Innholdsfortegnelse for 07-Aug-2018 i Woman's Weekly

Along with planning our wedding for next summer, my fiancé Harry and I have begun thinking about our honeymoon, too. Browsing holiday brochures, debating road trips across America and backpacking through Bali. For one fortnight, the world is our oyster. I hadn’t considered Greece before now, but having read about six of its little known islands on page 44, this island-hopping trip has been added to our list of potential destinations. If that’s got you in the mood for a holiday but you don’t fancy going abroad, why not head to Stow-On-The-Wold for a weekend, see page 47. Happy holidays! Seaside Garden It’s time to get planting, as Adrienne Wild’s feature on page 34 will help you bring the spirit and magic of the coastline to your blooms and borders.…

✿ Hang up wasp traps around sitting areas – a jar with some jam in the bottom. Also, hang them in the branches of fruit trees as the fruit ripens, to prevent them destroying the crop. ✿ Turn compost bins out to stop them getting stale and compacted. Mix shredded twiggy prunings and cabbage stalks into compost that’s too soggy and, if it’s dry, lightly water the contents and add a handful of nitrogen fertiliser. Or do what your granddad did in his day and wee on the heap, as urine is rich in nitrogen! ✿ Pick faded flowers off fuchsias – if they’re allowed to produce fruits, plants will stop flowering. Fuchsia fruits are edible, although most are tasteless. Fuchsia splendens, however, has the flavours of citrus and black…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr You may feel stuck, but things are changing. Take time out to meditate and re-balance yourself. Taurus 21 Apr – 21 May It’s a good week for beautifying your environment. Even if it’s something small, it will lift your spirits. Gemini 22 May – 21 Jun Complete any unfinished tasks such as repairs, de-cluttering and cleaning. Clear space to make way for the new. Cancer 22 Jun – 23 Jul Burdens that have been weighing you down will be resolved. Don’t be tempted to over-commit yourself. Leo 24 Jul – 23 Aug Put your energy into creative pursuits and give yourself time to play. This may be one of your best weeks ever! Virgo 24 Aug – 23 Sep The New Moon will bring…

Whether it’s due to adoption, or simply growing apart, every family has long-lost relatives, and many wish to reconnect. Here's how... • Gather information. Speak to older relatives, and list all the information you have on your missing person. Names, previous addresses, the hospital they were born, even their school are all useful starting points • Go to the source. Hospitals, schools and council electoral registers are useful databases of information. Contact those associated with your relative. Under the 1975 Children Act, adopted children have the right to gain access to their original birth certificates. • Hire help. Services like missing-you.net and the Salvation Army's Family Tracing unit can help to track down family members. Most charge, but they have good success rates.…

✿A Bit More Tricky Time to make 6 hours YOU WILL NEED Tracingpaper Transfer pencil Embroidery hoop Embroidery thread in light green, brown, grey, orange and burgundy Embroidery needle Embroidery scissors 150cm of 10mm-wide green ribbon 1m of 25mm-wide green ribbon 4cm x 150cm heavy cotton fabric in cream Matching sewing thread Hand-sewing needle Scissors STOCKISTS: Heavy cotton fabric, £8.99 per m; Berisford grosgrain ribbon in khaki, from 49p per m; Anchor stranded cotton embroidery thread, £1.19 each, all Minervacrafts.com. CUTTING OUT • For the waistband: cut a rectangle measuring 10cm x 150cm from the cream fabric. • For the apron: cut two rectangles measuring 30cm x 50cm. • For the pockets: cut three rectangles measuring 10cm x 16cm, 12cm x 16cm, 14cm x 16cm each. TEMPLATES Use these…

Knitting Editor Teresa Hit your wardrobe for six with our chic vintage cricket sweater! The pattern has had a long innings – first featuring in 1974 –and will never date. The signature, ribbed V-neck is shaped to perfection, and the all-over rib knit gives a flattering shape. A Bit More Tricky MEASUREMENTS To fit bust 82 (87) (92) (97) (102) (107) (112) (117) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) (42) (44) (46)in. Actual measurements 86 (92) (97) (103) (108) (113) (119) (124) cm/34 (36¼) (38¼) (40½) (42½) (44½) (46¾) (48¾)in. Side seam All sizes 44cm/17¼in. Length to shoulder 61 (62) (63) (64) (65) (66) (67) (68) cm/24 (24½) (24¾) (25¼) (25½) (26) (26½) (26¾) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 15cm/6in. MATERIALS 3 (3) (4) (4) (4) (4) (5) (5) 100g (210m)…

