Innholdsfortegnelse for 10-Apr-2018 i Woman's Weekly

Growing up, I had the privilege of having my grandfather come to live with us, after the loss of my grandmother to cancer. He suffered from macular degeneration and poor hearing, as well as severe arthritis, so it was impossible for him to live alone safely. The loss of his sight, hearing and mobility was especially hard for such an avid reader, gardener and walker. I’d sit for hours with him and ask endless questions about his life. Only later did I come to realise these talks were just as valuable to him as they were to me, as conversation was one of the few enjoyments he had left (that and food!). Showing compassion to others is central to Woman’s Weekly – one of the reasons I love working here.…

• Strawberries are a must-have for summer. Select different varieties that fruit from early to late midsummer, and also perpetual varieties, which will fruit both in July and again in late summer/early autumn, or can be de-blossomed in May to produce a heavy late crop. Wonderful! • Clematis wilt can cause plants to turn brown and die back in just a few days. Planting clematis slightly deeper than usual will help its survival, as new, healthy shoots may emerge from below soil level. To save a plant, cut off all affected stems. • If your garden is on a steep slope and is difficult to mow (only gradients of 90cm in 3m can be mown safely), aim for a contoured look with shrubs of differing heights and ground-cover plants to…

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Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr The New Moon gives you an energy boost, so move your body to keep your momentum up. Taurus 21 Apr – 21 May Creatively, you’re under positive aspects. What can you do that brings out your playfulness? Gemini 22 May – 21 Jun A good week for entertainment and fun. Children and young people may play a bigger role in your life. Cancer 22 Jun – 23 Jul Relationships are undergoing huge emotional upheaval. Find time to meditate during your busy schedule. Leo 24 Jul – 23 Aug Instead of looking for others’ love and appreciation, remember to love yourself. Focus on your good points. Virgo 24 Aug – 23 Sep You love to work, but you also need balance in your life, so…

William (right) was born in 1896, the eldest child of eight. He lived with his family in Gorran Haven, a fishing village near Heligan on the south coast of Cornwall. He started work at 14 and, by 1914, had two part-time jobs, one of them in Heligan’s vegetable garden. He enlisted as soon as the war broke out, and served as a corporal in 1st/5th Battalion of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, and in a Pioneer unit, which laboured for the artillery and infantry, but was expected to fight, too. William survived several engagements with the enemy, including the initial part of the Spring Offensive launched by the Germans on the Western Front in March 1918. But Army records note that William was wounded twice before he was killed…

A Bit More Tricky TAKES 3 HOURS YOU WILL NEED • 26 x 43cm sand fabric • 10 x 53cm blue ticking fabric • 20 x 43cm denim fabric • White and navy sewing thread • Scraps of fabric in red, white and blue Bondaweb • Small resealable plastic bag • Rice • Stuffing • 1m jute twine cord STOCKISTS: Linen blend denim fabric in sand, £23.99 per m, ticking stripe cotton canvas in dark denim blue, £10.99 per m, cotton denim fabric, £10.99 per m, jute twisted twine cord, £2.39 for 20m roll, all Minerva Crafts (minervacrafts.com; 01254 708 068) CUTTING OUT • From the denim fabric, cut out a 14cm diameter circle and a 5 x 43cm strip. • From the ticking fabric, cut out a 10 x…

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Dear Keren I’ve just turned 50 and I’m still single. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I won’t have children. I’m sorry about this but I’ve had lots of good experiences and I never made this a priority in my life. I do, however, find myself wondering about the next 50 years! I just can’t see it being as much fun as it was when I was younger. Megan, London What makes you think that? It used to be really hard to be single in your 50s. This is no longer the case and, unlike previous generations, many people have made a conscious choice to live without a partner. Gone are the days when those women were called spinsters and people felt sorry for them. Women of your…

‘I’m a big fan of strong women’ • She stole our hearts when she appeared on Gogglebox from 2014 and later took part in Celebrity MasterChef. Now, Rev Kate Bottley has landed her own Radio 2 weekend show. Kate, 43, lives with her husband Graham in Sheffield. The couple have two children, Ruby and Arthur. How do you have your tea? It has to be Yorkshire Tea, always made in a pot with a tea cosy. I have a nice cup with a jug of milk as well. I like tea thick and strong, almost grey, without sugar. Who would you must like to have a cup of tea with? My grandmother. I was just a little girl when she passed away, and I was named after her. I’d like…

