Innholdsfortegnelse for May 4, 2015 i Woman's Own

Here come the Brits! Watch out America, the Brits are taking ever! More and more of our top home-grown names are living it up in LA. At a recent fashion show, the front row was packed with some of our finest, icluding Posh and Becks, actress Kate Beckinsale, model Rosie Huntington W i eley and chat show marvel James Corden. Among the other big stars who have taken California by storm are Gordon Ramsay and Cat Deeley. So what’s the attraction? It has to be the all-year-round tan, surely? 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.…

In a frank admission, Pauline Quirke has revealed to pals that she can’t stick to her diet and is reportedly worried it’s letting her family down. After publicly battling with her weight for years, the Birds Of A Feather star is now keen to drop the pounds, but has said that she fails as soon as temptation gets in the way. ‘The word diet sends her into a frenzy,’ a close pal of the star told us. ‘She starts on Monday with good intentions, but by lunchtime she’s tucked into some fries and by dinner she’s completely fallen off the wagon with a packet of biscuits.’ Making a vow In 2011 Pauline lost a staggering 8st on the LighterLife diet plan. But since then, as Woman’s Own recently reported, she’s…

Before I even get out of bed in the morning, the first thing I see is the photo of my beautiful, outgoing daughter, Liz, on my bedside table. With her long blonde hair and big brown eyes, she could be a model. But that was then. And now, the memory of what Liz used to look like is sometimes too hard to bear. Not just because she’s changed, but because of my part in it all. Liz, my only child, was born in April 1995. We were always very close. Even as a child she was always smiling, and she was clever, too. She was very artistic, always drawing and hanging her paintings around the house. And as she grew up, Liz was so kind and popular. I don’t think…

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My friend is being abused Two years agomy oldest friend confided in me that her partner was verbally and physically abusive. I thought I’d persuaded her to leave him but instead she married him. I have no idea if anyone else knows or if it’s still happening. He’s from New Zealand and doesn’t havemany friends here. He insists on coming out with us when I visit so I never get a chance to have a heart-to-heart with her. What can I do? Yvette,36,London Does he work? Does he ever go out – even for half an hour? If you can get your friend on her own, you could check her wellbeing and, if you feel able, to suggest she see a counsellor. Shemay not be receptive but at least she’ll…

Somewhere out there, there are five people who owe their lives tomy husband. I only wish he was here for themto thank him. I was 26 when I first met Andy at a party. Eleven years older than me, he was warm, funny and loved cycling. We hit it off and by the time we married two years later, I was already three months pregnant. But despite our happiness, life was far from perfect. When Oscar was born in 2012, the doctors diagnosed himwith cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic condition that affected his lungs and digestive system. He’d need daily medication and doctors said it may affect his life expectancy. It was a devastating blow to the perfect family we’d planned. Andy kept us all strong, giving up his job…

Seeing my 13-year-old daughter Millie laughing and playing with other children, I’m filled with pride. It may not sound out of the ordinary – but there was a time when I never thought it possible. I adopted Millie when she was two and a half. My husband Terry and I were full-time foster carers, despite already having five kids of our own. Millie suffered from deafness and Crohn’s disease, and as she got older, her ADHD and learning disabilities surfaced, but despite them she was always smiling. One afternoon in 2008, I took Millie, then six, to a soft play centre near our home in North Shields, Tyne and Wear. Tired after a long day, she became agitated and disruptive. Almost immediately, the supervisor – who didn’t realise Millie had…

CLUES & ARROWS Fill in the clues in the direction of the arrows Quick & Easy If you really don’t have much time to spare, give your brain a breakwith one of these See if you can solve these in 10 minutes SUDOKU To solve the puzzle, each 3x2 box, each column and each rowmust contain the numbers 1 to 6 WORDSEARCH The answer is the wordmissing from the grid ANGRY CARELESS CHILDREN CHINESE FOREIGN OLD OUTGOING POOR PRETTY RICH SHY TALKATIVE TOURISTS UGLY YOUNG CROSSWORD Put your feet up and have a go at our classic crossword ACROSS 7 Unit countedby dieters (7) 8 Inventor (7) 9 Cause trouble (7) 10 Captivate (7) 12 Actor’s stand-in (10) 13 Fleshy part of the ear (4) 15 Ticket that can be…

