Innholdsfortegnelse for 18-Mar-2019 i Woman's Own

The ITV show is back for a one-off special and we can’t wait! Get ready to see some of our fave celebs, including gardener Alan Titchmarsh and comedian Joel Dommett, take to the stage in a bid to crack the West End. They’ll be aiming to impress presenter John Barrowman and judge Elaine Paige as they sing along to some of the most popular show tunes. So who will get a standing ovation? And who might need to stick to the day job? Cue the lights and grab the popcorn (or maybe some earplugs) as it sounds like we’re in for a treat! • All Star Musicals , Sunday 17March,6pm,ITV Get six issues of WOMAN’S OWN from £1 Subscribe online at magazinesdirect.com/18AA or call 0330 333 1113, quoting code 18AA Save…

Gemma Atkinson The soap actress is so besotted with her sproodle, Norman, she even used him and her other dog, cocker spaniel Ollie, to announce on Instagram that she and her boyfriend, Gorka Márquez, are expecting a baby. Cute! Ant McPartlin The TV presenter and his girlfriend, Anne-Marie Corbett, have added two pooches to their family, a pair of adorable maltipoos called Milo and Bumble. Sinitta The singer’s red toy poodle, Scarlet, follows her wherever she goes, whether it’s a TV appearance or a glam party. Never one to miss out on a fashion statement, Sinitta even wore a dress made of dog biscuits to a charity event! Orlando Bloom We can’t decide who’s cuter – actor Orlando or his red toy poodle, Mighty, who looks just like a little…

Designer double A scented candle that smells surprisingly like a designer version. £9.99, Aldi In the pink This jumper looks much more expensive than its price. £20, sizes 6-22, Dorothy Perkins Star of the show Team with jeans for a stylish weekend look. £12.99, studio.co.uk Tote-ally fabulous Roomy enough for everyday essentials and more. £18, Tu Clothing Abstract prints Throw on around your neck or even tie on your handbag. £12, M&Co Coral crush Add a subtle pop of colour with one swipe. Vice Lipstick in First Sin, £16.50, Urban Decay Sweater club A sunny slogan jumper to brighten your day. £14, sizes 8-18, Matalan Belt it up Highlight your waist to create an hourglass figure. £17.99, Zara Striking addition Bold drop earrings look great on everyone. £19.50, Oliver Bonas…

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‘I loved seeing their brotherly bond forming’ As my younger son Dominic, then three, scrambled on to my lap, weeping anxiously, I tried my best to calm him down. It was March 2016 and Dominic hated the regular hospital check-ups he had to attend and always tried to hide from the doctors. But as his cries got louder, his brother Zach, eight, who was sitting next to me, looked at the doctor. ‘Will you check my blood pressure first please?’ he asked, holding out his arm. Dominic watched, intrigued, as the doctor fitted the band around Zach’s arm, and when the machine stopped bleeping, Zach smiled reassuringly at Dominic. ‘See, there’s nothing to be frightened about,’ he said. ‘Your turn now.’ Smiling back at Zach, Dominic held out his arm…

My mother-in-law interferes Q My husband is one of two sons and their 65-year-old mother dotes on them. However, after 10 years I’ve had enough of her sticking her nose in. She does the same to my sister-in-law who was wise to move away. Now she comes over every weekend, complaining about my cooking, my cleaning, my kids and how I don’t look after her son. It’s driving me over the edge. My husband just laughs it off and even goes to play football when she comes here! What do I do? Name and address withheld A It’s time to shake things up. Make your husband stay in and look after his mum, she’s there to see him. Then make plans – go out and don’t let either of them…

Dr Riccardo Di Cuffa, GP at your-doctor.co.uk  , shares his tips 1 Get tested. ‘Have an annual eye exam – especially if you are concerned about your vision deteriorating or have symptoms, such as a flickering eye lid. Don’t leave it to get worse.’ 2 Be careful. ‘Chemicals such as oven cleaners, bleach, weed killers and fertilisers can cause severe harm to your eyes.’ 3 Quit smoking. ‘It increases the chances of developing a cataract.’ 4 Eat right. ‘Foods that are thought to contribute towards good eye health are oily fish, such as salmon, mackerel and tuna, and green leafy vegetables, including kale and spinach.’ 5 Stay sun safe. ‘Never look at the sun directly as you could cause irreversible damage to your eyesight. Choose a pair of…

