Innholdsfortegnelse for 15-mar-16 i Woman's Weekly

It’s a special delight to be celebrating the anniversaries of two extraordinary women this week. Both have proved they have the very special qualities to not only succeed in their high-profile roles, but also to show how much can be achieved with consistency, dedication, determination and downright hard work. It can’t have escaped your notice that our remarkable monarch, Queen Elizabeth, having passed the equally remarkable milestone of becoming our longest-serving ruler last year, will reach her landmark 90th birthday next month. And we are honoured to add our contribution to the forthcoming celebrations and well-earned tributes in the form of a magnificent (I know I would say that, but it really is) collectable magazine looking at her life and legacy. It’s on sale now and until 5 May (see…

‘Three years ago, I took up the triathlon’ How do you like your tea? Strong English Breakfast tea with milk, no sugar. Who would you like to have a cup of tea with? Michelle Obama. She’s a fantastic, inspirational lady and I’d like to get to know her. Do you still enjoy co-presenting Breakfast ? I love it. I couldn’t get up at 3.45am each morning if I didn’t enjoy my job. Who have you enjoyed interviewing the most? I’ve interviewed some amazing people, such as Angelina Jolie. But Steve Evans, who was dying from terminal cancer, was the most inspiring person. The way he approached what was happening to him with incredible humour and humility struck a chord with me. Do you have any hobbies? Three…

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Joan Dick, 68, Paddock Wood Tell us about your look… I love good-quality clothes that will last. I wear a lot of dresses and usually wear heels. Today I’m wearing a Coast jumper with a Kaliko skirt and Kurt Geiger boots. I like shopping in Hobbs and Phase Eight as they have clothes that are right for my age. And the best bit of your body? My legs. Linda Harwood, 58, Norwich Tell us about your look… My style is quite varied and eclectic. I wear a lot of trousers as I never seem to look right in a dress. I’m not really a big shopper but I like to look around. I sometimes go online to see what the shops have, then go into the…

I’m a gypsy at heart. From my early days of hitching around Europe – who would dare attempt that now? – I learnt one of the fundamental rules of solo travellers. Offer a hand to another who is lost or struggling. It always comes back to you. Years ago, I’d been working in south-east Asia with a small theatre troupe, moving between villages, cities, countries. A fellow actor and friend was also touring, in Australia. He suggested that we meet up in Bali when we’d both completed our contracts. Making arrangements across continents in the days before the internet and mobile phones was a challenge, but we loosely agreed to meet on Kuta Beach, in Bali, on a set date. I disembarked at Denpasar airport, found a Bemo (public minibus)…

The present-day system of Restorative Justice dates back to Canada in 1974 when a judge allowed victims of vandals to meet the offenders so that reparations could be made. The experiment proved successful. Victims felt empowered and reoffending rates dropped. The idea spread and for nearly 20 years, the Restorative Justice Council has been promoting the use of restorative justice in the UK. ‘For many offenders, restorative justice is the hardest thing they’ve ever done, and coming face to face with their victims can be the turning point in changing their behaviour,’ says Jon Collins, chief executive officer of the Restorative Justice Council. ‘It’s also hugely beneficial for people who’ve been harmed by crime, and we want to see all victims being given the chance to take part.’ restorativejustice.org.uk…

‘I love seeing women of all ages wearing outfits I have designed – it’s a great feeling!’Twiggy ‘I am bowled over that I’ve been able to design my favourite style jeans for £29.50’Twiggy ‘This navy jacket works well with the trousers in the collection, too’Twiggy Lorraine, 51 ‘This outfit feels wonderful, particularly the top – it’s so soft and doesn’t cling’ Mac, £89, top, £15, trousers £35, all Twiggy at M&S; necklace, £19.50, M&S Collection; shoes, £35, Limited Edition at M&S Carol, 56 ‘The top I’m wearing has a chiffon back and will go perfectly with jeans, which I wear a lot’ Top, £39.50, jeans, £29.50, both Twiggy at M&S; blazer, £55, M&S Collection; shoes, £59, Autograph at M&S Mary, 70 ‘The moment I put this dress on I felt…

I was given the job of standing in the garden and yelling when I saw the brushes poke out the chimney Every family has an Uncle Tommy. Tommy might not be his actual name, but I think you would recognise him. He is the uncle who always has a sixpence for you. The uncle your Ma scolds when she sees him but then slips him a piece of cake when no one is looking. The uncle who makes your da mutter and pick up his newspaper when he hears his voice in the kitchen. My Uncle Tommy never had a boring job like Da. Sometimes he was a milkman with a big black horse. Other times, he was a street cleaner with a barrow. One time he drove a steamroller.…