1 Blood tests for thyroid function, and t o check whether medication will suit your kidneys, liver and so on. 2 Electrocardiogram (ECG) – electrical hear t tracing to check the rh ythm/rate and look for underlying causes. 3 24-hour, three-day or longer-term ECG monitoring if your symptoms are intermittent. 4 Echocardiogram (ultrasound scan of y our heart) and ches t X-ray to look for underlying causes. 5 A brain scan if TIA or stroke is suspect ed. 6 Blood tests to monitor treatment.…

Ask your employer for their reasoning Q I work as a freelance administrator for an agency. They find the work for me and take a percentage of the fee and I deal directly with the client. It generally works well. Every year, they have a training event that we all have to attend. They pay our accommodation and our train fare but refuse to pay for parking or transport to the station or at the other end. This year, they’ve decided to go to a remote place and it will cost me over £40 in fares. I don’t think it’s fair, particularly as I don’t earn much. I’m thinking of not going but I don’t want to fall out with them. Name and address withheld A Well, you have a choice…

My Healthy Life • Dr David Levy, diabetes specialist and author of Get Tough with Type 2 Diabetes (Hammersmith Books, £14.99), reveals how he boosts his health and wellbeing. My ‘go-to' remedy A small glass of fine red wine while playing Bach on the piano! My favourite meal The traditional Malay ‘nasi lemak’, a wonderful dish of curry, a special chilli sauce, rice (small portion!) cooked with coconut milk, raw cucumber slices, hard-boiled egg, roasted peanuts and tiny fried anchovies. A few years ago it was voted one of the world’s greatest dishes. A small package of nasi lemak is a traditional breakfast in Malaysia. How I keep fit and healthy I do 20-30 minutes of exercise every day. I used to be a keen cyclist, and I’m taking it…

Q I hear people talk about dogs having worms, but what exactly are they? When we talk about worms in dogs, we’re referring to a group of parasites that can live in the dog’s intestines. They grow inside the dog and shed their eggs into the dog’s poo, which is how they spread to their next host. There are four main types of intestinal worm that could affect dogs. Roundworms look like a long white piece of spaghetti. Whip worms are thinner and bendier – like a whip. Then there are hook worms which have claw-like hooks so they can hang on inside the dog’s gut. Finally there’s the tapeworm. This is shaped like a piece of tape but divided into short segments that can break off and appear in…

‘I’m always tinkering around in the kitchen’ Dr Tamal Ray, 33, first burst onto our screens in 2015 when the nation fell in love with him on Great British Bake Off, eventually losing out to Nadiya Hussain in the final. Now three years on, Tamal is putting his day job to good use and fronting new Channel 4 show Live Well For Longer with Kate Quilton, and here he tells us all about it… How do you take your tea? I drink coffee. Especially with the recent hot weather, I drink iced coffee – I have to have one every day. I have a little blender which makes the milk lovely and frothy. Who would be your ideal guest for tea? Tina Fey. I love her, she’s amazing, and she’d…

Paula Butcher, 51 Tell us about your look… My top is from M&S. I bought it for my daughter’s graduation last year. I love the colour and print – it works just as well worn casually with these Next jeans. My loafers are also Next. My latest purchase is this bag by O bag, which I found online. It’s brilliant, as you can remove the handles and the lining and swap them for a different colour! And the best thing about your body? People like my smile. Fiona Sanderson, 40 Tell us about your look… My dress is by Stine Goya (one of my favourite designers at the moment – such wonderful prints) and my trainers are by Essentiel. I love a big bag, and this tote by Star Mela…

At the grand age of 86, the eternally youthful William Roache – Bill to his family and friends – has kept the role of Ken Barlow in Coronation Street since December 1960, which makes him the longest-serving television actor in a continuous role anywhere in the world. Now Bill has written a book, Life and Soul, which sets out his beliefs and coping mechanisms for a long and healthy life. But life hasn’t always been easy. Alongside the sustained professional success, Bill has been sorely tested. His toddler daughter Edwina, by second wife Sara, died in 1983 at just 18 months from acute bronchial pneumonia, leaving him devastated. ‘A child shouldn’t die before its parent. In time, though, you gradually accept that, while you’ve lost the physical being you knew…

It’s no coincidence that whenever I have a challenge ahead, I find myself inexplicably glued to the internet in search of the perfect white blouse or, more recently, a perfect retro wooden table, Nordic tea towels – and yes, copper salad servers. Trouble is, I already own a wooden table, several tea towels and, alas, I don’t eat enough salad to warrant any more servers… What to do? Simple. I decide that I must upcycle and ‘dress’ somebody’s else’s property with my internet finds instead. After all, there’s nothing better than poring over a glossy photo of a recently converted kitchen and obsessing about where the tiles came from, is there? If it can reduce the worry of one’s own life, what’s not to like? Surely a fruity, furnishing fantasy…

