Innholdsfortegnelse for 29-May-2018 i Woman's Weekly

Even as a wee boy, I always loved alliteration – two or more words put together starting with the same letter, as in the Famous Five. For example, my brother and I christened a spooky old house near our childhood home as Gruesome Grange. Later, we decided the old building would doubtless have a scary phantom haunting the place, and giggled together about the Ghastly Ghost of Gruesome Grange every time we passed. So perhaps it’s no surprise that, as an adult, I like a lot of it in Woman’s Weekly headlines. But when you spot them as you flick through our pages each week, let’s hope you find them enjoyably eye-catching, rather than increasingly irritating. Made For Mischief When they were younger, my boys would have loved this jumper…

‘You watch and think, “No I got that all wrong”’ • Stephanie Cole, 76, has graced our screens since the 1980s, having starred in such shows as Open All Hours, Doc Martin and, most recently, Man Down. As classic war drama Tenko returns, Stephanie tells us why she’s been watching, and why she’ll never return to her hilarious Corrie role How do you take your tea? I like builder’s tea with no sugar and a drop of milk. Who'd be your ideal guest? It would have to be [American poet] Maya Angelou. Tenko is coming back to TV. Are you watching the reruns? I have a peek now and again. I’m very proud of the production values of it, which were really high. It’s extremely good, very well…

Book James Martin On The Road Again October sees TV chef James Martin touring the UK again. James will dazzle audiences with his skill, speed, dexterity – and usual, unabashed humour. The show will also feature special guests and much more. • Tours nationwide throughout October. Tickets from jamesmartinlive.com. Visit Kew Gardens The Temperate House has just reopened after the largest restoration in Kew’s history. See Dombeya mauritiana – a tree thought to be extinct until Kew’s renowned ‘plant messiah’ Carlos Magdalena found one in the Mauritian highlands – and Taxus wallichiana from the Nepalese mountains. • Visit kew.org to plan your visit. Book Private Peaceful Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful – winner of the Blue Peter Book Awards – returns…

‘We Have Always Been There For Each Other’ Sue Walsh, 49, Says: ‘Caroline and I are 50 this year, but we’re more like a pair of 18-year-olds. During chemo, she’d sit with me and we’d chat and laugh, even going for lunch after, before my sickness kicked in. Caroline has been the one constant in my life for 37 years. We’ll be best friends until the end.’ Caroline Sweetman, 49, from Stoneleigh, Surrey Sue and I met in 1983. My father and her stepdad worked together and, once we met, we became firm friends. She had a difficult family life, and I think my house became a refuge for her. At 14, we got into ice-skating and were actually pretty good. We still go sometimes, but it’s a lot harder…

1 It’s never too late to learn. Ask at your local pool about les sons for adult beginner s/improvers. 2 For tips on impr oving your technique, visit s wimming.org . 3 Practise in beautiful settings on a swim holiday. Streamline Swims ( streamlineswims.com ; 07770 261809) has a se ven-day improvers/advanced holiday in Lanzarote (14-21 February 2019, £699 excluding flights and transfers). It’s run by Sarah Johnstone who says, ‘Anyone can learn – the oldes t woman I’ve taught is 7 6. Whatever’s going on in your life, you’ll feel 100% better after a swim!’ 4 Find a synchronised swimming club at s wimming.org/synchro/ . For the Unsynchables, c ontact susan. innes@cplondon. co.uk. Interested in open-water 5 swimming? Go…

1 Blusher Sleek Blush in Rose Gold, £4.99 Summer doesn’t only darken your skin, it flushes your cheeks, too. A bronzed rose blusher, like this one, will make your tan look like it came from the beach, not a bottle – and it suits everyone! 2 Highlighter Revolution Liquid Highlighter Liquid Bronze Gold, £6 This bronze shade of liquid highlighter is not only great for a subtly sun-kissed look, it’s super-slimming, too. Apply it with your fingertips to the tops of your cheekbones, your collarbone, your shoulders and your shins. 3 Fake Tan Bondi Sands Everyday Liquid Gold Gradual Tanning Dry-Oil, £14.99 First, gently exfoliate in the shower, to make your fake tan perfectly even and longer-lasting. Moisturise dry areas, like knees and elbows, then smooth over your chosen tan…

