Innholdsfortegnelse for 07-jun-16 i Woman's Weekly

I have no qualms about admitting that I am an unapologetic royalist. I think, for the most part, the royal family do a terrific job (and when they’re less than perfect, well, it just makes them seem that bit more human). But by far the greatest proportion of my admiration and respect is reserved for Her Majesty the Queen. It’s impossible, and more than that, somehow discourteous, to write about her without acknowledging her extraordinary devotion, dignity, duty and steadfast constancy. On her 21st birthday she made a speech promising, ‘I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and to the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.’ It is a promise she…

Here is an unretouched photograph of my sister, Liz Greenwood, celebrating her 90th birthday earlier this year. When asked, as she is frequently, what the secret of her youthfulness is, she replies, ‘Moisturiser and staying single.’ Bearing in mind that she shares a name with Queen Elizabeth, I wonder if you will be planning a feature to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty, and all the other Elizabeth’s out there? Ann Greenwood, via Postbag • We certainly have, Ann. Check out our eight-page celebration of the Queen’s 90th starting on page 35. We love to hear from you, so please do get in touch if you have something to say…

Discover Vivien Leigh: Public Faces, Private Lives For a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of our iconic actress, this exhibition, curated by the V&A, is not to be missed. It features over 100 pieces from the late actress’ personal archive, including costumes, sketches, photographs and letters from her tumultuous marriage to Laurence Olivier. Until 4 September at the National Trust’s Nymans in West Sussex. Call 01444 405 250, or visit nationaltrust.org.uk/nymans See All Or Nothing If you like your musicals packed with old chart hits (think We Will Rock You and Mamma Mia!), All Or Nothing will be right up your street. Based on the story of the Small Faces, an East London rock band who pioneered the mod sound, this show is an electrifying trip back to…

Aries 21 Mar - 20 Apr This week, Mercury helps your finances. If you’ve been working hard, it’s time to reap the benefits. Taurus 21 Apr - 21 May Venus and the Sun are encouraging you to learn something new. This is a great time to sign up for a course. Gemini 22 May - 21 Jun Sometimes you get so busy that you forget about YOU. This week, remember to have some fun! Cancer 22 Jun - 23 Jul Friends are important this week. If you’re feeling lonely, either get online and join a group or go out and socialise! Leo 24 Jul - 23 Aug This is a good week for you financially. Jupiter is bringing you opportunities. Virgo 24 Aug - 23 Sep Sometimes you just have…

There are many things the British do better than anywhere else – fish and chips, pie and mash, a good ale – but wine hasn’t traditionally been our forte. We’ve never had the weather for it, with our soggy summers and cold autumns. But, as climate change takes its toll, English winemaking has enjoyed a surge in production. On the South Downs National Park, England’s prime wine-growing region, average temperatures have risen by almost a degree since the previous century, surpassing Champagne itself. This means the grapes that grow well in British soil are changing. Nowadays, you’re just as likely to find classic ‘warm climate’ grapes such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the English countryside as you are in France. In fact, the amount of land being given over…

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1 Do a double-cleanse, says facialist to the stars Nichola Joss ‘It is essential to clean your face twice a day to maintain healthy and youthful-looking skin. I would always recommend a super-gentle but effective cleansing water over face wipes, which can be a little aggressive on the skin as they drag and pull your face and contribute to premature ageing. My current skincare hero is the new Sanctuary Spa Foaming Micellar Cleansing Water, £8. By pumping one or two puffs on to a cotton pad and sweeping over your face and eyes, all traces of make-up are removed in a flash. I always double-cleanse until the cotton pad comes away clean. The first cleanse removes dirt, pollution and make-up, while the second is a deeper clean that clears out…

