Innholdsfortegnelse for 18-Sep-2018 i Woman's Weekly

Young women forging careers today could be forgiven for thinking they’re the first generation to have working equality – because, in many ways, they are. It’s not long ago, before the advent of labour-saving devices, that running a family home was pretty much a full-time job. But that’s not the full story. The illustrious history of WW, going all the way back to 1911, is filled with successful working women who created and edited it. And one of my own great-aunts, who lost her sweetheart in WW1, ended up a senior accountant at one of the UK’s biggest auditors. However, many women living near the breadline had no choice but to work while also raising a family. They were a tough, formidable breed – read some of their inspirational stories…

• Sweet peas will flower from early June if you sow seeds now in pots in a cold greenhouse, cold frame, unheated porch or on a cool windowsill. You’ll have strong plants with an established root system that can be planted out in March. They’re pretty tough once the young plants are hardened off, so won’t be damaged by frost. • Take heather cuttings, making them around 3cm long, if possible, with a heel of older wood attached. Pinch off the soft growing tip to ensure a bushy plant. Strip off the lower leaves and insert the cuttings into a pot of seed compost. Root them in a cold frame with the lid tightly closed to create humidity. They’ll root in about six weeks, then you can pot them up…

Q Do you notice blood when you brush? NO Good. Blood can be a sign of periodontal (gum) disease. To help prevent this, see the advice below. YES Periodontal disease is one of the biggest threats to oral health, causing swelling of the gums, and damaging the bone and ligaments that hold your teeth in place. It’s very common, with statistics suggesting that those over 65 are more prone to developing it. ‘There are several stages of gum disease, from easily treatable inflammation to far more serious cases which lead to tooth loss,’ says Dr Sameer Patel, a committee member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. TO AVOID GUM DISEASE: • Adopt a good brushing technique to avoid plaque building up. • Visit the dentist regularly. • Make regular…

1 Louisa was an abolitionist, and the Alcotts sheltered at least one fugitive slave in 1847. She was also a feminist and believed women should vote. 2 The family were vegetarians and grew their own vegetables and fruit in the gardens around their home. 3 Louisa wrote Gothic pulp novels under the pseudonym AM Barnard, featuring spies, revenge, hashish and cross-dressers. 4 She was a nurse in the American Civil War. Having planned to stay on site for three months, after six weeks she contracted typhoid and had to leave. 5 Louisa never married. But, following the death of her sister shortly after she gave birth, she cared for her niece Lulu, who was named after her. 6 Louisa died from a stroke, aged 55, two days after the death…

The Cropped Jacket WEAR NOW A trophy jacket will dress up your jeans in an instant. You don't always have to wear heels to feel dressed up – a pair of sparkly pumps will have the same effect. WEAR LATER Sitting just below the waist, this jacket looks great over a shift dress or knitted maxi, giving you shape around your middle. Layer under a short, tailored coat for extra warmth in winter. Jacket, sizes xs-xl, £29.99, Zara; jumper, £58, sizes 6-16, Paisley; jeans, £59.95, sizes 6-18, White Stuff; shoes, £12, Dorothy Perkins; bag, £19.99, Lindex The Pleated Skirt WEAR NOW This midi length is very flattering and the pleated design hides any lumps and bumps. Don't be afraid to mix prints – we love it teamed with this striped…

Knitting Editor Teresa Our cardi has a classic A-line shape as well as a vintage-looking, stocking-stitch collar. We’ve given it a quirky twist with a contrast running stitch that’s worked along all of the edges. A Bit More Tricky Instructions overleaf MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes 86 (91) (97) (102) (107) cm/34 (36) (38) (40) (42) in. Actual measurements 98 (104) (110) (114) (120) cm/38½ (41) (43¼) (45) (47¼) in. Side seam 36.5 (36.5) (37) (37) (37.5) cm/14¼ (14¼) (14½) (14½) (14¾) in. Length 57.5 (58.5) (60) (60.5) (62) cm/22½ (23) (23½) (23¾) (24½) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 46.5cm/18¼in. MATERIALS 12 (13) (14) (15) (16) 50g (92m) balls of Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (100% cotton) in Teal (3566) and 1 ball in Ivory (3665) for top stitching*. Pair of 4mm…

