Innholdsfortegnelse for 08-Sep-2020 i Woman's Weekly

Time to cover up Now we’re all trying to get out and about a little more, even if it’s just to the corner shop, it’s never been more important to head outdoors safely. So we all have another thing to remember to pop in our handbags when leaving the house, now that wearing a face mask is compulsory in so many places. In our household, the list runs as follows: keys, purse, phone, glasses… and now mask! Both my daughters have funky galaxy print ones, while I prefer the disposable versions and my husband likes his minimal black cotton design. So, with that in mind, I’ve rounded up three face mask ideas to suit every taste and budget.…

Angela Phillips, 1958 My best friend Rosemary (left) and I were walking along the promenade in Margate, age 15, wearing our print dresses with cardigans – very of the time. We have been friends since we were eight years old, never losing contact through life’s ups and downs. ✣ 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.…

When Bryher Scudamore’s mother Peggy died 21 years ago, she was devastated. Not only had she lost her best friend, but she realised – as she sifted through papers and photos – that she had also lost a part of her past. Although they had been close, there was so much of her mother’s life that Bryher didn’t know about. Sadly, Bryher’s experience is common. Among the top 10 regrets in a UK survey of those over 50 was ‘not asking more about parents’ and grandparents’ lives’. But Bryher’s mother’s death became the inspiration for not only writing her own life story, but launching a business called autodotbiography 10 years ago, at the age of 60. Since then, she has helped hundreds of people write their life stories, making her…

HANDWASHING Good hygiene prevents the spread of Covid-19, says LloydsPharmacy pharmacist Anshu Kaura. ‘This removes viruses and bacteria to stop them spreading.’ TAKING SUPPLEMENTS ‘The NHS recommend taking vitamin D to keep bones and muscles healthy,’ says Anshu. ‘Making this part of your routine can be beneficial.’ RUNNING Aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity a week with at least two days of strengthening activities. ‘Moderate exercise should make your heart rate increase,’ says Anshu.…

✢ CT scans are a series of X-rays making a 3D picture of the brain and meninges covering it, to indicate the tumour type and location. ✢ MRI scans use magnetic imaging rather than X-rays, giving a 3D picture, which is more detailed for imaging the soft tissues inside the skull. ✢ Electroencephalogram (EEG) applies electrodes to the scalp to look at electrical activity if you’re having fits, showing the type and location of fit. ✢ Biopsy – under anaesthetic a small hole is made in the skull and a sample taken of the tumour to see if it is benign.…

Should I try to be friends with them? QI’m older than all the girls in my office by probably 25 years. They’re all very nice to me and include me in their conversations. I know some use me as a confidante as a ‘nice mum’. They send a lot of text messages on WhatsApp and use signs and symbols I don’t understand. I never answer the group chat as I don’t want to make a fool of myself. I wonder if they think I’m being a bit unfriendly. I’d like to join in. Tina, Brighton A It sounds like they really value your friendship and want you to be part of their group. I think you asking them about the texts will show them your vulnerable side and doing this…

YOU WILL NEED ✣ Access to a photocopier ✣ Tracing paper and pencil ✣ 15 x 15cm square of red spotted, striped and patterned cotton fabrics ✣ 8 x 8cm square of brown cotton fabric ✣ 8 x 6cm rectangle of green cotton fabric ✣ 4 x 6cm rectangle of bonding web ✣ Rouleau turner or safety pin to turn the stalk through ✣ Wood shavings or sawdust ✣ Sheet of scrap paper for funnel Stockist: Farm Charm Flower Sack, Smitten Pinstripe Red fabric, £3.62 for 25cm, Flurry Reversed Red fabric, £2.75 for 25cm, all Sew Hot (sewhot.co.uk). MAKING PAPER PATTERNS Photocopy the pattern of the pear and leaf below. Fold the tracing paper in half. Trace the patterns onto tracing paper, matching the broken line to the fold. Cut…

Five years on from becoming Bake Off champ, former stay-at-home mum Nadiya Hussain has blossomed into a celebrity chef, successful novelist, role model and all-round national treasure. ‘In lockdown, my natural reaction was to bake, and that’s what I did’ Nadiya’s bubbly personality and skill with a spatula have endeared her to millions. Her success is, in part, due to her relatability. As good as her life seems – she is happily married to Abdal and they have three children together – Nadiya is also open about her mental-health struggles. A combination of factors from Nadiya’s childhood, including racist bullying at school and having two siblings who were in and out of hospital, left her with anxiety and panic disorder. But baking has always helped Nadiya through the tough times,…

