Innholdsfortegnelse for October 27, 2015 i Woman's Weekly

Snapped! Celebrity. Fame. Stardom… Call it what you will, but being famous has become a double-edged sword in these image-hungry, bad-news-is-good-news times. True, there’s a growing number of people whose fame is based on, well, it’s hard to tell what exactly, and who are more known for being infamous than for having any kind of talent (except for self-promotion). But then, there are the stars who have achieved their fame as a result of their talent and hard work. Gone are the days when that should have earned them the admiration of the public and media, and the respect to understand the difference between when they are working and in the public arena, and when they are going about their own private business. Paparazzi photographers lurk round every corner (and…

Hello all! I’ve been reading Woman’s Weekly since 1965, and I wanted to thank you, not only for a super magazine but also for the brilliant Woman’s Weekly Live! show this year. My daughter and I enjoyed a lovely day looking at all the stalls and meeting the WW team. We especially enjoyed the cookery demonstrations, Michaela Strachan’s inspiring talk about her recovery from breast cancer and of course, the fashion team’s shows. I loved the glamorous evening dress that I spotted in the Special Occasions talk, modelled beautifully by Diane! We look forward to another visit next year. Janet Whitwam, Huddersfield So glad you enjoyed it all, Janet. We loved meeting everyone who came. We love to hear from you, so do get in touch if you have something…

‘You can’t write ‘saucy’ stuff without plumbing aspects of your own life’ ‘I live a quiet life away from London where I go about my private business’ First, the fiction. Dawn French has written a new book and it’s a cracker. According To Yes charts the sometimes bumpy exploits of Rosie Kitto, a 38-year-old Cornish refugee living and working on New York’s posh Upper East Side. Witty and wise by turn, it’ll have you burning the midnight oil to discover Rosie’s ultimate fate. Dawn, 58, put the last full stop – she writes in longhand – on the last sentence of the final chapter just two weeks before we meet at her London club, Home House, in Portman Square. ‘I always like to finish everything on time – unlike a…

It began with imaginary dialogues on walks across the Sussex Downs, but now his voice even reaches deep into my dreams, reminding me to buy dog biscuits when the treats jar runs low. I can’t deny it any longer – I’m beginning to believe that my Border terrier, Barney, can actually talk. Now in his twilight years at the age of 13, Barney is the most encouraging, gentle, expansive and considerate animal I’ve ever met. Like the Dowager in Downton, he’s free with his comments – but unlike her, he’s unilaterally generous. For example, when I dropped my porridge this morning, I’m sure he actually murmured, ‘No use crying…’ as he lapped up the milky spillage from the kitchen floor. As his days begin to fade and his walks get…

‘My body lotions are older than my twin boys – who are now at university’ Right, I’m going in. Into the bathroom, I mean, to tackle something very unpleasant. I’m talking about the glass-fronted cupboard that houses my enormous collection of beauty products. There are hundreds of items and most are disgusting – you wouldn’t use them to grease your lawnmower. For years I’ve avoided a big clear-out and I’m only confronting it now because each time I open the door, I’m hit by a torrent of falling bottles and jars. It’s a little cupboard of horrors. Hoarding instinct First in the roll call of nasties are body lotions that are older than my twin boys – who are now at university! Next comes the stale make-up. I know exactly…

Your bedtime skin regime To get the most out of your skin creams and make your products work even harder you should apply them in the right order. Generally speaking, that means starting with the lightest formula, saving the heaviest, thickest creams until last. Serum HOW MUCH? A 5p-sized blob As the lightest, silkiest step in your skincare regime, serum should be the first thing you apply before bed. Serums are often filled with the most potent ingredients in tiny molecules that can penetrate deep into the skin. We like Formula Time Defy Age Replenish Calcium Super Sleep Serum, £15, M&S – apply to your hands and massage into clean, dry skin. This one targets age spots and wrinkles for a smoother, more radiant complexion. Eye cream HOW MUCH? A…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge Pendant size: 3.5 x 2.7cm YOU WILL NEED • Suppliers: 25mm-diameter clear domed glass cabochons, £2.70 for 10, Mod Podge, £5, 25mm-round pendant tray blanks, £4.50 for 10, Diamond Glaze, £3, and E6000 glue, £2, all Jasmin Studio Crafts (020 8090 8443; jasmin studiocrafts.com); gold initial charm, from a selection at notonthehighstreet.com; 4mm jump rings, £1.19 for 100, and bee charm, £2.99, both Beads Direct (01509 218 028; beadsdirect.co.uk) Making the pendant 1 Reduce or enlarge the photo so that the image will fit the pendant (check the size by placing the cabochon over it). Have the image laser-printed on to good-quality thick,…

