Innholdsfortegnelse for 12-Jun-2018 i Woman's Weekly

Dads, you can’t live with them and you can’t live without them, as our writer Jo Carnegie reminisces, delving into her teenage diaries on page 10. My dad has always been a superhero in my eyes. When things go wrong, he picks me up, dusts me off and sends me on my merry way into the world. He’s been a glorified taxi service, normally handing me a tenner at the end of the ride and giving me a hug goodbye. He’s been my rescue service, driving two hours to free me from my living room where I’d become trapped by a broken door handle. More than that, though, he’s encouraged me to enjoy life, work hard, feel confident with a power tool, do-it-yourself whenever possible and to relish a challenge.…

If you want to ‘age’ terracotta pots, spread natural yogurt or old milk over the surface, or spray with water that’s had comfrey leaves soaking in it. You can also customise pots with mosaics, shells, colourful glass beads and pebbles. Each year, Hillier introduces new plants at the Chelsea Flower Show. This year, we saw Eryngium ‘Blue Waves’, which has strong, upright, inky-blue stems topped with large bracteal, cone-like flower heads; Salvia Bodacious ‘Rhythm and Blues’ that produces massed of black-tipped, blue blooms, and Hydrangea aspera ‘Gold Rush’, a shrub with distinctive, velvety edged gold foliage and lavender-blue flowers. Whip out weeds, taking care to dig out all the roots, before they have the chance to smother the soil and rob it of water and nutrients. Snip straying shoots on…

This gripping tale from Nicola Moriarty explores the difficulties of the modern world through Poppy – a woman whose husband, despite professing never to want children, betrays her with her best friend, who’s always longed to be a mother. To celebrate her freedom from kids, she and best friend Annalise form an online group of like-minded women, but, before long, a fun rivalry begins to spiral out of control. It’s a perfect blend of mystery, suspense and humour . Those Other Women by Nicola Moriarty (paperback, £7.99, Penguin).…

Cacio e Pepe This quick and easy recipe highlights all the things we love about authentic Italian pasta dishes – hot, al dente strands, evenly coated in a sauce that’s all about the fifth flavour sensation of umami. SERVES: 2 • 200g (7oz) dried bucatini or spaghetti • 60g (2oz) Parmesan, grated, plus extra to serve • 20g (½oz) butter • ½tsp ground black pepper, plus extra to serve 1 Cook the bucatini or spaghetti according to the instructions on the pack. 2 Put the Parmesan, butter and ground pepper in a bowl. Halfway through the pasta’s cooking time, take 100ml of the pasta water from the pan and put it in a bowl. Leave to cool for a minute, then slowly add to the Parmesan, butter and black pepper.…

Nothing says summer like a delicate lace cotton top. Our short-sleeved cardi has a beautiful scallop-style edging that’s formed with groups of treble stitches into a row of double crochet. MEASUREMENTS To fit bust 76-81 (86-91) cm/30-32 (34-36) in. Actual measurements 86 (94) cm/34 (37) in. Side seam Both sizes 32cm/12½in. Length to back neck 51 (52.5) cm/20 (20½) in. Sleeve seam Both sizes 5cm/2in. MATERIALS 3 (4) 100g (335m) balls of Sirdar Cotton 4ply (100% cotton) in Mill White (501)*. Size 2.5mm and 3mm crochet hooks; 8 buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 30 stitches and 16 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over bodice pattern; 30 stitches and 13.5 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over yoke pattern, using 3mm hook. ABBREVIATIONS Ch, chain; st(s), stitch(es); slst, slip stitch;…

One in 10 people over the age of 65 are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition, according to a recent report by Age UK, although it can affect younger people too, or be linked to unsuspected dehydration. Malnutrition can severely damage our health and can even be fatal – it contributed to 351 deaths in England and Wales in 2016, although the real figure may be much higher. We may not really notice weight loss in ourselves or others, blame it (wrongly) on getting older, or even be pleased when we weren’t really trying. But taking it seriously means any serious cause can be detected and treated as quickly as possible. Illnesses linked to weight loss Severe infections such as pneumonia can trigger weight loss, although we usually regain this…

