Innholdsfortegnelse for 12-Mar-2018 i Woman's Own

The singer returns to our screens this Friday with her shiny new entertainment show, Jane McDonald and Friends , and we totally cannot wait. Throughout the series, Jane enjoys a catch-up, a sing-song and a boogie, alongside some very familiar faces, with the likes of Bonnie Tyler, Tony Hadley and Lee Mead all set to appear. Get ready for top-notch family entertainment and prepare for a party in your living room! • Friday, 9pm, Channel 5 Subscribe to Woman’s Own from £1* Subscribe online at womansownsubs. co.uk/14DA or call 0330 333 1113, quoting code 14DA. Save up to 50%…

On the surface, Kylie Minogue looks like the woman who has it all. She’s beautiful, successful and is hailed as the princess of pop. But for all her good fortune, Kylie has never had much luck when it comes to love. In fact, the singer admitted that the failure of her most recent relationship to Joshua Sasse led her to have a nervous breakdown. ‘I just wanted to stop. My physical system was compromised,’ she explained. ‘I just thought, “No, no, no, no.” I think it’s called a nervous breakdown.’ Kylie’s comments come after fans expressed concerns over her slim frame, with many labelling the star as ‘frail’. ‘She’s so frail and looks like she’s aged a bit, but I hope that she is alright,’ one fan wrote. Another said,…

‘It’s been very emotional’ Telly favourite Sally Lindsay swaps laughs for her serious side Tell us about Emmeline Pankhurst: The Making of a Militant? I’m proud to be filming this BBC documentary about one of the world’s greatest human rights campaigners and fellow Mancunian Emmeline Pankhurst. It’s been very emotional to discover how much she and her sister suffragettes changed things for women. Open All Hours is set to return – how’s working with Johnny Vegas? It’s such a laugh. Johnny’s ace. We’ve been mates for 20 years. I’ve been with everyone in my price range! So many great actors. Why do you think comedies like this strike a chord? It’s not a remake, it’s a continuation of time, me and Johnny, the new people, but we could’ve been there…

Amanda Holden, 47 Amanda edges up a flared floral dress with a dose of leather – it’s sexy Sandy meets first scene Sandy in Grease! Kerry Washington, 41 The elaborate floral embroidery on Kerry’s frock screams luxury, and the 50s-style silhouette shows off her tiny waist. Brie Larson, 28 Brie’s floral maxi is a red carpet stunner. The deep V suits her slim frame, and the vibrant design is sure to turn heads. Malin Akerman, 39 We can’t get enough of Billions actress Malin’s emerald green style here – the botanical print really sets it apart from your average maxi. Margot Robbie, 27 A lesson in how to make a tea dress glam! Margot, soon to be seen in I, Tonya, looks radiant in this marigold adorned number. Rose Byrne,…

Parsnip, pecan and apple buttermilk cake Serves 8. Cook 25 mins Gluten-free? Tick. Low in refined sugar? Tick. Delicious? Tick. This tasty afternoon treat won’t break the diet. You will need • 150g parsnips, peeled • 120g Pink Lady apples, peeled • Juice and zest of ¼ lemon • 3 large eggs, separated • 1¾tsp vanilla extract • 65g light muscovado sugar • 100g buttermilk • 100g pecans, lightly toasted, plus a little extra • ¾tsp baking powder • ½tsp bicarbonate of soda • 100g gluten-free plain flour To decorate • 125ml whipping cream • 125g Extra Light Philadelphia Cream Cheese • 3tbsp maple syrup • 1tsp cashew nut butter • 2tsp milk or water • apple chips How to do it 1 Heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Grate…

Get walking! Fancy challenging yourself to a 10 or 20-mile walk, all for a good cause? Join the Pink Ribbon Walks at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire on Saturday 12 May, or the Audley End House and Gardens in Essex on Saturday 9 June, and you’ll not only be cheered across the finish line but you’ll also receive a hot meal, massage and medal! The money raised will help to keep Breast Cancer Care’s vital services free, so the charity can continue to provide support for anyone affected by breast cancer. The Pink Ribbon Walk registration fee is £39. To sign up, visit breastcancercare.org.uk/ribbonwalk. Meghan fever Am I the only one who can’t help getting really excited about the Royal wedding? I can’t wait to see her dress, but no doubt…

Louis Hunter is currently playing Paris in BBC1’s Troy: Fall Of A City. In the ancient tale, it’s an illicit love affair between Paris and the Spartan queen Helen that kicks off a war. Here, Aussie actor Louis tells us about fight training, sex scenes and why he had to steer clear of the ultimate six-pack… Did you do a lot of training for the role? Yeah, a lot. I came out three or four weeks before filming to train for sword fighting, wrestling, javelin throwing, archery, horse riding… I loved working with the horses. We’ve seen Paris in lots of sex scenes. How did you find these? It was actually my first scene with Bella Dayne [who plays Helen], and it was crazy. We’d only met at a couple…

