Innholdsfortegnelse for 03-Oct-2017 i Woman's Weekly

For 100s of quality knitting and crochet patterns visit theknittingnetwork.co.uk/tkn Baby Set With Blanket And Duck Toy Crochet Patterns £3.99 Code WBD047 Jacket And Hat: To fit ages 0-3 (6-9) (12-18) (24-36) months. Blanket: 70 x 90 cm / 27½ x 35½in. Duck: Approximately 19cm / 7½in along body and 17cm / 6¾in tall Strawberry Baby Hat And Booties Knitting Pattern £1.99 Code WBD016 Hat 0-3 (3-6) months. Booties 0-6 months Christmas Pudding Jumper, Hat & Socks Baby And Childrens Knitting Pattern £3.99 Code WBD035 To Fit Ages: 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 24-36 months, 36-48 months Baby Hat With Plaits Crochet Pattern £1.99 Code WBD079 To fit 0-3 months Baby Blanket Hat And Jacket Crochet Patterns £4.99 Code WBD006 Jacket and hat: To fit ages 0-3 (6-9) (9-12) (12-18) months.…

Add a splash of colour in the dappled shade beneath shrubs with Cyclamen hederifolium. Its heart-shaped leaves, which are often patterned with silvery-green and pink, make a good backdrop to the twisted flowers, which are scented and can be white, pink and shades of dark magenta. If you plant to store pumpkins, winter squash and marrows, allow the fruits to mature on the plants but remove before the frosts hit and put them somewhere cool and they should last until Christmas. For the most vibrant autumn colour plant a Japanese maple in a container on a sheltered patio. Use rich John Innes compost and provide the plant with dappled overhead shade to prevent the leaves scorching.…

Watch British Musical Fireworks Championship Seven previous winners of this spectacular fireworks competition battle it out in an exciting display in Southport (29 Sept-1 Oct) to be the champion of champions. The event promises to be a breathtaking spectacle with exciting music. The displays will be judged by a panel of professionals. visitsouthport.com Book Stitching, sewing and hobbycrafts If you fancy getting creative ahead of Christmas, then book a ticket to this year’s Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts in Glasgow (26-29 October). Over 150 exhibitors will come together to showcase artisan, handcrafted gifts, supplies and festive inspiration. It’s the ideal place to get Christmas wrapped up early. To book online, visit ichfevents.co.uk or call 01425 277 988. Take advantage of the two-for-one deal, and use code WW43 on the ticket selection…

Aries 21 Mar - 20 Apr Do your best to see both sides of a situation – you will bring peace into all your relationships. Taurus 21 April - 21 May You will be busy with work, so make sure you make time to relax and integrate what’s been happening. Gemini 22 May - 21 June A difference of opinion could bring matters to a head. Speak out now without worrying what others think. Cancer 22 June - 23 July Try to be flexible as your plans may need to change this week. This is a good time to learn something new. Leo 24 July - 23 August Decluttering and clearing out is under great aspects for you. Make space for something new. Virgo 24 August - 23 Sept If…

•The Yarn Loop (theyarnloop.com/ knit-for-charity) has info on several knitting and crochet projects, including poppies for The Royal British Legion, blankets for the homeless and dolls to comfort kids affected by war and disaster. •Bliss (bliss.org.uk; 020 7378 1122) welcomes baby bonnets and socks for premature babies. •Project Linus UK (projectlinusuk.org.uk) distributes 2,000 gorgeous handmade quilts a month to comfort sick, traumatised or disadvantaged babies, children and teenagers in the UK. •Octopus for a Preemie (octopusforapreemie.com), a Facebook group which crochet octopuses whose tentacles are similar to the umblical cord and comforting to premature babies.…

