Innholdsfortegnelse for June 30, 2025 i Woman's Own

It’s festival season and, even if they aren’t up your street, you’ll want to turn to p38. I have read and reread reader (that’s a tongue-twister!) Heidi Reid’s story about her life in festivals and I can’t get through it without welling up. The last line about her music-loving dad gets me every time – and she’s really honoured him with this beautiful feature. When it comes to festivals themselves, the jury is still out for me – those queues for the toilets do me in – but there’s not much that beats dancing or bouncing along to your favourite band with your favourite people! On p16, our fashion team brings you the latest trend and how to wear it (that red number would look great on the front row!),…

ON YER BIKE! Next time you’re told to get on your bike, make sure you do! Because incredibly, as well as being good for toning your legs, experts have found that those who use cycling as a regular form of transport are almost a fifth less likely to develop any form of dementia than those using cars, buses and trains. Basically, it’s reckoned that the physical effort of cycling boosts blood flow to the brain, reducing inflammation, and boosts brain power as you need your wits about you cycling on the UK’s busy roads. Time to dust off my helmet then! THE LITTLE GIRL WHO HAS SAVED SO MANY Her murder horrified the nation, but after 25 years, her memory lives on It is, perhaps, one of the most notorious…

Buy of the week Whether you’re camping or spending the day at the beach, feel clean with antibacterial plastic-free FreshWipes (£5.99 for 12, freshwipes.co.uk). THE TO-DO LIST EAT RAISINS Dried fruit on your breakfast can help prevent death from cancer by 11%, found research by the University of Science and Technology in Anhui, China. PLAY THE DRUMS Taking up this musical hobby and learning to keep a beat can help boost your short-term memory, says the University of California. MOVE Sacrificing 30 minutes of sitting down for walking or cleaning can reduce the risk of having a fatal heart attack by 50%, according to a new study**. If you do one thing Avoid thrush on holiday Tips to ensure you don’t suffer this when you’re away. Irritation ‘down below’ often…

She’s boy-obsessed Q My 15-year-old daughter is always in love, crying about a boy or after someone new. I see myself in her, and I ruined my life that way by getting pregnant at 18, so I keep telling her to forget about boys and focus on her work. She won’t listen, and it’s causing real problems between us. A Teen brains are wired for social validation, and her obsession with boys is likely about fitting in, seeking love and filling an emotional gap. Your anxiety is normal, but rather than lecturing her on things that may never happen, focus on what’s happening right now. As much as she reminds you of yourself, she’s her own separate person. Trust her to make the right decisions. THE SEX IS INCREDIBLE Q…

Everyone is feeling the pinch at the moment. There’s the rise in food prices, rocketing utility bills and council tax hikes to name just a few essentials at risk of leaving us out of pocket. But there is one demographic that’s really feeling the squeeze – divorcing couples. Thirty-two per cent of people are staying in a relationship because they can’t afford to live alone according to recent reports, with more than 40% unable to cover their living costs if they separate from their partner. We speak to a former couple who overcame early hurdles and are now finding that living together after divorce isn’t so bad after all. ‘Expect boundaries to be tested; constant communication is key’ Psychotherapist and relationship coach Susie Masterson MBACP says: ‘Living with an ex…

READER QUESTION Q What is an Agreement in Principle on a mortgage, and why might I need one? A An Agreement in Principle, also known as a Decision in Principle or Mortgage in Principle, is a personalised indication of how much you could borrow towards a purchase or remortgage of a property, says NatWest. It shows estate agents that you may be in a financial position to purchase a property. An AIP isn’t legally binding and does not guarantee the mortgage will be offered. Find more info at natwest.com. Go green for less Could you give an old piece of furniture like a chest of drawers or bedside table an updated look by ‘upcycling’ it? You’ll find great inspiration and practical tips at wickes.co.uk/ideas-advice/upcycling-furniture-ideas. 3 easy ways to... Save on…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Is there something you’d like to study? Now is a good time to apply for a course to deepen your knowledge in an area that’s interested you for some time. TAURUS 21 Apr – 20 May Venus in Taurus helps you to deal with any conflicts you’re facing. See the other person’s point of view with compassion and trust that all will be well in time. GEMINI 21 May – 20 Jun Now the Sun has moved out of Gemini, you can reflect on recent events and decide what you want to continue with and where you need to draw the line. CANCER 21 Jun – 22 Jul The recent New Moon in your sign helped you to start something new that you’re emotionally…

