Innholdsfortegnelse for 08-May-2018 i Woman's Weekly

Travelling west down through Cornwall, the land gets ever narrower – you feel as if you’re on a pinnacle of granite, spearing out into the ocean – and my first Cornish holiday, in the late 60s, was almost at the end, near Penzance. Over two weeks of uninterrupted sunshine, we explored the mystical landscape of West Penwith, swam in azure waters off Porthcurno’s golden sands and raced along cliff paths in a myriad of small-boy adventures. But every day, like the refugees in the film Casablanca, watching the plane to Lisbon, we stared enviously as the helicopter to Scilly passed overhead, glinting in the sunlight as it headed skistamahwest to those mysterious islands. I’ve been back to Cornwall many times since, but have never yet made it to the Isles…

‘The power you have on stage is amazing’ • Juliet Stevenson is best known for her BAFTA-nominated turn as Nina in Truly, Madly, Deeply and her starring roles in Mona Lisa Smile and Being Julia. But, in recent years, the actress has gone back to her theatre roots, having most recently starred in Hamlet and Mary Stuart. Here, over a cuppa, she tells us of her love of Shakespeare and theatre. How do you like your tea? I’m fuelled by tea, I live on tea, I love tea. PG Tips – really ordinary tea – with milk and a bit of honey. Who would be your ultimate guest to invite for tea? Shakespeare, and I’d also love Elizabeth I. What is it about Shakespeare that you love so much? The…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr This is a good time to give to others, so reach out to someone less fortunate than you. Taurus 21 Apr – 21 May Any repairs, renovations, upgrades and general improvements are under favourable stars for completion. Gemini 22 May – 21 Jun Make sure you take time just to relax, to enjoy and become more aware of your surroundings. You’ve been spending too much time in your head. Cancer 22 Jun – 23 Jul Make sure your communications are clear – and don’t back down if something is truly important to you. Leo 24 Jul – 23 Aug This is a great time for a new adventure. You need more excitement in your life, so go for it! Virgo 24 Aug – 23…

I bought some darning wool recently. Not exactly earth-shattering news, I know, but for those of us over a certain age who remember our mums mending all our clothes, it was quietly pleasing. I haven’t been able to get darning wool for years, not since the haberdashery section in my local department store was replaced by a brow bar, a juice concession and a display of man-bags. I’d assumed that darning had died out with slide projectors and Dymo labels, until it suddenly occurred to me to search the internet. Blow me down, I discovered a wonderful world of crafty types, not just knitters and crochet enthusiasts, but lacemakers and bobbin whittlers and all manner of people happily indulging in the ancient delight of making and making do. And mending.…

1 Up to 45% of women suffer with vaginal dryness It's particularly common during the menopause and after, but younger women can also experience it. It’s caused by a change in hormone levels; female sex hormones, particularly oestrogen, dip during the menopause. Less vaginal fluid is produced, and the skin in that area can become thinner, dry and uncomfortable. You may also have itching, burning and pain, which can make sex painful. Try a pessary or vaginal cream, such as Vagisan MoistCream (£14.99 for 50g) to ease dryness. It’s hormone-free, and you can use it as a lubricant before sex, too. 2 Three in four women will experience thrush Although the yeast infection doesn't always have symptoms, ‘You might notice itching, soreness and redness around the vagina, vulva or anus;…

Walls BUDGET BUY Cheaper tiles are often the plainest. But, arranged from light to dark colours, the resulting ombré finish is anything but plain. Tuscan Rustic Brown Satin Ceramic Wall Tiles, £5.21/ sq m, Wickes MID-RANGE CHOICE If you want to experiment with colour, try subtle pastels like these pale, dusky pinks. Team with copper, white and wood accessories for a classy, sophisticated look. Soho Dusky Pink Ceramic Wall Tiles, £24.99/sq m, Wickes INVESTMENT OPTION Metro tiles are popular right now, and ideal if you love vintage. Bevel options add texture; flat styles are easier to clean. V&A Metro Sykes Blue Bevel Gloss Wall Tiles, £40/sq m, British Ceramic Tile The Tile Trends EMBRACE THE CLASSICS For country kitchens, cream, taupe and soft grey palettes work best. Alternate colours with…

Wall To Wall Colour Roses and clematis make a classic combination, and a match made in heaven is Clematis ‘Etoile Violette’, which produces masses of purple blooms, with Rosa ‘New Dawn’, ‘Albertine’, and ‘Golden Showers’. Up to three clematis can be planted to one climbing rose, although the clematis should be at least 60cm away from the rose and led to it by a cane or string. Roses have more tolerance for dry conditions than clematis, so give priority to the needs of the clematis. If training clematis against the house, be aware of the roof overhang. To ensure rain reaches the roots, plant the root ball at least 60cm from the base of the wall, with the first set of leaves lying just under the soil. Floral Cloak Clematis…

