Innholdsfortegnelse for 03-Sep-2019 i Woman's Weekly

When I was a young boy we usually had a big family meal on Sundays, and more often than not – at least in my memory – we finished the meal with a milky dessert called Instant Whip, which my brother and I absolutely loved. It was simple to make and my busy mum (men didn’t really seem to cook as much in those days) probably found it an easy solution for keeping us little ones happy. However, it started a lifelong love of puddings, so as I likely burn off a lot less energy than I did when I was eight, I’m looking forward to trying the recipes on page 24. They are all lovely… but low-calorie. Yum. A GARDEN STAR Hydrangeas are one of my favourite garden plants…

This is my son’s Staffie Rosie, enjoying the sun. She’s such a loving girl, and adored by all the family! She has a mark on her chest that looks like a little dog! Can you spot it? Rita Hubble, Devon We often have some rather different pets here in Australia. Being close to bushland, we regularly get visits from our wild friends. Bluey, the blue-tongue lizard, loves some dry cat food! Carol Hill, Tasmania I received this very special message from my gorgeous dog Fluffy. It really makes me smile every time I see it. Louise Milne, West Sussex ✿ Got a pet pic that makes you smile? We can give it a good home…

Summer spirit When you’re looking for something special and refreshing, make yourself an Atopia & Tonic. Mix with plenty of ice and a slice of orange for the ultimate refreshing drink. £25, sainsburys.co.uk Gorgeous vase This stylish ceramic vase is sure to brighten any space. Fill it with fresh blooms or simply enjoy it as a decorative item. £12, shop.roh.org.uk Support Jeans for Genes Pick up a limited-edition T-shirt for Jeans for Genes Week (16-20 September) – the annual fundraising charity that supports children affected by genetic disorders. All money goes to charity. £20, jeansforgenes.org/shop…

1 Fish Why? Oily fish (salmon, trout, mackerel) is packed with vitamins and minerals, but a key nutrient is omega-3 fatty acids, which may help protect against heart disease and other age-related conditions. Try to eat it once a week. White fish (cod, haddock) is a good source of low-fat protein and minerals. Shellfish is high in selenium – believed to have cancer-fighting properties. 2 Blueberries Why? They’re high in the plant compound anthocyanin, which helps shield cells from ageing ultraviolet rays. ‘UV is a major factor when it comes to skin ageing,’ explains dermatologist Dr Iaisha Ali. Eat foods such as berries, which help protect your skin from damage. 3 Broccoli Why? It’s bursting with vitamins – crucial at any age, but more so as we grow…

Woman’s Weekly has teamed up with family high street brand Peacocks to offer readers an exclusive 20% off in-store and online from 28 August until midnight 11 September 2019. As summer comes to a close and autumn gets underway, Peacocks has created a collection of bohemian florals and feminine silhouettes in a rich palette of 70s tones. Burnt sunset shades, chocolate tans and dark ditsy florals are paired with puff sleeve blouses and sweetheart necklines, putting a contemporary twist on the retro trend. Preparing for the tricky transitional weather, Peacocks has all bases covered. The high street favourite’s new collection offers Bardot tops, cardigans and staple denim alongside a selection of versatile accessories to see you through the season. Peacocks specialises in providing high-quality clothing at affordable prices for all…

You’re bound to be familiar with this photo of two sisters, pushing a pram crammed with small children through the bombed streets of London. It’s an iconic image that has been used countless times to sum up the essence of ‘Blitz spirit’. The middle baby in the pram is Mary Ashmore, from Canning Town, East London. Now 83, Mary says the story behind it is a sad tale. ‘I was three, when our buildings took a direct hit during the Blitz,’ Mary says. ‘I don’t really remember much – just fear as my mum Mary bundled my sisters Molly, Maureen and me into the pram.’ From there, Mary, her mum and sisters found themselves in the tranquil haven of Oxford. Mary’s mother didn’t want to return to London, but her…

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MEASUREMENTS To fit bust 82 (86) (92) (97) (102) (107) (112) (117) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) (42) (44) (46) in. Actual measurements 87 (92) (98) (103) (109) (114) (120) (125) cm/34¼ (36) (38½) (40½) (43) (45) (47¼) (49¼) in. Side seam 37 (38) (38) (39) (39) (40) (40) (41) cm/14½ (15) (15) (15½) (15½) (15¾) (15¾) (16¼) in. Length to shoulder 58 (59) (60) (61) (62) (63) (64) (65) cm/23 (23¼) (23¾) (24) (24½) (24¾) (25¼) (25½) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 28cm/11in. MATERIALS 8 (8) (9) (10) (10) (11) (12) (12) 50g (135m) balls of Rowan Softyak DK (76% cotton, 15% yak, 9% nylon) in Driftwood (244)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; removable stitch markers or contrast thread; spare needles or…

Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips (£12.99, HB, Simon & Schuster) For pure escapism, this debut set in Russia’s Kamchatka region is perfect. Two young sisters go missing on the dramatic peninsula of densely wooded forests, rushing rivers and hot springs. As the months pass, those dealing with the loss discover disturbing parallels with events of the past. Phillips explores the devastation in this complex, imaginative and beautifully written crime novel, which is as breathtaking as the scenery it depicts. Platform Seven by Louise Doughty (£14.99, HB, Faber) Watching a stranger approaching the edge of the platform, ghost Lisa Evans is powerless to prevent what is about to happen. Also, aware that there is a connection between this death and her own, she is determined to seek out the truth. She…

Carol Coogan, 69 Tell us about your look… I like to look co-ordinated, even just to pop to the garden centre for a coffee. I love shades of blue in summer. My dress is M&S, my sandals came from Florida and my bag from Tenerife – I like to shop on holiday! My daughter gave me my pearl necklace. My Fitbit watch is colour co-ordinated, of course! And the best bit of your body? My hair. I used to be a hairdresser, so I’m very fussy! Rachel Thomas, 55 Tell us about your look… My dress is by Great Plains. I spotted it in the sale at a store called Maze, in Bath. I liked it so much, I bought another one in blue! My strappy sandals are French and…

...Watch Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Starring BAFTA-award-winning Sheridan Smith – and Jason Donovan, who played the role 30 years ago in the West End – see this colourful musical at the renowned London Palladium. ✿ Visit josephthemusical.com ...Enjoy Summer family fun at Snowshill Explore Snowshill Manor and Garden in Gloucestershire this summer. Go on family trails to explore the mysteries of Snowshill and take part in the many summer activities. ✿ Visit nationaltrust.org.uk ...Visit Camel Creek Adventure Park Head to Cornwall and visit this thrilling adventure park, which has just undergone a big refurbishment. New rides have been popping up throughout the whole of 2019. The park provides a great day out for you and the kids this summer. ✿ Visit camelcreek.co.uk…

After years of playing the downtrodden and down-to-earth, Anne Reid has finally gone posh! And she admits the role of the formidably no-nonsense Lady Denham, in a TV adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sanditon , is one she can’t help but identify with herself. ‘She doesn’t take any prisoners, that’s the thing,’ she explains. ‘She can’t be bothered, well you can’t when you get older. I’m like that. ‘Lady Denham can be charming and she can be awful’ ‘I don’t think she was always this crabby old woman – you just get crabbier as you get older. I’m much crabbier than I was 20 years ago.’ Not that anyone would blame Anne for being slightly irritable right now. When we meet, she is walking with a crutch following recent hip surgery…

Performance has always been a big part of what I do. Our shows are family events, as my sister Mary and I both act in them, and my husband Malcolm also acts and plays the guitar. Typically we perform seven numbers in each show Ð four stories and three songs. Right now I’m planning how to act out my new book, The Smeds and The Smoos. It’s about two groups of aliens, one red and one blue, who never mix – until one day a young couple fall in love. It’s a tricky book to dramatise as there are loads of different aliens in the story, but I’m only going to dress up the two lead characters, Janet and Bill, giving them little red and blue antennae. Then I’ll choose…

A sprain is similar to a strain, but generally a sprain is used to mean torn or twisted ligaments, and a strain means overstretched or torn muscle. Management is very similar. It’s very easy to twist and tear some of the muscle fibres, or non-muscular connective tissues we call ligaments, in our limbs or around joints, especially in the knee and ankle, but also in the back, neck and arms. Simply turning your ankle on uneven ground is enough, while common sporting injuries have the same effect. Usually there may be pain and swelling, even bruising, in the area, and this will takes several days or even weeks to settle. Afterwards, for several more weeks, that joint will be a little more prone to further injury, as it will be…

1 Eat smart Have a healthy, varied diet, including veg, pulses and fruit. Check the NHS Eatwell guide (there are vegetarian and vegan versions). 2 Boost sleep Sleep deprivation decreases the production of infection-fighting antibodies and cells, making you more prone to diabetes and inflammation. 3 Make good choices Don’t smoke or drink heavily, but do take regular exercise, all of which affect your immune health. Look at managing stress levels and make sure you have your vaccinations. 4 Maintain hygiene Always wash your hands thoroughly after going to the toilet and before cooking or eating, and make sure to cook meats and fish thoroughly.…

