Innholdsfortegnelse for 23-Apr-2019 i Woman's Weekly

This issue we’ve teamed up with Slimming World to bring you a fantastic offer –free membership worth £10! So if you fancy losing a few pounds after the winter, this could be a good place to start. The best thing about Slimming World is that you’re rarely hungry and there are no ‘diet’ foods, instead it’s all tasty recipes that can be scaled down for one, or cooked for all the family. From page 14, you can see the kinds of meals on offer, including burgers, noodles and soups. There are also plenty of treats to choose from too, so you don’t even have to give up wine or cake! Do let me know how you get on... Buy the book! This week’s Book Club classic is perfect if you…

YOU WILL NEED ✿ 9 x 32cm of fusible interfacing ✿ 12 x 32cm of cotton outer fabric ✿ 12 x 42cm of cotton lining fabric ✿ Two 7.5cm pieces of 2cm-wide metal tape measure ✿ Masking tape ✿ Matching thread Note: Always use 1cm seam allowances and put right sides facing, unless otherwise stated 1 CENTRE the fusible interfacing to the wrong side of the outer fabric and fuse together following the maker’s instructions. 2 FOLD the two short ends of the lining fabric under by 2cm and press. Position the outer piece on top with wrong sides together and repeat the fold on the lining fabric by 2.5cm, so it folds over the short ends of the outer fabric. Pin and topstitch along the edge of the folded…

Star baker The Star Baker range has been designed exclusively for Stand Up To Cancer by Ted Baker. It includes a fab apron, oven gloves, tea towels and tins. ✿ shop.standuptocancer.org.uk/bake-off, from £1.99 Refresh your wardrobe Think of Day2 as dry shampoo for clothes. Rather than washing garments after each wear, spritz with this to revive clothes in just 15 minutes. ✿ day2.com, from £4 each Slice and dice With three interchangeable super-sharp blade inserts, the Nicer Dicer Quick means you can do away with knives and chopping boards. ✿ jmldirect.com, £19.99…

✿ Overnight oats Layer 40g plain porridge oats, 200g fat-free natural yogurt and chopped fresh fruit of your choice. Cover and chill overnight. In the morning, stir all the layers together and add more fruit if desired. ✿ Fruit salad Enjoy sliced fresh nectarine, strawberries and passion fruit on top of a bowl of fat-free natural yogurt. Cheerios Serve 40g Nestlé Oat Cheerios, Less Than 5% Sugar with milk from your allowance. Follow with chopped strawberries. ✿ Salmon scramble Scramble 2-3 eggs in a pan sprayed with low-calorie cooking spray and serve with slices of smoked salmon and blanched asparagus. ✿ Beans on toast Toast 2 slices of wholemeal bread (from a small 400g loaf) and top with baked beans.…

By joining a group and getting support to change the way you shop, cook and eat, as well as becoming more active, you’re more likely to be successful in the long term than if you go it alone – Slimming World’s 50 years of experience tells us so! At your local Slimming World group you’ll meet other slimmers, share motivation and gain practical advice for overcoming challenges and barriers to help you succeed. With this offer from Woman’s Weekly, join one of Slimming World’s 19,000 groups across the UK and Ireland before Tuesday 30 April 2019 and enrol for FREE, saving £10(€18) so you pay only £4.95(€9) in your first week. (Standard first week fee is £14.95(€27) or £10(€18) to enrol plus £4.95(€9) weekly fee). ✿ To find your nearest…

Gilly’s dark chocolate ginger nuts Rich and warming, these ginger biscuits are completely irresistible – the recipe comes from our Food Editor’s family friend Gilly. MAKES: 12 ✿ 125g (4oz) butter, softened ✿ 200g (7oz) caster sugar ✿ 50g (1¾oz) stem ginger ✿ 75g (2½oz) treacle ✿ 240g (8½oz) flour ✿ 1tsp bicarbonate of soda ✿ 1tsp ground ginger ✿ 1 egg ✿ Pinch salt To decorate: ✿ 250g (9oz) dark chocolate, melted ✿ 100g (3½oz) milk chocolate, melted 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. 2 Beat together all the ingredients, until a dough forms. Roll into 20 small balls and arrange on a baking tray. Chill for 10 mins. 3 Bake for 15 mins, until cooked through. Cool on a wire rack. 4 When cool, dip into the…

