Innholdsfortegnelse for 12-Sep-2017 i Woman's Weekly

I’m lucky enough to live near Hampstead Heath, an ancient and truly magnificent 320-hectare park, which offers open grassland, woods, streams, ponds, a fabulous 17th-century English Heritage house, Kenwood, which also has a top-notch cafe, and amazing views across the city from one of the highest points in the capital. I’ve spent more happy hours there walking, picnicking, relaxing and exploring than I can possibly count. But for the purposes of this letter, the aspect I want to sing the praises of is the joyous wonder that is their swimming ponds. There are three of them, one only for men, one just for women (see pic left) and one mixed one. I’ve written before about my enjoyment of swimming, but aside from lovely forays into the sea during holidays here…

What your stars have in store with astrologer Barbara Goldsmith Aries 21 Mar - 20 Apr Surprises are in store this week. Keep an open mind and be willing to change your plans. Taurus 21 Apr - 21 May Anything that has been delayed is ready to move forward now. Make sure you are well prepared. Gemini 22 May - 21 Jun This is a wonderful week for socialising and meeting new people. Try to make time for some fun. Cancer 22 Jun - 23 Jul This is an excellent time for buying or selling something. You will be able to negotiate a very good deal. Leo 24 Jul - 23 Aug Focus on bringing more joy into your life. Make sure you do at least three things you enjoy…

This week’s columnist: Author and counsellor Caroline Buchanan I rent out a holiday cottage and over the years I have become pretty hot at spotting who to avoid and who will be fine. I’ve learnt the hard way, though, and now I know there are clues to be found in emails. Naturally, I only want lovely people to stay at my cottage – people who are willing to have a wonderful time in the beautiful area of West Dorset; who will not upset my neighbours and who will look after my home as if it is their own. In the main I have been very lucky, although there have been a few rogues along the way. Like the lot who rented it out one Christmas and then wanted their money…

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COOKERY EDITOR, FELICITY Zingy Tuna Salsa 100g (3½oz) fresh tuna steak, diced Juice of 2 limes Juice of 1 lemon Zest and juice of 1 orange 1 green chilli, diced ½tsp ground coriander 1tbsp sugar 1 garlic clove, sliced 1 large shallot, sliced Coriander stalks, chopped 2tbsp tequila blanco, optional 1 tomato, diced ½ avocado, diced 1 Put the tuna in a bowl and add the citrus juices and zest (reserving ½ the lime juice), chilli, ground coriander, sugar, 1tsp salt, garlic, shallot, coriander and tequila, if including. Chill for at least 15 mins. 2 In a small bowl, mix together the tomato, avocado and the reserved lime juice. Put this salsa into a sealed container for up to 1 hr before serving. 3 To serve, top each tostada (see…

Children and teenagers WHAT MATTERS NOW? Planning ahead for braces and to prevent future cavities. WHY? Good dental habits start early in life – the more you can do now, the fewer the problems you can anticipate later on. Steering children clear of sugary drinks and sweets (and even dried fruit like raisin snacks) will help to prevent them needing fillings later on. But you also need to think ahead about the need for braces, says Dr Shivani Patel, lead clinician at ellevendental.com. ‘They’re usually fitted around 11-14 years old, but some children need preliminary treatment under the age of 10 to enable braces to be fitted later on.’ EXPERT ADVICE: Try to deter children from thumbsucking and dummies – a cause of protrusive ‘goofy’ upper front teeth. Fight the…

One of the recurring themes of this diary over the years has been Mr Dear’s strange aversion to summer holidays in glamorous, sun-kissed overseas locations. In his defence, he shrugs and points out, ‘We went to Italy, didn’t we? That winter when it rained all the time at home and you were fed up with the gloomy weather. And what happened, eh? What happened?’ What happened was that Italy, according to the young man at the petrol station on the way to the airport, had its worst weather for 300 years: thunder and lightning, chilling temperatures, and lashing rain. Except for the final day, when the sun came out and we all complained about the unexpected heat. This year we played safe and spent a week in Dorset with our…