Every parent knows it’s tricky to find a holiday both the grown-ups and children will like, but Trip Advisor has the answer with its Travellers’ Choice Awards for family hotels. The winners are based on traveller reviews with the emphasis on feedback from those who stayed at the hotel as a family. Sani Beach Hotel, Sani Halkidiki, Greece 1 Located on Cape Sani in mainland Greece along a private 7km beach, the luxurious Sani Beach Hotel has striking views of the Aegean Sea. The 1,000 acre site has a wide choice of luxurious rooms and family suites, each with private terrace or garden. Kids will be bowled over by the football and water sports on offer. THE COST Prices start at £138 per room, per night. GETTING THERE Thessaloniki airport…

PIC OF THE WEEK Win £50 if we feature your photo Heartbreaking report ‘The hardest letter I’ve ever had towrite’ – about Charlotte Fitzmaurice’s decision to fight for the right to let her poorly daughter, Nancy, die – was so moving. I can’t imagine what it’d be like to be in that position, having to make such an impossible decision. I hope Charlotte can take some comfort from the knowledge that she was only ever doing what was best for Nancy. Catherine Riley, NorthWales Don’t do it, Kym! I can’t believe that Kym Marsh is considering Botox for her wedding! She doesn’t need it at all and she will just end up ruining her looks if she gets it. She’s beautiful as she is. Louise Corson, via Facebook Brazen thief I…

FRAUD SQUAD THURSDAYS, 9PM, ITV Learn how one of the world’s top fraud squads brings ingenious criminals who steal millions of pounds from their victims to justice. This series has exclusive access to the City of London Police to take a look Inside their multimillion-pound investigations. POSH Pawnbrokers WEEKDAYS,4PM, CHANNEL4 Follow the lives of some of the UK’s most high-end and eccentric pawnbrokers in this new series. The show will unearth high-value family heirlooms, flash cars, obscure Russian items and some sexy footwear! Celebrity Squares SUNDAYS,7.15PM,ITV If you haven’t seen this hilarious show yet, make sure you tune in this weekend. Hosted by Warwick Davis and joined by Tim Vine and Joe Wilkinson, each week a new panel of famous faces compete in a noughts and crosses-style game. Want to…

The ankle grazer Cameron Diaz, 42, does the smart-casual look perfectly in these ankle-skimmers, shiny blazer and metallic heels. The flare Dress like a ’70s throwback in a wide-leg, flared style. Salma Hayek, 48, teams her indigo pair with a bold knit and smart shirt. The acid wash Pair a chambray shirt with pale jeans like Heidi Klum, 41, for a super-cool, offduty style. The skinnies Katie Holmes, 36, adds a silk cami, chic navy blazer and court shoes for an evening look. The boyfriend Myleene Klass, 37, is bang on trend in these relaxed hipster jeans. The bright blue biker jacket adds instant glamour. The rock ’n’rollup Be cool and turn up your jeans. Fearne Cotton, 33, teams hers with chunky boots. The drainpipe If we had a figure…

Woman’s Own EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Actress Zöe Lucker is happy enough not to wear any slap when she’s working, but there’s no way you would catch the mum-of-one at the shops without her face on. ‘People would think I’d let myself go,’ she tells us. Woman’s Own caught up with Zöe, 41, to chat about her curious daughter, her signature dish and slumming it for her latest TV show. Your six-year-old daughter, Lilly, is at that age where kids are so honest. Has there been a timeyou wish the groundcould swallow you up? Lilly does it all the time. She’s comfortable walking up to someone in a wheelchair and asking why they’re in it, how they feel about it and what it’s like not being able to walk. And if someone’s…

Ed’s fave Only £7 Only £10 Under £30 DOS AND DON'TS DO experiment with colour and size. Floral prints range from dainty and delicate to big and bold — go for what suits your personality or mood. DON'T mix different floral patterns together. Wear with plain solid shades that complement the colours of the flowers. DO accessories. Floral jewellery, scarves or bags can add fun to a plain outfit. DON'T be afraid to clash floral pieces with other patters, such as stripes, checks or spots. Breton stripes are great with a blooming print!…