LUXURY RIVER CRUISES ItÕs all included in the price Relax in a spacious cabin or suite whilst admiring the spectacular views Exceptional cuisine with full board throughout Services of our experienced cruise director and tour manager Return flights from a choice of regional airports or standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from London St. Pancras (supplements may apply)* Burgundy, River Rhône & Provence Selected departures up to October 2017 & April to October 2018. Price includes: Visit to the Pont du Gard, Vienne and Beaune Cruise the spectacular Rhône valley Guided tour of Lyon, second city of France and its gastronomic capital Tour of the astonishing Ardèche Gorges Guided tour of Arles, with its Roman remains and home of Vincent Van Gogh Tour of superbly preserved, medieval Avignon and the…

Fiction Editor, Gaynor As I get out of the taxi, my stomach squirms, my knees wobble and I sit right back down. “Changed your mind, love?” the driver asks. “No, she hasn’t,” Julia says. She’s already out the other side and tottering round on a pair of platforms that probably should have scaffolding and a health warning these days. I couldn’t wait to get away from this place when I walked out back in the 1970s, singing all the way, “School’s out for ever!” and I vowed never to come back. I turned down invitations to the previous reunions, and I’d have turned this one down, too, if Julia hadn’t begged me to come with her. She had no one else to go with, so what could I say? “Come…

SAVE HALF PRICE These autumn flowering Neriues (also knovm as Guernsey lilies) be:u· bright pink, blooms on sturdy stems that make dramatic cut flowers at a time when other blooms are scarce. This RHS ACM species is best planted in tight clumps fo1· a dramatic late season display. Height: 45cm (18in). Spread: 8cm (5in). Bulb size: 12/14. Pre-order now for ;January delivery - the perfect time for planting. Buy 5 of any variety for£9.99 Buy 20 (5 of each) for £19.98- saving half price Buy 40 (10 of each) for£29.96-~ WW Gardeninq : Maqazine editor: Geoffrey : • Palmer's Tip Nerines drive when clumps become congested making them particularly well suited to growing in containers…

Health Advice From Woman’s Weekly’s GP Surgery News Hot Or Cold? A cold wash at 30°C may be good for the environment and household bills, but it won’t kill the bugs lurking in our towels, bed linen and underwear, says a British hygiene expert who recommends 60°C washes for these instead. She says bacteria can also build up inside washing machines and could infect vulnerable people. Regular cleaning and in-wash antibacterials may help. A recent survey by WRAP found that coldwater washes have tripled in the past five years. True Or False? There’s nothing more annoying than recovering from an illness before the day of your GP appointment. True, according to almost a third of patients surveyed by a private GP company. Although being able to free up an appointment…

Wordwise You have 15 minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters shown in the grid. each word must contain four or more letters, one of which must be the central square. no letter can be used more than once in each word. no proper nouns, plurals or foreign words allowed. there is one nineletter word in the grid, for which this week’s clue is: Graceful dancer You can work it out... Linkwords fit 10 words into the grid so that each links with the end of the word on its left and the beginning of the one on the right. then unscramble the letters in the shaded squares to make a word. clue: European country (10). Sudoku to solve this puzzle, fill in the grid so…

I thought I’d drop you a line to introduce myself as the new ‘kid on the block’ and to thank former Woman’s Weekly editor Diane for leaving me such an inspiring and exciting magazine to work on. I also wanted to let you know that this spot will be occupied each week by a variety of my very talented colleagues, so you’ll be seeing a different face every issue, with a range of thoughts and opinions to keep this page fresh and exciting. I couldn’t resist giving you a quick preview below of my favourite feature in this issue – the Tricks & Treats Halloween Special – it’s wickedly good! Catherine Westwood, Editor-In-Chief Witchy Crafts You’re going to have a ‘wail’ of a time making these easy-peasy kid-friendly creations –…

‘Ideas can be sparked from anything’ Jacqueline Wilson, 71, is the best-selling author of over 100 children’s books How do you take your tea? I’ll happily have a builder’s tea but I do like a cup of Earl Grey with lemon. Who would you most like to have a cup of tea with? There’s a wonderful woman called Diana Athill. She’s almost 100 years old, and she was writing well into her 90s. She clearly has the secret to longevity and over that cuppa, I hope she might tell me! When did you first become interested in writing? When I was six, I apparently told someone I wanted to write books. Before I could even read, I would look at the pictures and apply stories to them. How long does…

