Innholdsfortegnelse for 28-Jan-2019 i Woman's Own

He discovered he had royal roots during an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? and now EastEnders star Danny Dyer is going on a mission to see how his predecessors lived in his brand new show, Danny Dyer’s Right Royal Family. Get ready to see the cockney actor immerse himself in the pursuits, passions and lifestyles of his blue-blooded ancestors. He’ll eat sheep’s tongue like his Viking 35x great-grandfather Rollo and will learn how to hunt like his 30x great-grandfather William the Conqueror. And finally, he’ll get his hands on his very own ruff when he hosts a banquet attended by his entire family. We can’t wait to have a good old butcher’s hook!…

Chris Evans Captain America lulled the nation to sleep with a reading of Even Superheroes Have Bad Days by Shelly Becker and Eda Kaban. Definitely one for the grown-ups! Olly Murs Everyone’s favourite Essex boy, singer Olly delighted fans and children alike when he appeared on CBeebies Bedtime Stories to read Toad Has Talent. James McAvoy Sexy Scotsman James was a real bedtime treat when he read McFly’s Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter’s book, The Dinosaur that Pooped the Planet! Orlando Bloom Fans went wild when the Hollywood actor appeared on CBeebies to read a bedtime story along with his adorable dog, Mighty. Speaking of his appearance, he said he thought that storytelling helps adults and young children ‘cement their bond’. Could we love him any more? Gary Barlow With…

Until 2010 women received their state pension at 60. Since then this has been gradually increasing and the current pension age is now 65, the same as men. This means a large number of women born in the 1950s were caught in a trap of being forced to work on, often suffering financial hardship. Thankfully, this has been legally challenged and a review is currently underway. The irony is that all the changes were dressed up as ‘equality’. Ha. Amazing how the real inequalities for women – like comparable wages – are still very much out there.…

There’s nothing like time in the tub after a hard day for relaxing, rejuvenating or reviving, but studies show that despite most of us having a bath tub in our bathrooms, a third of us only use it four times a year! If you always prefer a quick shower instead of a long, luxurious soak, it’s time to reconsider. From soothing dry, itchy skin, to calming stress levels and easing the symptoms of a cold, a bath can solve all manner of problems. Here’s how to make bathtime work for you. Boost your mood  It’s been proven that a bath at the end of the day can help boost your mood. Try adding a few drops of an uplifting essential oil such as rose geranium or ylang ylang for the…

‘Preparing your herbal cuppa in the right way can seriously enhance your tasting experience,’ says Katie Pande, medical herbalist and senior herbal advisor at Pukka. Get the most out of your tea with these handy tricks Go organic ‘Look out for teas that contain 100% certified organic, natural herbs that are sustainably and ethically sourced to ensure that they not only taste good but are good for you and for the planet as well,’ says Katie. Don’t re-boil Using freshly boiled water is key, reveals Katie. ‘Re-boiling water risks concentrating certain undesirable compounds, including nitrates and salts that may be in your water.’ Brew it right Different teas will need different brewing timings. ‘Delicate aromatic flowers, leaves and seeds need less infusion time – from five to 10 minutes,’ says…

Settling in for a quiet evening in April 2018, I knew exactly how I wanted to spend my time while relaxing. My husband Ramnik, 78, was sitting on the sofa watching the television, so while he too was comfy watching his programmes, I sat down at the computer to enjoy some bingo and a bit of chat. Bingo is one of my favourite pastimes and some evenings I enjoy a game or two before sitting with Ramnik to enjoy the soaps together. I’d first joined Woman’s Own Bingo after seeing an ad in 2009, and while I had never really been one to visit bingo halls, I was intrigued by the number of winners and how they spent their win on holidays and treating their families. Besides, it looked like…

Coleen lays down the law Wayne Rooney’s been up to his old tricks again, but Woman’s Own can reveal it’s all over for his bad behaviour as wife Coleen, 32, has finally had enough and got tough. ‘ He needs to get a grip on himself ’ Wayne was arrested for public intoxication and swearing at Washington’s Dulles  International Airport, following his transfer to DC United. Now a source tells us Coleen has issued him with a set of strict rules he must abide by. ‘This whole situation has been an utter nightmare for Coleen,’ says the insider. ‘She’s been embarrassed and let down time and time again by Wayne’s behaviour. It’s a mix of disbelief, anger and humiliation over having her family’s name being dragged…

