Innholdsfortegnelse for 06-Mar-2017 i Woman's Own

‘I’m lucky I still love what I do’ ‘I had no idea the impact that Dallas made in the UK. I think it was bigger here than in the US ’ Almost 30 years after playing the glamorous Sue Ellen Ewing in Dallas , Linda Gray is livening up evenings once again – this time as Hollyoaks’ feisty Tabitha Maxwell-Brown. Woman’s Own caught up with the actress, 76, who became a household name in the 80s playing the long- suffering alcoholic trophy wife of infamous oil tycoon JR Ewing, [Larry Hagman], to chat about starring as Marnie Nightingale’s mum in the Channel 4 soap, and the secrets behind her age-defying looks, energy and effortless glamour. We’ve loved having you…

‘Terrified he would find me’ Friends are always important – especially when you find yourself single again. So when I split with my partner after five years, I found myself turning to my good mate, Paul Turner, to comfort and support me. He was 13 years older than me and, as he worked as a handyman, he would pop round to sort out a sticking door, or a loose shelf and we would find ourselves chatting over a cup of tea. Then he started offering to cook me dinner. He had a flat not far from my place in County Durham and after supper we would watch a film. I began to look forward to seeing him more and more. By September 2013, a couple of months after splitting with…

DOES HE WANT A FUTURE WITH ME? I’m 42 and divorced with two children, aged 13 and 15. For the past year I have been seeing an old friend who I went to school with years ago. He hadn’t been in a relationship for over 10 years before we reconnected but we are very happy and my kids like him. Yet little things he says and does worry me. He booked to go on holiday and didn’t tell me until the day he was leaving. He’s also started to mention taking a job abroad – not even asking if I’m OK with it. But at the same time, he talks as if we’ll be together forever. I feel confused by his behaviour and it’s making me worry about what I’ve…

BULGING VEINS ‘A vein that’s standing out in your neck is a sign of excess fluid in your circulation,’ says Maureen Talbot, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation. ‘This is caused by an increase in pressure in your heart’s right atrial chamber and may be due to your heart not being able to pump as efficiently, so talk to your doctor to establish the cause.’ A bulging vein running down the middle of your chest however could be a sign of a rare inflammatory condition called Mondor’s disease. It’s also known as thrombophlebitis. Take note, because although it will often clear up on its own (and, if not, with anti-inflammatory drugs), it can sometimes be a sign of an undiagnosed tumour in the breast. LUMPY KNEES A fleshy…

Wasabi Virgin Mary soup   SERVES 4 PREP TIME 20 MINS COOKING TIME 35 MINS YOU WILL NEED • 2tbsp olive oil • 1 red onion, finely chopped • 2 celery sticks, finely chopped • 1 small garlic clove, crushed • ½ small red chilli, deseeded and chopped • 2 large jarred roasted peppers, sliced • 2 x 400g tins plum tomatoes • 200g cherry tomatoes • 400ml vegetable stock • 2tbsp brown sugar • 2tbsp lemon juice • 60g stale bread • 2tbsp Worcestershire sauce* • 1tsp Tabasco • ½ small bunch of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped • 100ml buttermilk • 100g crème fraîche • 3tbsp milk • 1tsp wasabi paste • A handful of pea shoots (optional) • Salt and freshly ground black pepper HOW TO DO…

‘I’d barely taken time off’ ‘I loved being at home’ Walking my children to school I saw her, the woman with crazy blonde hair who I’d spotted every day for the past 10 years. First I’d seen her with a little girl and carrying a baby in a sling, a puppy clambering at her feet. Now, both children were tall, a decade older and at secondary school and the dog was older, plodding more slowly at their side. She was always walking over the Shaldon bridge in Devon, as I drove the children to school before rushing to work. She was someone I noticed as surely as you notice the buildings, the trees and the weather. A constant in my life. But today, seeing her fired something in me.…