To millions around the world she is Downton Abbey’s housemaid Anna Bates, with viewers in over 100 countries gripped by roller-coaster storylines that finally ended happily when she and husband John greeted the birth of a baby boy. But there is much more to actress Joanne Froggatt than life in television’s most famous servants’ quarters. Since Downton finished, Joanne has played Victorian poisoner Mary Ann Cotton in ITV’s Dark Angel, and co-starred with Tom Riley in Starfish, about a young couple battling to keep their family together when the husband contracts a rare and brutal disease. And on the rain-swept day I visit the Kent seaside town of Deal, Joanne is busy filming her latest role in a new thriller from the writers of The Missing. In Liar, she plays…

Approximately 13 million people in the UK suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS~ However, concerned persons in the past were repeatedly labelled as hypochondriacs. wrongly so! Scientists have now found a possible cause for an irritated bowel. More importantly: they developed an option for an effective treatment - Kijimea IBS (only available over the phannacist's counts). IBS: Only one's imagination? People suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are consistently plagued by lioatiDg or fiatul.ence, abdomiDal paiD, CCII.Stipation or diarrhoea -sometimes alternately, ollentimes even simultaneously. For many affected people, a large part of their quality of life is lost And what is almost as severe as this: Many lBS sufferers feel that their problems are not taken seriously. All too often they are labelled as hypocbrmdria.cs.Are those people only making up…

Padded 99, sizes 8-20, Star by Julien Macdonald at Debenhams Tailored £95, sizes 8-20, Wallis Fit & Flare £120, sizes 8-24, Principles by Ben de Lisi at Debenhams Dog-tooth £99, sizes 6-22, Autograph at M&S Checked £35, sizes 8-22, George at Asda Trench £59.99, sizes xs-xl, H&M Floral £89, sizes 8-24, Per Una at M&S Belted £60, sizes 10-32, JD Williams Duffle £150, sizes 8-20, Laura Ashley Military £79.99, sizes xs-xxl, Zara Animal print £50, sizes 8-22, Peacocks Cape £59.99, one size, David Barry at House of Fraser Shearling £89, sizes xs-xl STOCKISTS Accessorize 020 3372 3052; uk.accessorize.com Damart 0871 200 9000; damart.co.uk Debenhams 020 3549 6420; debenhams.com F&F at Tesco 0800 323 4070; clothingattesco.com George at Asda 0800 952 3003; george.com H&M 0344 736 9000; hm.com Helen Moore 01884 861 005; helenmoore.com Hotter 0800 083 8490;…

These easy kid-friendly crafts are fun for all the family to make Craft & Home Editor Esme These sweet sensations will have everyone wanting more! Cookery Editor Felicity This is a great way to make use of small scraps of yarn, use any colours you have left over in your stash. Bat Decorations TIME TO MAKE: 30 MINS YOU WILL NEED: ✽ Orange, green and purple yarn ✽ Pompom maker ✽ Pencil ✽ Scissors ✽ black card ✽ hot glue gun ✽ wiggle eyes ✽ matching ribbon 1Following the manufacturer’s instructions, wind the yarn around the pompom maker to create a large fluffy ball. Trim any uneven strands, making sure to leave the two long pieces of yarn for hanging. 2Cut two batwing shapes and two small triangles from the…

Week 1 MONDAY Put your toothbrush in the dishwasher: The average toothbrush contains 10 million germs, including potentially dangerous bacteria such as E. coli, say scientists at Manchester University. To help kill these bugs, try weekly rinsing the head of your brush with boiling water, advises Dr Ron Cutler, a microbiologist at Queen Mary University of London. Or pop it – or electric brush heads – in the top rack of the dishwasher each week. TUESDAY Remember the ‘ice cube trick’: Write the words “ice cube” on a post-it and stick it to the corner of your computer,’ says personal trainer, Lucy Wyndham-Read. ‘Each time you glance at it, imagine someone has dropped an ice cube down your back. You’ll instantly pull back your shoulders and lift up your chest,…