LOSE 3lb in 4 days HERE’S HOW TO DO IT Follow our exclusive four-day plan, which is low in refined carbs, calories and salt, and high in potassium and fibre. It’s perfectly designed to help fight the flab, get rid of excess fluid and keep your digestive system working effectively. Team the diet with half an hour’s moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day – eg, jogging, brisk walking, swimming or a gym workout – and you should lose up to 3lb* by the weekend. *Fat and fluid combined Day 1 BREAKFAST X Small glass of tomato juice X 1 egg scrambled with a little low-fat spread and mushrooms MID MORNING X An apple LUNCH X Celery, cucumber and cherry tomatoes topped with 75g canned tuna (in water) MID AFTERNOON X Mini box…

MEDITATE... for 10 minutes Daily meditation can ease high blood pressure, anxiety and insomnia. Not sure how to get started? 1 Sit comfortably and set a timer for 10 minutes. 2 Take five slow breaths, closing your eyes on the last. 3 Starting at your head, work your way down each body part. Note how it feels as your breath rises and falls. 4 Count slowly: one on the in breath, two on the out breath and so on until you reach 10. Repeat until the timer sounds. Again notice how your body is feeling and any emotions. Open your eyes. Download a free app at headspace.com to guide you through the 10 minutes. EAT... your 10 a day! Did youknow that fruit and veg could save your life? In…

Invite your friends over this bank holiday for a delicious feast – indoors or out! Zingy lemon chicken SERVES 4 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS YOU WILL NEED X 4 chicken breasts X 3tbsp olive oil X Zest of 2 lemons, juice of 1 X 3tsp sumac X 2tsp ground cumin X Handful chopped coriander X 1 red onion, thinly sliced X 1 beef tomato, chopped X ¼ cucumber, sliced thinly X Griddled flatbread X Extra lemons X 1tsp tahini X 4tbsp natural yogurt HOW TO DO IT 1 Put the chicken between clingfilm and, using a rolling pin, beat to flatten. Put in a bowl with 2tbsp oil, lemon zest and ½ lemon juice, 2tsp sumac, cumin and coriander. Marinate for 30 mins. 2 Meanwhile, mix…

He fell in love with a make-believe me When you meet someone online it’s not unusual for them to look nothing like their on-screen image. That’s certainly true of Steve and me. Seven years ago I revealed to Woman’s Own the story of how we met and I was shocked by the response. Some people would shout in the street, ‘You’ll split up before Christmas!’ And Steve’s ex, who he’d been with for 24 years – thought we were doomed. You see, Steve had fallen for ‘Kira’, my digital alter ego – the sexy, tall bombshell with a sculpted waist and big boobs. I’d created her as a character in virtual reality game Second Life. Yet, in real life I was 5ft 6in, a size 6 and desperately unhappy… The…

It’s free to join and so easy to become a member When I first read about Quidco on a consumer blog in 2009, it sounded like a great way to earn money. Colin and I opened an account together – all we had to do was register our email address and bank details. We made cashback amounts straight away. One of the first was by changing our car insurance. The cheapest quote on the Quidco website was just £250. And we got £40 cashback, too! Now we use Quidco all the time. I travel a lot for work and book all my hotels via the site, earning up to 6% cashback each time. And in February, Colin and I went to South Africa – booking our hotels through Quidco meant…

If you’re looking to start summer in style, JD Williams has everything you’ll need for a wardrobe update. And Woman’s Own readers can enjoy 25% off* when you shop online. Take a peek at Lorraine Kelly’s first ever clothing line, Lorraine at JD Williams. The collection features the kind of clothes she loves to wear herself – stylish, flattering and made for real women. With a wide range of gorgeous fashion, you’ll be spoilt for choice at JD Williams, where fabulous fabrics, cut and colour come together to help you look and feel great. See more stylish buys on page 24. GREAT OFFER FOR YOU! HOW TO CLAIM It’s so simple – go to jdwilliams.co.uk and enter the code CXQH9 at the checkout. The offer is valid from 28 April…

Woman’s Own EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW The path to true love has never been smooth for Corrie’s favourite knicker-stitcher and barman, Sean Tully. Now he’s dating a man of the cloth – Vicar Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) – and the heartache looks set to continue. Woman’s Own caught up with his real-life alter ego, Antony Cotton, 39, who lives in rural Lancashire with his partner, Peter, to talk party pals and his one showbiz dream… Billy’s torn between the church and his love forSeanthisweek. What happens? They’returnedaway fromapubforbeing gay and Julie’s horrified. She calls the Weatherfield Gazette and a pushy journalist turns up. Sean doesn’t want to talk about it – he doesn’t want to embarrass Billy because the new bishop is coming to visit. But Julie’s already given her the story…

