Innholdsfortegnelse for 03-Jul-2018 i Woman's Weekly

Isn’t it extraordinary that, even at the height of the Second World War, in the midst of a fight for the very survival of the nation, the British Government still had the vision to commission social reformer William Beveridge to suggest how life in these islands might be improved after the War. What his famous 1942 report foresaw was broader state education, a wider welfare state and, perhaps most importantly, the creation of a free National Health Service, to take us, in the words of Winston Churchill, ‘from the cradle to the grave’. When Secretary of State for Health Aneurin Bevan finally made that vision a reality in 1948, it was the beginning of a magnificent institution that has touched us all – for myself, it saved the life of…

‘My nan was a great Cliff fan’ • Ray Quinn shot to fame back in 2006 when he was runner-up to Leona Lewis on The X Factor, having first starred in TV soap Brookside as a child between 2000 and 2003. He’s since gone on to win Dancing on Ice twice and to star in multiple musicals, as well as become a dad to Harry, now 5. Here, Ray, 29, tells us how his life has changed, and why he’s loving playing Don in the musical Summer Holiday , based on the iconic 1963 hit film starring Cliff Richard… How do you take your tea? I’m a classic milk-and-two-sugars guy. Who would be your ideal person to invite over for tea? Iron Man would be fun. How's…

07:00 Rise and shine Good  Sleep with the curtains open – so that you’re woken by natural light rather than the alarm. The sudden noise of an alarm can trigger the body’s protective ‘fight or flight’ response, increasing stress levels, say researchers. Waking naturally gently stimulates energising hormones like serotonin, cortisol and adrenaline and inhibits the sleep-inducing melatonin. Great  For dark mornings, use a ‘dawn simulator' alarm (from £59.95, lumie.com). Psychologists at the University of Westminster found that people who woke using one of these reported feeling more alert and less tired. Gold star!  Get up at the same time every day – including weekends – to regulate your internal body clock and keep you feeling alert every morning. 13:00 Love your lunchtime Good  Take a break! A whopping 70%…

This week’s columnist: Author and TV writer Amanda Swift It was 2am. It was cold. It was raining. I was in a tent, on the far side of the inflatable mattress…and I needed a pee. I was at the Green Man Festival in Wales with my husband. I love festivals, I love my husband. But, these days, I don’t love camping. I haven’t always been like this. When I was nine, a school friend asked me to go along on a holiday with Forest School Camps. I hadn’t camped before, but I loved it. This was hardcore camping. We slept under canvas for two weeks, cooked everything over an open fire, dug and used latrines. It was so good that I returned to Forest School Camps once or twice a…

1942 Beveridge Report first proposes a free healthcare service for all. JULY 5 1948 The NHS is born. 1953 The structure of DNA is revealed. 1958 Polio and diphtheria vaccinations are launched. 1960 The first UK kidney transplant takes place in the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. 1963 The measles vaccine is launched. 1968 The first British heart transplant takes place in London. 1972 CT scans are invented. 1978 Louise Brown, the world's first ‘test-tube baby', is born. 1988 Breast screening is introduced. In the last 20 years, the breast and cervical cancer screening programme has detected just under a quarter of a million cancers, helping to save lives. 1994 The NHS Organ Donor Register is set up. 2007 A smoking ban is established, making it illegal to smoke in all enclosed…

Easy-peasy Time to make: 48 hours, including drying time YOU WILL NEED • Air-drying clay • White, pink and black gloss craft paint • Wide and thin paintbrushes • Rolling pin • Small, shallow dishes or saucers • Fine sandpaper Stockists White air-drying clay, £3.75 for 1kg, Hobbycraft. Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch multipurpose paint in white, candy pink and black gloss, from £2 for 20ml, B&Q. INSTRUCTIONS 1 Take a small amount of clay from the block and begin flattening it with the palm of your hand on a clean, dry surface. 2 Using the rolling pin, smooth out the piece until it’s about 5mm thick. Place the rolled clay on the dish or saucer and gently press down so it takes on the shape. Repeat with as many dishes as…

