s a lucky girl then?! 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.…

Phillip Schofield has issued a warning to his ‘TV wife’ Holly Willoughby ahead of her return to This Morning next week, saying, ‘She’s not having any more babies!’ And he’s willing to go to extreme lengths to stop her. ‘I’ve told her husband Dan that if he ever falls asleep anywhere near me, I’ll give him the snip myself,’ Phil joked. Holly, 34, is gearing up to return to her spot on the sofa next to Phil, 53, after taking a year-long maternity leave to have her third baby, Chester, last September. During her absence, her hosting duties have been split between Amanda Holden, 44, and Christine Bleakley, 36. But it sounds like Phil wouldn’t be willing to do it again, even admitting that if Holly…

Skirts Shirts Dresses Jeans DENIM DOS & DON’TS DO Go for smart flares. A wide fit through the thigh, knee and ankle is as flattering as a skinny jean. DON’T Choose pale denim if you are curvier as the lighter shade will make you look larger. DO Invest in an A-line button-front denim skirt. Mini or midi, it’ll see you through autumn/winter. DON’T Just buy a pair of jeans because you like them. Focus on your shape and what style flatters your figure.…

HOW IT WORKS Most diets fail quickly because hunger kicks in, but research on ‘satiety’ – how full your diet makes you feel – has revealed that certain nutrients and foods are better at curbing your appetite. By increasing your intake of protein and including plenty of fibre-filled vegetables and fruits in your diet, you’ll never feel hungry or deprived and you’ll still lose weight. WHAT TO EAT... Key stay-fuller foods that we’ve included in this diet plan are: Dishes with water added during preparation, eg soups and stews, or foods with naturally high water content, such as fruit and vegetables. Airy foods that take up lots of space in your stomach – eg popcorn instead of crisps, or a chocolate mousse instead of a chocolate bar. High-fibre foods, such…

Gregg Wallace has come a long way since his days as a greengrocer in London’s Covent Garden. He first popped up on our screens in 2002 presenting Saturday Kitchen and Veg Out , before joining John Torode as a judge on MasterChef in 2005. We caught up with dad-of-two Gregg, 50, who’s engaged to Anne-Marie Sterpini, 29, to find out more… What makes you happy? My fiancée Anne-Marie. We’re getting married next August – I can’t wait! I’ve just driven back from the beach and I kept skipping through songs thinking what was suitable to play during lunch and what’s suitable to play while the guests are arriving. What makes you cry? It’s A Wonderful Life , the black…

Hey Simon! Are you pleased that The X Factor is already making headlines? Well, if they’re not talking about you then you’ve got a problem! I think it’s a good thing. I think we’re lucky. When you have the opportunity to make a couple of shows like ours, there’s more fun than there are problems. Being at the helm of two of the biggest shows [ X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent ] on TV must be nice… I’m not complaining. The real fun is when you’ve got an artist that you have worked with who are just about to break the big time. I love that moment, I can really feel it. I remember that happening with…

Since Jamie Oliver, 40, found fame with The Naked Chef back in 1999, he’s made a string of cookery shows, founded a business empire, sold millions of cookbooks and had four children – Poppy, 13, Daisy, 12, Petal, six, and Buddy, four – with his wife, Jools. We caught up with Jamie to chat about family and his new show, Jamie’s Super Food . Hi Jamie! You’re often away travelling for work. Do the kids pester you to take them along? No! When you’re a teenager, you’re not interested in what your dad’s doing. I’m really not that cool to them – I’m trying to earn my stripes. I’d love to take them but when they get older – 13 is not the…

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Stepping out in a baseball cap and sunglasses just a few weeks ago, he was barely recognisable. Yet the 6ft-tall man in dark clothing, so desperate to keep a low profile, was convicted paedophile Jeremy Forrest. Jailed after having an affair with his pupil, he’s now free. In fact, Forrest served just two years after being found guilty of abduction and sex with a minor. At 30, he was married and working as a maths teacher when he ran off with his 15-year-old pupil in September 2012. They were found in France, where the pair had fled sparking a Europe-wide manhunt. Following his conviction, in February 2014 Forrest wrote a letter from prison vowing he’d never give up on the former pupil. But since his release, he has reportedly started…

Reader rated Nathalie Lewis, 52, Watford ‘My menopausal symptoms got so bad I had to give up my job. I discovered A.Vogel Menosan Menopause Support (£14.99 for 60 capsules). It’s a natural remedy with soy compounds to balance hormones, which you can use with HRT. I’m a changed woman; my sleep is better as are my hot flushes.’ Are you a health googler? One in four of us self-diagnoses our health problems rather than seeing a GP, says a new report by pushdoctor.co.uk. Top health searches for people in Liverpool are back pain and depression, while Essex dwellers are most likely to research STIs. New for you Up to six million women in the UK are regularly incontinent. If you’re one of them, the Pericoach may put an end to…