• Easy-peasy •A Bit More Tricky • Hard–ish • Quite A Challenge TO PREPARE SURFACES YOU WILL NEED Alum powder Shallow rectangular tray Paintbrush Acrylic gesso Acrylic paint Masking tape Pencil For paper Mix 2tbsp alum powder to 500ml warm water in the basin. Mark one side of the paper with a pencil and, using the paintbrush, apply the alum mixture to this side of the paper. Allow the paper to dry and then iron flat. For wood Use the same alum mixture as for paper. Mask around the edges of the wooden surface you want to marble with masking tape, then paint with gesso. If you want a coloured background, mix a little coloured acrylic paint in with the gesso. Allow to dry completely, brush with the alum mixture…

• Garden yourself fit this summer by swapping your electric mower for a push model – in the average small garden it could mean you walk an extra 25 healthy miles. • Plan ahead and save money by sowing bellis daisies, forget-me-nots, polyanthus and wallflowers in pots in a cold frame for your patio container displays and for brightening up borders with seasonal colour. •To fragrance your patio, consider growing lilac in a tub. They are an excellent cut flower, too, and to encourage big flowers and to keep the plant’s size in check, after the flowers fade, prune out a third of the branches each year.…

When Princess Elizabeth was born on 21 April 1926, her grandma, the famously stiff and starchy Queen Mary, was so thrilled she declared the infant: ‘a little darling’. Her father, then Duke of York, was ecstatic. ‘She makes our happiness complete,’ he wrote. Outside, the London street was packed with well-wishers, and newspapers and magazines gushed with updates about the royal birth. Gifts also poured into the Duke and Duchesses’ house in Bruton Street and, even though the baby was never expected to be Queen, Elizabeth was a star from the moment she arrived. But fate intervened. In a few short years, her father was crowned King George VI, Elizabeth was next in line to the throne and she and her little sister Margaret Rose were photographed wherever they went.…

Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip announced their engagement on 9 July 1947 The couple married on 20 November 1947 at Westminster Abbey Their eldest son, Prince Charles, was born on 14 November 1948 Their only daughter, Princess Anne, was born on 15 August 1950 Princess Elizabeth's father, King George VI, died on 6 February 1952 The Queen's Coronation took place on 2 June 1953 Prince Andrew was born on 19 February 1960 Her youngest child, Edward, was born on 10 March 1964 The first TV documentary, Royal Family , following the private lives of the family was shown in 1969…

As you get older, you realise you can’t protect your children from everything Fiona stands among the bags and boxes in the hall, looking lost and forlorn. “Are you sure about this?” I ask for the umpteenth time. “You don’t have to do it this way. We can try and sort something out.” “Yes,” she says. “I’m sure. Are you? I mean, are you OK with this, Mum? Really?” “Of course I am. How about a coffee before you start shifting all that stuff?” “That would be lovely,” she says. “I’ll make it. You’ve been running up and down as much as I have.” I sit in the kitchen and watch as she fills the kettle. The back of her neck looks so slender and vulnerable. You don’t often see…

• Luke Thornton, adviser to discount-supplements.co.uk discount-supplements.co.uk, reveals how he boosts his health and wellbeing My Healthy Life How I keep fit and healthy I start my day with a solid gym workout followed by a nutritious breakfast. Exercising first thing gives me a mental boost for the rest of the day. If the weather’s good, I also go for a run later. My go-to remedy I eat some fresh fruit – blueberries and pink grapefruit are favourites – followed by a walk in the fresh air, while listening to a podcast. Then I make myself rest until I feel better. My favourite meal I love a baked vegetables concoction – sweet potatoes, red onion, broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms and kale – served with a lean steak and paprika. It’s full…

Perhaps you could find a compromise Q I’m Australian and I’ve booked a trip to go home for six weeks. My husband doesn’t want to come. He’s older than me and says he’s done with travelling. He’s being difficult about it and keeps making comments about being left. I want to see my family – after all, I did move to the UK to live with him – but my friends say it’s a long time to leave him. Am I being selfish? Nicole, London A Is wanting to do something for ourselves that our partner doesn’t want to do selfish? I’m not sure it’s as simple as that. If you were doing something that put him in danger or left him stranded, then maybe. But you’re leaving him at…