‘You can’t help being nosy once you get inside’ He’s back on our screens looking Through the Keyhole – Keith Lemon reveals all Have you always been nosy when it comes to other people’s homes? Not really but I enjoy it. I used to spoof Through the Keyhole when I was about 16 using my video camera, so when ITV first asked me to do it I was like, ‘My gosh, this is living the dream for real!’ You can’t help but be nosy once you get inside. But people do put locks on some doors. Probably where they keep all their saucy stuff! They are kind enough to let me in, so I don’t go anywhere they won’t allow me. ‘ I used to slip into their beds’ Are…

Something’s brewing Sit back and relax with your favourite hot drink. £4.99, HomeSense Pretty palms Serve dinner on a totally tropical plate! £3.75, Sainsbury’s Going green You can never have enough bags – this one is a bargain! £5, George at Asda Jeepers peepers 12 shades of shimmery eyeshadow. Kiss Glam Eyes Palette, £3, Wilko Bye, brassy blonde Remove unwanted yellow tones. Tresemmé Violet Blonde Shine Shampoo, £4.99 Scaled up There’s no escaping this season’s hottest print. £5, sizes 8-22, Pep&Co at Poundland Put it in the diary Remember all your appointments… and it spans over five years! £4, Flying Tiger Animal instinct Why not add a hint of print with a belt? £5, Dorothy Perkins Vitamin shot Let dull skin be a thing of the past! Garnier Fresh-Mix Tissue…

Slimming shirt dress The tie waist cinches you in at the middle for a super-flattering hourglass silhouette, while the three-quarter length sleeves finish at the slimmest part of your arms. Brighten your basics The flared sleeve helps slim arms whilst the colour co-ordinating belt gives a peplum-style finish – perfect for creating a waist. Wear with slim fit jeans for a stylish off-duty look. Printed accessories As well as giving a tee some extra pizazz, a neckerchief can draw attention away from other areas. This fashion-forward update is super versatile – tie it around your neck, wrist or bag. Boots that slim Not only are sock boots comfy, they are flattering on your legs too, slimming your ankles. The kitten heel ensure they work for day and night and the…

• SORE THROAT. Gargling with a 300mg tablet of aspirin dissolved in water will tackle a sore throat as effectively as a pricey anaesthetic spray. SAVE: £6.10 • EAR WAX. Olive oil can shift earwax just as well as over-the-counter drops. SAVE: £3 • ECZEMA. Aqueous cream will work as well as a specialist soap as it contains liquid paraffin. SAVE: £21.40 • BLOCKED NOSE. Look for pseudoephedrine (it’s in Sudafed), while sodium chloride loosens mucus. SAVE: £1 • ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION. ‘Viagra is a household name,’ says James. ‘But the drug itself is sildenafil. It’s identical.’ SAVE: £5 • HAY FEVER. Pick non-drowsy antihistamines loratadine or cetirizine for a fraction of the price. SAVE: £1.50 • EYE INFECTIONS. Look for the active ingredient chloramphenicol in non-branded drops. SAVE: £1.50…

‘You don’t have to spend a lot to dress well’ Forget comfy slippers, knitting needles and hair in rollers, the ‘granny’ stereotype is now a thing of the past, thanks to grandmothers becoming a serious force to be reckoned with in the style stakes. A recent survey showed that 88% of British grandmas now consider themselves to be glamorous grans, and of those surveyed, 92% stated that they actively followed the latest fashions. We speak to three women who put the ‘glam’ into ‘glam-ma’. ‘I know exactly what suits me and what doesn’t’ Gran-of-five Margaret Docherty, 61, works as a carer and lives in Newcastle with her partner Iain. I do get a lot of compliments when I’m out. People are always saying, ‘You look great!’ and asking me where…

Butternut squash soup Serves: 6 Sweet and savoury in every bite, this satisfying soup is a crowd-pleaser. You will need ✽ 1tbsp rapeseed oil ✽ 1 onion, chopped ✽ 2tsp ground coriander ✽ 750g butternut squash, deseeded and cubed ✽ 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes, cubed ✽ 1.75ltr vegetable stock ✽ 150ml soured cream ✽ 1tsp crushed pink peppercorns ✽ Bread, to serve How to do it 1 Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and fry gently for 5 mins to soften. Add the ground coriander and cook for 1-2 mins. 2 Add the cubed butternut squash and sweet potatoes and pour in the vegetable stock. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 mins, until the vegetables are tender. 3 Pour the soup, in batches, into…