Turkish Delight Makes 20 1 Tip the sugar into a pan, add the lemon juice and 300ml (½pt) water. Heat gently and stir to dissolve the sugar, then bring gently to the boil. 2 Put the gelatine and 75g (2½oz) of the cornflour into a jug, stir in 200ml (7fl oz) water to form a smooth paste. Add to the pan, stirring until the gelatine has dissolved, then continue to gently simmer for 15 mins until liquid slightly thickens (but not colours). 3 Combine the remaining cornflour and icing sugar. Lightly oil the tin and line with cling film. Dust with some of the cornflour mixture, tipping out the excess. 4 Take the pan off the heat, cool for a few…

Gingerbread Kit Makes 8 biscuits FOR THE JAR: 1 Sieve flour into gift jar, add the bicarbonate of soda, ginger and cinnamon. 2 Tip in the sugar and seal the jar. How To Cook Your Gingerbread YOU WILL NEED: 1 Tip contents of jar into a processor or bowl. Rub in the butter to make crumbs. 2 Add the golden syrup and the egg. Whizz in a processor, or use your hands to bring dough together. Chill for 30 mins. 3 Heat oven to 190°C or Gas Mark 5. Roll out gingerbread on baking parchment. Stamp out letters with flour-dipped initial cutter. Bake for 15 mins until biscuits are golden brown. 4 Add just enough water to the icing sugar…

Tulip ‘Queen of the Night’ The best loved of the dark tulips producing near-black flowers on tall stems from May. Supplied as 12/+ cm bulbs. Fragrant Hyacinth Mixed A unique collection of hardy early spring-flowering bulbs providing colour for years to come. Supplied as 15/16cm bulbs. Narcissus ‘Tete-a-Tete’ With an RHS Award of Garden Merit, these charming miniature daffodils will brighten even the dullest of spring days. Supplied as 10/12cm bulbs. Giant Blushing Red Tulips Spectacular blushing red flowers on tall stems providing a memorable display from May. Ideal for cut flowers. Supplied as 12/+ cm bulbs. Large-Flowering Crocus Mixed Crocuses are famous for heralding the onset of spring. Perfect for naturalising in lawns or for an early display in patio pots or containers. Supplied as 8/9cm bulbs. Dwarf Iris…

Musical Therapy Listening to music during a minor or major operation could help your recovery, according to British researchers, who say the right music can reduce post-operative pain and anxiety. Surprisingly, the choice of music (although it was mostly described as ‘soothing’) seemed to make little difference to the results. Headphones are used for noisy MR scans and perhaps music should be offered more frequently during surgery – headphones or ‘pillow-speakers’ would avoid distracting surgical staff. True Or False? Get more sleep if you want to avoid a cold this winter. True, according to Californian researchers, who say we’re four times as likely to catch the virus if we get less than six hours’ sleep, than if we clock up more than seven. Dodging Diabetes The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme…

Know Your Numbers Smoking  260,000 smokers across England and Wales took part in last year’s Stoptober challenge to give up smoking 62 % made it to 28 days (that’s 163,160 people) If you can stop smoking for a month, you’re 5 times more likely to stop for good Visit: Smokefree.nhs.uk/Stoptober for details. My Healthy Life Dr Hilary Jones, TV GP and medical adviser to hearing experts Hidden Hearing ( hiddenhearing.co.uk ), reveals how he boosts his health and wellbeing My hangover cure Blend full-fat milk, 1 banana, 1tbsp cream, ½tbsp honey and drink with two ibuprofen. The honey beats low blood sugar, the banana’s potassium provides energy, the milk treats dehydration and the cream lines the stomach. My favourite meal Crabmeat on avocado, fillet steak with peppercorn…