Premenstrual syndrome may be 50% more common in women who drink alcohol, according to researchers, who say the risk may more than double in heavy drinkers. PMS produces physical, mental and emotional symptoms in the days or weeks leading up to a woman’s period, and medication doesn’t always suit. Lifestyle changes (not smoking, regular exercise, getting adequate sleep, healthy eating, reducing stress) as well as reducing alcohol, may help.…

Ask your friend what her comment meant Q One of my friends remarked that I’m not very classy. I asked her what she meant, but she didn’t give me a very clear answer. I know it was a put-down, but don’t know what do to about it. Caroline, Bristol A It’s hard to know what she meant and why she said it. I wonder if perhaps she felt you were behaving inappropriately? In my opinion, a classy person is someone who treats others with respect, takes responsibility for their actions, talks nicely about people and is supportive and helpful. It’s someone who sees the best in others. If anyone is feeling low, they don’t take it out on others but try to manage the situation themselves and talk it through…

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Q I’m looking for a unique present. Where do I start? It’s easy to get into a bit of a rut with present buying, especially if we’re a little disorganised – and I speak from experience here! Fortunately, it’s easy as pie to find something special online if you venture beyond your usual options. A good site to browse is Not On The High Street (notonthehighstreet.com). It’s a vast marketplace for unique gifts. Their ‘gift matcher’ is a nice gadget to help narrow it down: after you choose ‘for him’, ‘for her’ or ‘for a little one’, you’re guided through options to give you a helpful shortlist. There’s everything from scented candles to gin (and, indeed, gin-scented candles), and it’s all the work of creative small businesses and artisans, so…

‘I’m having a clear-out, you see, now that I’m a widow’ Men, eh?’ said my shop mate Wendy, as we hovered behind the counter together. ‘Men,’ I agreed. ‘Not half.’ ‘Yes,’ she continued. ‘Men. Hah!’ I was just wondering whether I was going to be trapped in this conversation for the rest of my life when Wendy, even though it was quite obviously my turn to say ‘Men’ and sigh in a disapproving way, suddenly broke with convention and said, ‘I mean, honestly!’ instead. An American lady, whose name escapes me – but who was something to do with one of the 20th-century presidents – used to have a sofa cushion on which was embroidered: If you don’t have anything nice to say…come sit by me. In that spirit, one…

Corrina Thewlis-Smith, 48 Tell us about your look… My dress is from Gap. I love the bold blue-and-white stripes – plus it has pockets, and you can’t beat a dress with pockets! I got it in the sale about two years ago. I love colour (and often do a colour clash), so Zara is my go-to store. If I want something more classic, I’ll head to Massimo Dutti. My sandals are from Office (last year) I usually wear a wedge, but these are my flat walking sandals. And the best bit of your body? My boobs! Pat Jeffcott, 74 Tell us about your look… It’s a very easy, casual look. I love long skirts and modern prints so this outfit is very typical of me. My top is from F+F…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr This week will be filled with surprises and adventures. Be ready to change plans if something more interesting comes up. Taurus 21 Apr – 21 May If you’re thinking of moving home or country, the aspects are in your favour. Time to make dreams reality. Gemini 22 May – 21 Jun This is a time of endings and new beginnings. Remember, as one door closes, another opens. Cancer 22 Jun – 23 Jul Quiet time spent alone in nature will be valuable this week. Create time to relax and rejuvenate. Leo 24 Jul – 23 Aug A new chapter in your life opens. The eclipses are again encouraging you to step into something new. Virgo 24 Aug – 23 Sep Don’t take everything so…

Lesley Mahoney, 58, always knew her daughter Dominique was destined to be a mother. ‘You could just tell from the way she took her brother and sister’s hands to cross the road when she was little,’ she says, smiling. ‘She was a born natural.’ So when Dominique told her mother that she was planning to foster in 2006, aged 24, Lesley wasn’t surprised. ‘Dominique’s husband grew up in a foster family, and spoke very fondly of his experience, so it was something they always wanted to do together.’ Although they already had a one-year-old daughter, Phoebe, Dominique felt ready to give other children all the love and attention they needed. Over the next few years, the couple continued to foster, while having Lesley’s second granddaughter, Africa, in 2008, and her…