BUY IT Make it Veggie super grain salad MERCHANT GOURMET READY TO EAT RANGE (SAINSBURY’S) Serves: 4 How to do it 1 Blanch 100g edamame beans in boiling water for 2 mins then refresh under cold running water. 2 To make the dressing, whisk together 2tsp sesame oil, 2tsp olive oil, 1tsp rice vinegar and 1tsp soy sauce. 3 Put a pouch of Merchant Gourmet Glorious Grains in a large bowl. Add 250g sliced tomatoes, 250g cooked beetroot, cut into wedges, 10g chopped toasted peanuts, and some fresh mint leaves. Stir through the dressing and serve. MEAT FREE MINCE The Meatless Farm Co Mince (Sainsbury’s) This plant-based mince is so good you won’t miss the meat! Making a vegan version of a classic Bolognese, a hearty chilli, or a comforting…

Manjula won her jackpot on Round the Clock, one of our 75-ball bingo rooms. The three other 75-ball rooms at Woman’s Own Bingo are Speed Bingo, Bingo 20 and Bingo Lounge. 75-ball bingo is played on a bingo  ticket with 24 numbers between one and 75. In each game, the numbers will be in a specific pattern, such as a pyramid, bench chair or triangle, or a Blackout, where all the numbers are marked off. The first player to mark off and complete the winning pattern, or Blackout, wins! In Bingo Lounge, you can also play for £2,000 Super Jackpots on selected games in the Loungin’ Around promotion. Put your lounging pants on and  enter our popular Bingo Lounge. Play daily from 2pm to 3pm, and…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr This week is great for getting things done, even if you just had an ‘ouch’ on the lovers or offspring front. Just don’t get carried away on Friday and do something downright reckless. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Many Taureans have a sexy week, others land a financial windfall or a stroke of luck. Some get both. No matter what’s going on, keep positive and let the magic happen. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Gemini partnerships have had their dodgy moments lately, but this week love is in the air. If you need to reignite romance, find someone new or have a useful conversation. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Money represents security, something crucial to Cancerians. If recent events have you…

Anna Friel The Marcella actress will star in ITV’s six-part series Deep Water . Set in the Lake District, the emotional drama follows three school-gate mums who are all struggling to stop their family lives from falling apart. Stephen Graham In C4 drama The Virtues, Stephen Graham plays Joseph, who decides to travel to Ireland to confront demons from his past after a childhood spent in care. Ru Paul Drag superstar RuPaul will be crowning one of the UK’s top drag artists the ‘Queen of Great Britain’. In RuPaul’s Drag Race UK on BBC3, 10 contestants will take part in weekly challenges, before one is told to ‘sashay away’.…

Linda Robson is on top of the world – or at least that’s what the world keeps telling her. Just look at her slimline figure and that big TV smile. Away from the Loose Women studios, though, her loved ones know just how tough the past few months have been. When her neighbours spot Linda trudging along the street she has lived in all her life, it’s the normal mum-of-three they see, not the Birds of a Feather national treasure. And unlike her hordes of fans, they are not surprised to see the star clutching the nicotine substitute that has become Linda’s constant companion. ‘Linda has had a lifelong struggle with cigarettes and is determined not to go back to the bad old habits,’ says a friend.…

Januhairy? Now that’s scary! So three weeks into the new year and I’ve just discovered I should be looking like Cousin Itt from the Addams Family. You know the one that’s nothing more than a talking mound of hair? The reason for this is because it is Januhairy. A movement to encourage women to grow all their body hair and campaign for the right to be hairy. This has been started by a 22-year-old university student called Laura Jackson, who started growing her body hair in May last year as part of her drama degree. ‘While I totally agree with their right to do so, I also reserve the right to say it looks horrible’ This developed into a campaign to get all women to ditch the razor, wax and…

Hiking up the steepest hill on the Devon coastline, my muscles ached and my chest burnt from the strain, but I was determined to keep going. ‘Not far now,’ said my partner Dixie, 37, encouragingly. Then, just as we were approaching the summit, I saw a bench perched right at the top. ‘Finally!’ I puffed, collapsing onto its weatherbeaten wooden slats. It was 18 August 2015, and Dixie and I were enjoying a holiday in Devon with our friends, when we decided to wander up the hills to take in the sights. Gazing out at the beautiful sea view below, I turned to Dixie and my heart rate quickened. Kneeling on the grass, with a sparkling diamond ring clasped between his fingers, he smiled broadly. ‘Will you marry me?’ he…