•A Bit More Tricky Takes 4 hours FINISHED SIZE: PEG BAG 35 X 29CM, LAUNDRY BAG 42 X 32CM YOU WILL NEED 1mof137cm-wideplainsoft-furnishing fabric or calico 120cm of 110cm-wide patterned cotton fabric 60cm of 90cm-wide, medium sew-in interfacing 70cm of 45cm-wide firm flexible iron-on interfacing 270cm of 6mm diameter cord Children’s clothes hanger Matching sewing threads Bodkin or safety pin Stockists: Blend by Ana Davis Pippa Ikat flower head, £13.20 per metre from Celtic Fusion Fabrics, ( celticfusionfabrics.com ); 45cm wide Vilene S520 Firm Flexible Iron-On Interfacing, £8.99 per metre from Minerva Crafts (01254 708068; minervacrafts.com ). Cutting out FOR THE PEG BAG: • Cut one 32 x 41cm rectangle for the pocket from patterned fabric. • Cut two 32 x 38cm…

I’d passed through a magic portal into another world Listen to that!’ Our resident blackbird was high on our chimney, trilling away for all it was worth. ‘It’s singing Yankee Doodle. It’s not quite got the “doo-dah, doo-dah” bit yet.’ I whistled along with the blackbird, adding the ‘doodahs’ at the appropriate time, excited to see if it would follow. Jake laughed warmly. ‘That’s not Yankee Doodle,’ he assured me. ‘It is!’ I insisted. ‘Listen…’ ‘The tune you’re whistling is Camptown Races. There’s no “doo-dah” in Yankee Doodle.’ He sang the first few bars of each song and, grudgingly, I had to admit he was right. ‘Well, OK, whatever. Our blackbird is singing Camptown Races, and I’m going to get it to do the “doo-dahs”.’ Jake carried on with his…

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You may need to alter your viewpoint Q My grown-up son came to talk to me as I’d told him I was a bit upset about something that he hadn’t done. When he said he’d been working, I’d suggested his wife could have done it. He said that I had no right to mention his wife to him and I should talk to her directly. I asked how he’d feel if I did that, and he answered, ‘She’s not your child.’ I accept he didn’t like it, but I can’t see it’s a problem. Lucie, Stirling A It may not be for you, but it is for him. We can either accept that others need or want things done differently from us, or we can go on doing what annoys…

• If like me, you garden by the sea, then plant Tamarix ramosissima, a late-summer flowering shrub with feathery plumes or tiny, pink blooms, ideally suited to seaside gardens. This fast-growing slender shrub requires pruning back hard in spring to keep a compact form, especially if exposed to salty coastal winds. • Bee-friendly plants such as lavender attract beneficial insects that are in decline in UK and struggling for survival. Bees like daisy shaped flowers, too – asters and sunflowers – and tall plants like hollyhocks, larkspur and foxgloves. • I recommend deadheading wild flowers, if you don’t want them taking over, but don’t be too ruthless, and leave some to seed so that you’ll have flowers again next year.…

Valerie Brown, 50 Tell us about your look… I tend to dress for comfort, so I’m often in jeans or leggings with a knit. I like neutrals and natural fabrics, but with a splash of colour or detail. If money was no object I’d shop more at Max Mara. Today, I’m head-to-toe in high street with Next jeans, leather jacket from Debenhams, Primark jumper (I liked the decorative pearls), boots from White Stuff – and a scarf from a school fete. My bag is by Barbour – an extravagant gift from my hubby! And the best bit of your body? People comment on my cheekbones. Nancy Stergiopoulos, 33 Tell us about your look… I like a feminine look during the day and often wear A-line dresses or skirts with a…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Learn the balance between pushing forward and surrendering, and you’ll feel terrific. Taurus 21 Apr – 21 May If you’re thinking of a house move or improvements, this is a good time for upgrading, repairing and renovating. Gemini 22 May – 21 Jun Explore your creative streak this week. Anything that makes your heart sing is a clear indication of creative potential. Cancer 22 Jun – 23 Jul You often look to the past and future while never really living now. This week, try to live in the moment. Leo 24 Jul – 23 Aug Jupiter is bringing you an opportunity to learn, grow and expand this week. If a new opportunity happens to come your way, be sure to take it! Virgo 24…

