Innholdsfortegnelse for August 10, 2015 i Woman's Own

If there was ever an excuse to pay a visit to the cinema, it’s this! David Beckham has his first movie role coming out next week. The former footballing hero is playing a small part in his mate Guy Ritchie’s new film The Man From U.N.C.L.E., and it looks like he’s pretty excited about it. His wife Victoria posted a snap of David, 40, posing in front of one of the movie’s posters, writing, ‘Excited to see The Man From U.N.C.L.E. !’ And if that wasn’t enough to look forward to, this isn’t going to be Becks’ only movie. He is set to appear in Guy’s next production too, Knights Of The Roundtable: King Arthur . At this rate, we’re…

CAROL’S BATTLE Carol Vorderman has revealed her heartache over a battle she’s been tackling for years. Opening up for the first time on the subject, Carol has revealed how her son Cameron suffers from dyslexia. ‘Cameron was six when I finally got the diagnosis,’ Carol, 54, said. ‘But I knew long before then that something wasn’t right. There were times it was very hard, and I did worry about his future, but I knew with extra attention from me and lots of praise he would be OK.’ Cameron, 18, is going off to university in October and Carol couldn’t be prouder. ‘With a lot of encouragement he’s now doing very well. He’s great. He’s 6ft 5in, very funny and so kind. I’m so proud.’ Myleene’s awful dates After a bitter…

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Lemon curd cake SERVES 12 PREP TIME 20 MINS COOKING TIME 35 MINS YOU WILL NEED 450g Betty Crocker Classic Vanilla Cake Mix FOR THE SYRUP 4 level tbsp caster sugarJuice of 2 lemons FOR THE FILLING  2 level tbsp lemon curd FOR THE FROSTING 125g unsalted butter250g icing sugar4 level tbsp lemon curd FOR THE DECORATION  3-4tbsp lemon curd HOW TO DO IT 1 Make two cakes with the cake mix to pack directions. 2 Meanwhile, make the syrup by pouring 4tbsp water into a small pan and adding the caster sugar. Gently heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to the boil. Allow it to boil rapidly for 1 min, then remove the pan from the heat and add the lemon juice. 3 Once cooked,…

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Placing a toy thermometer in my mouth, my daughter Ava grinned. ‘Open wide!’ she said. Next to her, my youngest, Belle, held out a stethoscope, ready to listen to my heartbeat. It was a Sunday morning in February 2015, and Ava, six, and Belle, three, were playing their favourite game, doctors, while my husband, Damian, made breakfast. How could we have known how closely their game would mirror reality… Just a month later, I was running around trying to get the girls ready for school and nursery, before heading to my finance job. As I sat doing Belle’s laces and chatting about the day ahead, she gave me a strange look. ‘What are you saying, Mummy?’ she asked. Ava, also looking puzzled, stared at me as though I was speaking…

Melanie Sykes LEO (7 AUGUST) The TV presenter’s marriage collapsed in December 2013. But with good-luck planet Jupiter now on her side, she’s finally bouncing back and moving on to better things. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr This will be a big week for lovers and relationships with children. Past history could be revisited in some way. Perhaps a child who’d moved out is moving back in. Or if you’ve fallen out with someone you care about, they’re back on the scene. Keep talking, stay hopeful. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May It’s all about the past and letting go. Are you bearing a grudge? Regretting the one that got away? Retaining possessions you have no use or room for? What would looking…

Vintage copy We had our windows refitted and when the crevice was taken away I found an old copy of Woman’s Own stuffed in there – it had been used to fill the gap! I dug it out and saw it was from 1984, with ‘Alana without Rod Stewart’ on the front. Also, it was just 26p and my recent issue was only 99p – not too much of a rise in over 30 years. Clearly Woman’s Own stands the test of time – and windows! Carol Cross, South Wales Strange behaviour I read ‘Caught out! The women who aren’t what they seem’ with interest. I once had a friend who used to lie persistently – only about the smallest things, but I still knew they were outright lies. I…

Jiving Jamelia! We’re on countdown for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing , especially with the rumours that Loose lady Jamelia, 34, has signed up! The former pop star reportedly even turned down a part on I’m A Celebrity... to don the sequins for this year’s show. ‘Jamelia’s been wanted by both shows for a number for years,’ a source revealed. ‘ Strictly makes more sense to her because it will allow her to continue being a mum and to work on Loose Women .’ We think she’ll be fab! Back in our living rooms Phillip Schofield’s You’re Back In The Room was so popular it’s returning for a new series. The…