They’re one of the busiest couples on the small screen, from This Morning to Loose Women, to talkRadio, Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes have such hectic schedules that Eamonn recently turned down a handsome offer for his wife. ‘I was offered the chance to go to Russia for more than I’ve ever been offered to do anything. But it impacts on who you are… and it would impact on Ruth’s career,’ Eamonn confessed. ‘It would be quite selfish of me to say, “This is all about me”, at a time when Ruth has gone stellar. This is Ruth’s moment.’ Ruth is supportive of his decision to lose work for her sake. ‘He means that it wouldn’t be fair to leave the burden of running the family house to me,’ Ruth…

Claudia Winkleman She’s known for her signature black eyeliner and heavy bangs. But the TV presenter, 46, took it a bit too far at one awards show, turning up with smudged eye make-up, windswept hair and a tan that could give Ross from that episode of Friends a run for his money. Nicole Kidman There’s hardly a moment where the actress, 50, doesn’t look glam – until this one of course, when she showed up to a red-carpet event with face powder under her eyes and on her nose. Catherine Zeta-Jones Catherine, is that you? We barely recognised the actress, 48, under all that bronzer! She might want to pay attention to the saying ‘less is more’ next time. Jennifer Lopez This is one look the singer, 48, didn’t get…

Watching my fiancée Mariola walk down the aisle, my eyes brimmed with tears as I marvelled at how beautiful she looked in her cream gown. ‘I’m the luckiest man in the world,’ I whispered, as we hugged each other tightly at the altar. ‘I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you,’ she smiled back. If you’d told me when I first met Mariola that we were destined to marry someday, I’d never have believed I’d be so lucky. Her brother Kris introduced us back in 2007, and from the moment I laid eyes on her – with her raven-black hair and kind smile – I was besotted. She had a way about her that was so natural, so effortless. I, on the other hand, was stumbling…

Restore lost fullness and even out lines What result are you looking for? If you’re simply aiming to look the best you can for the age you are, facial fillers could be a good option to consider. Good food, exercise and a thorough skincare regime are all keys to clear skin and positive ageing, but we all know there’s only so far a good diet and skin creams can go. How are fillers used? They’re used to lift and revitalise key areas such as the cheeks, or to plump out hollows around the eyes. Some women use them to restore fullness to their lips or to bring back a stronger definition to the jawline. In effect they could offer you an alternative to a facelift, avoiding the invasive and expensive…

Our close friendship is finished Q Last year I discovered my best friend of 20 years was having an affair with another close friend’s husband. We fought about it as I feel she went after this man and purposefully broke up his marriage – and she admitted this. Our friendship is now over and I don’t regret this, but a part of me feels sad that I’ve lost her. Am I being stupid to feel this way? Annette, 45, Bedford A We never really talk about the trauma of losing a friendship, which makes the misery so much worse. It’s almost as though we’re saying love affairs are much more important than the close bond we have with our friends. I’m not surprised you miss her and feel such a…

1 Stay hydrated Healthy spinal discs that ‘cushion’ the vertebrae and act as shock absorbers contain about 80% water. During the day, as gravity affects the spine, water is squeezed out of the discs, which could lead to back pain. ‘Think of the discs like tyres that deflate,’ says Stephen Wanless, Associate Professor at Birmingham City University. ‘Drink at least 2ltr water a day.’ 2 Ease into the day ‘Don’t jump out of bed – you stiffen up after a night resting in one position,’ says physiotherapist Sammy Margo ( sammymargophysiotherapy.com ). ‘Lying on your back, gently pull each leg to your chest 10 times to loosen up. Then roll on to your side, bend your knees, push your hands to raise yourself up and lower your legs…

Buy it Cook it Wyke Cheddar, 300g (Waitrose) Healthy Cheddar salad, serves 2-4 Sprinkle 100g spinach leaves onto a serving plate. Slice 2 cox apples, 2 sticks of celery and 1 avocado and add to the spinach. Crumble 100g Cheddar over the salad. In a small frying pan, warm 120ml extra virgin olive oil, 60ml runny honey, 1tbsp cider vinegar and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper over a low heat. Pour it all over the salad, sprinkle with 50g walnut pieces and eat straight away. Was £3 Now £2.50 Wine time This medium-bodied bottle of red has a gorgeous deep ruby colour and vibrant flavours of cherry and spice with smooth notes of tobacco. Chateau Graves de Rabion (Wine Rack) Was…

