Innholdsfortegnelse for August 18, 2015 i Woman's Weekly

As much as we hope our travel content will inspire you to try the destinations we take you to, we also hope that for non-travellers the forays to foreign climes are enjoyable and entertaining enough to make you feel as if you’ve experienced a little bit of the places, through the words and pictures on the pages. For all of us who enjoy armchair travelling, there are a variety of worldwide destinations to sample in this week’s issue. The Portuguese capital, Lisbon, is the enticing subject of our regular travel feature on page 50, while Art Director Caroline extols the delights of Henley-on-Thames over the page (pg 4). We stay in the UK on page 14, but with something very different from the norm. Artist Celia Lewis has spent many…

The Stork Stand up straight with feet together. Slowly bend your right knee and raise your right foot off the ground until your thigh is parallel to the floor (with your knee at a right angle to the floor). Hold for 20 seconds before lowering. Repeat with the other leg. Do three on each leg Well done! TIP If you find this easy, try doing the exercise with your eyes closed. If you find this too difficult, try not raising your knee quite so high and holding for a count of 10 seconds instead of 20.…

Jean Brown, 72, is a retired prison and hospital chaplain from Kent What makes me happy: The love and laughter when my family gathers around the table for a meal. I can’t live without: My make-up bag. My best piece of advice is: Try to treat others the way you’d like them to treat you. My favourite bit of Woman’s Weekly is: The cookery. I really enjoy the straightforward recipes. Tell us about yourself by answering the questions above and letting us know your age and occupation. Send them to us, with a daytime phone number and a good- quality photo/jpeg of yourself (for the address, see the next page). You’ll win this beautiful Spring Rose and Germini bouquet, worth £26.99, which will be delivered to…

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Maureen Gammons, 65, Harrow, Middlesex Tell us about your look… My style is fairly classic – I don’t want to look like mutton dressed as lamb. I like to find things I won’t see everyone else wearing. This jacket is from Laura Ashley and my top and jeans are from Next. I’d say Cos and Karen Millen are my favourite high-street shops. And the best bit of your body? My legs. Jacqueline Bell, 70, Cambridge Tell us about your look… I used to wear a lot of black and navy but I’m trying to be a bit more colourful these days. I like to dress smartly, but comfort is a big factor, too. I bought these jeggings from Dorothy Perkins, and the jacket when I was in France. The bag…

Julia Feast, an adoption reunion specialist at the British Association For Adoption & Fostering (BAAF), says: ‘The average age that people search for birth family is 30; many people hit a wall, give up, and resume years later. But even when birth parents have died, a late-life search can lead to siblings, cousins, other extended family or simply to information, photos and answers.' The starting point is the agency that handled the adoption. If this isn’t possible, approach your Local Authority’s adoption team. When trails go cold, think of other sources of information – wills (at the Principal Probate Registry), divorce records, local papers (for births, marriages, deaths) and former neighbours. Reputable adoption support agencies will take up your search for a fee, such as adoptionservicesfor adults.org.uk or arielbruce.com For…

Author Celia Lewis lives in the countryside and has always taken a great interest in nature, observing and drawing the passing year. She loves our shores, teeming with wonderful wildlife, be it in the water, on the tideline, clinging to cliffs or in the skies above them. Celia spends her days painting the British Isles’ splendid coastline of contrasts, with scenery that changes from estuaries, shingle beaches, salt marshes and sand dunes, to rocky shores, rugged cliffs and bustling harbours. Razorbill The Razorbill is a handsome auk. Male and female birds look identical, although the male is slightly larger than the female. The birds only come ashore to breed, spending the rest of the year out at sea, where they can dive to a depth of 120m, using their wings…

June looked about her bright new room with its brand-new windows and its shining new paint. She thought about her brand-new address and twisted her mouth, vowing never to write it down. Perhaps if she didn’t, they’d go back to their real house, with its real address and be able to hear Bobby next door and his hens. “What’s got into you, pet?” Mam pressed a hand to her forehead. “I hope you’re not coming down with something else. Chickenpox is bad enough.” She slid the wet sheets from June’s bed and sighed. “Come on, let’s get these into the machine.” June moped downstairs behind Mam, thinking not of damp beds but of Bobby next door, who, people said, wasn’t quite the same as most other people. He was a…