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It’s best to apologise QI look after my two grandchildren twice a week. I’ve moved to live near them, so I’m away from my friendship group. My friends are always asking how my grandchildren are and how they look and so on. I don’t get much time to write so I posted a few photos of the kids on Facebook. My daughter and her husband are furious. They say I’d no right to put up public pictures of their children. They say I misused my power. Name and address withheld AI’m not sure that you misused your power, but you did make a decision to use social media as a medium to connect with your friends without asking the children’s parents. We all know that information stays on the web,…

Fiona Gosling, 51 Tell us about your look… I love jumpsuits – especially in the summer. They’rejust so easy to wear. This pale-pink one came from Massimo Dutti. I bought it last year. As the weather is changeable, I’ve teamed it with my suede jacket from Reiss. My shoes were a bargain from Tu at Sainsbury’s. My bag is Louis Vuitton and was a present for a big birthday. And the best bit of your body? My teeth – all my own! Angela Smith, 47 Tell us about your look… It’s very classic. My jeans are by Victoria Beckham and are probably about 15 years old. The belt is Salvatore Ferragamo, which I’ve also had a while. My jumper is Ralph Lauren, my coat is Karen Millen, and my pumps…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Don’t let fear stop you from moving forward. Just because something didn’t work before, doesn’t mean it can't work now. Taurus 21 Apr – 21 May Listen to your intuitive voice. Better to say no than force yourself into something that won’t work. Gemini 22 May – 21 Jun This is a wonderful time for new beginnings, so try new things, and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Cancer 22 Jun – 23 Jul What's most important to you? See if you can come up with three priorities and act accordingly. Leo 24 Jul – 23 Aug What have you learned from recent powerful emotions? Find the lesson, and don’t repeat the events. Virgo 24 Aug – 23 Sep Time to de-clutter! Pass on or get…

POP LARKIN ( The Darling Buds of May by HE Bates) Best known for David Jason’s portrayal in the 90s TV adaptation, Pop Larkin first appeared in print in 1958. A boisterous, loving father, Pop was the fiercely proud and loyal head of the Larkin household. GEORGE MOLE ( The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ by Sue Townsend) Self-styled intellectual Adrian often despaired of the father who smoked and drank too much, had affairs and showed no literary sophistication – but George provided an entertaining, sometimes tragic backdrop in this iconic book. ARTHUR WEASLEY (The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling) The father of Ron and his six spellbinding siblings, Arthur was the head of the loud and…

‘Being with other people, connecting with nature and growing your own food can all help in surviving bereavement,’ says Eleanor Ellerslie, a Cruse Beyond Words* Project Manager in Belfast who’s helped run three successful gardening projects for bereaved people. ‘The five recommended steps to wellbeing are: learning something new; giving to others; being active taking notice of the world around you and connecting with it, and doing something nice for others. Working on an allotment can help tick all those boxes.’ *Visit cruse.org.uk  (helpline 0808 808 1677). Contact your local council for a list of allotment sites. The National Allotment Society (01536 266576; email: natsoc@nsalg.org.uk) helps people acquire and maintain their plot.…

Smooth Skin Exfoliating is the key to silky-soft skin. Dry patches make skin look dull, and, if you use fake tan, they cause unevenness, too. A good exfoliating session also boosts circulation to ward off cellulite. Here are your options… THE SCRUB Pop this on before you get in the shower, massage in, then rinse off. We love M&S Rosie for Autograph Divine Sugar Body Scrub, £10. THE DRY EXFOLIATING MITT These are so convenient. Just sit in your dressing gown and ‘sand’ away at your legs before you shower. Try Ameliorate Exfoliating Body Mitt, £9.50, ameliorate-skincare.com. THE DRY BODY BRUSH On the BBC’s The Truth About…Looking Good it was revealed that a dry body brush was the best anti-cellulite tip – and it’s great for exfoliating your legs, too.…

