Innholdsfortegnelse for Monday, June 24, 2024 i Woman's Own

This issue we’re getting excited for the very best season – summer! I’ll be taking inspiration from the swimwear on page 38 – I love the one-shoulder classic brown cossie, and those big sunnies on p42 – très chic! For some summer meal ideas, turn to p56 – ooft, just look at that banger! And, even better, they’re all a bargain at £1 or less per head. On p73, we ask if phone calls are dead – well, they’re certainly not for me. I love chatting for hours with my favourite people about anything and everything. I also love the story on p20 – about reader Juliet who fell in love with her best friend Daniel after years of knowing each other. You can’t beat a happy ending! Enjoy, and…

HIS KNEE IS SO PAINFUL Q My husband has had increasing knee pain for years and his GP has diagnosed osteoarthritis. He has been referred to an orthopaedic surgeon who has said that they want to delay knee replacement surgery for as long as possible. But my husband is a builder and some days he just can’t work because of the pain. A Knee joint replacements usually last for 15 to 20 years. But as second replacements are often technically more difficult to do, it is common for surgeons to delay the first operation. However, pain that affects someone’s ability to work or keeps them awake at night is an influencing factor. If his surgeon knows this, they may decide to operate sooner. Worried about an anaesthetic Q I have…

Refined palette Lottie London x Outer Banks Face & Eye Palette, £8.95, lottie.london.com, is your one-stop shop for limitless looks. Inside lies two shimmering highlighters, two bright blushers and three warm eyeshadows. Hey, blue eyes No sleep? No worries. Add a slick of Maybelline Sky High Mascara in Blue Mist, £12.99, Superdrug, and watch your eyes light up. Still not sold? Apply your favourite black mascara, then add a layer of blue mascara on top for a subtle tint. Mellow yellow If you’re not used to brights, use your nails as a starting point for a little experimentation. Palette London Nail Paint in Pineapple Pulp, £8, palettelondon.com, looks amazing on darker complexions or with a tan. Power pout Make a statement with Revlon ColorStay Limitless Matte Liquid Lipstick in Icon Era,…

Stock up on solids Where possible, choose solid versions of your favourite beauty companions to avoid leakages in your suitcase. No one wants flip-flops covered in slimy shampoo, so pack Lush New Shampoo Bar, £9, lush.com, instead. It lasts up to 80 washes, which makes it far better value than a liquid shampoo. For everywhere else, try Fenty Mini Cleansing Bar Duo + Case, £15, Boots. This shower essential lathers up nicely, treating skin to a conditioning cleanse across the face and body. Get decanting Travelling with your favourite perfume is always nerve-racking. Instead, transfer your signature scent into Travalo Travel Atomiser, £13.99, theperfumeshop.com, which stores enough for around 65 sprays. And if you don’t want to buy extra products, why not fill up the Kitsch 11 Piece Travel Bottle…

Budget-busting entertaining Having guests over can be expensive, so here are a few tips to help cut the cost of hosting a BBQ… SCOUR YOUR CUPBOARDS To avoid buying lots of extra ingredients, first check what spices and sauces you already have that can be used to flavour meat. Experiment by combining garlic granules, paprika, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce or even some brown sauce as a base. CARBS, CARBS, CARBS Meat and vegetables will be the most expensive part of a barbecue, so fill guests up with tasty but cheaper carbs such as jacket potatoes, potato salad, rice and bread rolls. THRIFTIER CUTS OF MEAT Instead of pricey beef burgers and steak, opt for cheaper cuts like brisket, skirt or flank which are just as delicious. Slow-cook…

Walking around the zoo with my baby boy on my hip, feeding the monkeys and meerkats, I couldn’t believe this was now my home. If you’d told me four years ago that I’d have ditched my office job in the NHS to spend my days running a zoo, I’d never have believed you. ‘THE 10-ACRE SITE WAS IN TOTAL DISREPAIR’ My partner Ryan, 28, and I met online and had our first date at a restaurant near my home in Essex in October 2019. As we sat chatting, Ryan told me he worked as a tiger keeper at Colchester Zoo. It’s not your average job, and I have to admit I was impressed. He said it was his dream to own a zoo one day, and I was instantly struck…

Chloe & James BACK TOGETHER AGAIN? Just weeks after Woman’s Own reported that Chloe Madeley and James Haskell may have rekindled their relationship, the stars looked loved-up as they enjoyed a family day out with their 22-month-old daughter, Bodhi. The estranged couple, who announced their split in October last year after five years of marriage, were spotted laughing and looking cosy while out for lunch in London’s Hampstead, with an onlooker revealing that they even held hands at one point. Despite calling time on their marriage, Chloe, 36, and former rugby player James, 39, have continued to spend time together, with the daughter of Richard and Judy explaining, ‘When we decided to separate, I said to him that I’d like to have family time, so not just Bodhi spending time…