Create lasting colour on the patio with a giant pot planted with the ornamental grass, Stipa arundinacea ‘Autumn Tints’. It has glowing multi-shaded foliage in winter, which looks wonderful when teamed with bronze epimediums and purple-red bergenias. Pick dahlias regularly for the vase to keep plants productive, and give them a further boost by feeding them with a high-potash liquid tomato feed. Give borders a quick blast of colour with some fast-growing perennials. Coreopsis and golden rod, which come in sunny golden shades, and red-hot pokers, are ideal – as their common name suggests, the bright yellow flower spikes have glowing tips. Verbascums thrive in poor soil, flower through August and usually die afterwards, but self-seed readily, so look for and rescue seeds now to have a fresh supply of…

Q My son hates his nose, but it looks OK to me. His GP says he may have body dysmorphic disorder. What is this? A Young people are under great pressure to look perfect in every way, and sadly, some develop conditions such as eating disorders or depression if they feel they don’t ‘match up’. Around one in 50 become so obsessed by ‘defects’ that they develop body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), where they focus on certain parts of their face or body. They may pick at it, study it repeatedly in mirrors, wear clothes, accessories or make-up which disguise or cover it, and/or avoid eye contact or even going out. But they often get upset or angry if others try to reassure them or if they’re refused or can’t afford…

Don’t feel anxious about returning a gift Q I was 85 last month and my daughter bought me a machine that can make nutritious drinks from healthy food. She says it’s simple to use. I know she thinks I don’t eat healthily, but I’ve got this far and I don’t want to eat differently. Marjorie, Leicester A It’s entirely up to you what you eat. But your daughter does have a point that healthy food is good for you and may make you feel better and full of energy. That said, unless you’re making yourself ill with your food, it really is your choice. And if you’re never going to use the gift, gently suggest that you go out together to exchange it for something you will use. Act positively…

Cruise The Glorious Rhine Five nights from £869pp This wonderfully good-value summertime cruise begins and ends in Cologne, and includes calls at some of the river’s most enchanting towns and villages, including beautiful Boppard and fun-loving Rüdesheim, as well as a passage through the Rhine Gorge and a visit to Mainz. Departing 16 October 2015. The price includes: Return flights to Cologne and transfers Five nights’ full board in a standard lower-deck twin-berth cabin Services of an experienced tour manager Amsterdam & The Bulbfields Spectacular Cruise Three nights from £519pp Enjoy the amazing sight of Holland in springtime bloom and take in the world-famous bulbfields of the colourful Keukenhof gardens, explore Amsterdam and the historic fishing villages of the Dutch ‘polder’ land. Departing April 2016. The price includes: Return flights…

Easy Steam Mop Ideal for use throughout the home, this steam mop heats up instantly and takes just eight seconds to eliminate the dust mites, bacteria and grime from any area it targets. It works by converting water into steam and features a clever triangular mop head and swivel joint to reach into corners and tight spaces. The 1300W motor heats the mop to temperatures of between 90°-100°C, making it suitable for all heat-resistant floors, including hardwood, tiles and stone. A glider attachment is included for use on carpets. The mop comes apart for easy storage. Two microfibre cloths are included. A pack of three spare mop heads is available for £9.99. Vax Upright Carpet Washer Lightweight and easy to use, the Vax Powermax is perfect for cleaning and revitalising…

How do you like your tea? I like lemon and ginger, and sometimes use tea bags more than once – I’ve probably had the same box for two years! Who would you most like to have a cup of tea with? In the past, I might have said Jennifer Aniston, but now it would probably be my wife. I rarely see her these days as we’re always running around after one or other of the kids. Were there any stories that really stood out to you from your new show, The Dog Rescuers ? It’s always nice when an animal you’ve met in an appalling state then turns up all healthy and bouncing around. There was this one dog in particular that had lost all its hair.…

Ceramics: The Importance Of Condition Most old objects suffer some wear and tear over the course of their lives, and many can be repaired. However, damage to ceramics has arguably the most impact on value of any collectors’ item. Ceramic collectors tend to take a purist approach; an object is worth something if perfect, and nothing if not. Professional restoration is often invisible to an untrained eye, so it’s difficult to assess the full degree of former damage. This element of the unknown is another factor that can cause a decrease in value. Image A shows a pair of antique Meissen porcelain figures. If you look at the neck of the lady on the left, you can see her head has been glued back on, while image B shows rivet-repairs…