1 Switch hair products You may be allergic to one or more ingredients of your shampoo, hair dye, gel, mousse or sprays. 2 Try anti-dandruff products Dandruff can cause an itchy scalp and white flakes. If dandruff shampoos or tea tree oil don’t work, try anti-yeast ketoconazole shampoo instead. 3 Check for nits Use pharmacy treatments to deal with nits. Show your GP red/scaly patches and other abnormalities. These could be other skin conditions, eczema, ringworm or psoriasis. 4 Don’t stress An irresistible need to scratch may be a habit or anxiety-related. Stress can also worsen some scalp conditions. Find ways to distract or relax. womansweekly.com 31…

I suffer from SAD QI’ve had a hard winter, as I don’t like the cold and suffer from SAD. I thought I’d feel better when spring came. Everyone else seems to but I don’t. I’m wondering if there’s more to my feeling low than the weather. Name and address withheld A If you’re feeling like this, it’s useful to talk to someone about it. Start with your GP. They can assess what support you need. If you’d rather not, there are helplines, or you could find a counsellor. Try counselling-directory.org.uk. The NHS website at nhs.uk also has some good information of where to go. We all show symptoms of depression in different ways. Everyone feels down sometimes, but it sounds like you’ve been feeling low for quite a time. The…

My husband Rich and I were in a small, two-up two-down house when our daughter Connie arrived. And we soon realised we needed somewhere bigger. Although  we didn’t know the locality that well, when we saw this house, we knew it would be the perfect place to bring up a family – it was in a lovely area and, despite being in desperate need of cosmetic attention, the house had lots of character and potential. We didn’t want to change the house too much but instead worked with what we had, so now our style sits comfortably with the original interior. The first job on the list was to pull up all the carpets and strip the wallpaper, so we could then think about how best to make it our…

Is my cat’s bald patch serious? Q Our cat has been losing hair between her legs and now has quite a bald patch. Is this serious? A It would be helpful to know whether or not the bare area of skin is inflamed. If it’s just healthy-looking skin that’s missing its fur, the most likely cause is over-grooming. Cats can become obsessive about grooming for no reason, but sometimes it’s the result of anxiety or stress. It’s also possible that the area is painful, causing the cat to groom it excessively. Your cat may be suffering from arthritis, for instance, and be seeking relief by grooming that area. If the skin is inflamed there are several possibilities such as an allergy, a reaction to something in the food, or an…

84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff, (£8.99, PB, Little Brown) The story: There’s a good reason this simple ‘love’ story, first published in 1970, has never been out of print. It’s an extraordinary true story told through letters which charts the remarkable friendship that developed between vivacious freelance writer, Helene Hanff, in New York, and Frank Doel of Marks & Co antiquarian books in London. Based on their love of books, they exchange humorous and often intimate correspondence spanning Britain’s post-war austerity to the 60s – and yet, sadly, they never got to meet. Our verdict: Not only is this gorgeous read a love letter to books, it’s a sentimental, heart-warming story of an unconventional friendship – and quite aptly, a publishing sensation.…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr New opportunities can come to you this week, especially connected with your work and finances. Taurus 21 Apr – 21 May You may receive a gift, bonus or raise. This is a good time to invest for the future. Consider all options. Gemini 22 May – 21 Jun Taking care of your health will be important this week. Don’t overdo it and rest when you need to. Cancer 22 Jun – 23 Jul A week of potential synchronicities. Trust your intuition and you’ll be in the right place at the right time. Leo 24 Jul – 23 Aug Listen carefully in your relationships. Someone may need your help and may not ask you directly. Virgo24 Aug – 23 Sep Focus on how grateful you…