1 Chorizo, Tomato & Parsley Pasta SERVES: 4 Fry 150g (5oz) chorizo until crispy. Cook 350g (12oz) pasta of your choice according to packet instructions. Slice 350g (12oz) cherry tomatoes in half. Toss the pasta with the tomatoes and chorizo, stir in 1 bunch chopped parsley and serve with lots of grated Parmesan. 2 Marmite Pasta SERVES: 2 Stir 2tbsp Marmite through 200g (7oz) hot, cooked pasta of your choice and serve. 3 Salmon & Crème Fraiche SERVES: 4 Cook 350g (12oz) penne. Stir through 1 pack (180g) hot-smoked salmon fillets, broken up into chunks, 4tbsp crème fraiche and 1 small pack roughly chopped parsley. 4 Leftover Sausage & Courgette Pasta SERVES: 4 Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook 350g (12oz) casarecce or penne pasta.…

1 Follow the Eatwell Guide at nhs.uk  for information on a healthy balanced diet containing all the f ood groups, or ask y our practice nurse for a printed version. 2 Carefully chosen snack s, convenience or frozen foods and lots of fruit and veg can be as nutritious as three meals a day. 3 Eat protein and exercise regularly to reduce age-related muscle loss. 4 If you rarely go out, cover up outside or are over the age of 65, take a daily 10mcg vitamin D supplement to strengthen your bones. 5 Drink alcohol only within recommended limits. It contains ‘empty calories', dulls the appetit e and can lower vitamin levels. 6 If you struggle with planning, shopping, cooking or eating meals, ask about Meals on Wheels,…

When my doctor diagnosed my type 2 diabetes 18 months ago it was such a shock. Yes, looking back I’d had the symptoms for years – feeling thirsty and needing the loo more, a dry mouth and tired all the time. But I explained it away as the menopause and living a busy life – I was helping my daughter with my three-year-old grandson. It was only spotted because of a routine health check at my GP’s surgery. But I should have been more aware. My nana had been a type 1 diabetic, and my mum, though never officially diagnosed, probably had type 2. I grew up knowing she had to eat regularly, and she went into a coma when I was three. My diet has always been healthy but…

We have a fantasy that we can maintain hours and hours of attention without a break, and that others are doing this. The reality is that our energy levels work in 60- to 90-minute cycles. If we can manage three to four hours in a row, we’re doing amazingly well. Our natural rhythm is shorter cycles. So splitting up our working time is more likely to create success than sticking it out for hours. Research has shown that breaking our work up into bite-sized chunks is more likely to lead to success in meeting deadlines and good productivity. There are a number of things you can do to improve effectiveness: • Plan your next day’s schedule before you leave the office. That way, you can get started as soon as…

It’s never a good sign to come downstairs of a morning and find one’s husband muttering to himself… Especially if the husband in question happens to be mine. Scene I. The kitchen. ‘Two pounds best end and middle neck of lamb,’ mumbled Mr Dear. He jotted something down in a notebook, and then carried on. ‘Four lambs’ kidneys, dripping, 350g of onions. Bay leaf, thyme.’ ‘What on earth are you doing?’ I asked, and not for the first time, either. ‘Oh, morning, love,’ he replied. ‘Didn’t see you there.’ ‘Obviously not. Er, what are you doing?’ ‘I thought I’d make a Lancashire hotpot.’ Of course. Silly me. Retired shopkeeper… kitchen…muttering…notebook. All the giveaway signs of Lancashire hotpot. ‘Why?’ ‘Everybody has to start somewhere. I just thought I’d start with Lancashire…

• Tony Christie has been making music since 1970. His most famous hit, (Is This The Way To) Amarillo, shot to number one in 2005 when he re-released it almost 35 years on with comic Peter Kay. Having recently celebrated his 75th birthday and 50th wedding anniversary, Tony tells us about being a grandpa and his secret to a happy marriage. How do you take your tea? I’m a Tetley man. I have semi-skimmed milk, but I do like it strong. Who would be your ideal guest for tea? It’d have to be Spike Milligan. I was very fortunate to meet him a few times. He was a comic genius. You're going on an up-close-and-personal tour. How are you feeling? Yeah, I’m getting away from the main cities I usually…