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Sara Cox was the original ‘ladette’ with a reputation for wild, boozy antics. But times have changed and she’s now more likely to be found hanging out with her husband, Ben Cyzer, and three kids, Lola, 11, Isaac, seven, and Renee, five, as well as walking her dog Beano. We caught up with Sara, 40, who hosts Radio 2’s Sounds Of The 80s and is set to front new BBC2 series The Great British Pottery Throw Down , to get the gossip on her showbiz life. What’s your favourite item in your wardrobe? I’ve got two pairs of J Brand skinny jeans – they’re expensive, but they fit me nicely because I’m quite a boyish shape. I wear them with flat brogues –…

Will my son driveaway mypartner? Six months ago, I got in touch with my teenage sweetheart as we’d both recently divorced. Now we’ve fallen in love again. The trouble is that my 10-year-old son acts out every time my new partner comes over. My partner says he understands that he misses his dad, but I can’t help worrying that my son’s anger will drive him away. Kathy, 52, via Facebook Children often hold a dream of their parents reuniting. So you’re right – your son probably sees this new man as a threat to that. The quick fix is to stop inviting your partner over when your son is around. Then gradually, after six months or so, he and your son can meet for short periods of time – but…

Could your freezer save you £1,080 a year? Using your freezer wisely could save an average of £90 a month, according to online retailer Appliances Direct. Making better use of it reduces wastage, meaning you’ll need to buy less. ‘You can freeze more foods than you think. I freeze chillies as I don’t use a whole bag in one go,’ says goodtoknow.co. uk’s Anna Sbuttoni. ‘When cooking from scratch, make double and freeze half to make a ‘ready meal’ for another night.’ 10 THINGS you didn’t know you could freeze AVOCADOS Remove the skin and stone, then mash with 1tbsp lemon juice per avocado and freeze for up to two months. Use in guacamole, dressings and spreads. BANANAS Peel, slice into chunks and put in a freezer…

Join with Woman’s Own and Quidco today and start earning! ‘Cashback soon mounts up’ The site keeps track of all cashback earnings and you can see how it mounts up. I’ve bought clothes and booked holiday flights and hotel accommodation through Quidco. I pocketed £180 on my contract with Vodafone – I couldn’t believe it. To date, I’ve earned £900. DEBBIE MACKENZIE, 44 ‘I get the best deals’ I use Quidco for loads of things. You log in, search for what you need and the site brings up the best deals from the available suppliers. There are some great insurance deals. I’ve earned £50 cashback on my car insurance and £70 on my home insurance! SYLVIA REIS, 36 What is Quidco? Quidco…

George is just so cute, my little one is turning two soon, too! Mags Grant Wow – Cindy Crawford’s daughter looks just like her mum. Good genes there! Gillian Steedan Love Helen Mirren, what a classy lady. Linda Saxon I’ve never taken a selfie and I never will! Melanie Finnegan What do YOU think? Last week, we asked you… DO YOU PREFER COFFEE TO TEA? THIS IS HOW YOU ANSWERED: YES 45% NO 55% Don’t forget to visit our website for this week’s question!…

Mel B’s marriage looks like it could be in trouble again after her husband, Stephen Belafonte, was pictured out with a mystery brunette. Stephen, 40, was seen having a late-night drink with the woman at a Hollywood bar, with an onlooker saying, ‘They were having a very animated conversation. Stephen was gesturing with his hands and she was listening intently. They definitely looked like they knew each other – and probably fairly well. ‘Stephen had clearly made an effort, and was dressed in an all-white outfit while the woman was in an elegant black number and high heels.’ Just hours earlier, Mel, 40, had posted a snap of Stephen driving with her daughters, Phoenix, 16, Angel, seven, and Madison, three, with the caption ‘Super fun times family time!’ Rumours that…

She’s almost as famous for her chaotic love life as her wild partying and now Kate Moss, 41, is said to be single once again after reportedly splitting from rocker husband Jamie Hince, 46. The unlucky-in-love supermodel’s latest relationship is said to have run into trouble just four years after the couple’s idyllic Cotswold wedding due to Kate’s jealously over Jamie’s female friends. History of heartache This marriage breakdown is another blow for the supermodel, who has suffered a string of high-profile splits over the years. Kate’s relationship with Hollywood star Johnny Depp, 52, helped catapult her to superstardom in 1994 but work pressures drove them apart in 1998 and Kate was heartbroken, saying there were, ‘Years and years of crying. Oh the tears!’ The end of her romance with…

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I’m really paranoid about my body During sex, my husband told me he thought I’d developed a strange smell. I went to the GP and he said I had a condition called bacterial vaginosis (BV) and gave me antibiotics. It cleared up, but then it returned. Now I’m paranoid and it’s affecting my sexual confidence. All the GP can do is give me antibiotics. Gail, 47, York BV is the most common vaginal infection women suffer, so please don’t feel ashamed or paranoid. The site bacterialvaginosisforum.blogspot.co.uk has a great forum where sufferers offer each other emotional and practical support. Your husband didn’t mean to make you feel paranoid – I’m sure he’d be horrified if he knew how you feel. It might help if you let him know. Tell him…