Wow brows Big brows are still making headlines and you too can get your best shape yet with the help of Rosie for Autograph Brow Pencil, £10, M&S. One end has a handy brush to help define, tame and spread the colour evenly. Blush crush Want a pop of colour that looks natural? Look no further than EX1 Cosmetics Blusher, £9.50, Boots.com. Loved by celebrities for its silky formula and healthy-looking finish, you’ll also love it. Go matte If you want make-up to last a little longer and find your skin is on the oily side, Natural Collection Matte Pressed Powder, £1.99, Boots, absorbs any oil produced and reduces shine on your skin. Foundation favourite Available in 11 shades, L’Oréal Paris Infallible Shaping Stick Foundation, £8.99, Boots, can be applied…

Will breast cancer run in the family? Q I left home at 16 and have had little contact with my family since. I am now 50. My best friend has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, which she tells me runs in her family, and she has encouraged me to check my genetics. Can I just ask my GP for blood tests? A Genetic testing is done via specialist clinics so your GP would have to refer you, but would almost certainly want you to find out about your family history first. You could go private, but perhaps this could be a chance to build bridges with your mum? HRT dilemma Q I have been holding out on HRT in the hope that my hot flushes and night sweats will…

I feel angry about his depression Q My 48-year old husband has been diagnosed with depression. After a long eight months we have managed to get him counselling and he’s on medication, which seems to be helping. The problem of finding help and supporting him and ensuring he is OK has taken over our lives. I feel guilty saying this but it’s left me feeling angry and resentful. I want to help him but how do I help keep my sanity. Charlie, 45 A Supporting a partner with depression is a really difficult thing. It can leave you feeling overwhelmed, angry, fearful and helpless, all of which is very normal. You have done all the right things here. You have found your husband professional help, sought answers from the experts…

FROM THE EXPERTS ‘The state pension is £164 a week, so make sure you’re eligible to receive it,’ says Becky O’Connor, personal finance specialist at Royal London. ‘Check your record at gov.uk/check-state-pension  to see how many more years of National Insurance contributions you need to make in order to get it. ‘The website also lets you view your National Insurance records,’ she adds. ‘You can make voluntary contributions to fill in any gaps in your record. For most this will be for the last six years.’ How to… go on a ‘money diet’ Many people start weight-loss plans in January, but if you apply the same principles to your finances you could save a small fortune in no time ‘You can change your spending habits and save cash…

Ask any couple to list their top 10 marital flashpoints, and chances are the division of chores will rank pretty highly. Who does what, who doesn’t do what, and, crucially, who does the most. But with the majority of mums in full- or part-time work, what is a fair share at home? We asked three couples to keep a log of the household chores they did over a week, to see just how much work they were each putting in. ‘We split our household chores down the middle’ Karen Martin, 49, and husband Richard, 50, are directors of a funeral business. They’ve been married for 19 years and live with their three teenage sons in Bovey Tracey, Devon. • KAREN’S CHORES: Food shop, laundry, admin, cooking, half the childcare. •…

Book The Survivors by Kate Furnivall, Simon & Schuster, PB, £7.99 Set in Germany 1945, all Klara Janowska wants is to protect her daughter from the horrors that surround them, but when they finally reach the Graufeld Displaced Persons camp, this may prove her undoing. One of the men remembers Klara and though neither decides to betray the other, they are both after something to allow them to restart their lives. The interplay between the past and present and different perspectives is masterful. Film How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Out 1 February The enchanting series of animated adventures based on the books by Cressida Cowell reaches its final episode. Misfit Viking youngster Hiccup (voiced by Jay Baruchel) is now chief of the island, reunited with his long-lost…

1 Winterwatch, BBC2 It’s a challenging time of year for the country’s wildlife and who better to keep an eye on the animals than the Winterwatch team? Perfect fodder for us bipeds who have their feet up on the sofa at this time of year! 2 Emmerdale, ITV Off the demon drink, it was only a matter of time before Graham discovered Nicola’s scam and, now he’s sober, his whistle is whet for a dish best served cold when it comes to planning his revenge. Watch out, Nic! 3 Coronation Street, ITV It’s anchors aweigh for Peter and Abi as they pucker up passionately when he comforts her on his boat. Meanwhile, Steve and Tracy float an idea past Amy that could solve the daddy of all problems.…