‘I think we need to loosen our grip on technology’ Susie Blake •Actress Susie Blake has appeared in One Foot In The Grave, Mrs Brown’s Boys and Coronation Street as Bev Unwin. She has also performed in touring stage show Grumpy Old Women. How do you take your tea? I like lapsang souchong, but I’m afraid I take it with milk, which I’m sure is a crime. Who would you most like to have a cup of tea with? The Queen. I am the biggest fan of Her Majesty. I think she’s just extraordinary. Was it difficult to play her? [Susie starred as the Queen in touring stage show Handbagged in 2015.] Watching all of Her Majesty’s official speeches and public appearances, it was quite hard to get a handle…

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Janine Crawford, 52 Tell us about your look… I love keeping up with the latest trends and usually go for bold colours and prints. I’m not really a fan of florals but I spotted this satin bomber jacket in New Look with my daughter and we both loved it, so we’ve decided to share it! I’m wearing it with Fenn Wright Manson trousers, metallic pumps from M&S and my bag is from Primark. And the best bit of your body? My legs because they’re still slim and shapely. Linda Westwood, 1962 ‘This photograph of me was taken in the back garden of my parents’ home in Hitchin in 1962. I was 14 but I think I look much older in this outfit. The suit was navy and white, and I…

‘I could have been the little fat one that couldn’t dance on Strictly’ Iwon’t go into all the details of my departure from Springwatch and Autumnwatch, partly because I’ve never been fully able to work them out. Suffice it to say I believe that a manic phase of the bipolar was the reason I was eventually told, ‘We won’t be asking you to do the next series.’ I cried. I have to acknowledge that during my final Autumnwatch I was ultra-critical, domineering, over-confident, impatient, etc. These are all things I have been on and off all my life, but in a state of bipolar-type mania, everything is heightened for those you work and live with. It was when I was admitted to an NHS Crisis Centre that a doctor…

• Three Choirs, Gloucestershire Every year, this vineyard harvests 4,000 tonnes of grapes, which makes a stay in one of the Vineyard View Rooms essential after a long day of tastings. Call 01531 890 223 or visit three-choirs-vineyards.co.uk • Sharpham Wine & Cheese, Devon Spend the day learning how to pair wine with cheese, before retiring to the estate’s beautiful countryside cottage, The Bathing House, to enjoy the stunning views over the River Dart. Call 01803 732 203, or visit sharpham.com • Adgestone Vineyard, Isle of Wight The Romans laid the first vines at this estate, making it one of the oldest vineyards in the country. Rediscover its history before learning traditional tasting techniques Call 01983 402 503, or visit adgestonevineyard.co.uk Boxing Smart Of the 3.5 billion wine bottles sold…

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‘They’re never going to let us have the gramophone. And it’s All Your Fault’ When you get Walter out, Mr Tindle, are we still going to..?” “Hang on, Harry. I’m a bit busy here.” He hung on. The caretaker was good at unblocking drains and fixing broken things, this being a Boys’ Home. He could fix this thing with Walter, for sure. Harry grinned. Tonight was going to be so good. His birthday, falling on a Sunday and the Littlest One’s on the same day. The oldest and the youngest. It was Miss Romney who said they’d have to do something extra special. And Harry had come up with the idea. Tea and Bing Crosby. Yet, now there was a vague but unsettling worry. “Are we going to play your…

Materials 20cm pink coil zip (£1.85, Sewing machine with zipper foot and presser foot Pins Matching thread Marble a piece of fabric and cut into four rectangles, each measuring 10 x 20cm. Stack one fabric rectangle right side up with the zip face down along the rectangle’s long edge, followed by another fabric rectangle right side down. Pin and tack all three layers together along the edge and sew in place with a zipper foot. Finger-press the fabrics back on themselves so they are wrong sides together. Repeat on the other side of the zip with the other two fabric rectangles. Bring the two sides of fabric together to enclose the zip and pin all four layers together along the longest side. Using a presser foot, stitch together with…

