Innholdsfortegnelse for 03-Apr-2017 i Woman's Own

Beware this weekend, there could be a prankster about. It’s April Fool’s Day on Saturday and we all know how much the celebs love a joke. Last year Good Morning Britain’s weather girl Laura Tobin said scientists were ditching winter and just having three seasons. ‘Just got caught right out by this,’ tweeted one viewer. Another groaned, ‘I feel so dumb. You’re all very naughty.’ And how can we forget the stir Phillip Schofield caused when he tweeted to his fans that he actually dyed his hair Arctic Blonde. ‘Gutted,’ said one. ‘Thought he was a natural fox.’ No, turns out the presenter’s just a sly old fox instead! Subscribe to Woman’s Own from £10.99* Subscribe online at magazinesdirect . com/11ZL  or call 0330 333 1113,…

On extreme wealth ‘True happiness is a private plane’ They’re a busy duo, Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford. Not only do they regularly host ITV’s This Morning, they also have their own show on Channel 5, Eamonn & Ruth: How The Other Half Lives, as well as working on various solo projects. So it’s no wonder the husband and wife team chose to snuggle up at home to celebrate Ruth’s 57th birthday last week, instead of jetting off abroad. Here Eamonn, also 57, tells Woman’s Own all about it… Hi Eamonn. So it was Ruth’s birthday! What did you do? Ruth and I were going away to Prague for her birthday but we both looked at each other and decided we couldn’t be bothered. I actually cancelled the tickets and…

‘He was working all hours to provide for us’ ‘It must have taken courage for Gary to confess’ What would you do if you found out your partner had been unfaithful? Most people would probably say they would make them pack their bags and move out, and there was a time when I thought the same. After all, doesn’t the saying go, ‘Once a cheat, always a cheat’? So when I discovered my husband, Gary, had an affair while our baby daughter was only eight weeks old, I thought our marriage and the life we’d built together was over. But, after a lot of soul-searching, I made a decision that completely went against everything I believed in… Instant connection Gary came into my life when I least expected. On…

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‘No phone call or text is as important as a life’ When I met Gavin early last year, he’d just arrived in England from Australia. We spent our first date sightseeing in Bath and he was charming, funny, sweet and a gentleman. After about 10 minutes, I felt as if I’d known him my entire life. Gavin played squash, loved karaoke, made his own banana and Nutella ice cream and was utterly spontaneous. The night before the accident, we met my parents and I’d stayed while he went to what was supposed to be his last ever night shift. The first I knew anything was wrong was a call from a friend at about 6.50 the next morning. She said Gavin had never made it in to work and was…

Shattered to discover he watches porn Q I have recently discovered my husband of 45 years has been watching pornography for the past five years. I walked into the spare room one evening and he was watching some terrible videos. I had absolutely no idea such stuff happened. At first he kept lying to me that he hadn't been watching it, then said he had been doing it for a long time. He kept saying ‘it’s normal’ and ‘everybody does it’. I have always been open and honest with him. He has not been able to have sex for years, so it makes it all the more odd that he should go to pornography sites when he is unable to do anything. He said he will not watch any more…

‘You find a new normal’ ‘I am making the most of every moment’ My husband Stuart and I are what we like to call ‘do now’ people. We don’t book holidays for a year’s time, we book them for next week (hello, Italy). We thrive on spontaneity – throwing parties and arranging dinners with friends. And I’ve become a tourist in my home town, visiting the museums and galleries. I live in the moment. Cancer has a way of making you do that... It all started in November 2013. I found a dent in my left breast and, in a measure of how seriously – or not – I was taking it, I went to collect the results alone. Stuart, then 54, was at work as a gardener in the…