‘FRIENDSHIP IS ABOUT LISTENING TO AND BEING THERE FOR FRIENDS’ As well as being a Loose Women panellist, Nadia Sawalha runs a YouTube channel, hosts a cookery show with her elder sister Dina, plus a podcast, How To Stay Married (So Far), with her producer husband of 22 years, Mark Adderley. She’s also writing a book and raising daughters, Maddie, 21, and Kiki-Bee, 16. With life so busy, it’s little wonder the star is a dab hand at multitasking. When Woman’s Own catches up with her, Nadia, 59, is on her way to Surrey’s Royal Marsden Hospital to visit a close friend living with stage 4 incurable breast cancer. Hannah Gardner, 37, was first diagnosed in 2013 and had a double mastectomy before the disease returned three more times, most…

WHEN I GROW UP Kids’ ambitions these days have changed dramatically from those a few decades ago. What did you want to be when you grew up? OK, ignoring the fact that some of us still haven’t, nor want to, it’s a question kids have been asked since forever. Being exceptionally sad, I wanted to be a journalist. I was putting together my own mini magazines and newspapers as soon as I could scribble. My best Christmas gift was a typewriter. The husband wanted to be a rock star or footballer. And, er well, he does own a guitar (or four) to be fair. Maybe you fancied being a nurse, a hairdresser or a teacher? Because, let’s be honest, back in the day most girls did. Fast forward to 2024…

She said I’m too old to be promoted Q I’ve worked as a PA for 16 years and love it. At a team meeting recently, I mentioned I was applying for a promotion to a more senior position, and my manager laughed and point-blank said I’d never be promoted because, at 58, I’m too old. I feel so angry. What can I do? A Unfortunately, age discrimination exists in the workplace, but under the Equality Act, it’s direct discrimination to be told that you will not be promoted because of your age. You have witnesses to what’s happened, so your next step is to follow your employer’s grievance procedure (see HR) and, if that doesn’t work, an employment tribunal. The Equality Advisory and Support Service can advise you on what…

As my five-year-old grandson Caiden made a sprint for the swings, I chased over and sat down beside him. ‘Let’s see who can go higher, Nana,’ he yelled, and side by side we swung into the afternoon sunshine, kicking our legs in the air. The simple joy of spending an active afternoon with my youngest grandchild made my spirits soar, and I realised just how far I’d come in a matter of months, after more than a decade of feeling sad and depressed. It had started when I lost my mum Wyn to breast cancer in 2010. I’d been her carer, devoting myself entirely to her, and losing her left a huge hole in my life. My grief led to depression and anxiety, and my GP prescribed antidepressants to help.…

‘A BLAST OF COLD WATER IN THE SHOWER WILL HELP MAKE SKIN FEEL MORE TAUT’ 1 DEFUZZ £ Shaving is the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to get smooth legs. Gillette Venus Comfort Glide Sensitive Razor, £14.99, Boots, has built-in moisture bars to fight irritation and five ultra-thin blades that give a close shave. ££ Epilating isn’t the most comfortable experience, but it’s less messy than waxing and because it whips hair out from the root, the results last a few weeks. Braun Silk-épil 9 9-720 Epilator, £169.99, braunshop.co.uk, can pull out even the shortest hairs. £££ For long-lasting smoothness, try laser hair removal. The laser damages the follicle with heat energy, so hair growth slows and eventually ceases altogether. Thérapie Clinic offers laser hair removal from £173 per…

Imagine being forced to leave your home, fleeing to somewhere completely unknown in the hope of finding safety. That’s reality for the 35 million people currently living as refugees worldwide, and while there’s no one reason why someone becomes a refugee, many are escaping war and violence. Others flee from persecution due to gender or sexual orientation, some because of hunger or natural disasters. This week is Refugee Week, which honours those forced to leave their homes. But with countries including the UK struggling to process a backlog of asylum applications, many vulnerable people are left in limbo, waiting in detention centres for months at a time. As of last year, there were more than 365,000 refugees living in the UK, many escaping conflicts in Ukraine and Afghanistan. Some have…

CLUES & ARROWS Fill in the clues in the direction of the arrows Sudoku To solve the puzzle, each 3 x 3 box, each column and each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9. Wordsearch The remains of the Biblical Three Magi have been reputedly housed in which city since being moved there in 1164? The answer is the one missing from the grid. BERLINBONNBREMENCOLOGNEDRESDENESSENHAMBURGHANOVERKIELLEIPZIGLUBECKMAINZMUNICHPOTSDAMULM CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 __ Grint, actor who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films (6)4 Wild swinging punch (8)10 Disgrace (7)11 Distinguish from (4,3)12 London drama school (initials) (4)13 Overly inquisitive person (4,6)15 Priest’s assistant (6)16 Alike (7)20 Bananas in __, children’s TV programme (7)21 Leave empty (6)24 Emphasise (10)26 __ Bautista, star of films My Spy and Army of the Dead (4)28…