1 Max It Out Perfect if you like to cover your legs, maxidresses can also make you look taller when worn with wedges or medium heels. 2 Print Perfection Wear bold prints on the parts of your body you want to draw attention to, and darker block colours on those you don’t. 3 Oversized Accessories Not only will a bold accessory grab plenty of attention, it will also make you look smaller. 4 Standout Stripes A wardrobe staple, stripes never go out of fashion. Opt for vertical stripes to slim and horizontal to create curves. 5 All Tied Up Tie belts are a fail-safe way to whittle your waist, drawing attention to the smallest part…

Tender Rack Of Ribs With Sticky Chilli Sauce A great recipe to prepare ahead. Cook the ribs the day before and finish off on the barbie! SERVES 6 • 1 beef stock cube • 1 onion, cut into wedges • 4 garlic cloves • 2 x 450g (2 x 1lb) rack pork loin ribs • 1tbsp steak seasoning FOR THE SAUCE: • 1tsp crushed garlic • ½tbsp sriracha chilli sauce • 5tbsp tomato ketchup • 1tsp English mustard • 3tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 3tbsp runny honey • 2tbsp white wine vinegar • 1tbsp each cornflour and water, mixed 1 Heat oven to 180C/Gas 4. Pour 500ml (16fl oz) boiling water into a roasting tin with stock cube, onion, garlic and ribs. Season well, add steak seasoning. Cover with foil and…

LOVE YOUR LAWN A turfed lawn often takes up the most space in a garden, so make sure it’s looking its best. 1 GREEN, GREEN GRASS For fuller, greener grass, opt for a lawn feed. Be aware, your lawn will become dependent on it, so you’ll need to top up every couple of weeks. To avoid scorching patches, try not to overfeed. Evergreen Complete 4 in 1, £8, Wilko 2 CUTTING-EDGE LAWN For an instant neatener, trim the edges of your lawn with a half-moon edger. Do this throughout the year to help keep your lawn sharp-looking and under control. Carbon steel lawn edger, £6.99, Wickes 3 TIME TO TIDY Use a rake to clear leaves and fallen flowers so they don’t have a chance to rot and discolour the…

The vulva is our external genital organ. The external labia (lips) are covered with skin, so contain hair follicles, sebaceous (oily) glands and sweat glands. They protect the sensitive, sexually responsive clitoris, and the urethral (bladder) and vaginal (front passage) openings, and are separated from the anus (back passage) by strong tissue, the perineal body. The internal labia vary in shape and size, and may be visible from outside; their delicate mucous membranes produce lubricating and protective secretions. Vulval problems can spread to the groin, anus, or between the buttocks, or be affected by lovemaking, urination or the bowels. Any problem that doesn’t clear up with a few days’ pharmacy or self-treatment, or could have been caught sexually, should be checked by a doctor (your GP or at a sexual-health…

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✿ Pansies are among the world's most popular flowers, and there are plenty of good summer-flowering pansies about at this time of year, ready to plant en masse to pack a punch on the patio and in borders. ✿ If you want to ‘age' terracotta pots, spread natural yogurt or old milk over the pot’s surface, or spray it with water that’s had comfrey leaves soaking in it. You can also customise pots with mosaics, shells, glass beads and pebbles. ✿ 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. Then snip straying shoots on spring-flowering shrubs, such as forsythia, to tidy up their appearance and encourage healthy, new growth and plenty…

Marion Toms nee Venn, 1949 I was 19 and just engaged. We went to Bournemouth to meet my future sister-in-law. My suit was bought from a boutique in the Royal Arcade, Cardiff. It was a pleasant forest-green colour, and the sandals were brown wedges in corduroy. 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.…

Fostering involves children and young people being cared for by a person or people who are not members of their own birth family. These people become their foster carers, providing them with stability, security and a warm, safe, caring environment in which they can thrive positively. People from all walks of life can become foster carers – including single people, cohabiting couples, same-sex couples and people living in rented accommodation – as long as they're over 21 years of age. They just need to have a separate bedroom available for each foster child without anyone sharing. • For more information about fostering or being a foster carer, contact your local council or visit five-rivers.org.…