A word of warning Please could I ask all gardeners and DIYers to take care if spraying their fence this year. Last summer, my next-door neighbour decided to respray her fence. Out of consideration to me, she undertook this task while I was on holiday, so that I wouldn’t be affected by the smell. On my return two weeks later, I was dismayed to find all of the perennials that I had planted in the border against our dividing fence had died. The spray had come through the gaps and knotholes in the panels, coating the plants in lethal liquid. My neighbour was very embarrassed at her error and admitted that she should have popped round first to cover everything. It will take a lot of money and hard work…

Bernadette Sutton, 72 Tell us about your look… I love shopping for clothes. It’s exciting keeping up with all the latest fashion! I often shop with my granddaughter – she’s such an inspiration and gives me loads of ideas. Today I’m wearing a jacket from H&M. My blouse is from Zara (my favourite store). My trousers are Mint Velvet, shoes are Dune and my rucksack is Jack Wills. And the best bit of your body? My legs. Rachel Taylor, 69 Tell us about your look… I like easy separates with a splash of colour and a touch of fun! My stripe knit dress is from an independent store and my navy gilet came from Joules. I always wear opaque tights or leggings with a dress. My red leather boots are…

...Watch Wicked The hit musical, which tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has celebrated its 12th year at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre. Now booking for performances until 25 May. ✿ Visit wicked themusical.co.uk ...Book Dogstival A new boutique festival for dogs and dog lovers is coming to the heart of the New Forest in May (18-19). Hosted by nature-loving TV presenter Chris Packham, it has all the ingredients for a fabulous day out for you and your four-legged friend. There’s even a glorious dog-friendly beach. ✿ Visit dogstival.co.uk ...Explore Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing Manchester Art Gallery is taking part in a series of nationwide exhibitions to mark 500 years since Leonardo’s death. Until 6 May, they’ll be exhibiting 12 of his drawings from the…

This week’s columnist: Comedian Helen Lederer The other morning, I had rather a rude awakening. Well, less rude – more... philosophically enlightening. Imagine the scene: there I was in my kitchen, when the first pleasures of a watery spring sun inspired me to don my Crocs (and some clothes) and wander out into my townie garden to peek at Mother Nature. ‘Oh, time has flown,’ I said out loud to no-one. The reason I knew time had flown was because the trellises had blown away. Not only that but the tomato plants – last spotted in full swing, draped around a bamboo stick – had completely vanished. My tiny vine had morphed into a gnarled old stick. I was truly shocked. Last time I looked, I had a garden with…

✿ Ocean platter Serve smoked salmon with cornichons, sliced cooked beetroot from a jar, sliced tomatoes and cucumber and lots of salad leaves. Serve with 4 Ryvita Original crispbreads (from your fibre allowance). ✿ Jacket and beans Top a baked potato with baked beans. Enjoy alongside a side salad. ✿ Tuna and potato salad Boil some new potatoes. Add sugar snap peas for the last few mins. Drain and stir in drained canned tuna in spring water or brine, watercress and fat-free natural fromage frais. Season to taste. ✿ Tomato soup Chop 1 red onion, 1 carrot and 1 celery stick and fry in a pan sprayed with low-calorie cooking spray for 5 mins. Add a can of chopped tomatoes, 2tbsp tomato purée, 1 level tbsp sweetener and 600ml boiling…

URBAN DECAY ALL NIGHTER MAKEUP SETTING SPRAY, £24 They say Like a top coat for your face, this setting spray will keep your make-up in place for up to 16 hours. Lightly mist in an ‘X’ pattern across the face from about 10 inches away. We say If I’ve made an effort with my make-up, the last thing I want to do is keep nipping to the bathroom to touch it up. So once I’ve finished my look, I mist this over my face. It locks foundation, concealer, blusher (you name it!) in place – even in hot and sticky weather. Plus, I find my base is less likely to crease or seep into any fine lines as the day wears on. A few light spritzes, not too close to…