Rare diseases each affect fewer than one in 2,000 people, but there are around 8,000 of them, with more being discovered each week. That means over 3 million people in the UK currently live with one, and one in 17 of us will develop one during our lifetimes. Some are quite well-known – like the respiratory disorder cystic fibrosis (with over 10,000 people on the UK Registry) and Huntington’s disease, a degenerative, neurological condition thought to affect over 5,000 UK adults. But the general public has never heard of most rare diseases and some only affect tiny numbers. What causes these diseases? Three-quarters start in childhood, and four out of five have a genetic link. There could be a single abnormal gene that may be dominant (so that if you…

Everyone’s Menopause Is Different Am I going mad? That’s the most common question I hear from women going through the menopause. Physical symptoms, such as hot flushes, are well documented but the emotional issues aren’t. Many women start suffering from anxiety, low mood, unexplained crying, anger and irritation – they’re worried and often don’t know where to turn. Doctors aren’t taught much about menopause as it’s not actually an illness but it can have a huge impact on a woman’s life, especially because symptoms last for an average of five years – eight in some cases. It’s such a taboo subject. It seems to be getting better but for years it wasn’t spoken about and it can be scary if you have nothing to reference your symptoms against. I ended…

As the great philosopher Frank Sinatra once put it, ‘Regrets, I’ve had a few.’ Frank, I feel your pain. I am certainly beginning to regret answering the telephone last week so that I could be bludgeoned by my ‘friend’ Brassy Barbara, who is the new chairman of our local dramatic society, into directing The Pirates of Penzance. I am not, you see, the stuff of which directors are made. About the most I could wish for, under normal circumstances, is being a supportive Number Two. If the Dramatic Society had been looking for somebody to say, ‘Set The Mikado in London during the reign of Henry VIII? What a jolly good idea, Director,’ or perhaps, ‘Yes, what a splendid thought. Will you ask Ant and Dec and Geoffrey Boycott if…

What You’re Wearing Stephanie Jones, 30 Tell us about your look… I love to wear skinny jeans, as you can keep your outfit very casual for day but you can also wear them on a night out with heels and a nice top. I have quite a few pairs but these black jeans are from Boohoo. My mint jumper is from Pretty Little Thing. I like the oversized look as it’s so easy to wear. My grey pumps are Primark and my tan bag is by Mulberry. And the best bit of your body? I’d probably say my bottom – or my smile! Lorraine Hames, 47 Tell us about your look… It’s very casual and well worn! I’ve just come back from living in California, so I’ve not adjusted my…

TIME TO MAKE: 2 HOURS YOU WILL NEED • 20 x 32cm map canvas fabric • 12 x 24cm fusible interfacing • 5.5 x 8.5cm clear acetate sheet • 5.5 x 8.5cm thick white card • Template enlarged by 200% STOCKISTS: Map fabric, £10.99 per metre, from shop4cotton.etsy.com; acetate sheets, £3 for five, Hobbycraft; mini suitcases, £20 for set of three, Barker & Stonehouse. CUTTING OUT • Using the template, cut four of the larger luggage-tag pieces from the fabric. • Cut four of the smaller luggage-tag pieces from the fusible interfacing. • For the strap, cut one strip of fabric measuring 5 x 25cm. 1 To make the strap, fold the strip in half lengthways and press. Open out the strip and then fold the raw edges in to…

MEASUREMENTS Harry: Approximately 23cm/9in tall. Meghan: Approximately 21.5cm/8½in tall. MATERIALS 1 x 50g (104m) ball of King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% wool) in each of White (001), Black (048), Brown (Chocolate 023), Peach (Redwood 1988), Yellow (Gold 055) and Grey (Platinum 1762)*; 1 x 100g (310m) ball of King Cole Comfort DK (60% acrylic, 40% nylon) in Sand (774)*; 1 x 100g (280m) ball of Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic) in Flesh Tone (963)*; 1 x 100g (210m) ball of King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% cotton) in Orange (3030)*. Pair of 3mm (No. 11) knitting needles; size 3mm crochet hook; washable toy stuffing. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 26 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles and King Cole Merino Blend…

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He needs to manage his ex in his own way Q I’ve been dating a guy for nearly a year. We’re both in our 50s and we both have ex-partners. His ex-wife calls him regularly, and he always talks about what he’s been doing as if he’s single. It’s only her he does this with, and he says she’ll become nasty if she knows he’s with someone else, so it’s best to pretend to her that he’s on his own. This leaves me feeling vulnerable and invisible. Georgia, Cork A He’s given you a very clear explanation, but it feels as though you don’t quite believe him and suspect there’s something else going on. He’s clearly happy to talk to her in front of you, so he isn’t trying to…

