Innholdsfortegnelse for 12-Aug-2019 i Woman's Own

Back with another documentary, Strictly Come Dancing 2018 winner Stacey Dooley puts her hard-news hat back on to investigate the $100b global arms trade – which is at its highest value since the Cold War. Stacey follows one unique company as they forge deals around the world in order to kit out armies, law enforcement agencies, private security companies and individuals with million-dollar arms contracts, as viewers get to see what happens behind closed doors. • Tuesday, BBC3 Get six issues of WOMAN’S OWN from £1* Subscribe online at womansownsubs.co.uk/18AA or call 0330 333 1113, quoting code 18AA Save up to 51%…

You’re wowing the crowds in 9 to 5 The Musical as Roz with your dancing. How do you do it!? It’s utterly bonkers! The question is not how I throw those shapes, but why! It’s so hot in the theatre as there is no air conditioning, so I can’t breathe but we do what we do. It’s nuts and really strenuous! I ache and see a physio, but I do lots of yoga and pilates, too. ‘It’s nuts and really strenuous!' You went straight into 42nd Street after leaving EastEnders... I did take a few days off a month ago and it made a huge difference. I finished EastEnders on a night shoot on the Friday and 42nd Street began on the Monday. Oh I loved that show. It’s so…

In the past year, mum-of-one Rachel Carrie has shot, cooked and eaten one roe, one fallow and two muntjac deer, 80 pheasants and partridges, 40 ducks and more than 125 pigeons. She lives near several big supermarkets in her very middle class barn in Yorkshire but can’t remember the last time she had to buy commercially slaughtered meat. Instead she stomps across the moors, shot gun slung over her shoulder and blasts whatever she can find to feed her husband and teenage son. Naturally this petite, pretty 35-year-old blonde has received the usual death threats after ‘outing’ her own lifestyle at the recent Game Fair (the UK’s biggest gathering of hunters and shooters). ‘How on earth can you eat animals and have a problem with what she does?’ But you…

Kate Garraway, 52 The bold blue hue, the laid-back fabric, the classic cut – we love everything about Kate’s Closet London jumpsuit. High-shine metallic courts and silver jewellery tie the look together perfectly. Siân Lloyd, 61 Thanks to the wide legs, you’d be forgiven for mistaking Siân’s jumpsuit for a dress! The wrap shape and nipped-in-waist stop the busy print from overpowering her frame. Penélope Cruz, 45 Laid-back tailoring at its best – we love that Penélope’s pyjama-style jumpsuit has pockets! The emerald-green shade is stunning with her olive complexion. Lisa Snowdon, 47 Bringing 70s vibes to the This Morning studio, Lisa looks gorgeous in this now sold-out jumpsuit by Matthew Williamson for Debenhams. Oversized earrings and fringed sandals add some fun. Lara Stone, 35 Flexing her fashion muscles with…

Pulling the bright-blue envelope from my bag, I hesitated for a moment before handing it over to my eldest son, Robert. ‘Happy birthday, sweetheart,’ I said, trying my best to smile. It should have been a happy occasion, his 26th birthday. We should have been about to open presents and indulge in birthday cake for breakfast, like we did every year. Instead, Robert looked anxious – and behind the brave smile he was putting on, I knew he was terrified. He had just enough time to open his card, read the scribbles that I’d signed from his dad, Phillip, then 58, brother, Sean, 21, and me, before we all headed to the hospital to find out once and for all, what was going on. During his appointment, as Sean and…

1 GO OUT FOR SOME EXERCISE . You may not feel like a walk, or a visit to the park, but once you’re out and about, you’ll be glad you got some movement going. 2 DOWNLOAD THE MY POSSIBLE SELF APP. This wellbeing app helps you to understand what signs and symptoms to look out for and helps you to change your moods. 3 FIND SOME UPLIFTING MUSIC TO LISTEN TO. Nothing pulls you out of a low mood faster than listening to uplifting music. Put together a low mood playlist to pull you out of the blues.…

Is there ever a right time to bring up the subject of kids with a partner? Storm Keating, 37, who’s married to Boyzone singer Ronan, 42, recently revealed that the couple discussed having kids on their first date. Here, three couples reveal when they first talked about starting a family. ‘It took a month to get our heads around the idea’ Tori Downes, 29, had never had a conversation about having children with her husband, Matt, 37, when she got pregnant. The couple now have a daughter, Amelia, almost two, and they live in Harlow, Essex. Matt and I had been together a year and our wedding was booked when I found out that I was pregnant. I wanted to be a mum at some point, but it was such…