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‘There weren’t many who kissed like you, Clara Mayfield’ Clara added a pomegranate to her basket, clicked on ‘Confirm payment’ and typed in her password. That was it. Done. Her grocery delivery would arrive between 6pm and 7pm on Thursday. How easy was that? And what to do now? Her daughter Penny had suggested the online food order. “Just while you’re laid up,” she’d said. Clara was perfectly capable of ordering online; there had just been no need before. But a broken ankle and a sprained wrist were keeping her indoors. “Take more water with it next time, Mum,” Penny had teased, collecting Clara and her crutches from A and E. “How on earth did it happen?” “Ah, you know–” Clara had waved a dismissive hand – “I had a…

Performance Anxiety We really are more likely to mess up when we’re being watched, according to UK researchers who carried out brain scans while volunteers performed simple physical tasks. Those who thought they were being assessed reported feeling more anxious, and their scans showed reduced activity in the brain area that controls fine, planned movements but is also influenced by how we think other people are judging our performance. So if you want to succeed, try packing your audience with supporters – or practise in front of them beforehand! True Or False? Scenery, not greenery, promotes health. True, according to UK researchers who matched ratings from the photography website ScenicOrNot with self-reported health scores. Blue, grey and brown areas (water, mountains and open landscapes) were linked to better health scores,…

Aries 21 March - 20 April Getting some peace and quiet should be your first priority. You’ll wear yourself out if you carry on pushing yourself all the time. Why not take a break or go for a spa day? Once rested, you’ll earn people’s gratitude by going above and beyond the call of duty to keep your promises. For more, call 0901 609 2591* Taurus 21 April - 21 May It may be best to stay away from social media for a while, but spending time with friends gives you a fresh outlook on life. An opportunity to go on a glamorous trip will arise quite suddenly. Your loved ones and colleagues will be happy to cover for you while you’re away. For more, call 0901 609 2592* Gemini…

Meet The Team The results may look effortlessly glamorous, but it takes a lot of work and people to create gorgeous fashion shots like the ones on pages 18-21 . Our four fabulous readers (front row, third and fourth from the left and back row, second and fourth from the right) were aided and abetted by an equally fabulous team, including hairdresser Matthew (back row, second from left), make-up artists Kate and Gina (back row, far left and third from left) – a great team from M&S and our own fashion team, Becky (front row, second from the left) and Paula (in the prepping shots) and Lifestyle Ed Jayne (front row, far right). We couldn’t persuade brilliant photographer Brian to come out from behind the camera, though. Congratulations, Your…

Wall Press-ups Stand facing a wall, an arm’s length away. Place your hands on the wall at chest height, shoulder-width apart. Bend your arms to lower your body towards the wall. Let your heels come off the floor as you lean into the wall, keeping your body straight. Push back to your starting position. Repeat 10 times. TIP For more of a challenge, place feet a little more than an arm’s length away from the wall, or try push-ups on the floor if your arms can take your body weight.…

‘I didn’t want to walk alone and even moved house’ Trudi Scantlebury, 54, an invoice manager who lives near Bristol, was walking down the busy high street one morning in 2014 when someone bumped against her shoulder. The next second she felt a strong tug on her bag and as she gripped it tighter, she was dragged screaming down the road. Trudi hung on, but the bag gradually slipped through her fingers and the thief fled. ‘I was so angry, I ran after him, shouting, ‘Stop him!’’ Trudi says. ‘A few people gave chase and someone called the police, but he disappeared. I was frantic. I was bruised and shaking, but worse, my house keys and address were in the bag and my daughter, 19, was home alone. Fortunately, the…

Spring Feast Menu For 8 Hot Smoked Salmon Pâté With Shrimps Lamb En Croute With Basil & Mint Stuffing Golden Potato Gratin Spring Vegetable Medley Rhubarb & Pistachio Pavlova GET-AHEAD GUIDE 5 DAYS AHEAD • Make the meringue for the pavlova and store in an airtight container 2 DAYS AHEAD • Make smoked salmon pâté; chill • Make stuffing for the lamb; chill 1 DAY AHEAD • Prepare carrots (chill in a sealed container with 1tbsp water) • Prepare and cook potatoes (a possibility, if you want to be really organised); chill • Roast rhubarb; chill ON THE DAY • Assemble and cook lamb • Warm through potatoes, or cook from scratch • Cook and combine vegetables • Make the gravy • Toast bread for starter • Assemble pavlova Hot…