Barbara Kenton, 1965 Sent in by her daughter Gillian Finegold My mum was 21 in this photograph, and she was on holiday at Babbacombe Beach. She made the dress she was wearing, which was a green print. We’d love to see how great you looked – in any era up to and including the 1980s. Please send a good-quality photo with your name, address and daytime phone number clearly written on the back, to: Fashion Dept, Woman’s Weekly, 161 Marsh Wall, London E14 9AP. Photos will be returned.…

I pride myself on my spirit of adventure. When I decided to go solo to Cuba, I jauntily hit Google, intending to build my own trip and strike out with the wind in my hair. It was only when I was cross-eyed from trying to match flights with dates and accommodation that I typed in ‘package’. The first all-inclusive was expensive. The second mentioned kids’ clubs. Then up popped the exact itinerary of my dreams. ‘Hallelujah!’ I cried, before I saw what I was looking at… I couldn’t book one of those! I was too intrepid, too self-sufficient – and, surely, I wasn’t that old?! A quick check confirmed that, actually, I had been that old for several birthdays. Mere striplings of 50 can go on a seniors’ holiday! The…

POWER COLOUR COMBO We love the unexpected pairing of yellow and green – why have one pop of colour when you can have two?! STYLISH SLINGBACKS With plenty of heel heights available, this ladylike design will be great for a special occasion. THE NEW TRENCH The classic trench has had an update. While we’ll always love the traditional styles, you can’t beat a fresh injection of colour or a fab new print. BASKET BAGS Not just for the beach, the new raffia bags are smart enough to use now. JOIN THE DOTS From clothing to shoes, bags and jewellery, spots are everywhere right now. There are plenty of ways for you to try this trend. SPRING BOOTS Come spring, black boots feel too heavy. Lighten up with chic pastels and…

Reuben Loaded Loaf Great for a sharing lunch, this loaf is loaded with all the best flavours of a Reuben sandwich. Plus, there's the added surprise of cutting it open at the table… MAKES 8 SANDWICH WEDGES 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/ Gas 4. Slice the top off the loaf, and set aside. Scoop out the insides, taking care not to damage the shell of the loaf. 2 Starting with pastrami or salt beef, layer 2-3 slices into the base of the shell, then follow with half the mozzarella and Emmental slices. Dot with a little of the mustard, then top with a layer of gherkins, the remaining mustard and the sauerkraut. Press down well, then repeat this layering process and put…

Knitting Editor Teresa To celebrate a new Royal baby, this heirloom shawl is knitted in a fine yarn in an intricate lace pattern, with a central panel and separate border pieces. The effort and love that goes into this shawl makes it a true family treasure. Instructions overleaf MEASUREMENTS Approximately 112 x 112cm/ 44 x 44in. MATERIALS 4 x 100g (600m) balls of King Cole Baby Big Value 3ply (100% acrylic) in Shade Cream (046)*. Pair of 3.25mm (No. 10) knitting needles. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk TENSION 30 stitches and 45 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over main pattern, using 3.25mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS St(s), stitches; k, knit; p, purl; k2tog, knit 2 sts together; b, though back of st; yf, yarn forward (to make 1 st); sl, slip; psso,…

Lyme disease is a serious bacterial infection that follows a bite from an infected tick. These poppy seed-sized spiderlike insects can be picked up in heathland, moorland, woodland or suburban gardens and parks, and particularly between April and October. Lyme is common in many UK areas, Europe and the USA. There may be up to 3,000 UK cases each year, although many go unreported. The main infection is Borrelia burgdorferi; some ticks carry more than one type, but not all are infected. Ticks mainly live on sheep, deer, birds and other mammals. They land on vegetation and attach to skin, clothing or pets. It can take up to 24 hours for the disease to be transmitted after a bite, and the tick may feed for several days. You can’t pass…

‘The Steroid-Free Cream That Helped My Psoriasis’ I started getting red, scaly, itchy skin about 10 years ago. I had small patches on my leg, hand, back and tummy but the worst area was my hairline and scalp. I have a condition linked to psoriasis called frontal fibrosing alopecia, which causes hair loss and hairline scarring. My hairline started receding and my eyebrows fell out. It bothered me because it was just so visible – I could hide the patches on my body but not on my head. I tried everything. Light treatment didn’t work for me. Topical steroid ointments worked to a degree but they made me look awful – like I’d dipped my head in a vat of oil – and my skin started to thin. My skin…

The heathery wastes can be wild and lonely at the higher altitudes Everyone loves a short-break holiday, and if you choose the right destination, so does your dog. There are few things more enjoyable for dog owners than time away with the hound for invigorating walks in lovely landscapes, followed by delightful meals in dog-friendly pubs or restaurants. And if that’s what you’re looking for, the wide and wild expanses of Dartmoor in Devon tick some very big boxes. The perfect-for-walking countryside in this part of the world covers everything from deep, sylvan valleys and beautiful rolling fields surrounding pretty villages to brooding granite tors and heathery wastes up on the top of the moor. Mind you, it can be a wild and lonely place at the higher altitudes (being,…