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Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr The planets of harmony and communication come sailing into your sign. Fancy chatting someone up? The cosmos is on your side – and not just in a romantic context, but right across your life. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May How cross do you get when someone close doesn’t do what they said they’d do? Or they run out of enthusiasm for something they were up for a minute ago? This may happen. And you may blow a gasket. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun From Tuesday, a go-getting vibe enters your dealings with others and you’re more motivated than you’ve been in ages. Apply this energy around Friday to sort an unhelpful situation with a partner. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Whatever…

1 Bruce: a Celebration BBC1 Bruce Forsyth made his name on TV at the London Palladium, so star friends and family will return there for a big tribute show. An evening of music and comedy is hosted by Tess Daly, and performers include Shirley Bassey and Alexandra Burke. 2 Five Star Hotel E4 Reality TV stars Joey Essex and Spencer Matthews head to a Mediterranean resort, where they’ll wait hand and foot on the guests staying there, along with other celeb staff such as TOWIE’s Lydia Bright and Geordie Shore’s Holly Hagen. 3 The Dinnerladies Diaries Weds, 8pm, Gold Victoria Wood’s personal diaries are laid bare in this new documentary series about the much-loved comedian. The Dinnerladies cast reminisce in this behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning sitcom. 4 Benidorm Weds,…

5am I have cereal and toast for breakfast at home. We’re shooting a big storyline at the moment, so I had to be on location deep in the bush by 6.30am. We don’t often get out to such beautiful locations anymore, but today there was this huge lake. It was a scorching hot day, but it will look magnificent. 7.15am After I’ve arrived in the studio I go into costume, hair and make-up, and let them weave their magic – some days some serious magic needs to go on. We go into the green room and learn lines or catch up on e-mails before we go on set. 7.30am We shoot in set order – so we might start in the Kennedy house, and then there will be a set…

The chalk-and-cheese best friends have conquered daytime TV and become unikely YouTube stars with their hit series of videos. Now they are taking the world of cookery books by storm. We had a chat with Loose Women Nadia Sawalha and Kaye Adams... You guys are great pals, but what winds you up most about each other? Kaye Not the fundamentals, and that’s why we’re such good friends. On little things that don’t matter, we bicker and disagree. Nadia We have different tastes in theatre, clothes and music. I love theatre, and Kaye loves sport. I couldn’t think of anything worse than getting on a bike and riding it. K She can’t drive a car. N We couldn’t be any more different really! What do you like most about each other?…

Bright start Looking for a morning pick-me-up? Radox Feel Bright Mango & Mandarin Scent Shower Mousse, £2.50, Tesco, fills your bathroom with wafts of vibrant, fruity fragrance that’ll linger on your skin. The mousse is more nourishing than a gel, too. Pamper time Pep up skin with this ultra-nourishing Pomegranate No 3 Luxury Body Crème, £4.99, Aldi. A luxe treat that won't break the bank. Just as nice as other expensive brands, it will leave skin smelling sweet and feeling smooth. The perfect treat for your mum on Mother’s Day Citrus boost Put a little zing into your skincare routine by rolling Vitamin C Brightening Eye Gel, £4.99, Superdrug, around your eye area. Vitamin C boosts collagen production and brightens your complexion. All is calm L’Oréal Paris Botanicals Lavender Soothing…

1 Use the Pacifica app (free, iOS) Make yourself calm down more often by using one of the exercises that help with muscle relaxation, breathing, mindfulness meditations and more. 2 Schedule less in your day Social dates, work meetings, exercise, activities – if you let them pile up they can make your life horribly stressful. Agree to less and allow yourself some downtime. 3 Take regular time off from social media Constant scrolling and looking at posts can make you feel stressed. Having one day off a week makes a big difference.…

Planning a trip out or buying a gift for your mum to make her feel special this Mother’s Day, but watching the cash? There are clever, inexpensive ways to make her smile… 1 Check out freebies Some attractions offer special deals on Mother’s Day, such as Trentham Gardens in Staffordshire where mums get in free when accompanied by a paying adult (trentham.co.uk/trentham-gardens). Also, some National Trust properties, including Dinefwr Castle and Park in Carmarthenshire and Osterley Park and House, Middlesex, are offering free entry to mums when they’re accompanied by children on Mothering Sunday. Normal admission charges apply for children and any other visitors (nationaltrust.org.uk). 2 Personalise it Remember it’s the thought that counts, not how much you spend. So why not frame a photo of the two of you…

‘I’d only been playing for about 20 minutes’ I have always enjoyed going to the bingo halls, but after my youngest son Archie was born in 2012, it became harder and harder to get out. So when I heard friends saying that they played online, I decided to give it a whirl. I tried different sites, but couldn’t find one that I really liked. Then, in September 2017, I saw an advert for Woman’s Own Bingo. Browsing through the website, I was amazed at the variety of games. As well as bingo, you could play slot games, and there are chat rooms for talking to other players. Within five minutes, I’d set up my account from my phone. The advert had been for Wonderland. Although I didn’t usually play the…