Our Experts • Appliances • Internet • Digital • Animals • Finance/ consumer • Legal This Week: CHRIS PARTRIDGE is a digital expert and writer. He’ll answer your questions on anything from computers to mobiles. Q Typing on a tablet’s on-screen keyboard is a pain. Can I write instead? Handwriting-recognition software has got so good that it is now possible to write on a tablet and see your words appear in perfect typescript on the screen instantly. It even learns your writing style, so the more you write, the better it gets. Q Do I have to write like at school or will a scrawl do? A good round hand gets the best results – if you can’t read your own writing, it is unfair to expect the tablet to…

Explore The Great British Seaside From abandoned piers to dazzling arcades, celebrate the seaside through the lenses of Britain’s most popular photographers, including Tony Ray-Jones, David Hurn, Simon Roberts and Martin Parr. • Until 30 September at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich. Visit rmg.co.uk/see-do/great-british-seaside Visit Brighton Festival This annual celebration of music, theatre, dance, circus, art, film, literature and debate takes place in venues both familiar and unusual across Brighton and Hove for three weeks every May. Expect lots of outdoor and family events. • 5-27 May. Visit brightonfestival.org Enjoy Brixham Pirate Festival Once home to marauding hordes of pirates, Brixham returns to its dark and stormy past and becomes awash with colour for one weekend every May as folk bands and street performers show off their skills. • 5-7…

After the war, many of these camps went back to their original purpose – to provide a countryside respite for children living in polluted cities. Brown Rigg reopened as a camp school, where pupils could board. Eddie Graham, 74, attended the school from 1956-58. ‘I’d heard about Brown Rigg, and asked if I could go. I arrived aged 12,’ Eddie says. He thrived there – but it was a tough physical regime. ‘We spent most of our time outdoors, played a lot of sport and went walking in the fells. On Sundays we had a compulsory hike of up to 15 miles! We also had a scout troop and would camp in the North Tyne valley. It was carefree and exciting.’ These days, Eddie runs the Brown Rigg School Reunion…

Bibimbap Korean in origin, this is a great way to stretch chilli-spiced mince to make several servings. You can play with the accompaniments to suit your taste and the seasons. SERVES 4 1 Cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Salt the cucumber and set aside. 2 Pan-fry the bean sprouts in few tbsp olive oil for a few mins. Remove, then do the same with the spinach. Stir in the toasted sesame seeds and set aside. 3 Combine the dressing ingredients. Fry the mince, stir in the gochujang and cook for another min, then remove from the heat and, once slightly cool, stir in the dressing. 4 In a separate pan, fry the eggs. Serve…

I remember that day so well. It was the first of many wonderful adventures I had with my remarkable grandmother, though it certainly didn’t start out that way. When she opened the door of the red brick and rambling rose family home to see me and my mother on the step, Grandma Emily’s face was set in rigid lines. ‘Sorry for the short notice,’ Mum said hastily before Grandma could speak. ‘But I’ve been called into the office last minute and I promised Alex you’d take her down to Earls Wood today. She has a nature project to finish before the holidays end.’ Grandma Emily hovered in the doorway. ‘But I have plans,’ she protested weakly. ‘Oh, Mum! Mooching around indoors isn’t a plan. Besides, it’ll be nice for you…

Premature strokes We’re having strokes at younger ages, according to Public Health England which says that more than a third of first strokes occur before the age of 70. Early treatment is vital, so go through the following FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) checks: if someone’s face becomes lopsided, they can’t keep their arms raised or their speech is slurred, it’s time to call 999. Visit stroke.org for information on reducing your risk. True Or False? Bolting your food makes you fat. True, according to Japanese researchers, who say people with type 2 diabetes who described themselves as ‘slow eaters’ were 42% less likely to be obese than ‘fast eaters’, and lost weight more easily. ‘Easy guide’ to breast screening People with learning disabilities often miss out on screening tests…

The story so far: After her grandmother SCOTTY receives a visit from a man purporting to be her grandson, granddaughter CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS is determined to discover the truth. She questions Scotty, who confirms her father was her only child. So Charlotte decides to go back to Scotty’s old house and tell ALEXANDER WILLIAMS that he’s made a mistake, and that Scotty clearly isn’t who he thinks she is. She feels sorry for him, especially as he’s bought Scotty’s house wrongly, thinking it was connected to his family history. He invites her to stay for coffee and before she can break it to him, he says his name is CALUM. She knows he’s lying and so she doesn’t give her name, but leaves quickly. Back at home, CHARLOTTE goes through Scotty’s…