Over a quarter of UK adults are obese, another third are overweight, and at least one in 50 is ‘morbidly’ (severely) obese. But losing weight - and keeping it off – isn’t easy, which is why the weight-loss industry is worth millions of pounds a year – much of it earned from repeat business. Most of us know that being overweight is bad for our health, increasing our risk of cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and other serious illnesses. We also know we have to eat less to lose weight. (Exercise, although good for our mental and physical health, only helps partly – walking a mile only burns off an average biscuit!) Current daily recommended calorie limits (2,000 for women, 2,500 for men) may be too high for…

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There’s a little lane at the bottom of our back garden. At least, we call it a lane but it’s really an alleyway that’s been over-promoted. The other side of the lane is pretty much a reflection of this side – other people’s back gardens. In our case, though, there is a modest field. For many years, this field was home to two Shetland ponies who would come and pass the time of day if they saw us, especially if we had an apple or a carrot to spare. The ponies moved earlier this year, and in early summer some sheep arrived. The Rosemary team – executive producer, director, assistant director, best boy, key grip, the vast make-up team, script editor, plastic surgeon, biscuit and pastries chef – pride ourselves…

One warm, sunny evening recently, my husband Jon was lounging in the garden. Beer in hand and newspaper by his side, he was on his mobile to a friend. I happened to overhear the following snippet of conversation… ‘I’m having a great weekend, thanks. I’m lying here, the sun is shining, the birds are singing and the lawnmower is broken. Nothing could be better!’ Lucy Travell, Gloucester • Thanks for ‘grassing’ on him to us, Lucy! We love hearing about your favourite family moments, so keep them coming!…

The novel Little Women was published 150 years ago this September. Try this quiz to see what you already know, then turn to page 16 to discover more about the story and its author Louisa May Alcott. 1 Two more sequels followed Little Women and Good Wives. What are they called? a Dutiful Daughters and Sensible Sons. b Little Men and Jo’s Boys. c Family Matters and An Author Abroad. 2 A demanding older relative features in Little Women . What is her name? a Aunt March b Grandma May c Mrs June 3 What do the four sisters in Little Women call their mother? a Mama b Mommy c Marmee…

• Clean teeth, clean conscience The eco-friendly Humble Brush has a handle made fr om 100% biodegradable bamboo, and bristles made from nylon, which degrades over time. It costs £4 from Boots. • Floss on the go This pocket case contains six handy floss picks. It costs £1.80 from large supermarkets and pharmacies. • Tongue hygiene Totalcare Dual Tongue Cleaners (£2.99 for two from Superdrug) allow you to gently remove the germs from your tongue which can cause bad breath.…

Thai Prawn Noodle Soup A fresh, aromatic broth that includes fruit as well as veg. SERVES 4 FOR THE BROTH: • 1.5ltr (2½pt) stock (we used chicken) • 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised • 2 large red chillies, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, sliced • 4 lime leaves, lightly crushed • Large knob of fresh ginger (10cm), peeled and sliced TO COMPLETE THE SOUP: • 200g (7oz) sugar snap peas • 200g (7oz) asparagus tips, sliced • ½ ripe pineapple, chopped • 300g (10oz) straight-to-wok udon noodles • 250g (9oz) raw prawns • Zest and juice of 1 lime • 1tbsp soy sauce • 2tsp Thai fish sauce • 2tbsp chopped fresh coriander 1 To make the broth, put all the ingredients in a pan together. Bring to the boil, then…

Have Your Say A National Public Survey has been launched to look into ethnic inequalities and severe mental illness. It’s looking for contributions from patients, carers, health workers, social carers, charity workers and volunteers, care commissioners and the general public. It covers many relevant issues, is completely confidential, and can be completed online until 10 October. The results will be published in November. To take part, go to surveymonkey.co.uk/r/synergipublicsurvey The End Of Mesh? Controversial vaginal mesh surgery, used to treat stress urinary incontinence and womb or vaginal prolapse, has been temporarily halted by the NHS following an Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review (although exceptional cases may still be treated). Many women have complained of severe post-surgery pain and other symptoms, so a group of experts has examined whether…

• TV foodie Gregg Wallace reveals how he boosts his health and wellbeing… My ‘go-to' remedy Meditation. Two or three times a day, just take 10 minutes out to sit somewhere quietly and focus on the noises you can hear. It has a very calming influence on me, takes stress away and really energises me. My favourite meal A piece of grilled fish, like a Dover sole, with a dab of butter or olive oil and a squeeze of lemon with steamed spinach and tinned new potatoes. How I keep fit and healthy I’m in the gym at least five days a week, with a trainer most of the time, who writes my training programme. We change it three times a year. I have a body weight-based, no-equipment routine for…