DAY 1 Breakfast Strawberry and chia smoothie. Blend 100g Greek yogurt, 100g strawberries, 2tbsp chia seeds and 1tsp cinnamon with 100ml almond milk. Lunch Paprika chicken. Rub coconut oil on a chicken breast, sprinkle with paprika and bake for 25 mins (180C/ Gas 4). Serve with ½ avocado, steamed asparagus and 1 corn on the cob. Dinner Prawn squash curry. Pan-fry ½ diced squash with 2tbsp curry paste. Add 400ml coconut milk and simmer. When tender, add 300g cooked prawns. Serve on cauliflower rice. DAY 2 Breakfast Spicy almond scrambled eggs. Whisk 2 eggs with a dash of unsweetened almond milk. Scramble and sprinkle in some chilli flakes. Serve with steamed asparagus and sliced tomatoes. Lunch Prawn squash curry. See…

How to… avoid FOMO Do you bust your budget because of a ‘Fear Of Missing Out’? Then it’s time to take action! A third of UK adults admit they spend cash due to the fear of missing out on what their friends and family are doing or buying, shelling out an average of £491 a year each, according to research by credit report and score provider Noddle.co.uk . Here’s how to stop yourself OK to say no It’s natural to feel a bit of peer pressure to join in with everything your friends are doing but remember you don’t have to say yes. ‘Be selective and suss out what you can and can’t afford before committing to anything,’ says Jacqueline Dewey, managing director of Noddle. ‘The worst…

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Low-calorie Margherita pizza Serves: 2 These are made with wraps instead of dough as a base, so they’re perfect if you want a lighter option. You will need ✽ 2 white wraps ✽ 227g can tomatoes, drained ✽ 1 garlic clove, crushed ✽ 25g light mozzarella, chopped ✽ 25g baby spinach leaves ✽ 6 black olives ✽ 15g SunBlush tomatoes, chopped ✽ Frylight Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray 1 Heat oven to 220C/Gas 7. Put the wraps onto a baking tray, then spread over with the tomatoes and scatter with the crushed garlic and light mozzarella. 2 Arrange spinach, olives and SunBlush tomatoes over both wraps and squirt with the oil. 3 Bake in the oven for 10 mins until piping hot. PREP TIME: 5MINS COOK TIME: 10MINS SKILL LEVEL:…

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Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Don’t rush around impatiently trying to make things happen. Talking to someone on Monday about tackling that big important thing helps no end. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Around Thursday you can achieve something great, especially by teaming up with someone older or in authority. If the amount you have on is stressing you, exercise helps. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun You’re encountering frustrating blocks and confusion. But on Thursday if you put energy into a project close to your heart, you get it off the ground with aplomb. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul If you and your lover or a child want to do something together, Thursday’s when to try it. It’s a great time to take action – especially…

1 Coronation Street, ITV Carla’s no stranger to cutting corners behind the wheel of a car in the days when she liked a few, but skimping on roof repairs for Underworld spells disaster on the Cobbles when the factory roof collapses. 2 All Star Musicals, ITV The fabulous John Barrowman hosts as seven celebs sing hits from the musicals with judges Elaine Paige, Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth, Strictly champ Kevin Clifton and West End star Trevor Dion Nicholas. 3 Holby City, BBC1 Former EastEnder Jack Ryder may have shorn his teen heartthrob blonde locks and turned silver fox, but he’s still set to get pulses racing for his debut on the wards of Holby City Hospital as consultant surgeon Evan Crowhurst.…

Linda slips back into old habits Nine years after trying to quit, it looks like Linda Robson has had a setback after being snapped puffing on a cigarette. ‘I hate the fact that I’m hooked’ The 60-year-old Loose Women star was on a day out with her husband Mark when she was seen lighting up, after previously admitting she had kicked the habit for health reasons. Linda said, ‘I want to quit. I hate the fact that I’m hooked. I’ll do anything to stop.’ After struggling, Linda was issued an ultimatum by daughter Lauren in 2010 that finally helped her to give up. She said, ‘She was trying to get pregnant and wouldn’t let me look after her baby if I didn’t stop smoking.’ Nevertheless, Woman’s Own recently revealed how…

‘Gradually he became used to his new mummy’ Running my fingers through my son Rory’s golden locks, I lifted him into the air and listened to the sound of his giggles. As we walked through the park, I wished I could bottle up his infectious laughter and the feel of him snuggled in my arms forever. It was May 2013 and I was making the most of every single day with Rory, then four, before he started primary school a few months later. I was beginning to dread the prospect of being without him for seven hours a day. As we wandered home, I sniffled and spluttered into a tissue. ‘You OK, Mummy?’ Rory asked, looking up at me. ‘Yep,’ I smiled. ‘It’s just a cold.’ Only, in the days…

Skincare secrets Years ago I suffered from troublesome skin with lots of breakouts. I tried everything to shift them, but the only thing that worked for me was Mary Kay products. I’ve even started selling them, as I was so pleased with the results. Now, my bathroom cupboards are filled with these products, but the Timewise 4-in-1 Cleanser [£20], is the ultimate essential I buy time and time again. Quality time After a busy week, I love nothing more than going out with my husband to watch a movie and have a nice meal. It’s good to have a proper chat. Family is so important, especially to perk you up after you’ve had a bad day. And running around after four grandkids definitely keeps me young! Herbal remedies I only…

