Innholdsfortegnelse for 06-Oct-2020 i Woman's Weekly

From summer to autumn I can’t believe it’s already that time of year when the season begins to change. We’ve been blessed with some lovely weather this year, which has meant many of us will have spent more time outside than usual. I’ve started going on long walks to enjoy what nature has to offer, and am now seeing leaves on paths and acorns littering the forest floor. The days have also started to shorten, which for me means it’s time to start getting cosy at home. I’ll dig out our warmer duvets, fluffy throws and woolly cushions to snuggle up with. We may even dare to put the central heating on by the end of the month – if my husband lets me!…

WENDY YATES, 58 Tell us about your look I recently started my own clothing company and this jumpsuit and cardi are from the collection. I like comfy, flattering clothing, and thought Kololo would be the perfect ‘go to’ place for women of a similar age who want comfort – and style! And the best bit of your body? My eyes, smile – and teeth. JEANETTE ROSE, 58 Tell us about your look I usually wear jeans and T-shirts – I have a couple of allotments, and a dog, and I work for the NHS, so comfy clothes are best. I’ll wear a dress on special occasions, like today, at RHS Wisley. This is from Next. When I’ve got time, I enjoy making my own clothes. On the high street Next,…

The Savoy, Britain’s first luxury hotel, opened in 1889. The Savoy’s mastermind was  theatre impresario Richard D’Oyly Carte (above). A serial risk-taker and showman, he was already one of Victorian Britain’s biggest success stories as the producer of Gilber t and Sullivan operettas. Using profits from The Pirates of Penzance and HMS Pinafore, he had built the Savoy Theatre on the Strand. It opened in 1881 with Gilbert and Sullivan’s hit, Patience. His talent as a theatre producer made him a pioneering hotelier when the Savoy opened four years later. He thought of a hotel in terms of staging and performance, so from the moment a guest arrived, they’d feel like the star attraction. Smartly dressed doormen would welcome guests into the expansive marble lobby , the bar and restaurant…

WHERE I’VE BEEN Early morning Oxfordshire rides on my bike. I’ve discovered hundreds of sights and places I never knew existed. WHO I’VE MET A wonderful farmer – and her six cows – who gave me a socially distanced cuppa while I fixed a puncture. WHAT I’VE BOUGHT Some new bookshelves – mine were groaning under the weight of too many dictionaries. Just don’t ask me if they’re straight. WHAT I’VE SEEN Normal People. I’ve rarely felt such nostalgia for my student days. I tried the Marianne fringe – it didn’t work.…

ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH PARMESAN POLENTA Polenta is a golden and gluten-free cornmeal which adds the perfect creamy texture to this dish, deliciously constrasting with the crispness of the pork skin. SERVES 6 ✣ 2kg (4½lb) British free-range pork loin, on the bone and the skin scored ✣ ½tbsp fennel seeds ✣ Pinch of grated nutmeg ✣ Salt and pepper For the polenta: ✣ 1.2ltr (2pt) hot chicken stock ✣ 250g (9oz) coarse polenta (not the quick-cook variety) ✣ 40g (1½oz) melted unsalted butter ✣ 30g (1oz) grated Parmesan For the apple sauce: ✣ 4 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped ✣ 1 small bulb fennel, halved and finely sliced ✣ 1tsp fennel seeds ✣ 2 whole cloves ✣ 2tbsp caster sugar ✣ 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 Preheat…

High blood pressure is one of the most common chronic conditions as we age, with around a third of UK adults suffering from it, often without realising, as it rarely has noticeable symptoms. We measure blood pressure as two numbers. The first is the systolic pressure, which is higher, and is the pressure the heart pushes blood around the body. The second, lower number is the diastolic, and is the resistance to blood flow in the blood vessels. Ideally, blood pressure is between 90/60 and 120/80. Over 140/90 is considered high, but as we age, up to 150/90 may be allowed. Blood pressure varies throughout the day, and being dehydrated, tired or anxious can also have an effect. Generally, risk factors for hypertension include being over 65, being overweight, being…

1 DON’T TOUCH Try not to squeeze your spots as this aggravates them, causing scarring and infection. Blackheads are due to hormonal changes. 2 CLEANSE TWICE A DAY Use a gentle cleanser and water, or oil-free soap substitute. Try pharmacy preparations like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. 3 USE MAKE-UP Be sure to choose products labelled as non-comedogenic (shouldn’t cause blackheads) or non-acnegenic (shouldn’t cause acne). 4 TRACK YOUR DIET Look for triggers and avoid those foods. Check the British Association of Dermatologists’ acne leaflet at bad.org.uk…

Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS Complete blanket approximately 76 x 105cm/30 x 41½in. MATERIALS 1 x 100g (295m) ball of Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic) in each of: White (1001), Sherbert (1034), Spring Green (1316), Lemon (1020), Apricot (1026), Candyfloss (1130), Clematis (1390) and Wisteria (1432)*. A set of 4mm (No. 8) circular knitting needles (80-100cm length to accommodate the large number of stitches). Get the exclusive yarn pack from theknitting network.co.uk. TENSION 30 stitches and 30 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over pattern, using 4mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st(s), stitch(es); sl1, slip 1 st purlwise without knitting it; sl2, slip 2 sts purlwise (one at a time) without knitting them; k2tog, knit 2 sts together (to decrease 1 st); kfb, knit into the front and back of the…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Don’t push, accept the things you cannot change and make a clear intention to go with the flow. This will bring you peace and harmony. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Have loose plans and be prepared to change them on a dime. Nothing is fixed and being adaptable is key. GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun This is a great time for reconnecting with people from your past. Send that email or make that phone call. You’ll be glad you did. CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul Pay more attention to your surroundings and your home. Make changes that beautify and uplift your heart. LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug Financially you may receive good news, or a job offer may be presented…

The Family Lawrence, 1950, sent in by Wendy Williams This is myself and my parents at an Army wedding. My mother made her brown coat with a lovely fur collar. She also made my red wool coat and the little hat to match. ✣ 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.…

We are born to dance,’ says psychologist and former dancer Dr Peter Lovatt. ‘It has enormous health benefits – it makes you fitter, happier and smarter. And it’s free! Who wouldn’t want to tap into that?’ With the potential to burn more calories than cycling, running or swimming, dance is one of the best ways to combine having fun with getting fit, according to research by the University of Brighton. That makes it more likely that you’ll keep doing it – and keep reaping the benefits, which include a stronger heart, lungs, muscles and bones, in addition to an improved mood. ‘Whatever your age – and whether you’re a complete novice or an advanced exerciser – you can find a dance class to suit you,’ says Sammy Margo of the…

✢ Check your blood pressure at the surgery, pharmacy, workplace or at home. Try at different times of the day, and rest days as well as work days. ✢ A healthy lifestyle helps reduce your blood pressure and prevent hypertension. Regular exercise, weight loss, stopping smoking and dealing with stress will all help. ✢ Increase the fibrous intake from vegetables, pulses and fruit in your diet. ✢ Reduce your salt intake and saturated fats from fatty meats. ✢ See your practice nurses to get help to stop smoking, reduce your alcohol intake and reduce your caffeine intake from coffee, tea or fizzy drinks.…

Am I too old to take care of her? Q My daughter and her partner have had a lot of difficulties and are struggling with addiction and lack of money. They have a two-year-old daughter, who I spend a lot of time with, as I don’t think she’s well looked after by them. I know my daughter loves her child, but recently she asked if she could live with me. I’m 76 and I feel too old for a child, but I don’t want her to go into care. Name and address withheld A This sounds like a very difficult situation and one where you need professional help. I’m sure everyone wants the best for your granddaughter. Exploring all options will help you to come to the right solution. I…

The Skylark’s Secret by Fiona Valpy (£8.99, PB, Amazon) The remote Highland village of Loch Ewe, in 1940, is peaceful until the Royal Navy’s Arctic convoys start using it as their base. Amid the tension, the local laird’s son falls in love with the gamekeeper’s daughter Flora. Dual timelines propel us to 1978, where we meet Flora’s daughter Lexie. Forced to return to Loch Ewe from London, she soon realises her mother was hiding secrets. Home Stretch by Graham Norton (£20, HB, Hodder & Stoughton) Graham Norton has done it again with this story of loss, acceptance and hope. This warm and engaging novel, set in 1987, focuses on a small Irish community, where two young people are about to get married. Only there’s a crash the night before the…

GREAT ESCAPE I am writing to say a big thank you to Woman’s Weekly magazine for inspiring our recent mini break! During lockdown and self-isolation, my favourite magazine was also my window to the world. There were such wonderful ideas and we took a few of them on board, making a visit to the glorious Blenheim Palace, as well as to Stonehenge. It was wonderful to escape into the lushness of the Palace gardens and to stroll through the wild land. Tatiana Shrimpton, Derbyshire…

‘My book is optimistic, which people wouldn’t expect from me’ March 2020 will be remembered by most of us as the month we went into lockdown, when the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe. But for Craig Revel Horwood, it will always be special because that was when he got engaged to his partner of two years, Jonathan Myring. The couple were in Australia, where Craig was filming Dancing with the Stars, when Jonathan popped the question. But he admits he nearly scuppered Jonathan’s plans. On a romantic break in Tasmania between shows, Jonathan had organised a picnic on the banks of a river – but Craig declared he’d rather go back to their hotel and take a bath instead. ‘It didn’t work out very well for him, the poor…

