Innholdsfortegnelse for 11-Apr-2017 i Woman's Weekly

I do sometimes wonder how our parents’ generation ever survived in anything resembling good health, when you think of all the medical and wellbeing advice and services they never had. Don’t smoke, eat certain amounts of fruit and veg every day, exercise enough – and in the right way, manage stress… I could go on… and on. And yet, for all the improvements in healthcare and available information, there are times when things for our and our children’s generations are often somewhere between confusing and overwhelming. Advances in research and treatments mean that rarely does a day pass when there isn’t new advice on how to keep yourself healthier for longer. (And let’s not even talk about the enormous, and potentially terrifying, amount of online info you can literally tap…

Jean Rogers, who is living in Italy, made this wonderful jumper for her granddaughter Valentina. She is just nine years old and designed it all by herself, from a sketch, then asked her grandmother to knit it for her. Judging by this graphic style, we think Valentina is a budding designer in the making! The duo haven’t stopped there, though, as they’re already looking to start their next one. What a fantastic challenge! Have you made something gorgeous? Well, don’t be shy – we want to see it!…

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Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Someone new may come into your life. Go slowly before making any firm commitment, as you might change your mind. Taurus 21 Apr – 21 May This is a good week to tackle something that uses your strength, as the aspects are in your favour. Gemini 22 May – 21 Jun If something isn’t working and you’ve tried everything you can, maybe it’s time to let go and move on. Cancer 22 Jun – 23 Jul You’ve got a chance for a fresh start. Leave the past behind and set your intention for positive new beginnings. Leo 24 Jul – 23 Aug The aspects show you could be celebrating – perhaps the fruition of a project or starting something new. Virgo 24 Aug –…

Broadcaster Mary Portas was in her forties when she fell for Melanie Rickey, a fashion journalist. They married in 2014. Portas had two children, Mylo and Verity, from her marriage to chemical engineer Graham Portas. In 2012, Rickey gave birth to their son, Horatio, via IVF using sperm from Portas’ brother, Lawrence. TV presenter Sue Perkins has said that ‘being a lesbian is only about the 47th most interesting thing about me...’. Her partner since 2014, TV presenter Anna Richardson was in a heterosexual marriage before she and Perkins fell in love. In 1997, US talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres came out as a lesbian on The Oprah Winfrey Show at the age of 39. In 2008 she wed long-term partner, Portia de Rossi, who had previously been in a heterosexual…

Personally, I think it is a good idea as long as the fridge isn’t vandalised. Too much food is wasted by supermarkets overstocking. Christine O'Connell What a great idea. I'd like to think it could be set up near where I live in Birmingham, if it hasn't already. Janice Clennell The main thing is food is not being wasted. People must look to their conscience to see whether they need it or not. Helen Hudson It is difficult to buy loose fruit and veg in supermarkets. There is often too much to eat in the large packs and, therefore, it gets wasted. Ann Stokes…

If you’re put off by the high prices in some restaurants, download the Too Good To Go app, which lets you bag a bargain meal while also tackling the problem of leftover food. After launching in Brighton and Leeds in June last year, Too Good To Go is now available in several other cities in the UK, including Aberdeen, Swansea and Cambridge. ‘Restaurants throw away an estimated 600,000 tonnes of food a year,’ co-founder Jamie Crummie says. ‘There’s often a lot left over during the switch from breakfast to lunch or at closing time, which is perfectly fine for people to eat.’ Jamie and his business partner Chris Wilson spoke to restaurants they thought may be happy to sell their waste food for a small amount, and now they have…

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Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge MATERIALS For the set: 1 x 100g (295m) ball of Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic) in each of Spring Green (1316), Yellow (Citron 1263), Orange (Jaffa 1256), Pink (Candyfloss 1130), Bright Pink (Fiesta 1257), Blue (Aster 1003) and Cream (1005)*. Size 3.50 crochet hook; small amount of toy stuffing; 4 hairbands. ABBREVIATIONS Ch, chain; st, stitch; dc, double crochet; htr, half treble; tr, treble, chsp, chain space; slst, slip st; dc2tog, work 2dc together thus: [insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull through] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops on hook. NOTE Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket.…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge MEASUREMENTS Approximately 9cm/3½in in diameter and 7cm/2¾in high. MATERIALS 1 x 50g (55m) ball of Rico Design Creative Paper (100% paper fibre) in Yellow (002), Pink (003), Mint (005) or Turquoise (009)*; size 5.50 crochet hook. ABBREVIATIONS Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; st, stitch; dc2tog, work 2dc together thus: [insert hook in next st, yarn round hook and pull through] twice, yarn round hook and pull through all 3 loops on hook; slst, slip st. NOTE Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are approximate. Instructions in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. To make Base: 1st round: With 5.50 hook, make 2ch, 8dc in 2nd ch from hook, slst in first dc. 2nd round: 1ch (does…