Your waistline, the ability to sit down without making that little ‘oof!’ sound, and the plot… One of the more annoying aspects of ageing is that you start losing things. Apart from weight, that is – of all the things you can lose easily, weight isn’t one of them… What’s worse is that you forget what it is you lost in the first place. ‘Why am I here, hair wet, head in the bathroom cabinet?’ Answer, eventually: ‘I need that new can of blow-dry mousse.’ So when I got a letter from the police last week, asking me to go to Kensington police station, I was momentarily twitched. Had I forgotten to pay a parking ticket? Then I read on: …to collect your lost property and, scrawled beside it, Your…

1 Do you have an active lifestyle? YES – Fantastic, because 30 minutes of weight-bearing activity (brisk walking, running, gardening) five times a week can help maintain bone density. NO – It’s important to get regular exercise because bone is a living tissue, which grows stronger with the force of our muscles pulling against it. ‘Exercise can help delay the rate of age-related bone loss,’ explains Craig Sale, a Professor of Human Physiology at Nottingham Trent University. Stick to activity that uses your body weight, alongside weight-resistance exercise (such as strength training). In later life, exercises to improve muscle strength and balance can also help prevent falls. Even if you’re quite frail, there are exercises you can do to boost your bones. Try gentle press-ups against a wall…

Knitting Editor Teresa Knitted in a hard-wearing yarn that will keep its quality through machine washing and even tumble drying, this is the perfect pullover for active kids. The Irish moss-stitch central panel and smart cables either side make it a winner in the style stakes, too. A Bit More Tricky MEASUREMENTS To fit ages 2-3 (4-5) (6-7) (8-9) (10-11) (12-13) years. Actual chest measurements 62 (66) (71) (75) (82) (86) cm/24½ (26) (28) (29½) (32¼) (34) in. Side seam 23 (26) (31) (34) (37) (37) cm/9 (10¼) (12¼) (13½) (14½) (14½) in. Length to shoulder 38 (42) (48) (52) (56) (58) cm/15 (16½) (19) (20½) (22) (23) in. Sleeve seam 24 (29) (33) (37) (41) (42) cm/9½ (11½) (13) (14½) (16) (16½) in. MATERIALS 2 (3) (3) (3) (4)…

Bipolar disorder (BPD), previously called manic depression, is a mood disorder that can trigger severe depression or mania (extreme elation/ hyperactivity), which may alternate. Sufferers may have ‘normal’ gaps between these phases. BPD affects at least one in 100 people and usually first appears between the late teens and midlife. The cause isn’t known but it may be linked to chemical disturbances in brain cells, affect more than one family member or be triggered by stressful life events or illness. Taking drugs or drug withdrawal can produce similar symptoms. Symptoms Depressive phases are like ‘ordinary’ depression – persistent low mood, irritability, anxiety and disturbed sleep or waking in the small hours. You may find it hard to motivate yourself, or to concentrate or make decisions; lose interest in other people,…

1 Monitor your moods. A diary can help y ou to spot triggers and tak e action. 2 Keep appointments. Don't stop or alter your drugs without talking t o your doctor or suppor t worker. 3 Eat well, exercise, limit alcohol, reduce stress and do things y ou enjoy. 4 Make sure you get plenty of sleep. 5 Find a ‘buddy' – a friend, loved one or suppor t worker – who'll listen to you and tell you if you seem unwell. 6 BPD is covered by the Disabilit y Discrimination Act – get help fr om social services, education servic es and the Depar tment for Work and P ensions. 7 Learn all y ou can about BPD, and involve your loved ones. R ead more at…