Kirstie Allsopp VIRGO (31 AUGUST) Kirstie’s set for a bumper year thanks to good-fortune planet Jupiter. It contacts her Sun in the autumn. When this happened last, she got her first spin-off, so expect her on our TVs with something new. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Love brings out your naughty side. You might even find yourself fantasising about someone who’s half your age or married to someone else. You don’t have to act on it, but thinking about it could put a spring in your step. Channel it into spicing things up with your beloved. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May A situation – probably domestic – is showing you your dark side. You may have poisonous feelings towards someone you live with or are related to. No…

Helen’s the best I love seeing all the pictures of Helen Mirren in the mag. I’ve been a fan since her Prime Suspect days. She gets more beautiful as she gets older. She’s such an inspiration. She has class and not a lot of celebrities do nowadays. Helen, we love you. B Cooper, Bucks Grumpy but so funny I went to see Grumpy Old Women at the Pavilion in Weymouth with some friends recently. It was so funny and very true to life. Congratulations to Jenny Eclair, Susie Blake and Kate Robbins for such excellent performances. Amy Hawkins, Dorset How to contact us! WRITE Lauren Hughes, In touch, Woman’s Own, Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU TWITTER Follow us at twitter.com/womansown TELEPHONE 020 3148 6539…

ORLANDO BLOOM Long before Middle-earth came calling, Lord Of The Rings star Orlando Bloom made his first ever on-screen appearance in 1994 at the tender age of 19 as self-harming builder Noel Harrison. MINNIE DRIVER Minnie Driver played HIV sufferer Zena Mitchell in 1991. Six years later, Good Will Hunting – and romance with Matt Damon – cemented her place as a Hollywood star. DAVID WALLIAMS There were no laydees’ frocks when David Walliams played overprotective dad Jon Fielding in 2003 – the same year Little Britain hit our screens. KATE WINSLET Kate, who found Hollywood stardom playing Rose in Titanic , graced the Casualty set in 1993 when she was…

CHERYL FERNANDEZVERSINI I have two new people to look after, which is making me focus more. And I don’t have Louis on the end sending me dodgy notes. NICK GRIMSHAW I really love Rita but her geography and her metaphors make me laugh. Her naivety is charming, I think people will fall in love with her over it. RITA ORA I play on the flirty thing. I do it as a joke and I think some people think it’s serious. I think that if you can handle me flirting, you can handle The X Factor .…

As my parents took a bow on the stage, I rose to my feet. ‘Bravo!’ I yelled, clapping along with the audience. It was October 1994 and my Mum, Irene, and Dad, George Lowe, were the toast of the comedy scene in our hometown of Glenrothes, Fife. People flocked from miles around to see their hilarious sketches, and my husband, Charles, and I would go along every weekend too. ‘We saw you in the audience,’ Mum grinned, greeting me after the show. As we chatted, I spotted Dad talking to a woman at the bar. Her name was Vici. She was the exotic dancer at the club and she’d often be on the same bill as my parents. While she thought her seductive dancing was classy, I wasn’t so sure.…

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I feel like I’ve failed Nine months ago, we took in a dog from a local rescue centre. They told us our dog was a sweet-natured animal, but when we got her home she proceeded to tear up the place, bark constantly and be aggressive with strangers. I’ve ordered books, been online and tried everything possible to make this work, but I’ve reached the conclusion that she must go back. I just feel so ashamed that I’ve failed. Frannie, 40, Oxford I’m sorry you feel this way. Any person who has rescued a dog will tell you that it can take a lot of time and patience to help a dog readjust. Some rescue centres say it is always the rescuers’ fault when the placement is unsuccessful, but that is…

1 TEA Why? It’s the high levels of flavonoids in your cuppa that help, with two cups a day giving you the required daily 350mg of the chemical to stay healthy. Flavonoids are also found in chocolate and red wine. 2 CRANBERRY JUICE Why? It contains protective, immune-boosting polyphenols that can cut your risk of stroke, heart disease and diabetes. A US study showed people who drank it had lower blood pressure than those who didn’t. Try for two glasses a day. 3 GRAPEFRUIT JUICE  Why? A daily half-pint glass can improve circulation to give your heart a boost. It’s full of flavanones found in citrus fruit, which help strengthen blood-vessel walls, keeping them flexible, says French research. But if you have a heart problem, grapefruit can interfere with your…

Banana with toffee sauce SERVES 12 PREP TIME 40 MINS PLUS CHILLING COOKING TIME 10 MINS YOU WILL NEED • 150g oat biscuits, such as Hobnobs, crushed • 75g butter, melted • 250g mascarpone • 2 eggs, separated • 75g caster sugar 1tsp vanilla extract • 250ml double cream • 4 sheets gelatin, softened in cold water • 3 bananas, sliced and tossed in lemon juice • 200ml toffee sauce • 25g toasted flaked almonds HOW TO DO IT 1 Grease and line the base of a 20cm springform cake tin. Mix the biscuits and butter together and press over the base of the tin. Chill while you make the filling. 2 Place the mascarpone, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl and beat until smooth. Pour…