This beautiful cushion front kit is easy to do with a large, holed canvas with 4.5 holes per inch, and so easy on the eyes and fingers! The kit contains all you need to complete your 40cm x 40 cm cushion front – simple to follow instructions, hand painted 100% cotton canvas and 100% acrylic yarn and needle, all for just £34.99. There’s also a 100% cotton cushion back with a zip – just what you need to finish off your project for just £12.99 and pad for £9.99. Call 01858 345108 quoting code WW41 or visit www.stitchkits.co.uk/WW41 .…

Through My Eyes If you’ve ever wondered how an eye condition affects a loved one’s vision, or whether you may be developing your own problems, take a look at the College of Optometrists’ new short videos which demonstrate what it’s like to suffer from common eye conditions including age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and flashes and floaters. It’s hoped these will improve public awareness and understanding. View them at college-optometrists.org . True Or False? Preventable incidents never happen in the NHS. False, according to the NHS Improvement website that says serious, largely preventable patient safety incidents (such as surgery on the wrong body part or wrong person) do happen and should be reported promptly, so staff can learn and take action to prevent recurrence. Breast Cancer And Diabetes Women taking long-term…

Rosie,’ said my friend Brassy Barbara, ‘sometimes you can be such a chump.’ I think we can all agree that, as conversational opening gambits go, this one was not particularly promising. And it didn’t seem to get any better. ‘Honestly,’ she went on. ‘What were you thinking?’ Here I go again. Once more, I’ve dived impulsively into the story without setting the scene. If you enjoy a bit of scene-setting – and who can blame you – you’ll probably wish to know that I am standing outside an estate agent’s shop in the high street. Like many small towns, we are blessed with a generous selection of estate agent’s shops. And, like many nosey people of late middle age, I enjoy peering into the windows from time to time to…

Heart-rending but positive, A Vision of Love (20 March), conveyed the agony these parents felt on receiving the final diagnosis regarding both Jess and Melissa’s vision. Following the understandable initial anguish and anger, the strength and determination the girls showed must have been a comfort. How brave of Melissa to take charge of her own future and contact the Guide Dogs charity, her confidence inspiring her sister to do the same. Both dogs look beautiful and utterly reliable, and the freedom and confidence they give to the girls is amazing. This is a perfect example of how much the charity needs our support. Next time we see the collectors on our high streets, I hope we will remember this story and give generously. Hazel Reynolds, Tyne and Wear • Thank…

See Helen Lederer: I Might As Well Say It Our occasional columnist (see p13) is spilling the beans on her life at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival (3-25 August). Known for her unique wit, in her one-woman show Helen lets loose on her time in the Celebrity Big Brother house and her ‘absolutely fabulous’ career. • edfringe.com Visit Countryfile Live Returning to the spectacular grounds of Blenheim Palace, BBC Countryfile Live returns for a third consecutive year (2-5 August). The family-friendly event promises to be the biggest and best yet, with over 30 stages, venues and areas ranging from Family Fishing in the River Glyme to the Equine Area, Wildlife Zone and Mercedes Off-Road Driving Experience. • countryfilelive.com/ Enjoy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz London’s Free Open-Air Theatre is back for…

Tomato And Tarragon Tart The distinctive aniseed flavour of tarragon is a perfect match for sweet, cooked tomatoes. SERVES 8 • 375g pack all-butter puff pastry • 3tbsp olive oil • 2 red onions, peeled and thinly sliced • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 6 tarragon sprigs (about 10g/¼oz) • 35g (1¼oz) Parmesan, grated • 125g (4¼oz) Brie, sliced • 8 ripe tomatoes, each sliced into 4 1 Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 30.5cm (12in) square. Place on a baking sheet. Score a 1cm (½in) border around the edge. Chill for 30 mins. 2 Heat 2tbsp of the olive oil over a low heat. Add onions, garlic and leaves from 3 tarragon sprigs. Cook for 15 min until softened. Leave to cool. 3…

The right and left atria are the two smaller heart chambers, and receive blood from the lungs and body. Their muscular walls contract regularly in response to electrical instructions from the heart’s natural pacemaker, squirting blood into the ventricles, which then also contract, sending fresh blood to the lungs and body, and producing a regular heartbeat, normally 60 to 100 times a minute. But in atrial fibrillation (AF), the atrial muscles contract rapidly and haphazardly producing turbulence and irregular heartbeats – palpitations – often over 150 beats a minute. This can double your risk of premature death, and lead to strokes. It’s becoming more common and affects over a million people in the UK (more men than women). Risk factors AF increases with age and affects 7% of people over…

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