“Way before Covid-19 I started writing a book about all the good things in life, the green shoots of hope for a brighter future. There are wonderful people and initiatives out there that you need to know about. You might think launching a book that celebrates good news in the midst of a pandemic is insane, but we need positive thoughts now more than ever. ‘The point of us is to mingle’ In fact, things are better now than any time in history – unless you believe in Camelot. Life expectancy is higher, literacy is up and the last decade has been the most peaceful in history. It seems being alive during the Spanish Inquisition was actually more stressful than Brexit. Sorry, Mr Musk, we won’t be packing for Mars…

Musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis and back pain affect nearly 19 million people in the UK, but regular exercise can make a difference – improving movement, protecting joints and reducing pain. It doesn’t need to be strenuous, even walking or climbing the stairs can increase strength, flexibility and lower-joint pain. ✣ For activities in your area, visit the websites getactive.io or versusarthritis.org/in-your-areaOr call the helpline (0800 5200 520) ✣ For local Taekwondo opportunities, visit britishtaekwondo.org.uk/try-taekwondo/find-a-club/…

1 Stop making excuses ‘The most common reasons people give are “I don’t have time” and “I don’t know how”,’ says Bryher. ‘You make the time for important things. There is no greater legacy for future generations than passing on your story.’ 2 Use photographs The easiest way to bring back memories is by including photographs in your memoir. It’s important to identify who is in them and why they are important to you. ‘Many people have old family albums but no idea who the people pictured are,’ Bryher says. 3 Check school reports This is a source of fascination to grandchildren. Your childhood, generally, will be so different from theirs. Bryher says ‘I am left-handed but was forced to use my right hand by the teachers, tying my left…

Meningiomas are slow-growing masses of cells of the meninges – the membranous linings around the brain. They tend not to spread outside that primary site and usually don’t recur if all the tumour is removed. However, they will slowly increase in size and can cause pressure on the brain, with headaches, nausea, drowsiness and even fits. Weakness, paralysis, visual or speech problems and mental or behavioural changes can later occur as the tumour grows. Headaches have so many causes and most commonly are due to tension, anxiety, musculoskeletal problems such as neck arthritis, high blood pressure or from eye strain. Initially your GP may do a general and a neurological examination, and if all is normal, may simply treat the pain if all you have noticed are headaches. They may…

A The question is whether, undistracted, you’re just noticing the need to pee, or if there is a serious cause. Do you wake at night, pass blood or have pain on peeing? If so, you may have a bladder infection. Get a urine sample tested at your surgery to exclude infection – the commonest cause of frequency. Once infection is excluded you can focus on other reasons for your overactive bladder. Keep your total daily fluid intake to no more than two litres, reduce caffeinated drinks, as they can promote urinary urgency, and consider pelvic-floor muscle training. Or has it simply become a habit, with no work to focus on? Try bladder training – consciously leave an increasing time gap between going to pee. If after 8-12 weeks you have…

Seasonal stars Plenty of plants reach their flowering peak in autumn and look superb in containers. For sunny areas, choose from asters, salvias, penstemons and dahlias. The bonus is that when they’ve finished flowering, you can replant them in the garden (except dahlias, which need overwintering in a frost-free place). To liven up a sheltered, shady spot, hardy fuchsias make a colourful focal point. The upright, bushy ‘Mrs Popple’ (90cm high), has showy, scarlet-and-purple blooms, while the compact, red-and-purple ‘Tom Thumb’ (30cm) is ideal for a smaller pot. Container-grown fuchsias are not frost-hardy, so protect them over winter. Revive displays By the end of summer, container plants can be exhausted and may have given up flowering altogether. Replant (using fresh compost) with a peppy mix of late-flowering perennials, foliage plants…

Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS To fit chest 61 (66) (72) cm/24 (26) (28) in. Actual measurements 72 (77) (82) cm/28¼ (30¼) (32¼) in. Side seam 25 (26.5) (29) cm/9¾ (10½) (11½) in. Length to shoulder 40.5 (43) (47) cm/16 (17) (18½) in. Sleeve seam 27 (30) (33) cm/10½ (11¾) (13) in. MATERIALS 5 (6) (6) 100g (145m) balls of Hayfield Chunky Tweed with Wool (74% acrylic, 20% wool, 6% viscose) in Cream (Crigglestone 180)*. Pair each of 5.5mm (No. 5) and 6.5mm (No. 3) knitting needles; cable needle; stitch holders. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 16 stitches and 22 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over reverse stocking stitch; 22-stitch central cable measures 9cm across, 18-stitch rope cables measure 8cm across and 24 rows of cable pattern measures 10cm, using 6.5mm…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Your energy will flow more easily this week. If you prioritise your tasks, you’ll accomplish a great deal. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Make sure that you find ways to express your emotions. You may need some time and space alone to find peace within. GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun It’s a good time for studying, writing and communications of all kinds. Connecting up with like-minded people is under positive stars. CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul Financially, this can be a productive time for you. Keep your spending habits in check and you can take your finances to a new level. LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug Venus in your sign makes you popular and in demand. This is a wonderful…