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We first featured this Scottie dog embroidery pattern on 30 October 1937. It was sent to us by reader Angela Davage from Somerset, who kept her original copy in perfect condition. We have used the pattern to stitch this dog cushion in cream and blue. Craft & Home Editor, Esme Esme’s Tip Learn how to backstitch with our online guide, visit womansweekly.com/stitchguide TESTED BY US SO IT WORKS FOR YOU YOU WILL NEED 45 x 63cm blue ticking cotton canvas fabric 45 x 45cm cream cotton canvas fabric Large blue button Matching sewing thread Blue embroidery thread Large blue button Iron-on pattern pencil Tracing paper Embroidery needle Embroidery hoop 43cm-square cushion pad STOCKISTS Heavy cotton cream fabric, £8.99 per m, ticking stripe cotton canvas in denim blue, £10.99 per m,…

WELLBEING SOLUTIONS For your body and mind CURLY MARTIN, 63, is a writer and life coach, from launceston in Cornwall, who has breast cancer In 1992, aged 39, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and aggressive lymphatic cancer and given nine months to live. I had surgery, then chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but having a free massage at the Royal Marsden Hospital, however, was a turning point. I needed to regain control, so following that massage, I began to research alternative therapies. After reading about a woman who claimed she cured her breast cancer by drinking Essiac tea, I found the recipe and started drinking it every day. I had my mercury dental fillings replaced with composite ones after I read that they were a possible factor in cancer growth. I…

Fiction Editor, Gaynor This unusual family story gave us lots to think about Will Grandad be in one of his moods?” I asked from the back seat of the car. My dad had a late shift, so he couldn’t look after me tonight. My brother had decided to visit a friend and Mum would soon be off ‘gallivanting’, as my grandad always put it. She’d joined the Army reservists a few months ago. “Will he, Mum?” She didn’t look round; she can’t when she’s driving. “I don’t know, do I?” When she drew up on to Grandad’s drive, he stood in the window, pushing the nets aside as rain streamed off the glass. While Mum refused to even look his way, he waved to me. They’re not talking to each…

TESTED BY US SO IT WORKS FOR YOU Knitting Editor Teresa The textured pattern of this wrap cardigan is worked in a sequence of knit and purl stitches to produce a unique graphic look. Easy-peasy A bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge Instructions overleaf MEASUREMENTS To fit bust sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) in. Actual measurements 98 (111.5) (125) cm/38½ (43¾) (49¼) in. side seam All sizes 43cm/17in. Length 62 (63) (64.5) cm/24½ (24¾) (25¼) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 45cm/17¾in. MATERIALS 8 (8) (9) 100g (201m) balls of Wendy Supreme Cotton DK (100% cotton) in Geranium (1974)*. Pair of 4mm (No.8) knitting needles. TENSION 24 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; dec,…

Dr Melanie Wynne-Jones has more than 30 years’ experience as a GP Surgery News Breast Cancer In Older Women Around 16,000 UK women over 70 develop breast cancer each year (about a third of the total) but the first National Audit of Breast Cancer in Older Patients says women under 70 are more than five times as likely to be treated with surgery, compared with women over the age of 90. There are also regional variations. Frailty, cancer-type, and patient choice may influence these, but we need to know more about how older women and their consultants reach treatment decisions. True Or False? Having something to get up for makes it harder to sleep well as we get older. False, according to US researchers, who say older people who reported…

Try to find a new way to respond Q I can’t bear it whenever anyone raises their voice or talks to me abruptly. I was brought up in a household where no one shouted. I’m now in a new relationship and most of the time it’s fine but, when my partner’s fed up, he shouts. I just crumple, he feels bad and the situation is then swept under the carpet. Neither of us feels we can raise issues that make us fed up or unhappy. I know we need to resolve this if we’re going to be together long-term. Leanne, Wales A It’s good that you’ve identified this problem early on in your relationship. Understanding each other’s perspectives and finding new ways to respond are essential if you’re going to…

This Week FRANCES QUINN is a journalist who specialises in finance and consumer issues. She’ll answer your questions on everything from savings to shopping. Our Experts Appliances Internet Digital Animals Finance/ consumer Legal Q How do Premium Bonds work? Premium Bonds are a form of savings account, but whereas a normal deposit account pays you a stated rate of interest on your savings, with Premium Bonds there’s no guaranteed interest. Instead, there’s the chance of winning a prize, which can be anything from £25 to £1 million. Each month, two £1m jackpots are won, and two million other cash prizes, with 5,000 of them worth between £500 and £10,000. All the prize money is tax-free. Q They’ve been around for years. Are they still as popular? They’re actually the UK’s…

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