HAIR RAISING This bright-eyed moggy is blessed with a thick body of long fur. WIGGED OUT This cat doesn’t look impressed with his new toupée. FRIZZY FUR No, it’s not Donald Trump, it’s just a cat with a fuzzy quiff. LION KING With just his lower half shaved, this cat looks like the king of the jungle. CURLY KITTEN Oh dear! There is nothing worse than a perm gone wrong, as this cat knows all too well.…

Pottering around the house, having managed to do all the weekly chores at last, it was time to put my feet up for a rest. One of the things I like to do is play bingo on my mobile. It’s lots of fun. I play a couple of times a week, always setting a budget to stick to. I grabbed my mobile, clicked on the Woman’s Own Bingo app, and loaded up a game. I used to go to the bingo hall every Tuesday, so when friends suggested I could play online, I gave Woman’s Own Bingo a try and really enjoyed the variety of games and different promotions. ‘You never imagine that it’ll happen to you’ That day, in May this year, I loaded up Sapphire, which is one…

Pulling into the caravan lot, we were excited to see so many on sale. All of them massive and perfect for a family like ours. It was early this year and my husband James and I were looking forward to buying a brand-new holiday home. We loved spoiling our kids with weekends away, and decided a caravan was the best way to do it. Now, here we were getting a new one with my big win on Woman’s Own Bingo. I clearly remember the day I won one of the Double Jackpots on the Dragon’s Luck slot game. ‘I couldn’t believe it – the amount kept going up’ It was December 2018 and back at home after a day of Christmas shopping, I found I had a rare few moments…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Take time this week to smell the coffee, taste the chocolate, feel the sun. What we might call enjoyment breaks bring genuine joy. Meanwhile love looks happy. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Partners are having a busy time, especially midweek. Try not to get swept up by what they want so you neglect your own needs and desires. You’ll regret it later if you do. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun Many of you’ve had something wonderful happen to someone close, only for it to go off the boil. Single Gems may have met someone who went cold on you. Well, it’s back on. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul It’s the last week when the planet of communication’s in your sign this…

1 Deep Water, ITV Anna Friel stars as mum of three, Lisa, in this new six-part drama set on the shores of Lake Windermere – written by Anna Symon ( Indian Summers ). Lisa and her friends have to make tough choices for their families and face the consequences. 2 Emmerdale, ITV Still grieving for Lisa, Zak takes a trip down memory lane with Faith who is determined to get him smiling again. Chatting about their shared history brings them closer, as they say in the agony columns, and one thing leads to another… 3 Coronation Street This week, that family bombshell I hinted at in my Woman’s Own column last week explodes as we find out that Emma’s mum is old Corrie favourite Fiona Middleton (Angela Griffin) and her…

Susanna Back on the booze! Susanna Reid has ‘fallen off the wagon’, according to Piers Morgan – nearly one year after vowing to cut alcohol out of her life. The Good Morning Britain presenter lost one and half stone last summer after ditching the booze, but her co-host Piers hinted that she’s back on the wine again. Susanna, 48, confessed to having a ‘glass or two’ and Piers teased, ‘Yes but it’s been a couple of times the last week!’ ‘Yes... I’m not entirely not drinking’ Having once admitted she’s ‘not averse to lots of alcohol on occasion’, Susanna’s decision to give up alcohol last year came after doctors highlighted the damage it was doing to her body, as she suffered with skin scarring and blemishes. Now the TV host…

Love her or loathe her, Gemma Collins was one of the standout stars on this year’s Dancing on Ice. After being inundated with TV offers, she has now signed up for her own reality series Diva Forever on ITV2 which gives us a glimpse into what life is really like for the Essex star. With cameras following her every move 24/7, there is nowhere for Gemma to hide. When Woman’s Own catches up with the 38-year-old, she tells us how she’s lost a staggering 3st since January, why she wants to keep her private life out of the spotlight from now on – despite having built her career on making it public – and how her larger-than-life ‘GC’ persona is all just an act… You’ve lost 3st this year and…

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Stuck in the midi Ending just above your ankle, a midi skirt will put the focus on the smallest part of your legs. Team with a sleeveless top to balance out the longer hemline. TOTES AMAZING It’s one of the oldest tricks in the book, but, by playing with proportions, an oversized bag will make you look slimmer. This punchy pink shade will add interest to a monochrome outfit. That’s a wrap Drawing a diagonal line across your body and tying at the waist, a wrap style dress will nip you in at the middle to create an hourglass silhouette. CASUAL CLASSIC Toeing the line between a jacket and a shirt, a shacket is the perfect way to wear a lightweight layer without adding bulk to your frame. Opt for…