Women Need To Move More Women are more likely to be inactive than men, according to the first Active Lives Report, which surveys people aged 16 upwards about how much sport and physical activity they do. As well as traditional sports and gym activities, the survey included dance, cycling and walking. Over six million women (27%) and five million men (24%) do less than 30 minutes’ moderate activity a week (enough to get a little out of breath) – just a fifth of the recommended amount. True Or False? It's dangerous to swallow chewing gum. False – usually. Gum normally moves through our systems and out, without getting stuck, but it can occasionally block children’s intestines, especially if they are constipated. So it’s safer to tell them to spit it…

England Beachy Head in East Sussex Perched on the edge of Beachy Head in East Sussex, 19th-century Belle Tout lighthouse, which was partially destroyed during the Second World War, has been painstakingly restored. Now, it offers a unique place to stay with panoramic views of the English Channel, East Sussex coastline and rolling South Downs. Choose from six themed rooms, including Old England, which offers a king-size double bed, en-suite bathroom and views of the landscaped garden and the Downs beyond. Or try the Captain’s Cabin, which has a double bed, en suite and sea views. Whichever room you pick, you’re guaranteed a stay to remember at the lighthouse, which is located between Eastbourne and Birling. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1902, when a new tower was built at the…

Match cases, or safes as they were known in America, were produced in huge quantities in a myriad weird and wonderful designs. Their heyday was between 1890 and 1920 when the need for matches was integral to everyday life. They became known as ‘vestas' after the Roman goddess of fire and the hearth. Every conceivable material was used in their manufacture, from precious metals such as gold, silver and lavish enamelling to the more humble brass and nickel. There are certain characteristics common to them all. They have sprung hinged lids and a ribbed surface, usually at the bottom, on which to strike the match. Many were designed to be worn on watch chains and consequently have little suspension rings at the top. Vestas make a wonderful entry level to…

It started innocently enough. My friend and I agreed we both needed to acquire a hobby to stretch ourselves and generally keep us on our toes as we aged disgracefully. However, I was a touch surprised when she announced that she was taking up ‘adult ballet’ aged 55-and-a-half. Had she taken the ‘keeping us on our toes’ element too literally? I worried – but I didn’t say anything. Instead, I arranged my face to look mildly supportive (ie not too surprised) especially when she produced a pair of very large, new ballet slippers and a massive fluorescent pink skating skirt made of tulle. Not to be outdone, I chose a combined Pilates and kickboxing class for my self-furthering activity. Thankfully, this involved some nice lying down for a snooze -…

• Keen to set up a community fridge in your area? You can download a toolkit here: edventurefrome.org/project/ edventurefrome.org/project/set-up-a-community-fridge-toolkit/ set-up-a-community-fridge-toolkit/ • Download the Too Good To Go app on your smartphone (toogoodtogo.co.uk) and tuck into delicious restaurant meals at low prices. • If you’re interested in becoming a FoodCycle volunteer, hub leader or fundraiser, visit foodcycle.org.uk/get-involved/ for more information • Keep an eye out in Woman’s Weekly and on our Facebook page for Waste Not Want Not tips you can do at home – plus run your own monthly Woman’s Weekly Supper Club, using our Cookery Ed Felicity's recipes, getting to know your community better while preventing food waste.…

We’re excited to be introducing lots of brand-new writing workshops this year, which we’re sure you’ll love. Learn how to write in a fun, friendly and supportive atmosphere – we promise you’ll be in good hands with our tutors. There are lots of dates to choose from, too – so book now! About Our Tutors Suzanne Ahern is one of our best-loved serial writers. he’ll share her writing experience and encourage. Della Galton is a novelist, short story writer and journalist with over 30 years’ experience. Alison Chisholm has had over 800 poems published, or broadcast on TV and radio. She’s taught how to write poetry for over 25 years . Monday 15 May BEGINNERS' POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP With Alison Chisholm We’ll look at all the techniques for…