Sweating is managed by the nervous system. It plays a key role in regulating our body temperature and producing our ‘scent’. When we’re too hot, tiny blood vessels dilate in our skin, radiating excess heat. We also produce sweat droplets which evaporate, taking heat with them, until we cool down again. Body sweat contains water and salt, but the glands in our armpits, groins, feet and other areas also produce chemicals that trigger body odour when broken down by bacteria – especially when enclosed by clothing and shoes, which may become damp or even rot. Fever, hot weather and exercise naturally make us hot and sweaty. We may also perspire when we’re stressed, overweight, after drinking alcohol (immediately or as levels fall during the night), because we’re unwell, or for…

Owen O’Kane, author of Ten to Zen (£10.99, PB, Bluebird) explains how he boosts his health and wellbeing. MY GO-TO REMEDY Take 10. It can be hard finding the time to stop, but it has so many benefits. I take a moment, check in on how I’m doing, try to accept things as they are right then, and use the techniques in my book to quieten the mind. I’ve worked as an NHS Clinical Lead for a mental health service for years. I’ve condensed my experience into a 10-minute mental workout that everyone can use daily to reduce stress. Accepting and acknowledging that you are anxious means you’re partway there to helping to deal with it. MY FAVOURITE MEAL  I love eating Thai food, especially a massaman curry! There’s such…

✿ Choose a good-sized bed, so your dog can curl up or stretch out, as it prefers ✿ A high-sided bed can give an added sense of security ✿ Make sure the bed has a removable, washable cover ✿ If your dog is prone to chewing, choose a bed in extra-strong material ✿ Older dogs, or those that are arthritic or recovering from an operation, will benefit from a memory foam or orthopaedic mattress ✿ If you have more than one dog, even if they like to share a bed, it’s a good idea to have two available for when they want some time alone…

Help me!’ Kate screamed desperately kicking out at Mark with her one good leg as he tried to shut her car door. ‘Oi!’ came a shout. Someone had heard her! As Mark turned, distracted, Kate seized her chance to push the door wider. ‘Help!’ she yelled to the approaching security guard. ‘I’m being abducted!’ ‘In broad daylight!’ Mark laughed. ‘Hardly! This is my wife. She’s confused. I’m just taking her home.’ ‘I’m not!’ Kate cried. ‘I don’t want to go with him!’ ‘She is,’ said Louise, ‘I’m her nurse, I work here. She’s on medication, it makes her somewhat delusional. Come on now, Cathy.’ The security guard took in Louise’s nurse’s uniform and relaxed. ‘Can I just see your pass, please, Miss?’ he asked and Louise quickly obliged. ‘Right,’ he…

‘When you are a top crime buster, the training just kicks in’ This was a terrible plan,’ said Mr Dear, pouring himself another cup of tea from the Thermos. ‘I have to say, you’ve had some pretty rotten ideas in your time, but this one really takes the biscuit. I really don’t know how you talked me into it.’ ‘Mmm,’ I responded. ‘I could do with a biscuit.’ Mr Dear, I’m afraid, might be on to something. Whatever possessed me? I should really have kept my big mouth shut (although, as Mr D pointed out when I mentioned my big mouth, keeping it shut would break the habit of a lifetime). Let me explain. It is about five o’clock in the morning, and we are sitting in the front garden…

As she stripped off for the first time for the now iconic Calendar Girls scene, where the ladies of the Women’s Institute hide their modesty behind cakes, Lisa Maxwell took a deep breath and grabbed hold of two cherry buns. ‘And that’s me done,’ she laughs. ‘I’m not moving until the end of the play. I have a theory that you look all right naked as long as you’re not moving!’ ‘I’ve been a slave to covering up my tummy’ Jokes aside, Lisa is keen to stress that appearing in the musical version of the film has had a positive effect on her – even though it took a while to lose her inhibitions. ‘When I went to the initial photo shoot, I was self-conscious,’ she says. ‘It was alien…