The shower sponge FOAMIE, £7.99 Pack this clever sponge with integrated soap – you simply drench it then squeeze it to activate the foam. It’ll see you through your holiday and beyond! The pH-adjusted soap maintains the skin’s natural protective layer. It’s free from parabens, silicones, dyes, sulphates, lily aldehydes, mineral oils and other additives, and is 100% vegan. Choose from Beauty Fruity, Aloe Spa, Mocca Peel and Men. The hydrating beautifier NEUTROGENA HYDRO BOOST INSTANT FACIAL CREAM-MASK, £3.50 For skin that’s positively glowing all holiday, you don’t need to lug loads of products around. Try these little pods, filled with hydration cream, that can be kept in your handbag. The non-glittery highlighter BARRY M LIQUID CHROME HIGHLIGHTER DROPS IN PRECIOUS PEARL £6.99 Brighten skin, highlight bone structure and subtly…

Knitting & Crochet Editor Teresa The crochet-heart motif pattern is the same for this cushion as well as the blanket over the page, but they use a different type of yarn – a Merino 4ply for the blanket and a cotton Aran for the cushion – for a distinctive effect overall. Sew the motifs together patchwork-style to create your finished pieces. A Bit More Tricky MEASUREMENTS Complete cushion will measure approximately 50 x 50cm/19¾ x 19¾in. Complete blanket will measure approximately 55 x 65cm/21½ x 25½in. MATERIALS Cushion: 1 x 100g (160m) ball of King Cole Recycled Cotton Aran (85% cotton, 15% other fibres) in each of Cream (1156), Fuchsia (1165), Light Pink (Blossom 1159) and Red (Cherry 1158)*. Size 4mm crochet hook; 50 x 50cm cushion pad. Blanket: 1…

In the pink! Ring the changes on the patio by replacing faded summer blooms with foolproof, late-season plants that will flower right through to the frosts. Fill the biggest pot you have with a mophead hydrangea and fuchsia ‘Beacon’, which is hardy and has vibrant mauve blooms. Team with a pale pink chrysanthemum , and pad out with the plum leaves of heuchera ‘Can Can’. This delightful arrangement (above) will thrive in sun and dappled shade, and will keep bees and butterflies busy. Don’t forget that hydrangea blooms have the ability to change colour. When grown in limey soil, flower colours are pinker! Angelic glamour Brugmansia (angel’s trumpet) brings in a touch of the exotic. The amazing, tropical tree-like plant produces super-sized, dramatic, trumpet-shaped flowers that are sweetly scented. Deadhead…

1 Choose comfortable underclothes in natural fibres to reduce chafing and humidity. 2 Be careful to avoid cuts or burns when shaving or waxing. 3 Check whether per fumed soaps and shower or bath products, biological washing powders, panty pads or products used in lovemaking are causing irritation. Visit eczema.org . 4 Avoid using feminine, hygiene or baby wipes, personal deod or ants, talcum powder and antiseptics. 5 Wipe front to back, and if possible wash and dry around the vulva and anus after opening the bowels. 6 Ask your doctor for help with urinary or faecal incontinence. Visit bladderandboweluk.co.uk  . 7 Seek medical advice for possible infection or persistent problems.…

I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 58, and, after my surgery and treatment had finished in 2011, I wanted to raise money for the brilliant breast-cancer unit in Maidstone where I’d been treated. I fancied something physically and mentally challenging to improve my fitness. Treatment knocks the stuffing out of you, and I’d put on weight. I’d cycled a bit over the years, but nothing much. I left that to my husband Nick and son Sam, who were keen cyclists. A few years before, when Sam was a teenager, I’d planned a father/son bonding trip for him and Nick cycling the South Downs Way. So I thought I’d give it a go myself. Cycling helped me bounce back Two months after finishing treatment, I found myself with my superfit…

I‘ve been married for five years to a lovely man I met after my husband died. My marriage wasn’t an easy relationship, so it was wonderful to find deep love. When we met, he was vibrant, outgoing and always looking for new things to do – it felt like a dream come true! But he’s changed, and now it feels as though I have to drag him along to things, and that he’d rather just sit in front of the telly. I’m getting very fed up and bored. I don’t want to be lonely, but I don’t know how much more of this I can put up with. Theresa, Glasgow…