Have some fun-filled family time with these easy activities... DAY 1: FLY A KITE Basic kites are quite inexpensive to buy, but you could get the kids to make their own from a brown paper bag. Just cut off the bottom of the bag, decorate it with a funny face, attach some coloured paper streamers to the bottom and a length of string at the top. Then head out to the local park to fly it! DAY 2: GO FREE WHEELING Go mountain biking on a forest trail for high-octane fun the kids will love. Want an extra challenge? Set them a scavenger hunt to get them to interact with their surroundings. DAY 3: PLAY EASY ROUNDERS Mark out a rough circle with four markers. Form two teams: one batting,…

We didn’t have to pack toys or buggies As the summer holidays come to an end, I can already tell you what the main topic of conversation in the playground will be – how expensive it’s been to go away. But this year I won’t be joining in. Because when I took my three children away I didn’t pay thousands for hotels or villas. Far from it… It was only when my eldest son, Toby, now seven, started school in September 2012 that I realised how much travel firms hiked up the prices when the schools broke up. Along with Poppy, now five, and Rory, two, even on my tutor’s salary, I began to wonder if we’d ever be able go abroad as a family again. My inspiration One evening…

Sitting in the lounge in front of my computer, I logged on to my Woman’s Own Bingo account. I’d been a member for over two years and it’s always been so much fun to play. I know the games I like, as well as other members and the chat room hosts. I’d played bingo for many years with my mother-in-law at our local club, but after she moved I didn’t fancy going on my own. That’s why I joined Woman’s Own Bingo – and I haven’t looked back! I’ve had lots of wins, scooping a few hundred pounds here and there. But it was in April this year that I had my biggest one. I was relaxing and having some me-time, so I decided to play…

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With summer holidays nearly over, it’s time to start the school uniform shopping to avoid last minute stress. So, to help, Sainsbury’s is offering four lucky winners the chance to win £250 in gift vouchers to spend on its Back to School range. With a great selection of durable, high-quality pieces all at low prices, Sainsbury’s uniforms are designed to survive the rough and tumble of the playground at prices that are easy on the purse strings. Available from ages two to 16, each item features pull-tested buttons and are made from easy-iron fabrics. To complete the look, Sainsbury’s also has a range of fun backpacks and lunch boxes, as well as stylish satchels. And while you’re in store, why not head to the Tu aisle and treat yourself to…

She’s played one of the nation’s most trusted nurses, Sister Lisa ‘Duffy’ Duffin, on Casualty on and off since 1986. And she’ll soon be digging out her blue uniform again as she returns for the weekend special! We caught up with Cathy, 58, who’s married to actor Christopher Guard, 61, and mum to Lily, 14, to chat... Hi Cathy! Can you believe Casualtyis filming its 30th series? No! You could knock me down with a feather. I can remember the first episode and all the lead-up to it, it’s so surprising! Do people always ask you for medical advice? I did have a situation once where I was stood in the Post Office and this guy in front of me just went…

JOLLY WITH OLLY Caroline Flack has finally ’fessed up to having a crush on her X Factor co-host Olly Murs, 31. The TV presenter, 35, who’s always denied anything but friendship between the pair, revealed, ‘There was a point when we first started working together when I thought, ‘Do I? Could I?’ There’s always been a barrier we just couldn’t cross, but we laugh about it all the time.’ Could there be hope for the duo? ‘I’ve never met anyone as confident but it never borders on arrogance,’ she continued. ‘It’s extraordinary and it’s lovely.’ We’re crossing our fingers! WENDI’S RUFF DAY Former Corrie star Wendi Peters has to bark orders in a manly voice to control her sheep dog on ITV’s…

Tracy Ann Oberman is best known as bad girl Chrissie Watts in EastEnders , ending Dirty Den’s life in 2005. Tracy Ann, 48, appeared in the recent Moomins On The Riviera movie and is currently starring in New Tricks . Here the mum of Anoushka, nine, spills the beans on life after the Square… You played one of the most famous ladies in Soapland. Did you enjoy it? I loved portraying such a strong and complicated female character. I don’t think she was a baddie. She was manipulative, sure, but she did things to save her skin. It’s quite different from the Moomins movie. Did your little girl watch it? She loves the fact I’m Moominmamma!…

Terry And Mason’s Food Trip MONDAYS, BBC2 Sir Terry Wogan and London cabbie Mason McQueen are joining forces to embark on the ultimate British culinary adventure as they explore the country in a black cab looking for the nation’s finest foods. Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners TUESDAYS, CHANNEL 4 A brand-new series that matches Britain’s most obsessive cleaners with the laziest to see if swapping their lives for a day will help them both change their ways. Catch up on All 4. Through The Keyhole SATURDAYS, ITV Keith Lemon is back and he’s managed to locate a whole host of new celebrity houses to explore for the new series. Missed an episode? Catch up on ITV Player.…

‘I’d ride a horse naked for a part!’ Corrie’s Hayley Tamaddon chats quitting the Cobbles and being a champion reality TV star You leave Corrie during September’s live episode? How’s it all going? I shot my last scenes earlier this month so I’m off to Ibiza to see some friends before coming back for the live episode. You’ve starred on soaps and reality shows – what’s next? I feel blessed I can do so many different things. When I first did Dancing On Ice I wondered if it would destroy my career. But I’ve always wanted to do things that interested me, so I did it! Now I really want to be on Strictly. Have you told them? Every year I make it known that I…