Our Experts • Appliances • Internet • Digital • Animals • Finance/ consumer • Legal This Week: SARAH BEE is a social-media professional who’ll be able to answer your questions on the world wide web. Crowdfunding Q What is crowdfunding, and how do I join in? Crowdfunding, as you might guess, is a way for anyone to raise money through pledges from the public. From filmmakers looking to fund a feature film to people with disabilities looking to get back on their feet, there are thousands of projects running at any one time on a plethora of online platforms. The platforms include Kickstarter (kickstarter.com), IndieGoGo (indiegogo.com), GoFundMe (gofundme.com) and JustGiving (justgiving.com). If you want to try it out for yourself, you can put a few pounds in a project you…

The story so far: On the wild east coast of Norfolk, Ingrid (‘THE WOMAN') who stole toddler CHRISTOPHER MATHERS from a Manchester shopping centre, renamed him ADAM and then brought him up as her own son, is unravelling. Now living alone with her dogs, she spends every day on the clifftops speaking to the child she had before Adam. Her first son – also called Adam – was killed by a drunk driver when he was just two years old. Meanwhile, in Manchester, KAZ is feeding her obsession with Adam, who she met when he treated her in hospital, and has researched his background in fine detail. When she’s finally satisfied with what she’s learned, she packs up her flat, fills her car with possessions and heads to Norfolk –…

Here is an urgent warning to any young people who might have dropped in on the off-chance: one day, you will be happily enjoying the thrill of being young – doing young things, listening to young music, meeting other young people, wondering who Cliff Richard might be when he’s at home – when you will notice a grey hair or a slight stiffness as you get out of the car. Sorry, but it’s downhill all the way from that terrible moment. Within a few years, you will be an official old person. Here are the symptoms: 1. It takes about half an hour to get up from the sofa. 2. Once you’ve eventually risen from the sofa, you’re no longer able to remember where you were going. 3. You begin…

Angela Taber, 70 Tell us about your look… I like a smart, coordinated look that’s on trend, so you could say I’m modern/classic. My coat is from Zara. I love the colour, and it works well with both skirts and trousers. My cashmere scarf I stole from my husband! My skirt is by Pure and my boots are by a company called Duo. My leather bag came from a shop called The Tannery in Norfolk, and my gloves are John Lewis. And the best bit of your body? My hair. Natalia Verdicchio, 45 Tell us about your look... My floral shirt and green jacket are both Zara – I can always find the right fit and choice there – and my jeans are Levi. My bag and boots are from…

It’s nearly 30 years since The Lost Gardens of Heligan near Mevagissey were rediscovered and the process of restoring them to their former glory began. Today, the Gardens are renowned as one of Britain’s foremost cultural and horticultural treasures. But reclaiming the Gardens revealed another story – that of the men who worked there over a century ago, some of whom gave their lives in the First World War. The story was first uncovered in February 1990, when local archaeologist Tim Smit and John Willis of the Tremayne family –former owners of Heligan House – hacked their way through undergrowth and came across a walled garden with a small building in its corner. ‘It was utter chaos, but they had a sense that this was a significant room,’ explains Candy…

Dementia Risks Single and widowed people are more likely to develop dementia, according to a re-analysis of research into more than 800,000 people. There were no differences in risk between people who were divorced or married/living together. Researchers say the link could be healthier shared lifestyles and greater social stimulation in people who live together, and people who live alone could reduce risk by being physically, mentally and socially active. True Or False? Smoking just one cigarette a day can't do any real harm to your health. False, according to British researchers who say people who smoke just one a day are 50% more likely than never-smokers to develop heart disease, and a third more likely to develop a stroke. Hip Fracture Screening Community screening for bone-thinning osteoporosis could prevent…

Imagine how hard this is for him Q My husband is going deaf. He’s been to see doctors about this and there’s nothing that can be done. He has hearing aids but he says they don’t work – they just make things worse. He won’t try more expensive ones as it would mean eating into our very meagre savings and he says we can’t afford it. Yet I see it as an essential, not an extravagance. I’m exasperated, but whenever I try to talk to him about it, we end up having a row. Bev, Newark A What effect do you think being exasperated has on this? It won’t lead to a supportive, open dialogue where both of you can share your feelings. Try climbing into his shoes for a…