“How often have you reached for a quarantini? Or encountered a covidiot – the claphazard’s sibling? You’d be forgiven if these new words from the coronalexicon have passed you by, but it seems many of us have been crafting new words as a distraction from the grimness. It turns out that I’ve made quite a few dubious quarantinis without knowing what to call them – the experimental cocktails made from whatever you can find at the back of the lockdown cupboard. A covidiot needs no explaining, while a claphazard was that person who, while applauding the NHS, stood way too close to those nearby. Tedium makes us reach for ‘Bored-aux’ There are many more. The tedium of lockdown might make many of us reach for the ‘Bored-aux’, and ‘doughverkill’ was…

It was 6am and Kathy Slack, then aged 33, was about to drive to work, when she found herself sitting staring at the ignition. ‘I couldn’t remember how to start the engine,’ she recalls. ‘I called my husband Paul from the driveway in a panic, thinking that I’d had some kind of stroke. I said, “I haven’t got time for this. I need to get to work. I can’t let people down.”’ Kathy had a fast-paced job as Global Strategy Director at a London ad agency. She earnt a six-figure salary but, in return, she had to be ‘on’ all the time. She’d frequently get up at 4am to do a work call to China and once had to cancel a holiday to Canada because of a meeting. ‘Even when…

No woman should have to wake up WITHOUT BREASTS My job, as a plastic surgeon, is breast reconstruction after cancer surgery and, these days, there are so many options. Our directive now is that, when you’re told you need a mastectomy, you’ll be seen by a breast surgeon and a plastic surgeon, so you know all the available options. We want to give every woman the option of having a reconstruction done at the same time as their surgery, so no woman has to wake up without breasts –- that can be a real fear for some women. But lots of women choose not to have reconstructive surgery. It’s probably more common than you might think – you don’t hear about it because people just don’t tell you about…

A Hernias are most often treated surgically. Previously, surgery options were traditional – either an open hernia repair, where the surgeon directly opens the abdomen and pushes the hernia back in, or a laparoscopic (minimally invasive) hernia repair. This uses small incisions and a laparoscope (a tube with an attached tiny video camera), sending images of inside the abdomen to screens in the operating room. Robotic surgery is a newer technique that is performed in the same way as a laproscopy – with a small incision, a tiny camera, inflation of the abdomen, and projecting the inside of the abdomen onto television screens. In robotic surgery, the surgeon uses a console to handle the surgical instruments remotely via the robot, with 3D images compared with the 2D images of laparoscopic…

PEAR AND BLACKBERRY COBBLER PER SERVING 343 calories, 9g fat, 5.3g sat fat, 59g carbs A light and fluffy cobbler that complements the gently spiced seasonal fruits underneath. SERVES 6 ✣ 2 pears, peeled, cored and sliced ✣ 450g (1lb) blackberries ✣ 60g (2oz) golden caster sugar ✣ 1 level tbsp cornflour ✣ ½tsp mixed spice For the cobbler: ✣ 150g (5oz) self-raising flour ✣ 60g (2oz) butter, chilled, cut into small chunks ✣ 100g (3½oz) golden caster sugar ✣ 100ml (3½fl oz) buttermilk ✣ 1 level tbsp golden granulated sugar 1 Heat the oven to 200C/ Gas 6. Put the prepared pears and blackberries a bowl, sprinkle with the sugar, cornflour and mixed spice, and gently mix together. Transfer the fruit mixture to a buttered, 1.25-litre (2pt) ovenproof dish.…

TESTED BY US so they work for you Difficulty level YOU WILL NEED ✣ White cotton or linen ✣ White sewing thread ✣ Embroidery thread in turquoise, peach, light blue and dark blue ✣ Embroidery needle ✣ Tassel maker ✣ Fine comb ✣ Pins ✣ Scissors 1 Cut the white cotton or linen into 35cm square pieces. Double hem all the edges by 1cm and topstitch in place to secure. 2 Thread the embroidery needle with one of the coloured embroidery thread. Following the hemmed edge, backstitch along one of the sides. Swap to another colour and continue stitching. Repeat until all of the sides have been stitched with either turquoise, peach, light blue or dark blue thread. 3 Using a tassel maker, create a small tassel with a mix…

“I wonder what the Queen dreams about? Apparently we all dream about the Queen from time to time, so does she dream about us in return? Perhaps on a rota system? Or does she have nightmares in which she is about to open Parliament but suddenly realises that she’s forgotten her speech and is still in the royal nightie? I speak with some authority on this matter, because I recently dreamt I was the Queen’s holiday stand-in. Foreign leaders turned up, and people who wanted to be knighted, and I hadn’t the faintest idea what to do. So take it from me that being Queen isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, as I happened to mention to our neighbour Sandra the other day. ‘Do you realise that we’re doing…