10 pinks & a pair of snips FOR JUST £9.99 Perfectly proportioned for the front of sunny borders, these pinks’ foliage remains evergreen throughout the year. You’ll receive three of each of these hardy perennials (height 30cm) and a pair of snips, handy for cutting flowers for arrangements. Supplied as plug plants. The collection includes: • Cranmere Pool, Doris, Gran’s Favourite, Letitia Wyatt Cosmic Swirl Buy 10 (two of each) plus snips for £9.99 (RRP £25.97) – saving £15.97! £1.95 postage. Plants dispatched from June 2016. Contract of goods is with Thompson & Morgan, a company wholly independent of Time Inc. (UK) LTD. Visit www. thompsonmorgan.com/wwk2095a  to order or call 0844 573 6057 and quote WWK2095A.…

Elizabeth was born on 21 April 1926 Her sister, Margaret Rose, was born 21 August 1930 Her lifelong love of horses began when the Queen's grandfather, George V, gave Lillibet her first pony in 1930 Her grandfather, King George V, died on 20 January 1936 Edward VIII publicly announced his abdication on 11 December 1936, so he could marry divorcee Wallis Simpson The coronation of King George VI took place on 12 May 1937 Aged 13, the Queen met Philip in July 1939 and they started writing to each other At 14, she and Margaret made a radio broadcast to the nation and to children across the Commonwealth for the first time on Children’s Hour , in 1940…

Next year, Elizabeth and Philip celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary – and after all this time, Elizabeth’s face still lights up when her husband comes into the room. Truly, theirs is a lifelong love story. Privately, the Queen admits how much she depends on Philip to help her carry out her duties. Her growing family of children, grandchildren and now great-grandchildren has also been a huge source of joy. But, despite her numerous royal engagements, she has always made time for her hobbies; breeding racehorses, riding, photography and her dogs. Presented with her first corgi, Susan, on her 18th birthday, she’s remained devoted to the breed; training them herself and feeding them personally. And, as a talented photographer, she has assiduously recorded her life and that of her family.…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge MEASUREMENTS Approx 46cm/18in wide and 30cm/11¾in high. MATERIALS 2 x 50g (85m) balls of Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton) in Nature (60) and 1 ball in each of Light Blue (32) and Clay (51). Pair of 4mm (No.8) and 5mm (No.6) knitting needles. TENSION 24 stitches and 40 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 5mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; sl, slip; ytf, yarn to front; ytb, yarn to back. NOTE Yarns amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. Place mat With 4mm needles with Light Blue, cast on 72 sts. Change to 5mm needles. 1st row (wrong side): [K1,…

Many people avoid tests that they think will hurt, be embarrassing or have scary results, but this can delay valuable treatment or reassurance. Doctors and nurses understand our fears and will take time to explain, backed up by leaflets, but only if we tell them our symptoms or attend for screening (routine checks before symptoms appear). So, if you have been lately putting it off, knowing more could help you to make that appointment. Smear test Cervical screening tests cells from the womb neck (cervix) for pre-cancerous changes and HPV (human papilloma virus), which is linked to cervical cancer. Screening has halved death rates since the 1980s, but it still affects over 3,000 UK women each year, and, worryingly, screening rates are falling. Screening is offered to women aged 25…

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Some invitations, I have discovered down the years, are less attractive than others. ‘Do you fancy coming over?’ asked my sister, Deborah, on the phone the other day. ‘I’ve been asked to open the house to the public and I need a little help with the cleaning.’ ‘I thought you had a cleaner?’ ‘I do, but I want you to help me clean the bits she’s missed.’ This, I would suggest, is one of life’s less attractive invitations. I would probably have preferred if she had asked: 1. ‘Would you come over for the slap-up five-course dinner you so richly deserve?’ 2. ‘Half a ton of Tesco Finest eclairs have been delivered here by accident and I need a bit of help getting through them.’ 3. ‘Harrison Ford and George…