Film F1 In cinemas 25 June Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a promising Formula 1 driver whose career was dashed in the 1990s after an accident. Thirty years later the owner of a struggling Formula 1 team convinces him to return to racing, but will he be able to reclaim his crown? Theatre FAWLTY TOWERS: THE PLAY 24 June-13 September Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave, London, tickets from £20 It’s been nearly 50 years since the show first appeared on TV and now fans can experience Fawlty Towers like never before as John Cleese’s stage version returns to London’s West End. Featuring favourite scenes from the iconic sitcom, you’re sure to leave laughing. Event BST HYDE PARK 27 June-13 July Hyde Park, London Some of the biggest names in music…

Rosie Jones ‘YOU’LL WANT TO LAUGH YOUR HEART OUT!’ The comedian on her sitcom about an unlikely bunch of criminals… Emily is a drug dealer, but she’s not your average peddler of illegal substances, because she carries her stash in a floral backpack, rides a pink tricycle and has cerebral palsy. In new comedy Pushers, the cash-strapped charity worker, played by Rosie, is lured into drug dealing after she bumps into former classmate Ewen (Ryan McParland) and he realises her disability means she avoids the attention of the police. The cast also includes other disabled actors who form an unlikely gang that helps Emily and Ewen shift a massive stash of drugs. Among them are Jon Furlong, who’s appeared in All Creatures Great and Small, as angry alcoholic Sean, and…

CRAIG’S CRAZY IN LOVE Celebrating 25 years in the business, Craig David has a lot to smile about and there’s new music this August with his ninth album. And yet he has one more burning ambition. ‘I would love to work with Beyoncé,’ he admits. ‘What she represents from Destiny’s Child to now. I met her the first time back in the day on Top Of The Pops. Fill Me In was released the same time as Say My Name. I got my first No.1 then, but was more excited for being in the charts at the same time as Destiny’s Child.’ TRIGGER HAPPY Vicky McClure always brings her A game whether it’s Soccer Aid, where we met recently (alongside Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd), or starring in hit series Trigger…

MORE HEARTBREAK FOR CHRISTINE Christine McGuinness is never far from the headlines, but recent column inches have seen her embroiled in a new scandal. The mum of three, who split from presenter and comedian Paddy McGuinness in 2022, has been alleged to have grown close to married man Dan Osborne. Christine, 37, and former TOWIE star Dan, who married EastEnders actor Jacqueline Jossa in 2017, reportedly met on a night out a few years ago, and comforted each other over their alleged marital woes. Dan and Christine first met at a fundraising gala in 2019, when Jacqueline was in the I’m a Celebrity... jungle, but Christine, who recently spoke about dating both women and men, has reportedly said she is ‘adamant that nothing sexual happened’, and Dan has suggested that…

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Feta and pickled chilli pie SERVES 6 This veggie pie packs in big flavours and plenty of crunch. PREP TIME: 15 MINSCOOK TIME: 35 MINSCALS: 378 FAT: 17GSAT FAT: 8G CARBS: 41G YOU WILL NEED 12 sheets filo pastry, defrosted if frozen2tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing265g feta cheese, crumbled100g cottage cheese3 spring onions, finely chopped4 long green pickled chillies, drained, finely chopped4 medium eggs, beaten2tbsp finely chopped dill2tsp baking powder2tbsp soured cream150ml sparkling water1tsp sesame seeds, nigella seeds, or a mixture You will need: 20x24cm ceramic baking dish, brushed with oil HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oven to 180C Fan. Use 2 or 3 sheets of the filo to line the baking dish, overlapping them so there are no gaps and letting enough overhang the sides…

RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME by Ali McNamara (£8.99, PB, Bloomsbury) For Eve, antiques offer a magical glimpse into a bygone world. So in her little Cambridge shop, Rainy Day Antiques, she loves nothing more than to research the history of every item she sells. That way, she can celebrate the past and embrace the present. Adam, on the other hand, is much more concerned with the future. He meets Eve while she manages the clearing of his late grandfather’s house. But this is no chance meeting as Adam’s grandfather chose Eve for this task for a specific reason, as the unsuspecting pair will soon find out. An intriguing, luminous romance. WHAT HAPPENS IN THE DARK by Kia Abdullah (£16.99, HB, HarperCollins) Can you handle the truth? Although they were once…

Sipping on a glass of wine, I tilted my head back and let out a hearty laugh as my friend told a funny joke. And as the afternoon went on, we spent the time gossiping and talking about Love Island. Just two close friends having a good time. But our friendship may surprise some people because my pal is male, and far from being my age at 52, he is only 26. Yet the two of us couldn’t get along any better. But that is the thing about friendship that I’ve learnt as I’ve got older – the best ones are often the most unexpected. ‘I’M PARTYING ONE WEEK, RELAXING THE NEXT’ As we age, a lot of people find it more difficult to make friends - our lives become…

With the sun beaming down, I placed an arm around my friend, Rhian, then 47, and smiled for the camera. It was April 2010, and I was visiting her in Australia for two weeks, as she was living there at the time. Standing in front of the majestic Sydney Opera House, as we posed for a picture, at 5ft 6in, I towered over her 5ft 2in. Rhian and I had known each other for years, since meeting at Aston University in 1984. We often travelled together and now it was nice to be visiting her while she lived in Sydney. When I wasn’t working as a pharmacist, I loved to travel, ski and go sightseeing. All too soon, my holiday was over, and I was back at work, offering health…

SHOULD WE GO PRIVATE? Q My daughter is a single mum and has one child, my only grandson. He is due to start senior school in September, and is very overweight. My daughter has agreed to ask to see a dietitian, but she has been told it will take a month before he is seen, and I’m worried that we need to get onto this quickly. Can I get him seen privately? A You could see someone privately, but your daughter could use this waiting time constructively by keeping a food diary of everything he eats in the next four weeks. This will be very useful information for the dietitian, which will enable your daughter to make the most of the appointment. Doctor’s orders confusion Q I have an underactive…

Luscious lashes This Morning host Cat Deeley loves using high-street beauty brands and her make-up bag is filled with affordable buys. Her favourite mascara is L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Mascara, £9.99, Boots. ‘I don’t think you need to spend big, this mascara thickens and lengthens all while providing a natural-looking finish,’ she says. Give the mascara a go if you’re looking for a way to volumise your own lashes without it costing a fortune. Colour-pop pout Dame Helen Mirren is a national treasure and a beauty inspiration for many of us. Defying her age, the 79-year-old always looks incredible at Hollywood events and on our screens. She revealed that she loves the same brands as us: ‘I always have a tinted lip balm or lip gloss in my bag because for…

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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 What animal did actor Kristen Bell’s boyfriend bring to her 31st birthday party? The answer is the one missing from the grid. EMUFLAMINGOLEMURLEOPARDLIONLLAMAMACAWMARMOSET MEERKATMONKEYPANDAPENGUINSLOTHSNAKETIGER CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Hospital-based comedy TV series starring Zach Braff (6)4 Bryan __, star of TV series Breaking Bad (8)10 Attractive (9)11 __ Habeeb, Coronation Street solicitor played by Charlie de Melo (5)12 Practical joke (5)13 North by __, 1959 film (9)14 Required (7)16 Bus __, 1966 single by the Hollies (4)19 Pivot (4)21 Obstacle (7)24 Not in the normal way (9)25 Office furniture (5)26 Enclosed (5)27 City, location of…

JUDI LOVE Comedian Judi chooses to celebrate her body rather than scrutinise and change it. ‘I’m happy with what I have,’ she says. Judi, 45, continues, ‘For me, this body has carried me through so many different things, this body has given birth to beautiful children, this body is enabling me to do things that I am passionate about.’ She adds, ‘Every inch that my body allows me to embrace life and enjoy moments… I celebrate that.’ OLIVIA ATTWOOD Olivia has been candid about her quest to seek body perfection when she was younger, admitting she regrets her ‘cheap and quick’ boob job. But more recently the star, 34, who has since undergone treatment for a more natural image, has said, ‘I’m totally happy with the way I look… 10…