Paul Hollywood 1 MARCH (PISCES) Last week’s Pisces eclipse indicates the TV chef is destined to shine in a new arena. Does that just mean Channel Four? Or does Paul have wider ambitions? Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr A big process is about to begin. Love and relationship planet Venus turns around in your sign, prompting six weeks of fully re-evaluating the real worth and value of people, jobs and possessions. Did realisations last week get the wheels turning? • For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Ever since Freud it’s been clear that we’re not totally conscious of why we do the things we do. Over the next six weeks you’re destined to finally become aware of some important personal motivation you’ve never…

‘We’re all dead chuffed winning the NTA. It’s a dream job working at Emmerdale’ Zoe Henry, who plays Rhona Goskirk, and Jonathan Wrather, (Pierce Harris), have got a challenge on their hands with Emmerdale’s next big storyline – a controlling and abusive relationship. We sat down with Zoe, 43 – who is married to co-star Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle), and mum to Violet, 11, and Stan, eight – and Jonathan, 47, who lives with wife Katharina, and children Otis, one, and Lulu, two months, to find out more… Hi Zoe and Jonathan! Rhona and Pierce have just got engaged – so why does it all unravel this week? Jonathan They’re in a bit of a glow but Rhona’s best friend Vanessa [Michelle Hardwick] seems to think…

LET’S SING AND DANCE FOR COMIC RELIEF SATURDAYS, BBC1 The stars are back and ready to make fools of themselves to raise money for Comic Relief. Each week a different panel of judges, including Paul O’Grady and Claudia Winkleman, will rate or slate celebrity performances. With Sally Lindsay set to sing Noddy Holder’s Cum On Feel The Noize and Russell Grant performing Chain Reaction , we can’t wait! How Did You Get So Rich? MONDAYS, CHANNEL 4 Have you ever wondered how some people make so much money? Prepare to find out as comedian Katherine Ryan meets the super-wealthy to ask them just how they did it. It’s certainly fascinating viewing. If you miss it, catch up on All 4. THE GADGET SHOW…

How was your first time in India? I was expecting lots of poverty and beggars, but Kochi’s in Southern India where begging is frowned upon. Everyone looks after their own – young and old. You seemed to totally embrace life on the show… I’m used to being by myself 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but it gave me a lot to think about. I don’t think of myself as being old, but it made me realise that me and my fans are all getting older. Did you know any of your fellow stars before? I didn’t know Dr Miriam Stoppard and Amanda Barrie, but Amanda and I got on like a house on fire. I knew Dennis Taylor from game shows, Lionel Blair I’ve know for years…

DATE DISASTER Oh no! It sounds like Emma and Matt Willis’ Valentine’s night went slightly differently than they’d imagined after their cosy hotel date turned into a rowdy party. Matt, 33, booked a plush hotel suite for his wife, 40, but it ended up being used as the venue for a get-together for his mates. ‘I had this room with a stripper pole and a revolving bed with a mirror on the ceiling,’ Matt revealed. ‘It was amazing.’ But things quickly went a different direction when Matt’s bandmates and roadies fancied joining in, too. ‘I had 35 people partying in the room,’ Matt admitted. ‘I was trying to get rid of them for two hours. They were there until 4am. Emma fell asleep at about 2am, then I fell asleep…

‘He’s manifested this thing in him that is so horrible’ Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha and her director husband Mark Adderley have opened up in a frank chat about their marriage. And it sounds like their relationship can sometimes prove very difficult, after Mark revealed there are times when he pushes Nadia away. The duo, who married in 2002, have been revealing all on their new YouTube series called How Are You Feeling?, where Mark has opened up about his battle with depression and alcoholism. In their latest video, the couple reveal the effect his illness has had – and still has – on their marriage. In the incredibly honest account, Mark, 46, said he often finds himself feeling so low he creates a gulf between them. ‘I’ve…

