Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-Nov-2018 i Woman's Own

Nothing says Christmas quite like shouting out ‘they’re behind you’ at a bunch of celebrities. And this year will be no different as a whole host of famous faces are set to take to the stage in some of our favourite pantos. You can catch Shirley Ballas in Jack And The Beanstalk , Craig Revel Horwood in Cinderella and Shane Richie in Robin Hood , to name just a few. But, with Christmas fast approaching, you’d better be quick to grab the hottest seats in the house!…

There could be a new addition to the royal family’s festivities at Sandringham this year apparently, as we understand the Duchess of Sussex’s mother Doria Ragland has been invited by the Queen to join them for Christmas. ‘Doria will be spending the Christmas break with her daughter and son-in-law and has even been invited by the Queen for lunch,’ our royal insider tells us. But spending Christmas with the royals comes with a lot of added pressure, and we’re told that Doria’s unsure as to whether or not she will accept. Watch this space!…

STACEY SOLOMON It’s set to be a very special Christmas for Stacey this year, as she and her two sons, Zachary and Leighton, recently moved in together with her boyfriend Joe Swash. They’ll be sure to make some gingerbread houses together! RUTH LANGSFORD Ruth has a very handy tip for wrapping those many, many gifts – use an ironing board to avoid a bad back! She and her husband, Eamonn Holmes, also love posing in front of the tree – and we love their PJs! LINDA ROBSON Linda likes a very traditional Christmas – complete with festive jumpers, and big dinners with her family, including her granddaughters Lila, six, and Betsy, who’s almost two. ANDREA McLEAN Andrea is always up for fun and games out of a Christmas cracker with…

Unexpected item in bagging area! Don't know about you but I’m buzzing about doing the weekly shop. For the first time EVER going to the supermarket is seriously sexy. Not only does Sainsbury’s now sell vibrators alongside its veggies, but sales of sexy lingerie are through the roof. And that’s according to that bastion of middle class primness, the lovely John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose chain. Sainsbury’s brave move has prompted different responses. Some red-faced customers are disgusted that children could see the sex toys and insist they’ll never visit again. While others say it symbolises a welcome end to our infamous British prudery. ‘How do you wander nonchalantly to the tills with the Aura vibrator nestling in your trolley?’ I’m all for getting everything you need in one…

Are your clothes already a bit tight thanks to the start of festive season? ‘There’s still time to lose a few pounds,’ says nutritionist Ian Marber (@IanMarber, ianmarber.com ), who has devised this exclusive 12-day healthy eating plan. ‘Christmas is the time when we’re tempted to eat and drink too much. But, if you plan ahead and eat healthily now, it will be easier to manage potential weight gain.’ What to do Depending on how much you want to lose, you can follow the plan for 12 days or keep going till Christmas Eve. ‘The aim is to eat small meals at regular intervals, combining protein with complex carbs, to keep energy levels up and reduce appetite,’ explains Ian. ‘You’ll not only lose weight, but you’ll also…

1 YOU’RE EATING TOO FAST  Ingesting food at 100mph robs your body of the chance to register the food and send the appropriate ‘satisfied’ signals to your brain. This means you end up feeling overfull, with a distended tummy. 2 YOU’RE WEARING TIGHT CLOTHING You squeezed yourself into that new pair of jeans but ended up putting pressure on your abdomen so digestion is restricted – this can result in gas getting trapped and causing your tummy to balloon. 3 YOU HAVE AN INTOLERANCE At Christmas parties, you may be forced to try things you don’t usually eat. Foods that can often cause ballooning include apples, onions, beans and cruciferous veg, such as cabbage. 4 YOU’RE DEHYDRATED  You’re so busy mingling or wrapping presents that you haven’t drunk enough water.…

He flirts with his ex Q We have to see my husband’s ex-wife every weekend when his kids come to stay. She and I don’t get on, but what gets me is he flirts with her. I’m talking teasing and flattery and hugs, all of which she loves and makes a big show about. It makes me furious, as I have to stand and watch, but when I accuse him of doing this, he gets angry, saying I am being jealous. How can I discuss this with him properly? Anne, 44, London A It’s never easy having difficult conversations with partners, so what tends to happen is we rush in with accusations and the other person becomes defensive and shuts down. Try making ‘I’ statements that tell your partner how…

DRESS YOUR PARTY TABLE There’s something magical about a Christmas table. Spoil your guests with a little present waiting at their place ALL THE TRIMMINGS The essential extras. If you don’t have time to make your own these are the next best thing BEST EVER BRUSSELS A contentious issue but we love ’em. Celebrate these little green balls of goodness! SOMETHING DIFFERENT If you fancy a change from turkey this year try these – our favourite fancy alternatives FESTIVE NIBBLES Perfect for a party or as a lovely intro to the main event THE ULTIMATE CHEESEBOARD For the finale of the feast, these are our winners for a magnificent cheeseboard A DESSERT TO REMEMBER Here, you’ll find a dessert you love, whatever your taste – these are our winners COCKTAILS…