Be prepared to meet them in the middle Q We don’t practise any religion and have brought up our children to understand that different people have different beliefs. My daughter has met a man who comes from a religious background. She’s asked us to say grace when his parents come for dinner, as they’ll feel uncomfortable if we don’t. But we think it would feel dishonest if we did. Emma, London A I don’t think your daughter’s asking you to believe – or to pretend you do – to her boyfriend or his parents. She’s saying that this is one of their needs and is asking if you can meet it. A more comfortable solution might be to ask them to say grace. That way, their needs would be met…

We watched, awestruck, as dawn broke and the sun scorched the horizon, rising to flood our balcony with light. We sipped our morning coffee and let the heat of the day wash over us, warming our skin as we glided through the Mediterranean Sea. What better wake-up call could you wish for? We were aboard P&O’s cruise ship Azura, our home for 14 nights, taking in France, Spain, Italy and Gibraltar. We had expected to be wowed by glitzy Saint-Tropez, bustling Barcelona and the beauty of Rome, the ‘Eternal City’. But nothing had prepared us for the natural wonders of the breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, seen from the sea. Ballroom glitz If the sun was shining outside, the stars were shining brightly inside! Dancers from the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing…

‘On the Tube, schoolkids shout “Aunt Babe!” at me’ Annette Badland has been acting since she was 10 years old, having starred in the likes of Doctor Who, Cutting It and The Archers. But the 69-year-old’s most famous role didn’t come until 2013 when she became part of the Carter family in EastEnders as the notorious Aunt Babe. Here, she tells WW why, despite having had death threats from viewers, she wants to return… How do you take your tea? I don’t like tea! I drink herbal teas or fruit teas with lemon. Who would be your ideal guest for tea? Someone who you could have a really good chat and laugh with, and who also enjoys cake. They’d have to be handsome, too, so Sam Heughan from Outlander. Jenny…

Charlotte Ashurst, 30 Tell us about your look… I’m quite classic – I tend to gravitate towards culottes, jumpsuits, pencil skirts and V-neck styles, as they suit my petite shape. I do love prints, and you’ll usually find me in either a floral, stripe, polka-dot or animal print, but I always pair it with something plain. Today I’m wearing culottes and a wrap top – both from Zara – with metallic sandals from Warehouse. My navy bag is Jaeger. I love accessories, but tend to keep jewellery delicate and minimalistic as, being petite, it can overpower me slightly. And the best bit of your body? My arms. Reem Mihawi, 50 Tell us about your look… I love loose tops, either tunics or something more floaty, as they’re just so flattering…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Energy levels should be high this week, allowing you to get a great deal of outstanding tasks done. Taurus 21 Apr – 21 May You may experience stops and starts this week. Try to go with the flow – you’ll have a much easier time. Gemini 22 May – 21 Jun Someone may need your help, although you may not need to do anything other than listen. Cancer 22 Jun – 23 Jul Sometimes you are so focused on your future security, you don’t live in the present. Give yourself a treat! Leo 24 Jul – 23 Aug Everything is transient. The more you try to hold onto something, the more it will elude you. If it’s time to let go, do it gracefully.…

September, for me, means buying new stationery – not a full set with pencil case, compass and protractor, but certainly a gorgeous notebook to write ‘to do’ lists in, or some pencils with inspirational quotes on them. I can’t help myself. To me, September screams ‘new term’! Maybe this is why, every five years or so, people start to moot the idea of a school reunion. It depends on my mood whether my response is a sense of bonhomie and kindly curiosity or a desire to run screaming for the hills. I’ve stayed in touch with a number of old school friends and I have great affection for them – one is still a bestie. If others have fallen by the wayside, you might argue that we didn’t have enough…

The affectionate coming-of-age story that is Little Women was first published on 30 September 1868, with the second volume, Good Wives , appearing a year later. Set during and after the American Civil War (1861-1865), the book describes the daily domestic lives of four teenage sisters living in rural New England. Each young woman experiences the usual sibling rivalries, personal challenges and occasional successes that so many of us face in adolescence, and it's still easy to identify with their rocky but companionable journeys into adulthood. Strength in togetherness Each of the four March sisters has a distinct personality and ambition. The eldest, Meg, is 16 when the story opens. Generous and responsible, much like her kindly mother, Meg craves a bit of…