Worrying: manage your fears 0904 470 0716 Concerned about memory loss? 0904 470 0717 When your children leave home 0904 470 0831 How to cope with ageing parents 0904 470 0719 Coming to terms with loss and grief 0904 470 0804 How to banish your empty feelings 0904 470 0802 Users must be over 18. You must have the bill payer’s permission. BT calls cost 65p per minute at all times. Calls from other networks may be higher. Each line lasts approx. seven minutes. Service provider: Spoke Ltd , 0333 202 3390…

Our Experts Appliances Internet Digital Animals Finance/ consumer Legal This Week CAROLINE RODRIGUES is a home economist and interiors writer. She’ll answer your questions on home appliances. Q What should I be looking out for in a new oven? Whatever your family’s favourite dish, a brand new built-in oven can be relied on to cook it just the way you like it. Look out for multifunction ovens which combine a fan with top and bottom heat and a grill to suit your requirements – some use sensors to monitor the temperature and moisture content of food. Electric ovens are efficient too; most are labelled A or A+ for energy, and a few score even higher. There are even ovens that can be controlled using an app. The Siemens ‘home connect’ iQ700…

When I opened the door, the lady from down the road wasted no time with enquiries about my health or remarks on the weather. She didn’t even bother with a ‘hello’ or ‘we’ve not met, but I live a few doors down. You know, the house that often has an electrician’s van parked outside at all hours. It’s perfectly innocent, of course, despite what the postman says. I’m just having trouble with my fuses.’ No, she didn’t bother with any of that. ‘You work at the charity shop, don’t you?’ she began, instead. ‘Would you be interested in any of this?’ She indicated two large boxes. ‘There’s five more in the car.’ It seems that The Lady With The Temperamental Fuses, as we will call her from now on, was…

I just wanted to let you know how much a fiction story you had in a recent issue was enjoyed by myself and my family. Flying Saucers by Gabrielle Mullarkey (8 August) was written in the voice of a young woman with Down’s syndrome and was so effective, without being at all mushy or trying to manipulate the reader’s feelings. I really enjoy it when a short story highlights an issue like this, but without making a big deal out of it. Your magazine seems to be particularly good at it.…

Janet Slingsby, 64 Tell us about your look… It’s a relaxed, comfy style with a nod to trends that I hope will impress my nieces! My dress is by Masai. They have wonderfully easy shapes in great fabrics and prints. My jacket is Uniqlo and leggings by Oscar. I love to finish my look with a scarf. And the best bit of your body? My natural grey hair. Pat Mears, 55 Tell us about your look… I bought this dress from Zara. I like the embroidery detail and the off-the-shoulder style. My daughter liked it so much she bought one too! My bag is M&S and my shoes are New Look. I love bright colours, especially for accessories. And the best bit of your body My legs. Laila Tillett, 70…

We love letters Woman’s Weekly, 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9AP PS. It really helps when you put your details in capitals We do not return photos (apart from ‘You Wore It Well) so please do not 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! If you’d like updates on wonderful project ideas, video tutorials and all the news about our upcoming craft workshops, it’s simple to subscribe to the Woman’s Weekly newsletter. The sign-up box is easy to find on the home page of our website. Just pop in your email address. womansweekly.com Important! All contributions to Woman’s Weekly must be original and NOT duplicated…

Life-saving ducks If you happen to come across a little yellow handmade duck, please don’t ignore it, or think that it’s simply a mislaid toy. Chances are it’s been made by someone who cares about others and the tag around its neck will direct you to a website that not only contains information on the random acts of kindness that can brighten someone’s day (as the ducks aim to), but which also encourages people to give blood or register as organ or stem-cell donors. Since The Little Yellow Duck Project launched in 2014, messages have poured in from people in every continent who’ve found the ducks and donated blood or registered as organ donors as a result. ‘I hadn’t realised how generous and giving the global crafting community was,’ says…