DOUBLE TROUBLE Snap! This pooch seems chuffed to have met his snow twin. SNOWBALL FIGHT We wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of this cat’s fury after that snowball hit. THAT’S NUTS Love is in the air for this squirrel who seems rather taken with this cool chap. NICE ICE This little pupper was very ‘nosey’ on its first outing in the white stuff. HIDE AND PEEK This mutt seems to be in snow bother… WINTER WARMER Feeling the cold? This doggy models the latest in snowy, winter coats. SANTA CLAWS This miserable moggy is a snowy Scrooge.…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr If you need to nail down plans with friends or get the last word with a mate or colleague, do it. Difficulties are coming to an end and right now you have the upper hand. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May You’ve experienced challenges lately, especially in relationships. The good news is that the new moon on the 7th reboots an important partnership, with new fixes. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Be careful of committing to something you don’t want or you’ll regret it. ‘Think before you speak’ is your motto. Someone cheers up, which makes life easier. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Wednesday’s new moon brings the chance to improve a situation with your children or lover. Time for thinking outside…

Gary Barlow Gary joins bandmates past and present to celebrate Take That’s 30th anniversary in Take That and Us on BBC1. The lads share favourite memories while fans reveal how the band changed their lives. Michaela Coel The Black Earth Rising actor writes and stars in BBC2’s Jan 22nd , a new drama exploring the thorny subject of sexual consent in modern life. Iain Glen Game of Thrones star Iain appears in new BBC1 drama Mrs Wilson . Set in post-war London, it tells the real-life story of a woman who discovers her late husband (Glen) was leading a double life.…

Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan have had a jam-packed year with two new grandchildren, a christening, an engagement on the cards and their daughter Chloe’s upcoming December nuptials to James Haskell. But it seems it’s all got a little bit too much for Judy, who recently revealed that she was a ‘nervous wreck’. And, it appears as if the 70-year-old’s busy schedule is beginning to take its toll on husband Richard, 62, too, as we understand that she’s ‘driving him mad’. ‘She’s beside herself with nerves’ ‘Judy is beside herself with nerves at the moment. She so wants everything to be perfect for Chloe. It’s driving Richard mad. Usually he’s the one who frets about these things but suddenly Judy has caught the bug,’ reveals our source. And things are…

‘I want to kiss Sean Connery under the mistletoe – he’s always my favourite. Oh, and Russell Brand as well!’ Linda Robson ‘For Christmas I want an everlasting Bounty chocolate bar, so I could eat it and it just grows back and it mysteriously has no calories.’ Lorraine Kelly ‘My best Christmas was at home, on the farm with all my grandparents around me. I got given a snooker table by my grandad so learnt to play that.’ James Martin ‘This Christmas I would love a dog, but my husband won’t let me have one.’ Nadiya Hussain…

It’s been a tough couple of months for Kate Garraway after a meningitis scare caused her to take time off from hosting Good Morning Britain . But she’s back and fighting fit – just in time for Christmas! Here, Kate, 51, chats to Richard Arnold about going cross-country over the festive period with husband Derek Draper and their children Darcey, 12, and nine-year-old William, and how her recent health problems were a reminder of just how lucky she is. ‘We all pile in – some of us are on a sofa bed’ So how will you be spending Christmas this year? Christmas will be traditional as always. The routine we’ve had since we got married 13 years ago is we go up to my in-laws on Christmas…

Every family has their own Christmas traditions, and we are no different. From the sparkling decorations on the tree and stockings hung up by the mantelpiece to Christmas music blasting from the stereo – we appear to be the epitome of festive cheer. But there’s one thing that’s been missing in our family since Christmas Eve 2016 and it’s something no amount of good food, piles of presents or cheery singalong films can ever bring back. Ever since we were kids, my sister, Cheryl, brother, Darren, and I had loved everything about Christmas. Every Christmas Eve our mum, Linda, would let us open a gift, so we’d gather around the tree in our festive pyjamas. ‘Just the one, mind,’ she’d laugh. Of course, Darren always knew what he was getting…

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1 Don’t skip meals – you will more likely overeat at the next meal. 2 If you do slip up – for example, you have a festive mince pie (or two) – balance blood sugar levels with a few almonds, Brazil nuts or walnuts. 3 Keep active. Try to do at least 30 minutes of exercise each day. 4 Avoid alcohol (just for 12 days!) However, if you are tempted, choose a lower calorie drink such as vodka, soda and freshly squeezed lime. 5 Keep an eye on portion sizes. Here are a few guidelines: ✱ Lean meat (70g) the size of a deck of cards ✱ Cooked fish (140g) the size of a cheque book ✱ Beans (200g) one small tin ✱ Cheese (25g) size of a matchbox ✱…