‘They don’t have to cross that busy road’ Everyone in my class thinks I’m a baby. Everyone else gets to walk home on their own.” I was walking three paces behind her, so the words were actually spoken to the back of Mum’s head. After all, to walk at her side would only serve to confirm everything I’d just said. And – heaven forbid – she might want to hold my hand. “Nearly everyone in your class lives in the opposite direction from us, David,” Mum said, like she did every day. “They don’t have to cross that busy road at the top of Holdman Street.” “I know the Green Cross Code,” I said, like I did every day. “I know when to stop, and look and listen.” “That’s good.”…

Menu Lamb Boulangère Romanesco Cauliflower With Crispy Crumbs Elderflower-Glazed Carrots Asparagus Tart Lemon & Raspberry Ripple Meringues Mini Apple Spice Hot Cross Buns Makes 30; suitable for freezing 1 Microwave the milk and butter for 1 min, to warm. Stir until the butter has melted. 2 Put the flours, 1tsp salt, sugar and yeast into the bowl of a freestanding mixer fitted with a dough hook. Pour in the milk and butter, then the egg. Mix together on a slow speed, or with a wooden spoon, until it’s a sticky dough. 3 Continue mixing with the dough hook for 4 mins, or knead by hand for 6 mins, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.…

• I’ve just learnt that the pollen of Stargazer lilies and the nectar from rhododendrons are toxic for bees, and rhododendrons can also contaminate the honey they produce, making it unsafe to eat. it would be wise therefore to avoid planting these plants if there are hives nearby. • Get into the habit of reusing and recycling. Potential pots for example are the cardboard tube in the centre of a toilet roll, which is perfect for sweet peas, egg cartons, yogurt pots, styrofoam coffee cups and microwave meal trays – in fact any container you can salvage from the dustbin. • A useful way to keep compost moist on your indoor seedlings is to cover them with a clear plastic shower cap. Plant Of The Week Get 48 English Lavender…

You both need to compromise Q My husband has a new job that means he leaves very early to commute into London. We’ve always gone to bed at the same time as each other since we married. He’s now going to bed at 8.30pm and wants me to do the same, because when I come in later I wake him. I work and don’t get back till 6.30pm, which means I barely have time to make dinner and wash up. Also, I’m not tired then. I know he isn’t getting any evening, but I don’t know why I can’t either. When I said I wanted to sleep in the spare room, he got upset and it ended in a row. Theresa, Newark A It sounds as though the two of…

Where I went The beautiful, vibrant, waterside city famous for its Opera House and harbour. What I did We took a train to the Blue Mountains and spent a day walking the trails, taking in the views and the wild cockatoos; we strolled around Sydney itself via Chinatown, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the quay side; took a ferry ride to Watsons Bay and a short train trip to Bondi Beach from where we walked 6km along the coastal path to Coogee Beach, alongside a sea dotted with surfers waiting for the perfect roller. Where I stayed An apartment hotel in the centre of town (meritonapartments.com.au/sydney), where we rented a small flat with a double bedroom and a kitchen/ living-room and a balcony with great views of the city. It…

This Week CHRIS PARTRIDGE is a digital expert and writer. He’ll answer your questions on anything from computers to mobiles. Our Experts • Appliances • Internet • Digital • Animals • Finance/ consumer • Legal Q There is a little microphone symbol on my smartphone’s keyboard. What does it do? One of the little-known but truly amazing capabilities of today’s smartphones is the ability to understand your voice. If you press the microphone it starts listening and transcribes your words to the screen. Say you are sending a text – just tap the mic, dictate the message and the words will appear in the box. Check it’s correct, and press send. Easy! Q Can you dictate whole documents to it? I am dictating this article on my iPad. It works…

‘I don’t suppose you know any single men, do you?’ As I plunged to the floor and hit the carpet at about 6.30 in the morning, I distinctly remember thinking to myself that it was obviously going to be one of those days. From time to time I like to offer practical tips to the readers of Woman’s Weekly, so here is this week’s advice: when you decide to roll over in bed, in that state that’s not really asleep but is certainly not fully awake, then it’s essential to check first that there is bed available to roll on to. As I now know, there is nothing that wakes you up in the morning more efficiently than hitting the carpet unexpectedly, followed by the sound of helpless laughter from…

‘Three girls mailed themselves to me in a crate’ The US singer and actor, 54, is the youngest member of The Osmonds. This year he’ll be touring for the last time, with two of his brothers, Merrill and Jay. How do you take your tea? I usually drink decaffeinated tea with a bit of honey – it’s great for the throat. Who would you most like to have a cup of tea with? My wife and my four children, because even if you’ve got all the famous friends in the world it always comes back to family. What's it like going back on the road with your brothers for the Legends Live tour? It’s only Jay, Merrill and I, but we’ve worked together for 50 years…