Lovers of Little Women and Good Wives may recall these memorable scenes: • The sisters give away their Christmas breakfast to the poor Hummel family. • Jo attends a New Year's Eve party with a scorch mark on the back of her dress. • Amy burns Jo's precious manuscript and Jo screams, ‘I'll never forgive you as long as I live!' • Jo sells her hair for $25 to help fund her mother's visit to their injured father. • Beth dies in Good Wives, and ‘the tide went out easily'. Cue heaving sobs and a pile of balled-up tissues.…

• DON’T SKIP THE MOISTURISER Of course, you'd like your fragrance to last all day and night. Applying mois turiser first will do the trick. Use a per fumed body lotion after you shower then spritz on the mat ching fragrance. Dabbing a little Vaseline on your pulse points before spraying on fragrance also helps it to last. • DON’T OVERDO IT We all get carried away with a new scent, spritzing it everywhere. But walking around in an overpowering cloud of perfume can jar with other people. A light spr ay on the wrists and neck will do just fine. • DON’T KEEP YOUR BOTTLE IN THE SUN Leaving fragrance in a bright, humid plac e will cause notes to break down and smell bad. Store perfume somewhere cool…

YOU WILL NEED Quite A Challenge Time to make 20 hours Finished size: approx. 75 x 75in Fabrics1and11, one x 10in square Fabrics 2 and 10, two x 10in squares Fabrics 3 and 9, three x 10in squares Fabrics 4 and 8, four x 10in squares Fabrics 5 and 7, five x 10in squares Fabric 6, six x 10in squares 2½ yards x 44in-wide background fabric, we used white cotton ½ yard x 44in-wide binding fabric 4¾ yards x 44in-wide backing fabric 83in square of batting Rotary cutter Cutting mat Quilter’s ruler White sewing thread  *see colour layout diagram Notes and Abbreviations Take ¼in seam allowances and press all seams open unless stated otherwise. 1 Take one 10in coloured square and one 10in background square, pin at each corner…

Mrs Alderney shifts in her seat and looks from me to Ben. She fiddles with her charm bracelet, and I wonder what she’s going to say. ‘It’s not that Ben isn’t intelligent, Miss Cook. It’s just that he doesn’t apply himself. More often than not, he’s sitting looking out of the window or fiddling with something in his pencil case when he should be listening to me.’ I glance at my son. He’s making invisible patterns on the floor with the toe of his school shoe and doesn’t appear to have heard anything his teacher has said. ‘Do I need to worry about his behaviour? Is he disrupting the others or talking out of turn?’ I ask his teacher. Mrs Alderney smiles. ‘Nothing like that. This year’s Year 6 class…

1 When we're short of calories, our bodies switch to burning fat to boost our blood glucose level, this produces ketones and side-effects. These include bad breath (like pear drops), headache, tiredness, dizziness, feeling cold, stomach irritation, diarrhoea or constipation, dry skin, hair loss and mood disturbances and you may need to discontinue the TDR. Consult your counsellor or GP. Also, see your GP if symptoms continue despite stopping the TDR. 2 You may need to take a fibre-containing laxative and will have to drink extra water. 3 When you stop the TDR, you may find it difficult to adjust to normal eating again. Dramatic weight loss followed by weight regain can lead to yo-yo dieting, fatty liver disease and other health problems. 4 You may wish to opt for…

As one of the largest cruise ships in the P&O Cruises fleet, Azura boasts over eight places to dine, eight bars, sports and spa facilities, six pools and five entertainment venues. I loved dressing up for the glamorous black tie nights. It felt very special and although the food was always excellent, they really pushed the boat out on these occasions. We dined on a Marco Pierre White menu of indulgent beef Wellington and sweet and succulent lobster – delicious. The on-board crew are incredible and nothing is ever too much trouble. They take the time to make sure you get the most from your holiday. Restaurant manager Jimmy suggested we book the Galley Brunch. We followed his advice and it was the gastronomic highlight of…

The story so far... Journalist Kate is shocked to discover a man lying in woodland undergrowth, but is relieved to find he is still alive. He’s an ex-soldier named Tom, who’s hypothermic and needing urgent attention and rest, but who can’t bear to sleep inside. Grumpy local farmer Mike Northcott offers him the use of his barn, and he accepts gratefully. Later on, Kate overhears her young son Lucas, who’s been worryingly quiet since the death of his father, finally opening up to Tom about his loss. But, when she tries to get Lucas to talk to her about it, he refuses. Hoping to do some good elsewhere, Kate visits the widow of murdered local man Iain, and is shocked when his pregnant mistress Nikki opens the door. When widow…