Steal from me, would you? How dare you?” The smuggler clung to a railing on the boat, his sinewy muscles straining. He and his fellow smuggler, seasoned sailors, were the only two people standing. The rest of the passengers lay curled together, offering up prayers against the sharp rise and fall of the craft. A crack of lightning ripped through the sky. Waves arched like a cobra pouncing, spattering them with salty water. “I am running a business. I will not tolerate your insolence,” Monther screamed, then came towards her. “Shooting is too good for you, boy.” Om had hacked her hair and dressed in boy’s clothes. It was not safe to be a female in wartime. With one hand, Monther picked her up, lifted her upside down as if…

If I can’t manage 5:2, I’ll try to remember 6:1 represents progress This is how it works. When I drive to the bank, I make sure I’m not being followed. I never take the same route twice. Occasionally, I make an unexpected detour. On reaching the counter, a simple nod is enough to make my wishes clear. There is the merest hint of a raised eyebrow from the assistant as she murmurs: ‘Code Five?’ Within moments, the manager and a guard have taken their places beside me and we are making our way through a discreet side door away from the public area. There are three more doors, all needing to be unlocked and then relocked as we pass through them. Finally, we are standing outside the vault. The manager…

Fashion Firsts Our fashion feature on page 20 highlights three terrific new labels for fashion-conscious grown-up women. I met the gorgeous creator of Hope, Nayna, at the launch of her fabulous first collection (top), and I loved this skirt from Lindex (right) so much when we showed it at our fashion workshop at Live! I ordered it straight after the show. Patterned scuba skirt, £39.99. Best Guest In our reader Letter Of The Week ( page 6 ), Janet Whitwam writes about how inspired she was by Michaela Strachan at the Woman’s Weekly Live! health theatre. Us, too! She was fab. She also recorded a wonderfully entertaining Cup Of Tea chat with me, while sitting in the midst of our glorious woodland glen. You can see that at…

Help! I love butternut squash but I find the skin so tough it’s really difficult to peel. What can you suggest? Don’t Worry Cookery Editor Felicity’s favourite peeler for this is the Oxo Good Grips vegetable peeler, £5.57, from Lakeland (015394 88100; lakeland.co.uk). As the name suggests, its chunky rubber-coated handle helps you get a great grip! Cut your butternut in half lengthways, put flat side down on a board to peel. Or, easier still, pop the whole squash in the oven (unpeeled and uncut). Cook at 190 ° C, or Gas Mark 5, for 50 minutes. Cut in half, scoop out the seeds, then literally scoop out the flesh. Sprinkle on seasoning, a knob of butter and, for an extra burst of flavour, a grating of fresh nutmeg. Got…

David Walliams is ‘the fastest growing children’s author in the UK’. By the end of 2014, he had sold more than four million books! Ann Widdecombe The politician turned Strictly star’s novels include The Dancing Detective, a thriller starring a protagonist named Anton. Fern Britton The much-loved TV presenter writes hugely popular women’s fiction novels, inspired by her love of Cornwall. Celia Imrie starred in Calendar Girls and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. She has also written a novel, Not Quite Nice, set on the French Riviera. Julian Clary made his name as a presenter and comedian. He’s recently published his debut children’s book, The Bolds.…

Hope Hope is a new British fashion label created by a former fashion expert from M&S (see her on the Editor’s letter page with Diane), aimed at 45+ women. The collection is sold online and in pop-up boutiques, and their clever sizing system is based on height and proportions. Prices are at the upper end of the high-street range, but worth it for the quality and stylish durability of the pieces. • Hopefashion.co.uk (0333 220 1907), sizes 8-20 Lindex Lindex recently came on to our radar and we loved the clothes so much we took them to Woman’s Weekly Live! in Manchester to show at our fashion workshops. The brand have opened at Westfield Stratford City in London, and you’ll also find their vast and versatile collection in their online shop…