1 Bananas These prevent water retention, plus they also contain soluble fibres, which prevent/relieve constipation, and as a result, bloating. 2 Papaya It contains the enzyme papain, thought to break down proteins, making digestion easier. 3 Yogurt (with live cultures) It increases the ‘good’ bacteria in your gut, which promotes efficient digestion and prevents belly bloat. 4 Ginger This natural anti-inflammatory will sooth the muscles of your digestive tract, which in turn will help to relieve bloating. 5 Cucumber This contains a flavanoid antioxidant that’s believed to reduce swelling in your gut.…

You can’t always control what happens, especially at Christmas, but you can control how you react. Your coping style is often down to past experience – if you’ve been through difficult times and come out the other side, you’ll know you can cope when life gets tough. But for an extra helping hand, discover our top tips to enjoy a fabulous festive season. 1 It’s Christmas morning and your oven has broken. You have guests arriving soon. What do you do? A Cry. You’re terrified about what else can go wrong. B Your neighbours are away and you have their keys – you’ll use their oven, problem solved. C Laugh. Takeaway it is, then. 2 Your son has said he won’t be coming for Christmas – he’s taking the grandkids…

Christmas is approaching, and for some singletons that means only one thing – find a partner, and fast. Winter without one is unthinkable, so they seek to be ‘cuffed’ by a relationship for stability and comfort. These sufferers of Seasonal Dating Disorder (SDD) aren’t dreaming of long-term love – they just want someone to cuddle up to now the nights are starting to draw in. Come spring, though, the romance will be over, just in time for a summer of single fun. We speak to two women with SDD who are gearing up for a winter of love. ‘I don’t mind spending all day in bed in winter’ Sian Ryan, 26, is a customer service administrator from Northampton. I love the summer and it just wouldn’t be the same if…

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Having just retired from my job as a cheese specialist for a supermarket chain where I’d worked for 23 years, I was getting used to enjoying all my free time. I was checking my emails when I spotted a message from Woman’s Own Bingo. I read through the email and was impressed by all the new games and great promotions on offer. I had joined in October 2017 and really enjoyed the games with a few small wins. I’d signed up to other sites too but had only played on the odd occasion – Woman’s Own Bingo was and is my favourite. I like Tiki Bingo, a 90-ball game where players can win cash prizes for a line, two lines or the coveted Full House. The rules are so easy…

I’ve been playing Woman’s Own Bingo for three years and won twice before. Last time, I used the money to go to New Zealand for 11 days. My sister in-law and I travelled around the country – it was something I’ll remember forever. I normally play the bingo games on my laptop. My favourite game is Session Bingo. I usually buy the sessions in advance and then I can get on with knitting or cooking. The day I won was no different. I bought tickets for the Evening Session and started cooking the dinner. Later that night, when everyone was fed and settled, I logged back on. Family joy As I looked at my balance, I was completely shocked. It had gone up by £5,168. The…

Coronation Street, ITV Still paying the price for being caught out by conman Duncan, Sally’s trials and tribulations continue as she heads to the dock to face the music. By the time the fat lady sings, she may lose her house as well, just so she can back her debts. Emmerdale, ITV Paddy and Chas have had more than their fair share of woes this year and the cracks in their relationship get a full airing when they have a huge row in public – and we know how much the Dales folk love a ringside seat. Strictly Come Dancing, BBC1 It’s time for the celebs to show off at the most famous ballroom dancing venue in the world. Tess and Claudia take the Strictly gang back to Blackpool’s Tower…

We’re used to seeing them sashay their way into the Strictly Come Dancing ballroom, and now professional dancers Aljaž Škorjanec and Janette Manrara have given us an insight into their marriage. And it looks like the key to their successful relationship is compromise, which is exactly what they do each Christmas. ‘We take turns to do one year in Slovenia with my family, and one year in Miami. We’re going over to Miami this year to spend it with Janette’s family. It’s amazing for Christmas, it’s hot, but we love it,’ Aljaž, 28, tells us. Even with the great weather Stateside, it seems as though all the couple really need is their loved ones, as he reveals, ‘Being with family is the best Christmas gift. We’re…

After everything she’s been through this year, we wouldn’t blame Coleen Nolan for wanting to see the end of 2018. But first she’ll have to get through what could be her loneliest Christmas yet. From announcing plans in February to divorce husband of 10 years, Ray Fensome, to being branded a bully following a disastrous Loose Women interview with enemy Kim Woodburn, Coleen, 53, can’t catch a break. And, with Christmas fast approaching, Coleen isn’t looking forward to the festive holiday this year. ‘It’s been a long road back to some sort of normality for Coleen. She’s been absolutely on the floor and questioning everything about her life,’ a friend close to the TV star tells us. ‘Life has become lonely and bleak for Coleen’ ‘Christmas is usually a time…