Visit Coronation Street Experience the real Corrie on this terrific tour of the original set in Manchester. Walk down the famous cobbles, go behind the scenes and look around the dressing rooms. To book, call 0844 277 0700, or visit coronationstreettour.co.uk Sign up for Memory Walks This September, people of all ages and from all over the UK will be taking steps together to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society. To find a walk near you – and help create a world without dementia – call 0300 330 5452, or visit memorywalk.org.uk Enjoy Luna Cinema Fancy watching Harry Potter at Alnwick Castle? How about Jaws on Bournemouth Pier? There are all manner of outdoor film screenings happening across the UK. For details, call 0844 858 6767, or visit thelunacinema.com…

As an American living in England, it hasn’t always felt as if I speak the same language as those around me. Last week, a lovely local woman asked, ‘How’s the bab?’ With effort, I was able to understand it to mean, ‘How’s your baby daughter?’ I felt quite proud. Four years ago, when we moved from New York and my husband first took a position as a vicar in West Cumbria, I found the local dialect impenetrable. In our first week, I met a pleasant sheep farmer as I walked through the churchyard. I just about understood his first question, ‘Are you the vicar’s wife?’ But the rest was all Greek/Cumbrian to me. After my third ‘Pardon?’ the farmer looked faintly confused by my inability to understand him. I decided…

This year, top chef Denise Tollyfield will be cooking a selection of delicious Woman’s Weekly recipes throughout the day in our cookery demonstration theatre. There will be menus following the 5:2 diet, budget-conscious meals for families, and tasty dishes for people with food intolerances. Denise has appeared on Gordon Ramsay’s F Word and as a judge on Street Market Chefs. She’s also a regular on BBC Radio Derby. Cookery Demonstration Theatre What’s cooking and when? 11-11.30am 5:2 Meals – Meals Under 500 Calories Primavera Pasta Hoisin Duck Wraps Caribbean Chicken Couscous 12.30-1pm Family Meals On A Tight Budget Chinese-style Chicken with Vegetables & Noodles Tomato & Bacon Risotto Baked Pollock with Pea Crust 2-2.30pm Cooking For Those With Intolerances Gluten-free Scoop Scones Sugar-free Chocolate Mousse & Berry Layer Gluten- &…

Knitting Design Editor, Kandy This pretty summer top is crocheted in a delicate feather and fan pattern that’s worked in double crochet and trebles. Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge Main part Worked in one piece to armholes. With 3.50 hook, make 184 (199) (214) (229) ch. Foundation row (wrong side): 1tr in 5th ch from hook (counts as 1tr, 1ch and 1tr), 1ch, 1tr in next ch, 1ch, miss 1ch, * [tr2tog] 4 times, 1ch, miss 1ch, [1tr in next ch, 1ch] 5 times, miss 1ch, repeat from * to last 12ch, [tr2tog] 4 times, 1ch, miss 1ch, [1tr in next ch, 1ch] twice, 1tr in last ch, turn – 12 (13) (14) (15) repeats. Pattern row: 4ch (counts as 1tr and 1ch), 1tr in first…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge YOU WILL NEED • Epsom salts • Essential oils • Food colouring • Funnel • Bowl • Spoon • Glass bottles • Little spoons • Twine • Gift tag • Letter stamps and ink Making The Bath Salts 1 Take the glass bottle or jar you intend to use, pop a funnel in the top and pour in the Epsom salts to measure. Once full, pour the salts into a bowl. 2 Add a drop at a time of essential oil until you have the desired strength of scent. Always check your oil is suitable for use on the skin. 3 You can also add a drop or two of food colouring, stirring with the spoon so all the salts are…

We’re excited that for the first time, we’ll be taking our popular Make And Take workshops to Exeter, Glasgow and Birmingham, as well as London. These all-day workshops will help you to learn, or improve on, your sewing skills. You’ll come away having boosted your confidence and expertise and get to take your make home. Our workshops will be held at selected craft shows around the UK and when you attend one, you’ll get a FREE ticket to the show, too, so you can look around and shop on another day. You’ll need to have used a sewing machine and have a basic skill level. On each day you’ll be threading up a sewing machine, handling and cutting fabric correctly, cutting out and following a paper pattern. Sewing Workshops in…

1 Blood tests for antibodies linked to lupus. These may appear before symptoms, but may not all be present. The ANA test may also be positive in other conditions. 2 Blood tests for anaemia, kidney function, signs of inflammation and to rule out other possible causes, such as fibromyalgia, diabetes, thyroid or liver disease. 3 Urine tests for blood and protein to check for signs of kidney damage. 4 ECG  (heart tracing), chest X-rays and MRI/CT scans if heart, lung or other organ damage (or other diagnoses) is suspected. 5 Regular blood pressure and cholesterol checks.…