Eileen Jordan, 62 Tell us about your look… My wrap is from Bow Butterfly, a local boutique My jumpers are M&S and my trousers are from & Other Stories. My bag is Longchamp and my shoes Clarks. I tend to buy mid-range clothes, but sometimes spend on a designer item. And the best bit of your body? My small feet. Alison Penfold, 56 Tell us about your look… I’m a bit of a fashion victim. I love faux-leather and suede and also anything that’s tactile, such as cashmere knits. I bought my biker jacket in Topshop and my print trousers came from H&M. My ankle boots are Dune and my bag is LK Bennett. I love a bright bag. And the best bit of your body? My arms. Miriam Schafer,…

In 2015, the TV and newspaper gardening expert Alys Fowler was gathering information for the latest book about gardening and wildlife. It was intended to be about the nature that often goes unseen in our cities, full of detail she was gathering while paddling the canals of Birmingham in a small inflatable kayak. It became something altogether more personal when she realised she had no choice but to listen to the quiet, insistent voice in her head that was acknowledging a truth about her own nature. Because, although Alys had been married for several years to an artist she refers to in the book as H, at the age of 37 she realised she had fallen in love with another woman, a landscape gardener she’d worked with called Charlotte, who…

The People’s Fridge Disposing of food waste in London costs a staggering £50m per annum, and 890,000 tonnes of food is thrown away each year in the capital. It’s estimated that 540,000 tonnes of this could be avoided, and a group of volunteers in Brixton, South London, are aiming to bring the level of waste down with their community fridge. Located in Pop Brixton, an outdoor space run by local food traders, The People’s Fridge officially launched in February following a crowdfunding campaign that raised £2,270 – over double the £1,000 target. ‘Our key aims are to cut food waste, encourage food sharing and tackle food poverty,’ explains The People’s Fridge co-founder Ben Longman. ‘Instead of lecturing about food waste, we’ve come up with a fun way to change people’s…

We’re introducing some brand-new knitting & crochet workshops this year, which we’re sure you’ll love. Learn how to crochet and expand your other skills within a friendly and supportive atmosphere – with our tutors you’ll be in good hands. There are lots of dates to choose from and, with our wider than ever selection of workshops, you could even book for more than one day – you won’t want to miss out, so do book now. Meet the Knitting & Crochet team Friday 28 April & Friday 23 June – £79 LEARN TO CROCHET (FOR THE BEGINNER) This This jam jam--packed packed day day is is a a start start--to to--fifinish nish introduction introduction to to crochet crochet for for those those who who have have never never held held…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge MEASUREMENTS Approximately 69cm/27in all round and 24cm/9½in high. MATERIALS 1 x 100g (295m) ball of Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic) in each of Cream (1005), Lemon (1020), Clematis (1390), Parma Violet (1724) and Sherbert (1034)*. Pair of 3¼mm (No. 10) and 3¾mm (No.9) knitting needles; medium-size crochet hook; pom-pom makers, 35mm and 45mm (optional). TENSION 24 stitches and 32 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3¾mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog); inc, increase (by working twice into same st); ss, stocking st (k on right side and p on wrong side); yf, yarn forward to make a st. NOTE Yarn amounts are based on average requirements…

The pancreas gland sits below the stomach and produces digestive juices which are added to liver bile as it passes through the pancreas to the small intestine. It also contains insulin-producing cells that regulate our blood-sugar levels. Almost 10,000 cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed each year in the UK; sadly, four out of five people with the disease will die within a year and only three people in 100 will survive for five years. Late diagnosis is a major reason why it’s the fifth most common cause of cancer death, but the good news is that tests and treatments are improving, and a third of cases may be preventable. The causes Pancreatic cancer usually affects older people but it can strike in early middle-age; your risk is greater if…

Dear Keren My mother bought us the most hideous vase for Christmas. She always buys us dreadful presents. She must know my taste by now but isn’t interested enough in me to give me something I like. I think she believes her taste is better. Whatever the reason, we’re landed with them. Whenever she comes over I dutifully put all her gifts on display as she’d moan if they weren't visible. A couple of weeks ago, she fell and broke her hip and I suggested she came to stay with us to convalesce as it was easier to care for her at home. I completely forgot that I store the presents in the spare bedroom cupboard! She found them and was furious and has not st opped talking about how…