This week’s columnist: Writer and agony aunt Bel Mooney I’m a fully-paid-up member of the Sandwich Generation – squashed between grandkids and two parents in their 90s. Sometimes I see my life as a cliché of magazine articles. First, I was the bright young journalist about town, then a working mum juggling childcare, then the empty-nester, the mother-of-the-bride, the middle-aged rebel taking motorcycle lessons, and then the first-time grandmother. And now at 70 I’m a member of the Sandwich Generation – the cheese and chutney filling squashed between the grandchildren and two elderly parents. The ‘cheese’ part of the experience is delicious. But there are times when my face is vinegary and I find myself well and truly pickled. A boy and a girl of five (my son and daughter…

Waterfall STYLE Draped and buttonless BODY TYPE If you have a curvy figure, this is for you. The eye is drawn to your middle and the lightweight fabric doesn’t add bulk – win, win! Coat, £40, sizes 8-20, Wallis; jumper, £59, sizes xs-l, Phase Eight; skirt, £60, sizes 6-20, Linea at House of Fraser; rings, £2.50, set of four, Primark; necklace, £26, Next; bag, £45, Hotter; boots, £125, M& Heritage Tailoring STYLE Long, checked and double-breasted. BODY TYPE A perfect coat for all shapes, and if you’re on the shorter side, keep hemlines the same and team with knee-high boots with a small heel. Coat, £60, sizes 8-20, Peacocks; jumpsuit, £28, sizes 6-24, Tu at Sainsbury’s; shoes, £85, Lacoste; gloves, £22, Accessorize One-Button Swing STYLE Fit and flare. BODY TYPE…

Knitting Editor Teresa This intarsia motif sweater makes a great top as part of a trickor- treat outfit. Easy-peasy A bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge TESTED BY US so It Works For you MEASUREMENTS To fit ages 1-2 (2-3) (3-4) (4-5) years. Actual chest measurements 60 (67) (74) (82) cm/23½ (26¼) (29) (32¼) in. Side seam 22.5 (25.5) (28) (31) cm/8¾ (10) (11) (12¼) in. Length to shoulder 36 (40.5) (44) (49) cm/14 (16) (17¼) (19¼) in. Sleeve seam 23 (25) (29) (33) cm/ 9 (9¾) (11½) (13) in. MATERIALS 4 (4) (5) (5) 50g (140m) balls of Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in Black (965) and 1 ball in White (961) *. Pair of 3¼mm (No.10) and 4mm (No.8) knitting needles. The yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk…

MELANIE LAWSON, 44, a mum-ofthree from Brighton was so impressed she started her own company ‘Fish oil helped my postnatal depression’ Iwas diagnosed with postnatal depression after having my second child, Oscar, now nine. I had extreme anxiety, difficulty sleeping and didn’t bond as easily as I had with my first child, Grace, two years previously. Fortunately, my GP picked up that all was not well. We discussed antidepressants but I was determined to try other measures first. After researching the link between diet and mood, I discovered omega-3 depletion was linked to low mood and depression, so I started eating lots of oily fish. Women are more likely to be depleted of omega 3 during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as vital stores go to the baby. I couldn’t find an…

Explain to her why you’ve done this I’ve been married for nearly 30 years and have learned to manage my relationship with my mother-in-law. In the early days, we rowed quite a lot, as she has very different views from me. It caused issues so I decided to humour her and to nod and respond in a way that made her think I agreed with her. Last week, she was visiting and she heard me share my thoughts about a local issue with a friend. When the friend left, she asked me why I had a different view for my friend than I did when talking to her. She accused me of being dishonest. Is it wrong to agree with her to keep the peace? Maria, Birmingham A Wrong may…