Film THE BIKERIDERS In cinemas 21 June A chance encounter sees Kathy (Jodie Comer) fall for Benny, a member of Midwestern motorcycle club, The Vandals. But when the club takes a dangerous turn into a violent underworld, will Benny choose to stay with the club or Kathy? Also stars Austin Butler. Music KATE NASH 9 Sad Symphonies (Kill Rock Stars) out 21 June Fans of Kate Nash have nothing to be ‘bitter’ about as the Foundations singer releases her first album in six years. Featuring the BRIT Award-winning star’s signature accent and storytelling lyrics, it’s sure to be a hit. Event SOLSTICE ON THE MOUNT 20 June. Wasing Estate, Berkshire. Tickets from £35 Spend summer solstice at this musical evening, which will celebrate world music and culture. Nick Mulvey and…

There are many words which spring to mind when we think of Katie Price, but boring isn’t one of them. The former glamour model, 46, first found fame with her alter ego, Jordan, in the mid-1990s. And three decades on, she still causes a frenzy wherever she goes. Along with being mum to son Harvey, 22 – whose estranged father is retired footballer Dwight Yorke – she also co-parents Junior, 19, and Princess, 16, with first husband Peter Andre, and Jett, 10, and Bunny, nine, with third husband Kieran Hayler – and was married to cage fighter Alex Reid in between. Despite being declared bankrupt twice, prosecutions for multiple driving offences and even a spell in rehab, the reality star is adamant that she has now turned a corner. Here,…

Celine Dion ‘IT’S HARD TO CANCEL A SHOW’ Five-time Grammy-winning icon Celine Dion breaks down in tears in emotional new documentary I Am: Celine Dion where she opens up about her life-altering illness for the very first time. ‘I HAVE TO ADMIT IT’S BEEN A STRUGGLE’ The singer found global fame with hits such as My Heart Will Go On, but was diagnosed in December 2022 with stiff person syndrome, which causes debilitating muscle spasms – affecting her vocal cords and her ability to walk. Sadly she was forced to cancel her entire world tour in May 2023, and she’s been struggling with the diagnosis ever since. ‘I’ve been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder and I wasn’t ready to say anything before, but I’m ready now,’ says the…

Since joining the Loose Women panel in 2019, Brenda Edwards has gone on to become a firm favourite with viewers. The West End star found fame on The X Factor in 2005 under the mentorship of Sharon Osbourne and has lived a life of highs and lows. Despite losing both her parents tragically at just four years old, and her son, Jamal suddenly passing away two years ago aged 31, Brenda still manages to see the joy in every day. When Woman’s Own catches up with her, the star’s upbeat persona shines through and it’s clear that if the tough times have taught her anything, it’s to be unafraid to throw herself into new challenges. As a prime example, the singer – who is also mum to daughter Tanisha -…

EASY BREEZY Throw on over your cossie or wear loose over jeans.Kaftan, £32, one size, Next NEAT FREAK Perfect your packing skills with these handy pouches.Zip bags set, £26, kindbag.co BUCKLE UP Update a classic style in sage green this summer.Shoes, £14, Peacocks PALM SPRINGS A quick way to dress up a simple tee.Earrings, £10.50, Next TROPICAL TIES Stylish, chic and under 20 quid.Bikini top, £12.99, bottoms, £6.99, sizes 4-22, H&M SHORT STORY Ease into summer with a sweatshirt and shorts.Top, £39.50, shorts, £35, both sizes 6-24, FatFace WOVEN WONDER Protect your face and look great at the same time.Hat, £29.99, Mango MINI BREAK For glowing holiday skin.Travel mini set, £17, Nuxe Paris at lookfantastic.com PRIME TIME Hydrate and glow.Sunscreen primer, £15, Supergoop at sephora.com HOT LIPS Kissable lips with…

‘WE’D ALWAYS SHARED A STRONG CONNECTION’ Checking my reflection one last time in the hallway mirror, I smoothed my freshly straightened hair and took a deep breath. It was May 2011 and I was spending the evening with one of my closest, oldest friends, Daniel. We’d known each other for eight years and our relationship had always been platonic. So why now, after all of this time, did I suddenly feel so nervous but excited to see him – even going to the effort to do my hair and put on some makeup? Over the past few weeks I’d seen Daniel in a different light and I couldn’t deny the feelings that were developing for him. But what if he didn’t feel the same way? I was petrified of crossing…