Do I need to take my prescription? Q I have had several urine infections. My GP referred me to a specialist who has done various tests. They can’t find any abnormality and are now suggesting I take a low dose of antibiotics for three months in the hope it will prevent any infections. I’m not a fan of antibiotics. Is this safe? A Antibiotics are very effective at killing pathogenic bacteria but they also affect the trillions of good bacteria that help us digest our food. We often use long-term antibiotics for recurrent urine infections but I would recommend a daily probiotic to top up your good bacteria. Missing work due to illness Q I was off work for six days with a sickness bug. My employers are insisting I…

Jeans feeling a little snug? Well it really is possible to turn your weight around in a week, says nutritionist Lily Soutter. And you don’t have to starve yourself to get results. ‘The first thing to do is cut down on carbs and sugars. Carbs break down sugar in the bloodstream and this is stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen that binds to water,’ she says. ‘By avoiding bread, pasta, couscous and potatoes you’ll drop water pounds. ‘You’ll lose fat pounds by eating fibrous vegetables, good-quality proteins and healthy fats. These balance blood sugar levels, reduce hunger pangs and make it easier to burn stored fat.’…

Never one to push myself out of my comfort zone, I’ve always found it easier to stick to what I know. Maybe it’s because, as a mum-of-four, I’ve never found much time to break from routine. I also didn’t always make an effort to look after myself, as I was too focused on the kids. Exercise wasn’t something I did, and when I took the kids to the pool, I didn’t really participate. In fact, I couldn’t swim, and at 36, I’d resigned myself to the idea it was a skill I’d probably never learn. ‘I felt alive for the first time in ages’ So, a year later, when I found myself jumping off a jetty into a lake, it felt like a huge leap – literally and metaphorically. Amazingly,…

BUY IT Make it Cauldron Falafels, 200g (Waitrose & Partners) FALAFEL SALAD WITH TURMERIC HOUMOUS Serves: 4 These delish Middle Eastern bites are so versatile. How to do it 1 For the houmous: In a blender, blitz the rinsed contents of a 400g tin of chickpeas with 2tbsp tahini, 1 garlic clove, 3tbsp olive oil, zest and juice of ½ lemon and 1tbsp turmeric. Put in a bowl and pour over more oil and a few pine nuts. 2 For the salad: Heat 200g falafels and a 250g pouch ready-to-eat mixed grains. Toss grains with 1tbsp olive oil and juice of ½ lemon then put on a platter. Top with the falafels. Mix 2tbsp natural yogurt with chopped mint and drizzle over. TEA TIME Tetley Cold Infusions Orange & Peach…

As I picked up my cup of coffee, I sank into the armchair. ‘Cleaning really takes it out of you,’ I thought. Just then, I remembered about the bingo. Two hours earlier I’d bought 25 tickets for a later game on Bingo Lounge, a 75-ball bingo game. Initially signing up to Woman’s Own Bingo back in 2007, after seeing a magazine article about another winner, playing online bingo became one of my pastimes. The slots were fun, too, but I always went back to bingo as I enjoyed the games and the chat rooms had a great atmosphere. Fun days out Over the years I’d had a few wins and spent it on holidays – we went to Gran Canaria and Turkey – and things for the kids. We would…

The Bay, ITV In this six-part drama Morven Christie stars as DS Lisa Armstrong, who is assigned to a missing person’s case that seems like any other, but things get complicated. Harry’s Heroes: The Full English , ITV A team of former England footballers attempt to get in shape for a special match, with Harry Redknapp as manager. Can the all-star 11 do it? Can I Improve My Memory? , C4 Michael Buerk presents as Joey Essex, Gok Wan and Valerie Singleton are given two weeks to become experts in topics they know nothing about.…

Dig deep for a good cause It’s Comic Relief day this Friday, which is when we’re supposed to do something creative with a red nose and try to work out what actually qualifies as ‘comedy’ these days. The biannual telethon was set up 34 years ago by comedian Lenny Henry and writer Richard Curtis, initially to raise money to ease famine in Ethiopia. ‘Surely the point is to stop children suffering, no matter what colour their skin is?’ Since then it has become one of the UK’s biggest charity events and raised more than a billion pounds. Nowadays, it also raises money for UK-based causes and features hugely moving, tear-provoking films designed to encourage us to put our hands in our pockets. And therein lies the rub. Because increasingly these…