Faye Batzofin (pictured here with her daughter) is 87 years young and a loyal reader of WW in South Africa. She created these beautifully knitted blankets for her friend’s grandchildren, having not knitted for years. Faye emailed these pictures to us on her new iPad. She wasn't sure about her technical abilities, but she needn’t have worried as we got her mail and now here she is in print in her favourite magazine! Well done, Faye, for both the wonderful blankets and venturing into the world of tablets! • Have you made something gorgeous? Well don’t be shy – we want to see it!…

For Toddlers Head to the woods in Croome as the National Trust team sets up a zip wire for teddy bears. Tie a cape to your furry friend and watch them fly down the wire into the crash zone. Afterwards, youngsters can explore the grounds of Croome. The wire is open 11am-4pm on 3 June. Visit nationaltrust.org.uk/ croome For Talkers Get back to nature as farms across the country open their gates to the public as part of Open Farm Sunday on 5 June. Take a ride on a tractor, learn how to shear a sheep and find out about the great work our farmers do to protect the countryside. For more info, visit farmsunday.org For Teens The gentoo penguins are back at Sea Life London Aquarium this half-term. Be…

Where I went The beautiful seaside town of Weymouth, which is along the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site. What I did I went up in a rotating capsule, the Jurassic Skyline (jurassic skyline.com), which offers a 360° bird’s-eye view of the resort and out into the English Channel. Then I hopped on to the Land Train, which snaked along the esplanade to the Sea Life Adventure Park, two miles away. I saw penguins, seals, otters. Where I stayed The No98 Boutique Hotel (no98boutiquehotel.com), which is situated on the picturesque seafront, just a two-minute walk from the station. It’s contemporary, cosy and very comfortable. What I ate Battered fish and chips at the Marlboro Restaurant. I also had pulled beef on a pizza base and a fab steak pie…

‘I’ve reluctantly come to the conclusion that I’ll have to make my own tea forever’ I love tea. I’m in my fifties and have been a tea drinker for roughly 45 years, and I admit to being fussy about it. After years of trying to teach workmates, friends, my partner and our children to make nice tea, I have reluctantly come to the conclusion that no one else can be trusted and that, in fact, I’ll have to make my own tea forever. I had started to turn down offers of tea from nearly everyone to avoid the embarrassment of being caught tipping it into a plant pot. I’m very easy-going in all other areas. I just happen to think tea is important and it isn’t that difficult to get…

Enjoy carefree holiday style that won’t break the bank, with this cool and comfortable Summer top. As the temperature rises, the subtle feminine jacquard design is lightweight and versatile enough to complement all your favourite outfits. It’s flattering, easy-to-wear and available in a fantastic choice of new season’s colours. At only £8, why not order more than one? Order yours today using our fast courier delivery service and as an introductory offer for new customers, delivery and returns are free *. All this for the amazing price of just £8. Machine washable. Material: 74% Polyester, 26% Cotton. Length: 26in/66cm.…

Strawberry Tart Serves 10 Calories 357 Fat 22g Saturated fat 13g Carbohydrates 33g FOR THE SWEET SHORTCRUST: FOR THE VANILLA CREME PATISSIERE: FOR THE TOPPING: 1 To make the pastry, put the flour and butter in a food processor. Pulse a few times until the mixture resembles crumbs. Add the sugar, egg yolk and 1tbsp cold water. Whizz slowly to combine. Tip mixture out on to a sheet of cling film, shape into a ball and flatten. Wrap in cling film and chill for 1 hour. 2 To make the crème patissière, heat the milk, cream and vanilla pod in a pan until almost boiling. Meanwhile, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and…