Are you searching for a healthy eating plan full of delicious dishes, yet won’t leave you feeling hungry? Look no further! We’ve teamed up with Slimming World to bring you this exclusive plan to help you lose weight, feel great and enjoy plenty of tasty food along the way! How it works ✿ Choose one breakfast, one lunch and one dinner every day. Feel free to repeat meals you enjoy and you’ll find more ideas at slimmingworld.co.uk or when you join your local Slimming World group or sign up to Slimming World Online. ✿ Foods printed in bold are ‘Free Food’, which you can enjoy freely to satisfy your appetite without needing to weigh, measure or count at all. Base meals around Free Food, like lean meat, plain tofu, Quorn…

✿ Wash affected areas with non-soap emollients at least once daily. ✿ Wear loose-fitting clothes in removable layers. Choose natural fibres for clothes and shoes. Black and white mask damp patches, armpit shields absorb sweat, and silver-impregnated fabrics reduce odour. ✿ Change clothes, shoes and socks at least daily; absorbent removable insoles help shoes to air. ✿ Identify and avoid personal triggers, such as alcohol, spices and caffeine. ✿ Use antiperspirants for armpits and feet. Look for products containing aluminium chloride. ✿ Learn relaxation techniques, mindfulness or talking treatments to reduce stress which can make sweating worse. ✿ To find out more, visit hyperhidrosisuk.org…

1 Cut your toenails correctly ‘Use nail nippers,’ says podiatrist emma McConnachie. ‘Cut nails straight across and not too low at the edge or sides.’ 2 Wear different shoes ‘Feet naturally sweat,’ says emma. ‘Wearing the same pair every day doesn’t give them time to dry out. they can be a breeding ground for bacteria.’ 3 don’t always wear flats ‘they offer little support or shock absorption,’ says emma. ‘Slip-on styles also cause the toes to claw to hold the foot in place.’ ✿ For more info or to find a podiatrist, visit cop.org.uk…

1 Blackcurrants are the number-one ‘super fruit’, said to help fight cancer, heart disease and alzheimer’s. A single bush will reliably serve up about 5kg of fruit. Plant ‘Big Ben’ for an early crop, and ‘Ben tirran’ for a late crop, then cover the time in between by planting ‘Ben Hope’. ‘Ben Sarek’ is a good choice for pots. 2 strawBerries provide a host of  health benefits, and their antioxidants can help lower ‘bad’ cholesterol. Buy June- fruiting plants and ever-bearing types, which fruit all summer long. Plant them in containers so the fruits are kept off the ground, or in rows with a straw mulch to protect the ripening crop. 3 BlueBerries can be grown in pots of  ericaceous compost but you’ll need a pollinating partner. ‘Buddy Blue’ is…

MEASUREMENTS To fit bust sizes 81-86 (91-97) (102-107) (112-117) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 96 (107) (116) (127) cm/37¾ (42) (45½) (50) in. Side seam All sizes 33cm/13in. Length to neck at centre back 60 (62) (63.5) (64) cm/23½ (24½) (25) (25¼) in. Sleeve seam 46 (46) (47) (47) cm/18 (18) (18½) (18½) in. MATERIALS 9 (9) (10) (11) 50g (138m) balls of Stylecraft Batik DK (80% acrylic, 20% wool) in Cream (1900)*. Pair of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitches; dec, decrease (by working 2 sts together); inc, increase (by working twice into same st); ss,…

Cruel Acts by Jane Casey (£12.99, HB, HarperCollins) The latest thriller from  Jane Casey is a masterful tale of twisted psychology, trauma and betrayal. Convicted murderer Leo Stone is now free, protesting his innocence, but DS Maeve Kerrigan is torn between standing by her original conclusions – and her growing suspicion that he’s telling the truth. What follows is a chilling investigation that could lead Kerrigan to the brink of disaster. Queen of the North by Anne O’Brien (£8.99, PB, HarperCollins) It’s 1399 during the late reign of King Richard II, and exiled Harry of Lancaster is back to reclaim his place on the throne. Elizabeth Mortimer believes her young nephew is the rightful king, though. With so many people against the idea of another child king, is she ready…