The Conventional Way Visit the pharmacist Thrush is caused by an overgrowth of yeast, which can be triggered by taking antibiotics or simply by getting too warm down below. GP Dr Sarah Jarvis says, ‘Symptoms are easily eradicated with a one-dose, antifungal product or topical cream from the pharmacist.’ Studies show that around 80% of women are successfully treated using these over-the-counter products. Try Care Fluconazole Capsule (£5.85, from pharmacies). And don’t forget to treat your partner if he’s also infected. Try self-help measures Avoid perfumed soaps, shower gels, vaginal deodorants or douches that can alter the pH balance of the vagina. And stop wearing tight-fitting underwear and tights. Use chemical-free organic tampons and sanitary pads, such as Organyc (organyc.co.uk), as they are less likely to trigger symptoms. See your…

Q How can I start to meet new people online? It used to be the case that your new relationships would tail off with age, as your opportunities to meet people became fewer. Of course, the internet has turned that on its head, and there are thousands of people looking to socialise and date just a few clicks away. That doesn’t mean it isn’t daunting, but there will be a way that suits you. If you just want to meet new people, dip your toe in with a site like meetup.com. You can find gatherings of people near you by typing in your location and interests. Then if you’re old enough, there’s overfiftiesfriends.co.uk, which neatly combines making new connections and dating into a nifty social network. You can chat with…

Aries 21 March - 20 April Professional, social and local affairs will go smoothly. It’s a great time to mobilise friends and neighbours for the good of the community. Your experience and knowledge make you invaluable to any campaigning organisation. This is your time to really make a difference, so go for it. For more, call 0901 609 2591* Taurus 21 April - 21 May Although you enjoy a comfortable routine, it’s important for you to push the limits from time to time. Venturing into unknown territory will be exhilarating. Experiencing a different culture will give you a deeper appreciation for home and it could even put you on the path to romance. For more, call 0901 609 2592* Gemini 22 May - 21 June This is a good time…

Where I went Only 24 miles south east of Oxford, this delightful 12th-century market town – famous for its annual rowing regatta – is situated in some of Oxfordshire’s most beautiful countryside. What I did We walked upriver for the length of the regatta course, spotting some covetable houses with gardens running down to the river, as well as all manner of interesting river traffic and wildlife. The town itself is wonderfully browsable, and if you’re interested in the rowing, do make a stop at the River & Rowing Museum, where you’ll also find a Wind In The Willows exhibition. Kenneth Grahame lived further up the Thames in Cookham, Berkshire. Where I stayed At the Hotel Du Vin (hotelduvin.com). Based in the 300-year-old former Brakspear’s brewery, its architecture is certainly…

Reader Diana Martin has written in to us to let us know what a big fan she is of our monthly craft magazine, Love To Make. She was very excited to stitch Elsa the Elephant (featured in the March 2015 issue of LTM) which she intends to donate to her local charity raffle. She loves patchwork, embroidery, stitching toys and knitting – anything with a needle really! She even knitted the patterned jumper she’s wearing in the photo. What a talented lady you are, Diana. Made something gorgeous lately? Well, don’t be shy – we want to see it!…

Bel Mooney’s recent article on invisibility [The Time Of Your Life, 30 June] really struck a chord with me. I, too, felt invisible, but after I bought a red coat, things changed. Now when I stand at the bus stop, people come up to me and say how nice I look. I’ve changed my hairstyle after 30 years, too, and have had several lovely comments. So ladies, read Bel Mooney again, and then get started! Jill Lock, Spalding, Lincs Lots of you wrote in to tell how much you loved Bel’s article, so look out for more feisty features from her in future issues…

Where I’ve been… Sunny Oxfordshire, looking for a house to rent. What I’ve seen… A spectacular rainbow over the Solway. Who I’ve met… An Australian woman who read my novel The Vicar’s Wife and went on holiday to Cumbria to see if it was as rainy and windy as I’d made out. She decided it was. What I’ve bought… Sticky toffee pudding from Cartmel, Cumbria – A bright rainbow made her week the ‘home’ of sticky toffee pudding. It’s a particular weakness of mine!…

Eat ‘real’ food: ‘France may be our next-door neighbour but their obesity and heart disease rates are far lower,’ says dietitian Dr Carrie Ruxton. That’s because the French tend to eat fresh, local, seasonal food that leaves them more satisfied and less likely to snack. Choose ‘real’ food, such as cheese, yogurt and bread, in moderation rather than low-fat/ diet versions and try not to rely on packets and ready meals. Choose fish over meat: Take inspiration from Japan and Scandinavia and opt for more fish. Recent studies have linked a high intake of red meat to bowel and breast cancer and heart disease. Aim to eat a wide variety of fish – white (cod, haddock, pollock) are low in fat, while oily (mackerel, sardines, salmon, pilchards) are rich in…