Tying ribbon around the present, I place it next to the other two, perfectly wrapped, identical gifts under the tree. I still have three identical dolls to wrap, as well as three identical dresses, books, toys – the list goes on. ‘We’ve gone through dozens of rolls of wrapping paper already,’ laughs my husband Michael. ‘There’s even more presents than last year!’ He’s right, for us, Christmas certainly doesn’t come cheap. But it’s more than just a time to spoil our three little girls, it’s a day to celebrate the fact they are here. I’ve always felt like it was my calling in life to be a mother. Growing up it was just me and my sister and being the eldest, I could be quite protective. The house was always…

DAY 1 Breakfast Boiled or scrambled egg, slice of toasted soda bread. Mid-morning snack Oatcake with guacamole. Lunch Chicken quinoa salad with raw veg and sauerkraut. Afternoon snack Peppers with 2tbsp houmous. Dinner Stir-fried tofu with veg, cashew nuts and brown rice. Dress with lime juice, coriander, chilli flakes. DAY 2 Breakfast Porridge oats with milk, chopped hazelnuts and apple. Mid-morning snack Plain yogurt with 1tsp pumpkin seeds. Lunch Miso soup with open tuna sandwich – 1 slice soda bread, lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Afternoon snack Rye cracker with peanut butter. Dinner Grilled chicken breast with paprika and lemon juice, plus green beans, flaked almonds and 1 medium baked sweet…

7-25 Oh dear, you’re a Christmas crumbler You go to pieces easily. This may be because you didn’t learn effective coping strategies growing up, or you don’t have the right support in place. SURVIVE CHRISTMAS • Keep calm ‘You’ll think more clearly,’ says John Lees, author of Secrets Of Resilient People (£9.99, Teach Yourself). Feeling overwhelmed? Go for a 10-minute walk to clear your head. • Believe in yourself ‘Visualise doing things you find hard,’ says John. • Box up worries ‘Worrying is counterproductive,’ says John. ‘Think of the worst-case scenario – then put it to one side.' 26-44 Phew, you’re a festive fighter You take a very practical approach to problems. To outsiders, you cope well – but you could be storing up trouble. SURVIVE CHRISTMAS •…

Pregnancy and Christmas dinner Q My daughter and her husband are coming to us for Christmas. She is 20 weeks pregnant. We are all very excited and I am busy planning menus but just wanted to check a few dietary things. She loves fish and I seem to remember that there are some she should avoid. A You are right – pregnant women should avoid swordfish, marlin and shark, as they are likely to be higher in mercury, and she should limit herself to two fresh tuna steaks or four medium-sized cans of tuna per week. Sushi is fine as long as the fish has been frozen first, as freezing kills any worms in the fish. My eyesight is fine. I don’t need an operation! Q I had a routine…

First, make these food items in advance, then freeze. Just get them out on Christmas Eve and they’ll be ready to cook and eat on the day! ✽ The best ever rosemary roasties ✽ Baileys Christmas pudding ice cream (without the chocolate sauce) Prepare these two days before: ✽ Meringue for berry burst vanilla pavlova (keep in an airtight tin) ✽ Bread sauce and cranberry sauce (keep in the fridge) On Christmas Eve, make these and then pop them in the fridge overnight: ✽ Prepare and cook the red cabbage & apples side dish ✽ Prepare sprouts and carrots ✽ Prepare stock for gravy ✽ Prepare chocolate sauce for Baileys Christmas pudding ice cream Here are your food preparation plan and timings for Christmas Day! This meal plan and all…

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Book In His Father’s Footsteps by Danielle Steel, Pan Macmillan, Hardback, £18.99 It’s 1945. Emmanuelle and Jakob have lost everything to the horror of the Second World War. Scarcely older than teenagers, their own company is the only thing that can provide comfort. After the liberation of Buchenwald, the pair set off for a new life in New York. Theirs is now a life that is happy and content, but forever influenced by the one they left behind. Emotional and tender, this will bring tears to your eyes. Film The Grinch Out 9 November If you thought his Sherlock Holmes was a grump, wait until you catch Benedict Cumberbatch as the title character in this comedy based on the Dr Seuss classic. He’s the green creature determined to ruin Christmas…

The Christmas Chronicles , Netflix This festive drama stars Kurt Russell as Santa, whose Christmas plans are put in peril when two siblings accidentally make his sleigh crash-land in Chicago. Blood, C5 In this thriller set in Ireland, Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar plays Jim, whose estranged daughter returns home following her mother’s suspicious death. Casualty , BBC1 A familiar face turns up in the ED when Shaheen Jafargholi – aka EastEnders’ Shakil Kazemi – joins the cast as nurse Marty Kirkby.…