Explore A Celebration of Flowers A new exhibition celebrating the work of one of the world’s most renowned textiles designers, Kaffe Fassett, has opened at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath. Inspired by flowers all his life, Fassett’s installation of 40 of his vibrant needlepoints and coloured quilts will transform the gallery. Until 2 September. Visit bathboxoffice.org.uk  for tickets. Visit Marwell Zoo, near Winchester Marwell Zoo boasts a brand-new Tropical House. Under its curved roof, a rainforest and laboratory spring to life – home to extraordinary animals, including a Linnés two-toed sloth, mouse-deer and pygmy marmosets on their own primate island. There are also free-flying birds, and more than 2,500 fish in the aquarium. Visit marwell.org.uk/zoo .…

Ever had issues with your partner when you’re going round in circles, repeating requests endlessly, and they still don’t hear you? And then they accuse you of nagging. The cheek of it! ‘But if you’d done as I asked,’ you say, ‘and what you did, in fact, agree to do, I wouldn’t need to repeat it!’ And suddenly, infuriatingly, you’re the one sounding like a two-year-old. Einstein is credited with likening insanity to ‘doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result’. Time then, perhaps, to get back to basics. Many years ago, I read a book on taming toddlers, in which the basic message was to ignore the bad and reward the good. Of course, you can’t turn a blind eye to the bad if…

Pretty Packaging TIME TO MAKE: 30 MIN YOU WILL NEED • Greaseproof paper • Blue card • Alphabet stamps • Black inkpad • Brown-paper luggage label • Hole punch • Parchment-lined foil • Floral card • Twine • Double-sided tape 1 Wrap up your sandwiches individually in greaseproof paper. Write or print out a label and stick to blue card cut into the shape of a luggage label with a punched hole. Layer with a brown luggage label and tie in place with twine. 2 For cakes slices, wrap in parchment-lined foil. Make a box by marking a triangle on decorative card the same size as the slice. Onto each side of the triangle measure and mark a narrow rectangle; draw an extra tab on one end of each rectangle.…

The house had that ‘nobody’s in’ look about it, Cathy thought, disappointed, as she walked up to the front door, clutching her plant. ‘Cooee!’ she called through the letterbox, but got no reply. A short while back, there’d have been an answering bark and the bulky shape of Bruno through the glass panel, wagging his tail in excitement. Seeing his lead still hanging from the hook, she understood how much Doug must mourn his old companion. She quickly glanced down at the plant. It was a dog violet, so that gave it special significance. Tiny purple flowers peeped out from the bright, new leaves. It had caught her eye at the garden centre when she went to buy plants for her balcony, and she’d thought it might cheer Doug up.…

Benefits Of Tai Chi Tai Chi may be better at relieving fibromyalgia pain than more aerobic exercise, according to American researchers. Fibromyalgia causes chronic muscle pain and fatigue, but the researchers say patients who attended twice-weekly classes in the Chinese martial art reported feeling less anxious, more able to cope and better overall. True Or False? The world's hottest chilli pepper can narrow brain arteries. True, according to US doctors, who say a man who’d eaten a ‘Carolina Reaper’ suffered headaches and neck pain for five weeks afterwards. Brain scans showed spasm in crucial brain arteries, which eventually returned to normal. Hot Flush Hope A new type of nonhormonal treatment for menopausal hot flushes could be in the pipeline, according to British researchers. More than half of the women taking…

1 This inflammation of the ear canal happens when water gets trapped inside and can lead to infection. To prevent it, use swimmer’s ear plugs to keep water out when swimming. Buy them from chemists or from your local Specsavers Hearing Centres. 2 If water gets in, dry ears well. ‘Use a hairdryer on low,’ says Gordon Harrison, chief audiologist at Specsavers. ‘And never use cotton buds as they can cause damage.’ 3 If you think you have an infection, seek immediate advice from your GP or audiologist.…