MEASUREMENTS 6cm/2½in diameter and 12cm/4¾in tall. MATERIALS GIRL BUNNY COSY: Small amount of DK yarn in each of Pink, Yellow, Beige and Brown. Length of ribbon. BOY BUNNY COSY: Small amount of DK yarn in each of Blue, White, Light Grey, Red and Black. BOTH COSIES: Pair of 3¾mm (No.9) knitting needles; small amount of washable toy stuffing. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; sl, slip; inc, increase (by working twice into same st); dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side). NOTE Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Girl bunny cosy Body and head Body: With 3¾mm needles and Pink, cast on…

Cut the tangled growth on summer-flowering clematis varieties back to buds near ground level. This will ensure that your blooms look their best when they next flower. Plant dahlia tubers in trays of compost in the warmth to encourage shoots to grow – any shoots that appear can be used as cuttings. Think pink this spring and make Rhododendron ‘Morgenrot’ the centrepiece of your beautiful bloom display, then colour-coordinate your garden furniture to complete the look.…

‘The tutors were excellent and engaging. What a great day! I enjoyed it so much’ About Our Writing Tutors From left to right: Gaynor Davies is our Fiction Editor and Fiction Special Editor Della Galton is a novelist, short-story writer and journalist Suzanne Ahern writes serials for us under her own name and pseudonyms Simon Brett has written 90-plus books and is an award-winning author Alison Chisholm is a poet and tutor who has had more than 800 poems published Serial-Writing Workshop Friday 15 April With Gaynor Davies and Suzanne Ahern 10.30am TALK Writing for the Woman’s Weekly audience 11am TALK Introduction to Character 11.45am TALK Introduction to Plot 12.30pm EXERCISE Getting started 2pm EXERCISE Creating the characters 2.30pm EXERCISE Planning the plot and creating cliffhangers 3.15pm Bringing it all…

1 Blood test for the protein BNP (B-type natriuretic peptide), that helps to make the diagnosis and rule out other causes of breathlessness. 2 Blood tests for anaemia, thyroid disease, blood oxygen/chemical levels, and liver and kidney function (your urine flow will also be monitored). 3 A heart tracing (ECG) to check for heart damage and abnormal rhythms. 4 A chest X-ray to look for other causes of symptoms. 5 An echocardiogram (heart scan) within 48 hours to look for underlying causes, and see how efficiently your heart muscles are pumping.…

Eighty-three per cent of women confessed to thinking about sweet treats once a day. Over a quarter confessed to eating another person’s chocolate without permission. Over half admitted to scoffing a share bag or large chocolate bar, alone, in one sitting. Almost one in three have eaten chocolate past its sell-by date. And only 10% of women have ever been able to give up chocolate for a month – 6% of us can’t even last a day! Source: Poll of 2,000 adults for the British Heart Foundation’s DECHOX campaign to give up chocolate for March. For more info, visit bhf.org.uk/dechox WELLBEING SOLUTIONS For your body and mind…

Q What’s different about steam-generator irons? These souped-up irons will make a professional job of your ironing, zooming through the pile at speed, although they’re probably only worth considering if you do a lot of it. Unlike a standard steam iron, they hold the water in a separate base unit that contains three times the volume of a normal iron, producing masses of continuous steam without constant trips to the tap for refills. Prices start at around £100. With a 1tr tank and ceramic soleplate, the Swan SI9031N steam-generator iron, £99, is ready to use in under five minutes and will produce a continuous jet of steam at 90g/min. Q What features do I need? A pressurised boiler will force steam deep into fabrics. The pressure is measured in bars…

She’s been blessed with a voice that can carry across three counties If you’ve been pasting these pages into your Woman’s Weekly scrapbook as we agreed, you should now consult your bound volume for January 2016. In particular, you should consult the episode in which I introduced you to Clare, who has been volunteering at the charity shop. Clare is quiet and rather shy, but in this week’s episode she will be stepping into the limelight. Well, I say stepping. Actually, she will be dragged reluctantly into the limelight by her mother. Found that January 2016 volume? Excellent. Pour yourself a small sherry, settle down in that particularly comfortable leather armchair by the fire, and remind yourself about Clare’s mother. Do you have half-moon spectacles, by the way? If we’re…