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Provençal Tomato Tart 230g pack La Feuilletée Shortcrust Pastry Round 3tbsp sun-dried tomato paste 2 x 100g packs goat's cheese 600g (1lb 5oz) mixed tomatoes, thickly sliced or halved Handful of fresh basil leaves 1 Heat the oven to 220°C or Gas Mark 7. 2 Unroll the pastry and transfer it and its wrapping paper to a flat baking sheet. Spread the tomato paste on to the pastry. Slice each goat’s cheese round in half, through the middle, to make two rounds, then cut each into 4. Scatter the cheese over the pastry, then arrange the tomatoes on top in a random pattern. 3 Bake the tart on the middle shelf of the oven for 15-20 mins, or until the pastry is cooked through and the tomatoes and goat’s cheese…

Each pattern will be printed on A4 card and delivered to your door To order, call 0800 024 1212* or complete the coupon HOW TO ORDER Order By Phone Call 0800 024 1212* MasterCard, Visa or Maestro cardholders can order direct on this number quoting WWK2059. Lines open Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm, but closed bank holidays. Fill In The Coupon Payment must be made by cheque, sent with the coupon to the address provided. For more patterns, visit womansweekly.com/patterncollections TERMS AND CONDITIONS Subject to availability to readers in the UK, offers cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions, prices are correct at time of printing. All correspondence concerning this offer should be sent to: WW Vintage Knits Offer, WWK2059 WW Shop Customer Care, Blue Fin Building, room…

Gledista triacanthus ‘Sunburst’ Deciduous Soil type: Moist but well-drained soil This exotic-looking honey locust tree is virtually thornless. The young leaves that emerge as bright yellow, older foliage turns greenish-yellow as the summer progresses and then yellow-gold in autumn. An impressive mopheaded tree clothed with weeping foliage, it’s a good lawn specimen, and best enjoyed in a hot, sunny spot where the sunlight will shine through its delicate richly coloured juvenile foliage. It can also be grown in a large container on a patio. Pyrus salicifolia ‘Pendula’ AGM Deciduous Soil type: Light, sandy soil An elegant tree with weeping habit, the silver pear has long, willow-like leaves that are grey-green with distinctive silvery hairs and undersides that give the whole plant a silver colouring. In April and May, single white…

More Shut-eye After Cataract Surgery? Cataract surgery has some bonus side effects, according to Japanese doctors. They say it may, as well as vision, improve sleep and cognitive skills. Previous research had also suggested that cataract surgery may help sleep quality. The effects are small, and the cause isn’t known, but the researchers say removing the cataract may allow more blue light into the eye, boosting the circadian rhythm (day/night pattern) that controls sleeping and waking. True Or False? It's dangerous to squat if you're wearing skinny jeans. True, according to Australian doctors who had to cut a woman out of hers. Prolonged squatting squashed vital nerves below her knees, and caused swelling, paralysis and lost sensation, which took her several days to recover from! More Women Getting Lung Cancer…

Marc Dressen, celebrity personal trainer and weight-loss expert ( marcdressen. com ), reveals how he boosts his health and wellbeing What’s in your medicine cabinet? Just ice packs and Voltarol gel for when I get the odd sports injury. Otherwise, my diet and exercise regime helps me to stay healthy. What’s good in your fridge? Coconut water – it’s hydrating and gives me the electrolytes I need. And Greek yogurt – it’s high in natural proteins and, as a vegetarian, I need to make sure I get my protein. What’s your favourite exercise routine? Parkour and Tricking – both are a combination of martial arts and gymnastics. What’s a special treat? Nutella on thick white, soft bread. It’s heaven! What makes you happy? My job –…

The trouble with operations, especially small ones that go well, is not actually being under the knife, or the laser, or whatever else they use these days. It’s the long, slow disheartening slog that is known by the medical profession as ‘getting better’. Stop me if I’m using too many technical terms. At first, of course, there is the pain, but that goes eventually, to be replaced by a sort of lethargy, which is almost worse. People feel a bit sorry for you when you’re in pain. Mention that you’d kill for an afternoon nap, though, and people just think you’re swinging the lead. Not that you’d be allowed to swing any lead. Swinging lead would be one of those things, like swimming and washing your hair, that’s only allowed…