Serves 24 FOR THE HONEYCOMB: 200g (7oz) golden caster sugar 4tbsp golden syrup 2tsp bicarbonate of soda FOR THE FRIDGE CAKE: FOR THE TOPPING: • 300g (10oz) dark chocolate TO DECORATE: 1 Put the sugar and syrup into a large high-sided pan with 3tbsp water. 2 Stir over a gentle heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and let it bubble without stirring for 5 mins – as soon as it turns golden, remove from heat. 3 Immediately stir in the bicarbonate of soda and beat with a wooden spoon until foaming. Pour into the tin and allow to cool for 30 mins. 4 Upturn the tray on to the parchment paper. Bash with a rolling pin…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge YOU WILL NEED How To Make 1 Place a large piece of hessian down on a work surface, then position your tree or plant away from the edge. Pull the hessian up to see how much you will need, mark with chalk and cut out a large square. 2 Pull the hessian up, around the pot, folding over the excess at the top. 3 Cut a long length of ribbon or twine and leave to one side. Pull the hessian tightly round to the back of the pot, cutting off any excess. Then, holding the hessian in one hand, wrap with ribbon or twine and tie in a bow. 4 Enlarge the star template…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge Finished size: 25 x 23cm, excluding loop YOU WILL NEED Sweet Tweets fabric, £6.50 per ½ metre, and felt, £5.80 per ½ metre, from Fabric Rehab (fabricrehab.co.uk) Making The Paper Patterns 1 Using a photocopier, enlarge the pattern templates on page 48 by 145%, then trace the patterns on to folded tracing paper, matching the broken lines to the fold. 2 Mark the outlines and grain line arrow. Cut out the patterns and open them out flat. Cutting out 1 Ensure that the arrow runs in the same direction as the grain of the fabric, then cut straight edges parallel with the grain of the fabric. 2 Cut…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge YOU WILL NEED 1 Work out your chosen design on a piece of scrap paper cut to the same size, length and circumference as your candle. 2 Carefully cut a piece of white tissue paper, again to the same size as the candle. 3 Stamp your chosen design on to the tissue paper. 4 Wrap the tissue around the candle with wax paper held on top. 5 Hold the wax paper over the tissue paper in one hand while using the heat gun to go over the whole of the candle's surface. 6 The heat gun will melt the tissue and, in turn, the design on to the surface of the candle. You'll see…

Q My mother has womb cancer – does this mean I will get it, too? A Womb, uterine or endometrial cancer means cancer of the womb or womb lining (not the cervix/womb neck), and affects around 7,500 women each year, usually in later life. A small number are linked to the hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer (HNPCC) or Lynch syndrome gene, which can cause bowel or womb cancer in several family members at an early age, but if this isn’t to blame you’re unlikely to be at increased risk. A good way to reduce our general risk is to maintain a healthy weight, as a third of womb cancer cases are linked to obesity (this can increase our oestrogen levels and stimulate our womb linings). But British analysts recently said that…

Tell your friends Q I’m divorced and I’ve been looking for a partner for the past three years. My friends all know I want to meet someone and they’re full of suggestions as to where I should go and what I should do. But I don’t think they’ve got a clue how hard it is to go somewhere new on my own or to meet an unknown person in a bar. I know they mean well and want to help, but it makes me feel hopeless. Nicky, Enfield A It’s hard sometimes to know how others feel. What do you think the best way is for them to learn? Perhaps you should try telling them! You don’t need to be harsh – just explain how you’re finding things and that,…