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HOW IT WORKS Clean eating is a massive food trend that’s taken a bit of a bashing lately, as some versions are faddy and dangerously low in calories. Our spring-clean diet takes the best bits and rejects the rest – the result is an eating plan that’s tasty, filling and minimally processed but which doesn’t require a celeb bank balance or the consumption of strange superfoods. With lots of fruits, vegetables, lean protein and fibre, you’ll give your overall health and energy levels an overhaul as you slim down. WHAT TO DO 1 Eat one breakfast, lunch and dinner a day from our list, being careful to stick to the portion sizes given. 2 You’re also allowed to snack on a handful of unsalted nuts and a piece of fruit…

Follow these straightforward steps to find the man of your dreams… 4 Do what the kids do. Dating has changed, so consider a dating app. You’ll be surprised at how many good people you’ll find online. 3 Make changes – reboot your look or take a friend along for company. By psyching yourself up with a new approach you’re more likely to have success. 2 Go out more. It sounds obvious but dating is a numbers game. The more people you meet, the more likely you are to meet someone you like. 1 Tell friends about your plans. Aside from having them set you up with suitors, dating is hard and it’s good to have a support network behind you. 5 Don't make it all or nothing. Dating again takes…

3 ways to... PROTECT YOUR BONES It’s never too late to look after your body’s support system... 1 HAVE A STIR-FRY Our bone density decreases as we age, particularly after the menopause, so make sure you’re getting enough calcium, especially if you’re trying to follow a low-fat diet. Dairy products really are your friends, as are green leafy vegetables, such as Chinese cabbage bok choy, which is delicious in stir-frys. 2 VITAMIN D IS VITAL Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and keeps muscles strong to help prevent falls in older people. Eat more vitamin D-rich foods during the winter, including oily fish, fruit, veg and cereals, or take a supplement. Try Boots Calcium with Vitamins D & K, £3.05 for 60 tablets. 3 GET TESTED If you’re worried…

TAKE TWO… DASH CAMS The latest in car gadgets can help you stay safer on the road... • NEXTBASE 312GW (£89, Halfords) Easy to install, this simply mounts on your dashboard, recording as you drive. It can link to Wi-Fi so you can quickly share any footage with your insurance company. • MIO MIVUE 688 (£159, amazon.co.uk) A little pricier but this has some extra features. It will sound an alarm if you’re over the speed limit and you can use it as a camera – it will even record your exact location. 5 steps to slash rail travel costs Whether you’re a regular commuter or on a day trip, we look at ways to get cheaper fares… 1 CHECK MACHINES CAREFULLY Buying tickets using self- service machines at stations…

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FULLY , ESCORTED TOURS Lake Maggiore, Orta and the Matterhorn Departures from April to October 2017. Price includes: Return flights, taxes and transfers Seven nights in a four-star hotel with half board Lake cruise and visits to Zermatt in the Swiss Alps, the Matterhorn and Lake Como Escorted by an experienced tour manager Lisbon, Oporto and the Douro Valley Departures from April to October 2017. Price includes: Return flights, taxes and transfers Seven nights in four- and five-star hotels, with breakfast and four dinners Tours of Lisbon, Oporto, the Douro River and the 13th-century city of Obidos Escorted by an experienced tour manager Five-star European River Cruises Departures from April to October 2017. Price includes: Choice of 10 stunning cruises Return rail* and Eurostar, or flights, taxes and transfers Five-star…

STRUNG UP ON VIOLA My new fave lady is Viola Davis who has won gold for her role in Fences. Go see it, I insist! She told me BAFTA was like her ultimate date night – and after meeting her hubby Julius for the first time, I can see why! FOOT FANTASTIC What a delight to see Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag on their Swing Time tour along with Strictly singer Lance Ellington doing the warbling. Funny story: Later that week I called a chiropodist for Mum and it was answered by guess who? Lance’s Mum! FORD FIESTA Fashion designer Tom Ford went home empty handed for his fab film Nocturnal Animals, so I took the chance to nab him on the red carpet and ask the Gucci supremo…