My husband keeps changing his will Q My 80-year-old husband keeps changing his will. I’m not really sure why, as it doesn’t change much. He may choose a specific thing to give a grandchild but the basic thing is just the same. He then spends money getting it officially dealt with. I have said I thought it was a waste of money and he says it’s his business. But it’s our money he’s using. Clare, Dorset A Did you ask him why he’s doing this? It’s clearly meeting a need of his. My hunch is it’s a way of staying in control. If he’s feeling he has little control over his life as he ages, he wouldn’t be alone. The one thing he’s in charge of is his will. Having…

✿ Hydrangeas like moist, well-drained soil. ✿ As the stems can bend and break in strong winds, position them in a sheltered location or stake well. ✿ Hydrangeas like morning or late afternoon sun but prefer midday shade. Dappled woodland shade is ideal. ✿ When planting, dig the hole two to three times the diameter of the root ball. Enrich the soil with organic matter and apply mulch. ✿ If you’re growing in pots, a slow-growing dwarf cultivar such as Hydrangea ‘Pia’ is ideal. It grows to 90cm tall, has glossy, serrated, dark green leaves and flowerheads that stay pink/red from mid-late summer. If you grow larger varieties in containers, they’ll reach around 70cm.…

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë  In this all-time classic, Jane leaves behind a loveless childhood and years at boarding school for a job as governess to Adèle, the ward of Mr Rochester. But as love grows between Jane and Rochester, she discovers Thornfield Hall holds a dark and shameful secret – one that may keep them apart forever. ‘I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being, with an independent will; which I now exert to leave you,’ declares Jane, a woman determined to be true to her sense of right, however deeply she feels. Our verdict: Throughout the book, Jane’s thoughts and feelings are brilliantly painted by Charlotte Brontë, who, like Jane, is guided by an unshakeable moral compass.…

SOW THIS ✿ SUMMER MAY BE OVER BUT YOU CAN SOW SALADS such as mustard ‘golden streaks’, winter purslane, pak choi red and lamb’s lettuce in 20cm (8in) pots or in short rows in window boxes. Thin out overcrowded seedlings when they’re about 2.5cm (1in) tall. DIG THIS ✿ LIFTING AND DIVIDING RHUBARB is an easy task to complete and autumn is the ideal time to carry it out. Once dividing is complete, water the plants well. Leave the foliage to die back naturally and return nutrients to the crown, then remove them and add them to the compost heap. PLANT THIS ✿ THIS IS THE KEY TIME TO LAY TURF as the frost-free weeks of autumn provide the ‘golden hours’ and, as long as your soil isn’t waterlogged or…

This black-and-white photo of me was taken in Scarborough, when I was 17 years old –we wore ankle socks to keep the boys away! My dress, teamed with a wide belt, had a white background with lovely pink flowers all over it. 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.…

Exquisitely hand-painted and gilded, this plate was made by Royal Worcester in the early 20th century. It’s signed by Thomas Lockyer and has Royal Worcester marks. Thomas Lockyer started work as a specialist fruit painter at the factory just before the outbreak of WWI. He left to serve in the War, returning in 1918 and remaining until his death in 1935. This mid-19th-century Pierrot automaton still strums a tune after all these years. The silk of his jacket is a little frayed and the bright colour of his costume has faded but because of his quality and rarity, he is still worth a tidy sum. Made by the French company Gustave Vichy, he would entertain guests at lavish dinner parties. DO YOU HAVE ANY FABULOUS ANTIQUE FINDS? WE’D LOVE TO…

At just 45, Cally Taylor is grieving for not one, but two of her three best friends from school. It could be the plot of a novel, a mystery to draw the reader in and keep them turning pages. But for Cally, it’s not fiction, it’s real life; a nightmare story she’s been forced to live through. ‘When we left school Charlotte, Heidi, Lucy and I hugged each other tearfully and promised to stay in touch,’ Cally says. As boarding-school girls, the foursome had grown used to being separated during holidays and when they started university, initially they kept in contact the way they always had, by writing letters. ‘For the first year, I wrote frequently but as time passed I gradually stopped,’ Cally says. University life suited Cally well.…