Susanna Reid, 48 Looking seriously stylish and sophisticated, Susanna dresses up a plain pencil skirt with this fun blouse – a classic look that will never date! Julia Roberts, 51 Such a fabulous monochrome outfit. Julia oozes Hollywood glamour, and the entire look is utter perfection from top to toe. Holly Willoughby, 38 Fashion queen Holly strikes again with this beautifully feminine look. She keeps her accessories and make-up minimal to ensure the dress gets the attention it deserves. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, 37 Donning British brand LK Bennett, Kate looked her typical sophisticated self at a recent charity visit. With her signature bouncy blow-dry and black courts, this is one of her best outfits yet. Rochelle Humes, 29 There’s not much that doesn’t look good on Rochelle, and this…

1 TRY DOING SOMETHING NEW Before I started swimming, I didn’t have any hobbies and never did any exercise. Giving a Swimfit class a try helped me discover a passion for wild swimming, and it’s really enriched my life. There’s no harm in trying something once – after all, who knows where it could take you! 2 PUSH YOURSELF After that first Swimfit session, I swore I was never going swimming again! But something about it made me want to keep trying, and over time, I learned to swim properly with the help of my instructor. Nothing is ever going to be easy the first time you do it, but you should never be afraid to test your limits, as you might be surprised by how much they can stretch.…

If you’re expecting your first child and you or your partner receive certain benefits, you may be eligible for a £500 Sure Start Maternity Grant. There are other ways to qualify too, for example if you already have children but you’re now expecting twins. If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, visit gov.uk/ sure-start-maternity-grant. In Scotland, you could get a £600 Pregnancy and Baby Payment for your first child and £300 for any other children, if you receive certain benefits. For info, see mygov.scot/ pregnancy-and-baby-payment/…

Vicki Dawson, CEO and founder of the Children’s Sleep Charity says: ‘The common reason for childhood insomnia is lack of bedtime routine and consistency. The increase in children using smartphones and tablets has definitely contributed to the problem. Parents may not realise that screens can actually suppress melatonin, which is the sleep hormone. Anxiety is also a factor. A big part of our role is to educate parents, children and professionals about sleep. Once they understand about sleep cycles and the circadian rhythm, they can begin to identify why issues may be occurring.’ VICKI’S ADVICE FOR PARENTS 1 Make sure they don’t look at screens in the hour before bed. 2 Be consistent with routines and rules around bedtime. 3 Try to create a calm environment to sleep in. 4…

‘I’m proof that it’s never too late to follow your passions’ Laurie Bronze, 55, lives in London with her partner Dee, 54. She runs the blog Vanity and Me Style and has eight grandchildren. Ever since I was a schoolgirl I’ve been obsessed with fashion and beauty, but never did I believe that one day I would be influencing people on current trends. When I left school, I became a hairdresser and opened salons across Essex. In 1986 I had my son, followed by another in 1988, and a daughter in 1991. Sadly, my marriage broke down and I got divorced in my 40s. ‘I taught myself with some advice from family’ Bright idea About four years ago, I was reading an article about a woman who had started blogging…

Sitting on the sofa with my husband, Michael, 65, I watched him flick through the channels. He settled on a documentary – I wasn’t a fan of the documentaries he liked to watch. But it was too early for bed. I reached over to grab my laptop and fired it up. Once I was logged in, I watched as Woman’s Own Bingo loaded up on my screen. ‘For me, bingo is all about taking part in the games’ I’d signed up in July 2017 after coming across an ad online, loving the sound of the games. I’d always enjoyed bingo – it was something I’d played in the halls before, but I was never bothered about the big wins, I just played for fun. You see, for me, bingo, wasn’t…

Book The Familiars by Stacey Halls, £12.99, Bonnier Zaffre, HB Many were accused of witchcraft at the Pendle Witch Trials in 1612, but only one was found not guilty. In her debut novel, Stacey Halls explores why this might have been, through the eyes of young noblewoman Fleetwood Shuttleworth, whose own life is anything but easy. Fleetwood and the accused Alice Grey’s friendship is well-rounded and touching, adding an engaging fictional element into the rich and meticulously researched historical setting. A perfect blend of fact and fiction. Film Us Out 22 March Comedian-turned-director Jordan Peele had us rattled with his provocative, deeply creepy horror film Get Out and he looks set to push even more buttons with this psychological chiller about a holidaying family who face…

Chris Packham Following last year’s Blue Planet II , Chris will be among the presenters reporting on the state of the world’s oceans in Blue Planet Live , which will be broadcast over four nights. Debbie Rush Best known as Coronation Street’s Anna Windass, who was last seen finishing off serial killer Pat Phelan, the actress is to star in the next series of BBC2’s comedy anthology series Inside No 9 . Rob Lowe The Hollywood actor is to star in ITV’s new six-part drama Wild Bill . He plays a US police chief who escapes a troubled past to start a new life as chief constable of East Lincolnshire’s Police Force.…