A little piece of you I saw on Instagram that Rochelle Humes had her daughter’s umbilical cord framed but I don’t think it’s any more strange than my mum having our baby teeth that she kept, 30 years on! Lucy Proctor No-phone zone I saw that a school in Middlesbrough has put up signs on their school gates asking parents to ‘greet your child with a smile, not a mobile’. I have to say that I agree. When they come out of school is the best moment of the day. Dorothy Jones A role model I watched a video of Ed Sheeran giving a speech on the issues he faced as a child – he had big blue glasses, a port-wine stain birthmark and stutter as a child. What wise…

Before Breakfast Three slices of buttered toast and a bowl of cereal Lunch Two cheese sandwiches, along with three packets of crisps Dinner A pasta ready-meal with loads of grated cheese, or shop-bought chicken korma with rice, naan bread and poppadoms Snacks Up to four chocolate bars during the day, plus a family-sized one at night After Breakfast Two Weetabix with semi-skimmed milk Lunch Pepper and tomato omelette with green salad Dinner Homemade spaghetti bolognese or fresh fish with vegetables and potatoes Snacks Fruit…

Holly Willoughby has reportedly been threatened by computer hackers, who claim to have ‘X-rated’ snaps of the star that they intend to put online! The This Morning presenter is said to be one of a list of celebrities who have had their private information compromised. The other stars are said to include Kylie Jenner, Millie Mackintosh and Jennifer Lawrence. A source close to Holly, 36, has said, however, that Holly isn’t worried. ‘Holly is unconcerned as these are baseless accusations as far as she is concerned.’ Hackers obtain private pictures after breaking into social media accounts having guessed the passwords. They then leak the images on forums to gain notoriety and hits. Weight worries Martine McCutcheon has spoken up about her public weight battles, saying she often felt ‘judged’ for…

Lambing time! Holly Willoughby welcomed in the new season with a cuddly little friend. The This Morning star went to a farm to feed the lambs. So cute – can we have one? Chirp chirp Aww, Katie Price’s little girl Bunny showed off their latest addition to the family – spring chicks! Holding them carefully, Bunny showed the birds having a clucking good time! Sunny walks Ruth Langsford and her best four-legged pal Maggie went for a walk in the sun the first opportunity they got. Perfect weather for a stroll with the pooch. Picture perfect What a snap! Peter Andre posted this photo of his little girl Amelia on Instagram saying, ‘Amelia picking daffodils in our garden is just the cutest thing. Beautiful.’ Gee up! What better way to…

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1 Don’t magnify what has happened We all do things that make us feel guilty, but constantly going over and over those actions in your mind can just end up making a small problem larger. Consciously stop your train of thought and move on. 2 Try using a free meditation app Meditation can help if you feel guilty all the time. Harmony Hypnosis is a free habit- busting app that retrains your mind to think more positively. 3 Be positive We are brutal with ourselves when we feel guilty so a good technique to try is reciting a positive mantra. Try, ‘You are a good person. You made a mistake. Make it right and everything will be fine.’…

Friend Louise Reed,45 ‘Most people wouldn’t be like her’ ‘I’ve known Petrina since we met at work nearly 15 years ago. I’m not surprised by the way she’s handled things as she’s always had a knack for turning bad news into something good, but I’m so proud. So much has been thrown at her and she is still full of grace – cheerful and enthusiastic where most would not be. She inspires us all to be the best version of ourselves.’ Husband Stuart,57 ‘She’s taught me so much’ ‘Every day, Petrina amazes me. We didn’t marry because she had cancer, we married in spite of the cancer. She has so much fight in her and has taught me that you can still enjoy life, no matter what your circumstances. She…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Is the love boat leaky? Are you wondering why you bother? You need to figure out exactly what you’re feeling and why. That’s easier after Thursday when you’re less angry, more forgiving. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Time to cross every t and dot every i when you’re communicating. Being vague now will have tricky consequences later. When you’re making plans, check the other person is hearing what you’re saying. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Sometimes it’s easier to bring up difficult subjects with loved ones than others. Around Thursday there’s an opportunity to finally talk something through and come up with a solution. Keep an open mind. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul This is no weekend for lazing around. Sunday…