The romantic cottage-garden image is unkempt and informal, with bulging borders spilling on to pathways filled with a joyful jumble of old-fashioned flowers with fruit bushes, vegetables and herbs squeezed in between. Spoilt for choice It’s not difficult to make this dream a reality, especially if you have a passion for plants. The aim, for any garden, is to have something of interest from spring through to autumn, but cottage gardens reach their peak of beauty in midsummer. The modern planting trend is to stick to a colour scheme like pinks and whites, or blues and yellows, or if you prefer to use a whole spectrum of colours, then make sure that the palette is soft. For a contemporary cottage garden with style, you won’t go far wrong, if you…

With an intoxicating fragrance and glossy evergreen foliage that provides the perfect backdrop for the exotic single white blooms in summer, gardenia ‘Kleim’s Hardy’ is a beautiful, compact shrub that’s perfect for sheltered borders and containers. ‘Kleim’s Hardy’ is also the first of its kind that can be grown outdoors all year round. Height 90cm (36in), spread 90cm (36in). Supplied as a 9cm potted plant. • Buy 1 for £12.99 • Buy 2 & get 1 FREE for £25.98! WW Gardening Magazine Editor Geoffrey Palmer’s Tip ‘While this variety of gardenia is perfectly hardy, it will appreciate some winter protection during particularly cold periods. In very cold climates, container-grown plants may be moved to a cool, frost-free position for the winter. In spring, lightly prune stems to maintain…

After the war ended, staff at Buckingham Palace couldn’t help noticing how often a certain black MG sports car with green upholstery came racing into the palace forecourt and a fair-haired young man bounded out to see Princess Elizabeth. Around the same time, Elizabeth, who normally took more trouble with her dogs than her hair, began to take more of an interest in her appearance. She also started playing repeatedly the tune: People Will Say We’re in Love from the musical Oklahoma! By 1946, Elizabeth had invited Philip to join the family at Balmoral for their annual summer holiday. Philip stayed for three weeks and during this stay he’s thought to have proposed. According to a lady-in-waiting, Elizabeth looked ‘flushed and radiant with happiness’. The couple married on 20 November…

With an even wider selection of our popular fiction-writing workshops, you really won’t want to miss out how to write fiction, memoir or poetry in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, come and join us. COURSE INFORMATION Courses begin at 10.30am and finish at 4.30pm, after a 15-minute Problem-solving Q&A session. Participants should aim to arrive 30 minutes before the start to meet the tutors and other students. There will be two 15-minute tea and coffee breaks, plus an hour for lunch. Tea and coffee will be available from 10am. ABOUT OUR TUTORS 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 over 90 books…

Go upstairs It’s a great way to get moving. Studies link excessive sitting to an increased risk of diseases, such as obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It may even give you a ‘younger’ brain, according to recent research in Canada, which found that for every flight climbed daily, brain age was reduced by six months. Learn a phrase in a foreign language Even if it’s just ‘thank you’ in Japanese, activating the part of your brain used when learning a second language is one of the best ways to increase your brain’s neuroplasticity – its ability to form new neural connections throughout life, and so helping to slow the signs of ageing. Spice up breakfast Sprinkle a teaspoon of cinnamon on to your cereal or coffee. Nutritionist Shona…

Our Experts • Appliances • Internet • Digital • Animals • Finance/ consumer • Legal Q What can a modern range cooker offer me? These statement cookers win hands down for style, in sleek contemporary or homely traditional designs, with colourful liveries or sparkling stainless-steel finishes. Expect electric multifunction ovens that use a combination of heating elements to suit specific dishes, great for producing crispy pizzas. Catalytic liners or pyrolytic functions make for easy cleaning. Some of these cookers have gas hobs with griddles or powerful wok burners, others have electric induction hobs for quick, efficient heating. Q What size can I have? Most range cookers are 90, 100 or 110cm wide, but there are huge professional-style ranges at 150cm or more. Some 90cm models have just one large oven…