Where I went Southern Italy’s historic hidden gem, about halfway between Bari and Lecce in Apulia [Puglia], Ostuni is a medieval whitewashed city built on top of a hill, with incredible views, amazing food and secret, cavernous bars. What I did I let the narrow, winding streets of the old town lead the way. One minute I was on a beanbag at the side of a lantern-lit passageway sipping devilishly strong cocktails alongside the beautiful Italian locals, and then I was in an underground cave with a €4 pizza and a jug of local wine – bellissimo! Where I stayed Casa Solarolo (homeaway.co. uk/p814793), a beautiful two-bedroom town house a stone’s throw away from the main square, with marble floors, vaulted ceilings and a fabulous roof terrace – perfect for…

I could really relate to ‘What’s Your Excuse?’ [31 December 2015], about ways to overcome putting off exercising. Last year, I built up stamina on the treadmill with a view to running outside; I was inspired by friends who went running, but I didn’t have the confidence to get out there. One day, though, I decided the only obstacle to achieving my goal was me. I went for it, very slowly and carefully, and have just reached a personal goal of 5K. I feel fantastic. I hope at some stage to train for a half-marathon. It just took that first step outside my door to realise I have the potential. Well done, Michelle – and good luck with your longer-distance goals! We love to hear from you, so do get…

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For each clock, you will need: Finished size: 20cm diameter • 35 x 35cm turquoise or pink cotton fabric • Scissors and pins • Matching cotton thread • Embroidery thread in dark brown, lime green, bright pink, mustard yellow, purple, light blue, magenta, dark green, navy, bright yellow, lilac, red, blue and yellow • Vanishing fabric marker • 20cm embroidery hoop • Embroidery scissors • Embroidery needle • Yellow or green spray paint • Thick cardboard and pencil • Clock quartz movement and clock hands • Hand-sewing needle • Pink or turquoise ribbon STOCKISTS Free Spirit cotton fabric in Paradise Blue and Pink, £2.35 each for ¼m, The Cotton Patch (0121 702 2840; cottonpatch.co.uk); analogue medium-length clock-hand set, £1.59, and clock quartz movement, £5.99, both Maplin (0333 400 9500; maplin.co.uk);…

Acute heart failure (AHF) is the most common cause of hospital admissions, with more than 67,000 a year in England and Wales. And although it’s more likely as we get older, young people can be affected too. AHF doesn’t mean the heart has stopped (although this may happen), and although it’s caused by many of the same conditions as chronic heart failure (which gradually produces breathlessness and ankle swelling), AHF is much more dramatic and scary. However, NICE, the National Institute for health and Care Excellence, says diagnosis and treatment can vary, depending on our age and where we live. So it has produced new guidelines to standardise best care, reduce mortality and improve patients’ quality of life. What is it? AHF means that your heart suddenly can’t pump blood…

Dr Natalie Blakely, a specialist cosmetic doctor, at the Light Touch Clinic in Weybridge, Surrey ( lighttouchclinic.co.uk ) My favourite meal My husband’s fish stew. It’s packed with cod, salmon, haddock and prawns – a hearty meal on its own, but even tastier with crusty bread. How I keep fit and healthy I play tennis a couple of times a week and also cycle. I’m training for the Surrey 100-mile cycle ride, so usually I cycle about 40 miles on a Saturday morning with friends. We do spinning classes when the weather’s wet. My perfect health day This would involve a swim or a game of tennis with my husband in the morning, as exercise helps relax my mind. I’d then take my two children for a dog…

You need to tread very carefully Q I’m very worried about the school my son has chosen for his daughter. It has a reputation for being rather rough and my granddaughter is a sweet little thing. My husband says I can’t interfere, but should I really sit back and let them make a mistake? Jean, Carlisle A I’m struck by how many letters I receive from grandmothers who want to say something to their children about the way their grandchild is being brought up and how many grandfathers are opposed to this. I wonder why? I may be wrong but one hypothesis is that grandfathers can remember a similar experience when their partner complained about what her own mother had said she should do with her child. Ring any bells?…

‘Open up!’ yelled a male voice. ‘Or we’ll break down the door’ The knock on the door came at three in the morning. Maddison’s eyes snapped open. They say good things come in threes but, for Maddison, it was definitely bad things that came in threes. Bang. Bang. Bang. In the middle of the night. Loud, insistent, persistent. When the rest of London was asleep, tucked safely in bed. She’d been half expecting something. Jack had been behaving strangely. But she’d not planned on her life being ripped apart. And this was just the beginning. “Open up!” yelled a male voice. “Or we’ll break down the door.” Then a child’s scream, a small body leaping into her bed, cowering under the covers, grasping her till the breath squeezed out. “Mummy,…