EastEnders star Danny Dyer has quit the UK following the news that he’s taking a break from work due to ‘exhaustion’. He’s said to have jetted off to South Africa for a much-needed rest amid reports that he’s been rowing with his wife, Jo, after things got a bit ‘tense’ between the pair at home. It was announced earlier that the star is taking a break from EastEnders . ‘It’s all got a bit much, together with the pressure at work,’ a source close to Danny, 39, revealed. ‘He’s portrayed as a hard man but he’s a softie really and everyone needs some time out once in a while.’ Danny, who’s a dad-of-three with wife and childhood sweetheart Jo, is said to be exhausted…

THE SPF Like a parasol for hair, KÉRASTASE SOLEIL MICRO-VOILE PROTECTEUR, £15.65, lookfantastic.com , is a beach bag essential. It contains UV filters that help prevent colour fade without making your hair feel as if it’s been doused in a bottle of sun cream. The lightweight mist also helps to protect against chlorine damage and humidity-induced frizz. Spritz on to dry or just-washed, towel-dried hair before or after sun exposure. THE MICELLAR CLEANSER If you’ve not been effortlessly erasing your mascara with micellar water, you must have been living under a rock! That’s because when it comes to removing make-up, nothing beats micellar water, thanks to the tiny oil particles that lift dirt off skin. Taking its cleansing cue from your skin regime, CHARLES WORTHINGTON EVERYDAY GENTLE…

With long hours and huge workloads there’s no denying working for the NHS is difficult, but now its staff are under fire. While doctors and nurses are expected to advise patients on living healthy lifestyles, shock figures show more than 50% of NHS staff are overweight or obese. According to the report* last year, half of those interviewed admitted they rely on unhealthy snacks to get through stressful shifts. So can patients take them seriously if they don’t practise what they preach? Weight-loss expert Steve Miller says it’s not enough that overweight NHS workers should be put on diets. He believes they should also wear badges saying, ‘I’m fat, but I’m losing it!’ ‘We need to shout the message that being fat is unacceptable,’ he says. ‘It is something you…

Why did you join Woman’s Own Bingo? I used to work from home, so I joined to have something to do when I had finished work. I enjoyed the friendly chat rooms and I’ve met lovely people. Now I log in just as much to have a chat as I do to play the games. How did you hear about the site? My mum had joined a while before and recommended it. How did you win your big jackpot? It was in the Playoff Palace weekly game. You win tickets for this game when you win one line, two lines or the full house in Sapphire Bingo at selected times throughout the week. So, with Playoff Palace, you can win a huge jackpot, like mine, from…

Wedding show-offs We’ve all seen the videos – the brides doing the robot and the grooms breakdancing, but I think it’s all for show. The traditional first dance used to be simple and meaningful, it was a time to reflect on their memories and share a special moment. As entertaining as these first dance videos are, it makes me sad that the importance of the day might be lost. Billie Rosario New baking Queen? I’ve heard that Prue Leith is in the running to be the new Great British Bake Off judge. I think she would be great. I like her down-to-earth ways. I think she’d settle right into the show! Leila O’Dea Hall PIC OF THE WEEK Win £50 if we feature your photo Dot’s 90 Happy birthday to…

The hilarious Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison trades comedy for drama to play a detective. Here the actor, 31, explains more… Tell us more about your character DS Gibbs… He’s a smart guy and a good detective but he has a bit of a hot head and is prone to bouts of violence when it comes to interrogating suspects or criminals. He flips quite easily and does find himself in hot water from time to time. How did you prepare for the role? I got the call to be in this the day before flying to Mauritius to get married, so didn’t have a huge amount of prep time. I came home from the wedding early and went off to a squat in 1970s Hackney! Did you…

Everyone was shocked last March when James Martin hung up his apron and quit BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen after nearly 10 years at the helm. But the star, 44, has been kept busy ever since, presenting on ITV’s This Morning and a new daytime show, James Martin’s French Adventure . We sat down with the chef, who lives with girlfriend Louise Davies, to find out about a fateful slip of the tongue and a crippling fear he’d prefer to avoid… What’s the best gift you’ve ever had? A knife. You aren’t supposed to get knives for gifts, are you? I was given a lovely old cook’s knife – Pierre Koffmann got me it for my birthday. I value it because…