Where I went Located along the Oslo Fjord, the Norwegian capital is home to sleek modern architecture, fascinating museums, lush green parks, and some of the friendliest local residents I’ve ever met. What I did I climbed the graduated roof of Oslo Opera House to enjoy postcard-perfect panoramic views across the city – it’s worth the walk! – before ambling along the city harbour for a relaxing coffee at Kaffebrenneriet, a street-corner cafe found on the waterfront in the popular shopping spot of Aker Brygge. Where I stayed Hidden away amid the elegant streets of Oslo’s Frogner district, Clarion Collection Hotel Gabelshus offers a regal library and sauna and steam room facilities – perfect to try out before a complimentary evening meal (nordicchoice hotels.com/clarion-collection). What I ate Moules frites at…

1 What’s cashback? Every time you shop at any of Quidco’s 4,200 retailers they receive a commission for generating a sale. As a reward for using their service, Quidco passes that commission back to you in the form of ‘cashback’. Yes, it’s that simple! 2 What’s on offer? Whatever you’re hoping to buy we’re sure Quidco’s got a deal with your name on it. Quidco offers cashback on everything – from luxurious beauty supplies, up-to-the-minute fashions to memorable days out. Plus must-have toys, hi-tech electronics and takeaway meals too. Quidco works with all your favourite brands including, M&S, Tesco, Amazon.co.uk , Debenhams, Expedia, Boot s, Argos, The Body Shop, ASOS, Waterstones and thousands more… 3 Cash rewards up for grabs! Over five million people in the UK…

TODDLERS Pick Your Own Get back to nature and take your tots to pick their own seasonal fruit and vegetables at one of hundreds of participating farms around the UK. Make up your shopping list online and remember to bring your own baskets! For full details, visit pickyourownfarms.org.uk TEENS Ghost Fest Throughout October at Oxford Castle, brave overnight ghost hunts, a sinister journey through a real prison hospital or lighten the mood with trick or treat nights... in the cells! For details, call 01865 260 666 or visit oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk TALKERS Matilda The Musical Afternoon Tea As the hit musical song goes, ‘Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.’ And what better treat than this themed afternoon tea at London’s Radisson Blu Edwardian, Mercer Street Hotel, followed…

We love letters Woman’s Weekly, 110 Southwark St, London SE1 0SU. PS. It really helps when you put your details in capitals We do not return photos (apart from ‘You Look Great!’) so please don’t send originals Email us Womansweeklypostbag @timeinc.com  Tell us your full name, address and daytime phone number, please Fancy a chat? Log on to facebook.com/  womansweekly We can’t wait to hear from you! Important! All contributions to Woman’s Weekly must be original and NOT duplicated to other publications. £25 will be paid to the writer of the ‘Letter Of The Week’, and the ‘Good To Meet You’ contributor will receive a gift or similar as stated at time of publication of contribution, for all rights in each letter printed. The Editor reserves the…

Judith Bates, 64, Cambridge Tell us about your look… I’d describe my style as classic but modern. I like fitted clothes and short shift dresses because I’m small. This jacket is from Boden, my scarf is from Brora and I bought my jeans from a boutique called Baska. It’s my favourite shop as it stocks independent brands which fit me well. And the best bit of your body? My legs. Pamela Bird, 71, Papworth Everard Tell us about your look… I don’t do casual! I love suits and coordinates, and I absolutely love heels – I have so many pairs. I’ve always loved clothes and shopping. This suit is by Eastex. My favourite brand is CC, I can always find things I like in there. And…

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Windows had been screened with pupils’ artwork on yellowing paper Coffee, Miss Davis?” Sara smiled her thanks at the Deputy Head, their designated guide for the tour of the school. She looked around the staff room. How familiar it seemed: numerous “comfy” chairs squished shapeless; coffee tables piled with exercise books and dirty mugs; stuffed pigeonholes and the heaped table beneath them; walls papered in noticeboards. All school staff rooms were the same: they started off clean and tidy and within a week they were a mess. Nothing was ever moved during term time. The one different thing here was the smell. Her previous staff room committee had organised a coffee machine that had filter coffee perking most of the time. It smelt wonderful, but did result in a few…