Some people are born to be parents. My partner, Ron, doted on his three kids from a previous relationship. ‘There’s no love like it,’ he’d tell me. But I wasn’t convinced. I’d never wanted to be a mum. It wasn’t about Ron. I’d been with my ex-husband for 11 years and having children just wasn’t something I saw in my future. Instead, I kept busy running my own hair clinic and enjoying life. So, when I’d met Ron at a salsa class in August 2008 and he’d invited me for a drink, it was one of the first things I’d told him. ‘I’m just not the maternal type,’ I’d said. It didn’t stop me from wanting to know more about his daughters, then 13 and 11, and son, eight. As…

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Amanda Village, 44, lives in Sheffield with her son Kai, six. She works as a part-time secretary for a firm of architects. ‘Three years ago, I saw an advert for Quidco on the internet and decided to try it,’ says Amanda. ‘I needed some travel and car insurance, so I thought it’d be useful.’ Holiday treats Soon Amanda was using Quidco for her food shop, for clothes and for shoes. ‘Kai is sight-impaired, so I often buy sensory toys for him and treat him to holidays. ‘Quidco has been absolutely wonderful for money off holidays. I took him to Lanzarote over New Year, which was fabulous.’ When Amanda decided to get a subscription for Sky TV, she immediately logged on to quidco.com. ‘It was amazing – I earned £110 just…

I used to go to the bingo hall, but the appeal of playing online is I can choose when and where I do it. Woman’s Own Bingo was one of the first sites I tried and I loved it straight away. The site’s easy to use and the games are great. If you don’t want to spend a lot, you can buy 1p tickets or try some of the games in demo mode to see if you like them. Lots of wins I’ve had lots of little wins, but last year I had my biggest scoop of all. It was a normal evening and my husband, Trevor, 63, was cooking. ‘I might have a few games of bingo,’ I said. A few weeks before, I’d won £675, so I wasn’t…

Tamzin Outhwaite, who first grabbed our attention as Melanie Owen in EastEnders back in 1998, has been a fixture on our TV screens ever since. Starring in shows like Red Cap , Hotel Babylon and Paradox , she’s now returning for her second – and the final – series of New Tricks, as DCI Sasha Miller, who’s in charge of a team of old codgers on the cold case murder squad. Off screen, Tamzin, 44, is divorced from Miranda actor Tom Ellis, with whom she has daughters Florence, seven, and Marnie, three. She chats to Woman’s Own about why she doesn’t diet and her…

She may be best known for fronting sporting events but Gabby Logan, 42, has swapped the red carpet for green pastures to host the new ITV show Flockstars, in which eight celebs train to become shepherds. Here Gabby, who lives in Buckinghamshire with her former rugby star husband Kenny, 43, 10-year-old twins Reuben and Lois, and their two dogs, chats juggling family life and her topnotch cooking skills. You’re so busy, how do you juggle work and family life? I love my work and I love having family time. Yes, you sacrifice some things. I don’t get much adult time with friends any more – but you can’t do the impossible. You and Kenny both appeared on Strictly , do you dance together?…

No peril for Cheryl! Waiting in the wings for Simon Cowell were new X Factor judges Rita Ora and Nick Grimshaw and, as I dubbed her, the ‘elder statesman’, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini. ‘Ooh, I like the sound of that!’ she said. Our Cheryl’s certainly earned her stripes after all these years and has seen off rival Louis Walsh. ‘It’s the most fun I’ve ever had on the panel,’ she revealed. Even if Nick’s tendency to banter means the auditions keep overrunning. ‘I do like a chat!’ he said. X hits the spot! Backstage at X Factor auditions and new host Olly Murs assured me he’ll help take the chill out of the long nights when the show returns this autumn. He’s…

Tell us about your new show… Murder Behind Mansion Walls is about crimes on Millionaires’ Row. They’re gruesome stories that, if you wrote them for a soap, people would say, ‘Oh, for goodness sake! That’s a bit far-fetched.’ Have you always been fascinated by macabre crimes? I think we’re all interested in ghastly people and what drives them to do these things. And these are rich, successful people. You think, ‘Why wasn’t that enough?’ There’s something secretly pleasing about money not buying happiness. Could you be a sleuth? I’m fascinated by what makes people tick, so maybe I’d make a good criminal profiler! Do you miss Dynasty ? It was so much fun! You felt like a million dollars because they used the real stuff. The glasses…