Understanding his cancer diagnosis Q My husband has had tests for possible prostate cancer. Unfortunately, at our appointment today the specialist has confirmed that it is cancer, so it is full steam ahead with treatment. One of the things the consultant talked about was a Gleason score. His is seven. Can you explain that to me please? A The Gleason score is a grading system we use to determine how aggressive a prostate cancer is and helps to decide the best treatment. The scores range from one to 10 with most cancers being three or above. Your husband will have had several biopsies taken as part of the tests to come to a score of seven, which suggests his cancer is at intermediate risk of being aggressive. But knowing this…

1 ‘Having enough medication to see you through to the end of your holiday is fundamental. Keep it in your hand luggage and have additional supplies.’ 2 ‘Before you travel, check that your medication is allowed in the country you’ll be visiting. If you discover that it’s banned, speak to your GP about alternatives.’ 3 ‘Travelling to a time zone which is more than three hours’ difference from the UK? Adjust the time you normally take your medication to your destination’s time before you leave. Just make sure you don’t take over the prescribed dose within 24 hours. Try using an app, such as Echo (echo.co.uk), to help you stay on track.’ 4 ‘If you have an implanted medical device, such as a pacemaker or an artificial joint, you will…

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Lemon posset Serves: 6 This easy lemon posset recipe is light and airy, and an elegant make-ahead dessert that can be served at the end of a meal. You will need: ✽ 425ml reduced fat crème fraîche ✽ 100g caster sugar ✽ 2 lemons ✽ blueberries, to serve ✽ lemon zest, to serve 1 Place the crème fraîche and sugar into a large saucepan. Add the peel of both lemons to give a more intense citrus flavour. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and allow to boil robustly for around 5 minutes. Ensure you stir continuously to avoid the bottom from burning. Squeeze the juice of the lemons into the mixture. Remove from the heat and strain. 2 Pour the mixture into a bowl. Place in the fridge and…

‘A future in the beautiful countryside sounded idyllic’ Lisa Pook, 37, left London in 2018 to live in a community on the Isle of Skye. Stepping off the busy tube, I weaved my way through the crowds of commuters and started walking to work. By the time I got to my office, I felt exhausted. ‘I live in a hut and share a kitchen and shower’ I’d been living in London for 13 years, after moving from Southampton, and while the fast-paced city life had appealed to me, now I was getting sick of it. The hours at my job were long and I felt miserable. So, in summer 2017, I began a horticultural course. I’d always loved growing food and was desperate to find out if this could lead…

When I discovered Woman’s Own Bingo back in June 2014, and the fact I could play from the comfort of my home from a phone, tablet or computer, I knew I had to try it. One evening in January, my fiancé David, 40, was at work and I decided to take my dog Nellie for a walk. I bought tickets for Bingo Lounge and put my phone in my pocket. A few minutes later, my phone vibrated. I checked and a notification appeared on the screen. ‘Your balance is £1,679,’ it read. Shocked, I checked my balance. It was true. I’d won without realising it! When David got home, I couldn’t contain my excitement. ‘You’ll never guess what!’ I squealed. ‘I’ve just won £1,679 on the bingo!’ With my winnings,…

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‘I ran to my room crying and shaking’ You’d be forgiven for thinking Peter Andre has the perfect life with his  gorgeous wife EmilyMacDonagh, four children and a great career. But, for Peter, 46, becoming a household name brought on anxiety so bad that he ended up hospitalised. In fact, the singer confesses that he’s only recently learned to manage his panic attacks, which are caused by a deep-rooted fear of death. He may have found a way to deal with the crippling anxiety now, but Peter has opened up about how, in his darkest moments, he was left praying just to get through the day. DEALING WITH FAME Even before his time on I’m a Celebrity… in 2004, Peter had already experienced the highs and lows of being a…

Yes ‘A healthy, happy kid is more important’ Music mogul Simon, 59, is dad to Eric, five, with partner Lauren Silverman, 42, and says if he could, he’d let his son start working at 10 ‘If I can get Eric out of school at 10 to come and work for me then I would. I was better off out of school than I was in. ‘I didn’t have that major stress about homework, because I would just throw it away. A healthy, happy kid is more important than an over-educated, stressed kid. ‘There’s too much pressure on them’ ‘Apparently, the most academic kids in the world now are from Finland. The reason that they stopped homework is because the education minister said there is way too much stress on kids.…