Our Experts • Appliances • Internet • Digital • Animals • Finance/ consumer • Legal This Week EMMA MARCHINGTON, a small animal vet at Brelades Vets in Surrey, is our expert in animal health. Q My cockapoo keeps shaking her head. Could she have an ear infection? It’s certainly one of the signs that could indicate an ear infection. Other possible symptoms include the dog scratching at her ear, sometimes whimpering while she does so, or being sensitive to being touched around one or both ears. An infected ear may have a distinctive smell, and sometimes you may see some discharge coming from it. However, all of these things could be symptoms of other conditions, too, so it’s always important to get your dog checked by the vet, even if…

Mr Dear and I have been married for a very long time. I think Victoria was on the throne and Mr Gladstone was Prime Minister when the heir to the family hardware shop swept me down the aisle, looked into my eyes, and said, ‘Ooh, my shoes aren’t half pinching.’ If you are a regular reader, you probably wonder why he has put up with me for so long. Luckily, he has a relaxed, easy-going attitude to life. One of the things that keeps us going is that Mr D, even at his advanced age, is not only still curious about life, but full of surprises. I’ve mentioned before how he once attempted to make a scale model of Norwich Cathedral from matches, after reading about something similar in a…

My wife reads Woman’s Weekly, and I am an avid reader of Rosemary’s excellently written column. For me, it’s the highlight of the magazine. My wife and I are both retired, and, like Mr Dear, I used to run my own business and am the treasurer of a sports (rugby) club. Thus, many of the observations and reflections echo our own lives to an uncanny degree! I especially sympathised with Mr Dear being kept active around the house and garden by threat of moving! Many thanks for all the entertainment you provide. I remain your devoted admirer. Ian Watson, Warlingham, Surrey • Thanks, Ian, for your kind comments. We love to hear from you, so do get in touch if you have something to say…

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‘I will always snap back! I may be old, but I’ve seen a lot in my life, and I’m not to be patronised’ Sheila Hancock may be 85, but she shows no signs of old age when it comes to fitness. The actress spent ‘hours and hours in the gym and running up and down hills’ before climbing one of the most difficult mountains in the Scottish Highlands for her new film Edie, as well as camping in the cold while filming – something many people a quarter of her age would struggle doing. But, when it comes to her looks, Sheila is becoming more and more aware of her age. She tells us, ‘When I did Room 101, I put myself in because I was so sick of looking…

Post-Surgery Bras Q I'm looking for post-surgery underwear that's pretty and has room for the prosthesis – any suggestions? A There are more styles and colours than ever to choose from – we love these shades of pink. Not only are they comfortable, supportive and have room for prosthesis, but the lace details and soft colours look feminine, too. Special Clothes For A Special Occasion Q I've been invited to a friend's big birthday, which is a daytime event. I'd normally wear a dress, but I'd like to try something new. However, I'm not sure where to start! A The good news is there are plenty of alternatives – a jumpsuit is an easy option and will look stylish with a classic blazer if you’re after more coverage. You could…

Lighter Fish And Chips You can use any white fish you like for this fresh twist on a seaside favourite. SERVES 2 FOR THE CHIPS: 1 Heat oven to 200C/Gas 6. Peel the veg and cut into finger-sized chips. Arrange on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil, season well with salt and pepper. Roast for about 20 min, until crispy. 2 Blitz the almonds in a small food processor until roughly ground, then combine with the breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, Parmesan and beaten egg. 3 Spread the breadcrumb topping over the fish fillet and bake in the hot oven for 15 min. Pop under the grill for a few mins if the topping needs to crisp up. 4 Serve…

Sophrology is a cross between meditation and light yoga, using breathing, relaxation, body awareness, meditation and visualisation techniques to give you the resilience to deal with the challenges daily life can bring – such as stress and sleep problems, anxiety, and preparing for anything, from an exam or a speech to surgery. It helps calm your mind and deal positively with life events. I discovered sophrology at age 15 when I was living in Switzerland, where it’s very popular. I was sent to a sophrologist by my family doctor because I was suffering from stress. I was unhappy, constantly tired and struggling with my basketball training and my studies. It helped enormously, and it’s been a big part of my life ever since. At 19, I moved to London to…