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Time to boogie! 1 An Evening With Take That Sunday, ITV Our favourite boy band will take to the stage for their very own TV special this week – singing their classic hits along with songs from new album Wonderland. We can’t wait to see the boys shine! Scandals exposed 2 Spying On The Royals Sundays, Channel 4 This two-part series spies on the secrets behind the biggest royal scandal of the 20th Century, the Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson affair. We’ll find out what MI5’s bugs, wiretaps and surveillance uncovered. One for animal fans 3 You And Your Dog: The Ultimate Contest Tuesdays, BBC2 Chris Packham takes the helm of this competition in which 12 competing owners and their mutts battle it out…

6.30am I get up at the last possible minute – I’m not a morning person at all. It’s usually dark and my partner [Rogerio Barreto] is still asleep, the dog opens one eye and then goes back to bed too which makes it extra brutal. I grab granola and yogurt from the fridge and stomp out the door! 7.30am When I arrive on set, people go, ‘God, are you alright?!’ because I look so tired. I have a coffee and as I’m having a bit of powder on the face, I’ll think with the team about the order for the day and any issues there might be. 11am Dawn Harper calls me a four-hourly-feed baby, I have to eat every four hours or I get very grumpy. Usually I have…

The Good Karma Hospital was a hit! It was nice to carry on the Downton tradition by starring in a Sunday-night drama. I’m also good friends with Philip Jackson, who played my husband. I met him through my actual husband [Pirates Of The Caribbean star Kevin McNally] a long time ago. Filming in Sri Lanka – what a bonus! I fell in love with it. You do have to adapt, especially to the humidity. It’s made up for by the beauty, though. And husband Kevin made a visit, too? He flew over from the US, where he is in a TV series and we managed to have a 12-day break together. We stayed in a hotel on the beach and it was bliss. The majority of the population are Buddhists…

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Oregano lamb skewers with tomato and red pepper sauce Serves 4 You will need 500g lamb leg meat, cut into 2.5cm cubes 2 red peppers, deseeded and cut into 2.5cm cubes 2tsp dried oregano Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 2tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, sliced 8 fresh bay leaves For the sauce 2 shallots, diced 2tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, sliced 1 red chilli, chopped 400g cherry tomatoes, halved 100ml white wine 1 x 290g jar chargrilled red peppers, drained A handful of basil leaves Calories 376 Fat content 22g Freezable The sauce can be frozen Cost per serving £2.64 How to do it 1 You will need eight bamboo skewers, soaked in water, or eight metal skewers. Mix together the lamb, peppers, oregano, lemon zest…

Buy it Cook it Tesco Lean Pork Mince 5% fat, 500g Quick Chilli Potato Heat 1tbsp oil in a casserole pan, add 1 chopped onion and cook for 5 mins. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves and 1tbsp each ground cumin and coriander, ½tsp chilli powder and cook for 2 mins. Add 400g pork mince, break it up and fry until browned. Add 400g mixed beans and 500g passata. Stir, bring to boil then simmer for 15 mins. Microwave a jacket potato for 8-10 mins depending on size. Serve chilli on top with a dollop of sour cream and chopped parsley. Pass the spoon When it’s been one of those days, and all you need is the sofa and the sweet love of two men – Ben & Jerry, of course!…

‘His childish honesty gave me the push I needed’ Kicking off his clunky black school shoes in the hallway, my youngest son Thomas bounded towards me excitedly. ‘Look, Mummy! Look!’ he said, as he thrust a tattered sheet of A4 paper into my hands. It was a pencil drawing of the family he’d been asked to do in class that day. Studying the picture for a moment, I expected to feel a wave of pride wash over me, but instead my eyes clamped on the blob-like figure to the far left. Underneath, the word ‘Mummy’ was written carefully. My heart flipped in my chest and, fighting back tears, I just about managed to croak out a compliment. But inside I was devastated. Is that really how my little boy saw…