Dusting off the black-and-white framed photo, the smiling faces of my parents stare back at me. My mum Renee and dad Tommy always did their best for my sister Lorraine and me – and we both had a happy childhood. But now, when I look at old photos, especially of my dad, I can’t help but think about the lie he was living. As a child, Dad was away a lot working as a bookmaker. By the time he’d come home at night, Lorraine and I would be tucked up in bed, but we saw him every Sunday when he was home and he’d make us laugh with silly jokes over Mum’s roast dinner before watching the horse racing on the TV. Mum looked after Lorraine and me at our…

PROTECT WITH PRODUCT We all know the perils of sun exposure without SPF protection on our skin, but leaving your hair to fend for itself can also cause deep-down damage. ‘UV rays act on hair in a similar way to bleach – they degrade its protein structure, leaving strands weaker and more vulnerable to breakage and further damage,’ explains trichologist Annabel Kingsley. A thick layer of UV protection is a must. Nuxe Sun Milky Oil for Hair, £13, M&S, is oil-based, so although it needs topping up during the day, it won’t slip off when you go into the water. Don’t forget! Tie up unruly hair in a scarf hairband FIGHT FRIZZ For hair that’s prone to frizz whatever the weather, hot, humid days can be particularly frustrating. This unwanted…

He’s engaged to one of my friends Q Two years ago I left my long-standing partner to be with someone else. We are still together, have a child now. My ex and I aren’t in contact but I have recently heard that he’s now engaged to one of my old friends, someone I also don’t see. I always felt this friend had feelings for him so this news has left me feeling angry. Neither bothered to tell me, and no-one asked if I was OK with it. My current partner says why do I care so much, but I do. Suzanne, 38 A As much as you may feel there is an unwritten rule about exes, we don’t own the people we once dated. While I understand you are upset,…

It’s time to show your hard-working liver some love. ‘It performs numerous vital functions, one of which is detoxification,’ explains Claire Barnes. ‘The liver converts harmful substances so that they can be excreted in the urine, or through bile back into the digestive system and excreted through the bowel.’ However, alcohol, pesticides and unstructured eating routines can put extra pressure on our livers, leaving us sluggish. Claire’s plan helps to support detoxification to boost these flagging energy levels. ‘Choose a week when you have little on, and have time for relaxation,’ she advises. ‘You may find that by day two or three you feel more lethargic than normal, but by the end you should feel more energised.’ The new habits can then be continued in your everyday life. MONDAY Eliminate…

Corte Molino (Co op) PINK SPARKLE JELLIES Serves 4 You will need ✽ 500-600g very pink rhubarb, trimmed and cut into chunks ✽ 175g caster sugar ✽ 6 leaves of gelatine ✽ 150ml chilled Prosecco, or other sparkling wine How to do it 1 Put the rhubarb in a pan with the sugar and 400ml water. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, and then simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, without stirring, until the fruit is soft. 2 Tip the fruit and juice into a large sieve over a large measuring jug or bowl. Leave it for about 15-20 minutes for the juice to run through — don’t push it through, otherwise the juice will be cloudy. 3 You should have 500-600ml juice. Make it up with water if necessary. Pour…

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Book The Hidden Wife by Amanda Reynolds, Wildfire, PB, £8.99 Beautiful Julia Blake’s life once seemed so perfect: her husband John a successful author, their house a spectacular showcase for his wealth and her flare for design. Then she goes missing and journalist Seren, by John's invitation, is determined to finally solve the mystery of her disappearance. The complexity of John and Julia’s relationship is carefully crafted and the final revelation rounds this chilling tale off explosively. Film Blinded by the Light Out 9 August Bend It Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha has made a lively coming-of-age movie out of journalist Sarfraz Manzoor’s memoir about how his obsessive fan worship of Bruce Springsteen helped him survive the hard knocks of adolescence in 1980s Luton. Viveik Kalra plays the teenage British-Pakistani…

Henry Cavill In Netflix’s new fantasy series The Witcher, the Man of Steel actor will play monster hunter Geralt of Rivia who joins forces with a powerful sorceress and a young princess with a dangerous secret. Patricia Potter Although her character Diane Lloyd was killed off in 2007, the actress will reprise her role in a special episode of BBC1’s Holby City for its 20th anniversary. Joey Essex The former TOWIE star will be among the famous faces taking part in Celebrity MasterChef when the cookery competition returns to BBC1 with judges Gregg Wallace and John Torode.…