Trousers for long legs Q I’m 5ft 10in and struggle to find trousers long enough – please help! A You’ll be pleased to hear that more and more high street brands are now accommodating different leg lengths. Long Tall Sally is a dedicated store that doesn’t simply add inches but constructs every garment as a whole for the taller figure with many trousers available in three lengths from 34 to 38 inches. Topshop also has a dedicated tall section for women 5ft 9in and over and is a great destination for jeans. While Next offer varying leg lengths ranging from an inside leg of 29in up to 35in. Wear now and later Q I bought some lovely skirts over the summer that I’d like to continue wearing next season but…

Berry jellies These adorable jellies are a spectacular sweet treat at the end of a meal. PER SERVING: 80 cals, 0g fat, 0g sat fat, 16g carbs SERVES 4 ✿ 6 gelatine leaves ✿ 3tbsp elderflower cordial ✿ 2tbsp cassis ✿ 2-3 drops red food colouring ✿ 150g (5oz) raspberries You will need: ✿ 4 jelly moulds 1 Put the gelatine leaves in a bowl of ice water to bloom for 4 mins. 2 In a pan, bring 450ml (¾pt) water to the boil. Remove from the heat and add the elderflower cordial. Remove the gelatine from the ice water and add to the pan. Mix to dissolve the gelatine. Put a quarter of the hot liquid into a jug with the cassis and food colouring, then pour into the…

✿ RICE – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation is the mantra for most sprains and strains or muscle and ligament tears, usually but not exclusively, in the leg. ✿ The immediate aim is to reduce the initial pain with paracetamol or ibupr ofen, and reduce swelling and support the torn muscle or ligaments until they heal. ✿ If it doesn’t settle, longer term support bandaging or even a more solid walking boot and crutches may be needed to stop mo vement disturbing healing. ✿ Rarely, you may need to see a doctor, have X-rays or MRIs to exclude fractures or persistent tears, which sometimes need sur gery.…

Inflammation is behind most health problems in the western world, such as heart, lung and neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer’s, several psychiatric diagnoses such as depression and bipolar disorder, as well as IBS and joint problems. Most diseases we know of have an inflammatory component. I’m a science journalist and started investigating this more closely six years ago when I hit peri-menopause. I had terrible backache, fatigue, low mood and a muffin top that just wouldn’t shift. The personal trainer I signed up with got me looking at my diet and I started reading about anti-inflammatory foods. I changed what I was eating and three months later my backache, bad moods and spare tyre had all gone. I was happier and stronger. Eat smart I was so amazed I wrote a…

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YOU WILL NEED ✿ 80cm of 145cm wide patterned denim fabric ✿ 46cm square plain denim fabric ✿ 46 x 92cm plain white fabric ✿ 50 x 145cm medium loft batting ✿ 6m of 6mm thick piping cord ✿ Contrasting sewing thread ✿ Scissors ✿ Pins ✿ Sewing machine ✿ 43cm square cushion pad ✿ Vanishing fabric marker ✿ Quilter’s ruler ✿ Piping foot Time to make: Six hours Stockists: Art Gallery painterly wash denim, £24.99 per m, Art Gallery coloured chambray fabric, £17.99 per m, both minervacrafts.com INSTRUCTIONS 1 Cut out two 46cm squares from the plain fabric and three from the batting. For the backs, cut out six rectangles from the patterned fabric measuring 30 x 46cm. 2 Using the vanishing marker and quilter’s ruler, draw a set…

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Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr A great time to do something innovative with your health, especially linked to diet or exercise. Taurus 21 Apr – 21 May This is an excellent week for being creative – cooking, gardening, painting, dancing. Time for fun! Gemini 22 May – 21 Jun Make some changes around your home. If anything needs repairing or upgrading, get started now! Cancer 22 Jun – 23 Jul Now’s your chance to meet new people and extend your social circle. Networking brings positive results. Leo 24 Jul – 23 Aug What talents have you yet to explore? You’ve got more than you realise. Choose one and develop it. Virgo 24 Aug – 23 Sep Energy levels get a boost and you can get a great deal done.…

‘We really only stay together because of the labradoodle’ This page is fully committed to diversity and equality, and takes a particularly dim view of sexism. Men, though – aren’t they just the giddy limit? ‘Do we have to go?’ said Mr Dear. ‘I really don’t fancy spending the afternoon standing about and making small talk with a load of people I don’t know. Couldn’t we invent an excuse?’ A week last Thursday, our neighbours Doug and Sandra clocked up 25 years of marriage. Honestly, we could not ask for better neighbours. For a start, Sandra is the sort of person who can always find cake and biscuits for unexpected visitors at elevenses time. Then there is the gossip. Sandra can gossip to Olympic standard. She works at the hospital,…