“If you were kind enough to drop by last week, you’ll remember that four of us were sitting outside The Nice Little Cafe In The Park, drinking its Very Strong Coffee and remembering the days when men were reckless enough to propose marriage to us (or in one case, to have marriage proposed by us). Well, we ordered more coffee and one thing led to another. Let me begin by creating a bit of atmosphere, as we top romantic writers say. When my little sister Deb was about 21, she was very taken by a young man called James, who could have stepped fully formed from the pages of a rather corny Barbara Cartland novel. He was tall, dark and handsome, and his fringe flopped over his forehead in that…

PIPPA O’BRIEN, 67 Tell us about your look I bought these trousers in a sale at Warehouse centuries ago! I love floral prints, so they were a great find. My top is by First Avenue and my pumps were a bargain from Debenhams. And I love a hat. I found this one in St Tropez – it always adds a bit of glam! And the best bit of your body? My green eyes. HELEN LUNT, 54 Tell us about your look I like a laid-back, casual look with a chic, modern edge. I bought my jeans from Uniqlo last year. My top is by Cream, from a boutique on the Isle of Wight, and my trainers are Veja. A pair of white trainers are a summer essential! And the best…

CARROT, BROCCOLI AND LIME SALAD This is such a refreshing salad, with its zingy lime dressing. PER SERVING 135 cals, 7g fat, 1.3g sat fat, 11.2g carbs SERVES 6 ✣ 1 whole head broccoli, cut into small florets ✣ 5 large carrots, peeled and cut into long strips ✣ 45g (1½oz) pumpkin seeds ✣ 1 courgette, cut into thin rounds ✣ 1 iceberg lettuce, washed and dried ✣ Small bunch mint ✣ Zest of 1 lime For the dressing: ✣ Juice of 2 limes, at room temperature ✣ 1tsp clear honey ✣ 1tsp Dijon mustard ✣ ½tsp soy sauce ✣ 4tbsp olive oil 1 Blanch the broccoli in boiling salted water for 4 mins, then rinse under a cold tap or plunge into iced water straight after. Once cool, drain…

MY HEALTHY LIFE Katy Beskow My go-to remedy I find that a glass of ginger cordial gives me an energy boost during the mid-afternoon slump. In summer I enjoy it with ice, and in winter I’ll often serve it hot with a slice of unwaxed lemon. My favourite meal I love Indian takeaway-style food as it’s packed with flavour, so I’d have to say caramelised onion dahl, perfect pilau rice and saag aloo from my latest book, Vegan Fakeaway (£15, Quadrille). How I stay fit and healthy As I work from home, I enjoy online workouts, such as Results with Lucy. I tend to wake up early and do a 20-minute HIIT workout to get me energised for the day. In the early evening, I’ll do an online Pilates class,…

GET INFORMED Read up on your new diet. Check out the Vegan Society or the Vegetarian Society websites for advice on how to choose a balanced diet. TAKE A SUPPLEMENT Take one that contains the National Reference Value for vitamins B12 and D, selenium, iron, zinc and iodine, and an algae-based omega-3 one. STOCK UP Vegan-friendly foods include nuts, seeds, nut butters, tins of beans and pulses, fortified breakfast cereals, spreads and plant milk, and frozen veggies. SEE YOUR GP… If you notice any new health problems or feel excessively tired. Pharmacists and registered nutritionists can offer advice too.…

The Diver and the Lover  by Jeremy Vine (£20, HB, Coronet) Inspired by true events surrounding the creation of a Salvador Dalí painting, we find ourselves in 1951 Catalonia. Sisters Ginny and Meredith travel to Spain to escape the trauma of two world wars and a troubled childhood. They discover Dalí is nearby and about to start a new work. Ginny becomes friends with a waiter who will pose for it. But the lives of the characters are about to become entangled. A Girl Made of Air  by Nydia Hetherington (£14.99, HB, Quercus) Perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern, this magical debut about the greatest tightrope walker that ever lived will stay with you for some time. As a child, Mouse roams the grounds of the circus, left to her…