Emily’s One-Of-A-Kind Gifts ‘You shouldn’t have’ will be a thing of the past when you give these oh-so-thoughtful handcrafted pressies Kandy’s Winter Woollies Impress a loved one with on-trend monogrammed accessories, or a knitter with our stylish gilet kit Felicity’s Gourmet Goodies Not just any indulgent treats, these are Woman’s Weekly’s indulgent… oh, you get the idea. We can confirm they taste as fantastic as they look, too…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge This cosy hot-water bottle cover is knitted in stocking stitch with a single rib cuff and welt, and Swiss-darned single letter MATERIALS 2 x 50g (120m) balls of Sublime Superfine Alpaca (100% alpaca) in Tusk (430) and 1 ball in Flannel (434). Pair of 3¼mm (No.10) and 3mm (No.11) knitting needles; 4 press stud fasteners; sewing needle and matching sewing thread. TENSION 27 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; skpo, slip 1, k1, pass slip st over; ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side). NOTE Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge MEASUREMENTS To fit bust sizes 81-86 (91-102) (107-112) cm/32-34 (36-40) (42-44) in. Actual measurements across back 51 (56) (61) cm/20 (22) (24) in. Length (without collar turned back) 84 (90) (96) cm/33 (35½) (37¾) in. MATERIALS 8 (9) (10) 100g (100m) balls of Rico Design Essentials Super Super Chunky (50% wool, 50% acrylic) in Beige (002). Pair of 10mm (No.000) knitting needles. Tension 9 stitches and 17 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over garter stitch, using 10mm needles. Abbreviations K, knit; st, stitch; gst, garter st (every row k). NOTE Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions are given for small size. Where they vary, work figures in round bracket for larger sizes. To make Left…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge These bracelets are knitted tubes of stocking stitch, decorated with initial charms. Encased elastic makes them really easy to wear MATERIALS Silver bracelet: 1 x 25g (100m) ball of Twilleys Goldfingering (80% viscose, 20% metallised polyester) in Silver (05); 1 round silver charm. White bracelet: 1 x 5g (14m) skein of Anchor Pearl Cotton Metallic (89% cotton, 11% other fibres) in White (00001); 1 silver heart and 2 metallic flower charms. Both bracelets: Pair of 3mm (No.11) knitting needles. Approximately 55cm of round elastic or 110cm of shirring elastic; tapestry needle; small safety pin. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch. NOTE Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Silver Bracelet Fold shirring elastic in half if…

Digestive symptoms are very common, and most settle naturally. But it’s important to run persistent or severe symptoms past your GP, even if they’re embarrassing, in case you need tests (see box), prescription-only medication and/or hospital treatment. And you’ll still want some relief, even if there’s no serious underlying cause. What can go wrong? Our digestive system contains several major organs (gullet, stomach, liver, pancreas, large and small bowel) but as they work as a team, symptoms don’t always point to a specific diagnosis. So you may notice any combination of indigestion symptoms, such as heartburn, acid reflux, poor appetite, trouble swallowing your food, excess burping or trapped wind, nausea, vomiting or tummy pain before or after meals, jaundice and/or unintended weight loss. Or you may have loose or urgent…

Q How can I keep an eye on my house without spending a fortune on professional security cameras? Low-cost cameras are now available that connect to the internet, so you can see what is going on in your home on the screen of your smartphone or laptop. Most models even detect movement and send an alert, so you will know if an intruder has got in, can keep them under observation and raise the alarm. Phoning the police while burglars are still on the premises makes it significantly more likely they will be able to get there in time to make an arrest. Q Can I set them up myself? Yes – with most models, all you have to do is to place the camera somewhere with a good view…

Aries 21 March - 20 April Work will be a genuine source of pleasure. Not only will you be able to put creative touches to an important project, but you’ll also enjoy collaborating with clever and inventive people. It’s possible you’ll develop feelings of affection for someone you work with, but keep things platonic. For more, call 0901 609 2591* Taurus 21 April - 21 May You’re sure to be getting more respect and recognition for the services you offer at work or to the community. Before taking on another complicated project, you should take a relaxing break. Head for a country that’s known for its natural beauty and scenic settings. Your social life is taking a lively turn. For more, call 0901 609 2592* Gemini 22 May - 21…