Sporty shape This sporty number is perfect for those who want to do some serious lengths in the pool, or for anybody looking for something a little more modest on holiday. The zip front adds a modern spin and the extra stretchy fabric will keep you comfortable. Slimming design Cleverly placed panels and details can work wonders to make your frame look slimmer. This monochrome piece is the perfect example as the contrasting white seams create the illusion of a slimmer middle. Underwired bikini Looking for stylish swimwear that’s as supportive as your everyday bra? This underwired bikini is your answer! The fuller-shaped cup will lift and hold your boobs without feeling restrictive and comes with detachable straps for two different looks. Supportive two-piece Wider straps will add extra support…

Traybake chicken and chips £1 PER SERVE PREP: 10 MINS,PLUS MARINATINGCOOK: 45-50 MINSCALS: 445 FAT: 17GSAT FAT: 4GCARBS: 41G SERVES 4 A spicy chimichurri dressing brings heaps of flavour to this easy dinner. YOU WILL NEED 2tbsp soy sauce6tbsp lime juice1 garlic clove, crushed1tbsp chicken seasoning700g chicken drumsticks3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into wedges3tbsp olive oil For the chimichurri: 1tsp dried chilli flakes1 shallot, finely chopped1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped2tbsp red wine vinegar2tbsp each chopped parsley and coriander HOW TO DO IT 1 Mix the soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, chicken seasoning and some black pepper in a dish. Add the drumsticks and coat well. Cover and set aside for 20-30 mins to marinate. 2 Heat the oven to 180C Fan/Gas 6. Toss the wedges with 1tbsp oil,…

From making the most of your home to ‘money challenges’ there are loads of ways to rake in some extra cash. Which of our top tips will you try first? 1 Cash in on clutter Sell stuff you no longer need. Try Depop when selling vintage clothes or Vinted for high-street brands. For designer items, check out Vestiaire Collective. Shift books, CDs, DVDs and video games fast using sites with apps that scan barcodes, such as We Buy Books, Music Magpie, Ziffit or Zapper. Cex and Music Magpie are good when selling gadgets and old tech, while comparison sites such as comparemymobile.com or SellMyMobile will help you find the best prices for old handsets. For larger items, try Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace. EARN: Up to £1,000 a year tax-free…

And… relax ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Your confidence and enthusiasm are contagious! Right now, you have the amazing opportunity to influence others in an uplifting way, so use your words wisely. TAURUS 21 Apr – 20 May You can live in the past. Focus on the present and try not to compare too much with what has been. By living in the moment more new doors open. GEMINI 21 May – 20 Jun Take a moment to smell the flowers and really enjoy the beautiful summer that’s just begun. Gaze up at the stars and give thanks for the blessings in your life. CANCER 21 Jun – 22 Jul The Sun, Mercury and Venus are in your sign now, and are empowering you to reach your most important…

HOW TO AGE DISGRACEFULLY by Clare Pooley (£14.99, HB, Transworld) Forget bingo nights and bridge tournaments. The members of the Senior Citizens’ Social Club are not your average tea-drinking, card-playing retirees. In fact, the group is hiding more than their fair share of secrets. After all, when old age makes you invisible, it’s easier to get away with mischief. From a kleptomaniac to a vengeful, Banksy-style knitter, each of the seniors in the Social Club have somewhat chequered pasts. When the council threatens to close the community centre following a tragic accident, it’s down to the senior citizens, a teenage dad and an orphaned dog to save the day – by any means necessary! THE UNFORGETTABLE LORETTA, DARLING by Katherine Blake (£16.99, HB, Penguin Books) Hollywood, 1950. Loretta is unstoppable.…

PARIS HILTON Only Paris, 43, could name her daughter another capital city. The TV personality and heiress welcomed London Marilyn last year via surrogate and she’s already been decked out in designer gear. ‘I’ve dreamed of having a daughter named London for as long as I can remember. I’m so grateful she is here. I truly cherish every moment I spend with her,’ said Paris, who’s also mum to one-year-old son Phoenix. OLLY MURS We have a feeling Olly may have a new woman to dedicate his song Dear Darlin’ to after the arrival of his little girl Madison, who he’s adorably dubbed ‘mini Murs’, in April. The singer, who recently celebrated a milestone birthday, gushed, ‘The only gift I wanted for my 40th was to be daddy and here…

My face painted with glitter and a flower crown on my head, I sang at the top of my lungs as my friends and I danced amongst other revellers. It was June 2022 and I was enjoying every moment of Glastonbury – the bands, the crowds and even the wellington boots! It was my first time at the festival, but far from being in my late teens or early 20s, I was a 67-year-old grandmother. In 2019, my friend, Jane, and I decided to book tickets for Glastonbury. We’d always wanted to go, and now, both retired, and with our adult kids living their own lives, it seemed like the perfect time. My daughters, Louise, then 40, and Rachel, then 42, had both been to plenty of festivals over the…