‘It wasn’t hocus-pocus’ Actress Juliet Stevenson’sbackinanewdrama based on the true storyofanordinaryfamily terrorised by a ‘poltergeist’ in the late 1970s Do you believe inghosts? I’m interested in the phenomenon. I don’t believe in poltergeists but I do believe something is going on. Perhaps science hasn’t caught up yet. Doyouthinkthefamily’sclaims theywerehauntedaretrue? I’m totally puzzled. By nature I should be a sceptic in this situation. I do believe, however, that there are kinds of energy left behind in buildings. I don’t think it was fraudulent or hocus-pocus. TimothySpallstarsasyour husbandintheshow.Howwas itworkingwithhim? We were at RADA together all those years ago. I’ve played his wife before so you get a lot of marital history for free! You look into his eyes and he is simply that character. You don’t ever see any cogs working. He’s…

‘I HATE getting old’ She might not be on the Loose Women panel any more, but Jane McDonald is still being as honest as ever. ‘Getting old is sad and I hate it,’ the singer, 52, confessed. ‘Ed said to me the other day, ‘Come upstairs and make love to me.’ At my age! I told him, ‘Pick one because I can’t do both.’ I can’t be bothered, I haven’t the energy any more. ‘Life can be cruel. All of a sudden you lose hair from one place and it starts growing in others. It’s not just a little bit – it’s an inch. You wake up and say, ‘Where’s that come from?’’ DIY ‘DO Holly Willoughby ditched the salon for a spot of home hairdressing recently, as she touched…

Peter Andre Peter shot to fame, and into the hearts of teenage girls everywhere, back in 1996 with his hit single Mysterious Girl. But by the late ’90s he’d fallen off the radar after his second album failed to make an impact. In 2004 he made his comeback as a contestant on I’m A Celebrity, where his steamy on-screen romance with Katie Price propelled him back into the limelight. Now Pete, 42, has a successful reality TV series under his belt as well as lucrative advertising deals, is a dad to three adorable kids and has regular presenting slots on daytime TV. Caroline Flack After being axed from The Xtra Factor, Caroline, 35, switched to rival show Strictly Come Dancing. She stole the public’s hearts and went on to lift…

Spot Check Forget wrinkles! One of the biggest giveaways of your age is pigmentation. Brown blemishes and age spots make the overall appearance of your face look dull and lifeless. This uneven skin tone forms as a result of sun exposure, hormonal imbalance, pollution and lifestyle factors, such as smoking, which can cause the production of melanin (the body’s natural tanning pigment) to go into overdrive. But before pigmentation panic takes hold, follow our step-by-step guide to clearer, brighter, flawless skin. 1 Cleanse Cleansing could be the most important step in your quest for uniform skin tone. That’s because when your face is thoroughly clean your skincare products can penetrate properly and work their magic to the max. Elemis White Brightening Even Tone Cleanser, £29.50, timetospa.co.uk, is a delightfully refreshing…

We all know the new royal baby will want for nothing – dozens of palaces and an army of staff to respond to every whim… But some parents are putting Kate and Wills to shame. From the baby with a Rolex, to the twins with a £15,000 cot, it’s extravagance at a shocking level. A recent UN-backed report confirmed that parents in Britain bombard kids with luxury gifts to compensate for not spending time with them. This is compared to countries such as Spain and Sweden, where parents prioritise being with their kids. But, however much you buy your children, it’s nothing compared with these OTT parents… ‘Nice clothes show that you care’ Every morning, mum Lisa Davis goes into little Nicole’s £6,000 nursery and selects her daughter’s outfit from…

Did you know? ♥ Your heart beats 100,000 times a day ♥ Women’s hearts beat 10%faster thanmen’s ♥ Heartbeats are the sound of the valves opening and closing ♥ Sixoutof 10adults intheUKhavehigh cholesterol, increasing their risk of coronary heart disease. Youcangetaheartandcholesterol checkatyour local LloydsPharmacy. They’ll assessyourchancesof developing cardiovascular disease andhelploweryour risk. Itcosts £15, lloydspharmacy.com/en/info/cholesterolheart-checkice 3 fast fixes Make the latest wellbeing advice work for you TRY …a back rub at night. Talk your other half into giving you a quick three minute nightly massage and you could get an extra 36 minutes’ sleep because of it, says a study published in the Journal of Holistic Nursing. SWAP …sitting for walking to get creative juices flowing. A US study showed even walking on a treadmill upped creative thinking in 81% of…

5 STEPS TO... revamping your garden on a budget Transform a scruffy backyard into a haven this bank holiday weekend! 1 GET INSPIRED You don’t have to fork out for a landscape gardener to get great ideas. Social-media site Pinterest is a free forumwhere users post inspirational images to create mood boards and many designs can be easily copied. Or get free advice from garden advice.co.uk and gardening.about.com. 2 TRY ONLINE FLOWER POWER If you need a big order of plants and shrubs, garden centres and nurseries can be pricey. Instead, buy plants online at gardenplantsdirect. co.uk and gardeningdirect.co. uk. Both sites offer good value and will deliver to your door. 3‘UPCYCLE’ OLDITEMS A lick of paint and new upholstery on old furniture and fixtures can add a chic touch…

People often say it takes time to fall in love, for those deep feelings to develop. So when I say that it happened tome within minutes of hearing my partner’s voice – and that just 36 hours later, we’dmoved in together – you can imagine the surprise! In March 1993, I was in a dark place. My baby son, Patrick, had died aged just two days old. He’d been born three months premature and had been too small to live. Having already split from his dad, I felt alone in the world and plummeted into depression and developed agoraphobia. I couldn’t leave my flat in Coventry and relied on my neighbour, Sheron, to buy my groceries for me. My only other link to the outside world was my CB radio…

I will never forget the feeling when I won my two amazing jackpots on Woman’s Own Bingo. But then winning £471,687 is a massive amount of money. I’d joined Woman’s Own Bingo a few years before my first big win as I enjoyed bingo, but getting to my local hall wasn’t so convenient after they moved the local bus stop! Playing online was the perfect solution. Setting up an account was easy and there was a huge amount of games to choose from. I quickly found my firm favourite, Wonderland, a slot game. It was while playing this game that I had my first big win. It was a Friday evening and I had to be up at 6am the next day to go to Birmingham. I thought I’d have…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Events this week highlight your values and, particularly at the weekend, expose some area or principal you didn’t even realise was so important to you. Money might come into the mix and, because that’s always a charged subject, there may be a drama. ◆ For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Sunday’s Full Moon brings a relationship matter to crisis point. An ongoing theme comes to a head, whether a positive decision or a conflict. All the info is on the table now and you’re clear about what you want, which helps no end. ◆ For more call 0901 609 4781* Gemini 21May–20Jun Your ruler, Mercury, moves onside on Friday so you instantly feel better. Over the next fortnight…

‘David looks like JAMES BOND’ At the Britain’s Got Talent launch, judges Simon Cowell, 55, Alesha Dixon, 36, and Amanda Holden, 44, revealed what they really think of their animated characters in the show’s latest advert. Asked who looked most like their caricature, Alesha said, ‘Not mine and definitely not David Walliams’s. I think Mandy’s!’ Simon quipped, ‘It’s not actually an animation – it’s a picture of me.’ Mandy added, ‘David’s looks like James Bond…’ Kyle emergency Jeremy Kyle, 49, is to front a new show called Jeremy Kyle’s Emergency Room, where doctors will help diagnose and treat the strange illnesses of the public. ‘He’s used to lie-detector tests and working out who’s slept with who, but now he wants to go deeper,’ an insider revealed. ‘He wants to help…

Ellie Harrison, 37, is best known for chatting all things wildlife on BBC1’s Countryfile but, as she branches out on a new series of Secret Britain, we catch up for all the gossip. Find out what makes the mum-of-two cry and what she can’t leave the house without… Do you have any hidden talents? This is something I ask myself most days: ‘What the hell am I good at?’! I can play the banjo. I go through spates of running – long distances and then shorter ones fast. I’d be the size of the house if I didn’t. What’s the one thing that makes you happiest? Being with my family. My job is great as I can plan ahead. My children are starting to get the fact that I am…