Innholdsfortegnelse for 08-Jun-2021 i Woman's Weekly

Daisies and poppies sparkling among swaying grasses, the soft buzzing of bees – a field full of wild flowers is a joy on a war m summer’s day. Beautiful meadows are also vital habitats y, for wildlife and pollinators – yet over the past centur they have been increasingly under threat. Far ming practices and expanding urbanisation have led to the loss of 97%* of our wild-flower meadows since the 1930s. Thankfully, many farmers and conservation charities are now restoring and creating thousands of acres of flower -filled fields across the UK. Here are a few examples of the wonder ful work being done. Wild-flower champions Across its numerous estates, the National Trust is dedicated to making more space for nature by creating and restoring flower-rich grass and meadowland habitats.…

WHERE I’VE BEEN Multiple trips to B&Q. I moved house during lockdown and every time I went to B&Q, I ended up forgetting something and had to go back. WHO I’VE MET The till person at B&Q! I’ve also been able to see my dad outside a couple of times. I’m looking forward to spending more time with family. WHAT I’VE BOUGHT Lots of paint. I realised I haven’t bought any new clothes in the past year, my trainers are falling apart! It’s going to be weird when we start going to events again and have to dress up. WHAT I’VE SEEN I watched all the Marvel movies during lockdown, I did one a month. And Line of Duty with the rest of the country, it’s so well made.…

They think I’m interfering Q My daughter is expecting a baby in the summer, and her partner has recently lost his job and is struggling to find another. I’m really worried about them going forward and how they will cope. I raised this with them and they said they had it under control. When I probed a bit more, they told me to back off. Surely, as her mother, I should be able to say something? Judith, Bristol A In your opinion! They clearly feel differently. It’s important to think about why you’re saying something. Is it because they aren’t aware of the situation or don’t know that he needs to apply for a job, or even that he doesn’t know how to apply? If it was one of these…

AUGUST 1967 Sally picked up the telephone receiver as a shrill ring cut through the empty office of the Lakes and Mountains Tour Company. ‘How may I help?’ she asked, pulling her notebook closer, listening patiently to the customer on the other end. ‘I can most certainly put those brochures in the post for you, thank you for calling,’ she said, politely placing the receiver down and going to a display of brochures advertising holidays in Austria and Switzerland for the 1967 and 1968 seasons. She sighed, thinking how she’d love to travel, but for now would have to carry on dreaming and being a clerk in the holiday company’s office, with her father so poorly. Flicking through the pages of a Swiss Lakes brochure, she wondered how much longer…

SUE CLARKE, 68 Tell us about your look I like to coordinate my clothes and accessories. This denim jacket is M&Co, my top is John Lewis, my jeans are Levi’s and trainers by Skechers. My scarf is from a large collection that I mix and match depending on what I’m wearing. During lockdown, I let my natural grey hair grow out. I think I’ll stick with it too. And the best bit of your body? My arms, shoulders and neck. JACQUI BERRY, 56 Tell us about your look I would describe my style as classic with a fashionable twist. I adore wearing a dress and this one is from Bonmarché. I love the colour and it’s so easy to wear. My sandals are Lotus and the bag was a gift.…

2 IN 1 Don’t waste money on multiple products, Sally Hansen Double Duty Base & Top Coat, £5.99, lookfantastic.com, doubles up as a nourishing base coat and a protecting top coat. BLANK CANVAS Remove old nail polish and any stains with Cutex Strength-Shield Nail Polish Remover, £1.59, Superdrug. It’s fortified with vitamin B5 to keep nails strong. SMOOTH AND SOFT Slather on CeraVe Renewing SA Foot Cream, £8.50, feelunique.com, every day during the summer season to keep your feet silky soft. GET COLOURFUL A pretty lilac shade on toes is perfect for sandal season. Nailkind Nail Polish in Play Date, £9.50, nailkind.com, is kind to nails and dries quickly for a smudge-free finish. SUMMER SHADE Go bright with your pedicure and add a slick of Essie Nail Polish in 765…

Bell’s palsy is the commonest type of acute facial palsy, with an incidence of 10-40 per 100,000. It can occur at any age but is most frequently seen between 15 and 60 year olds, affecting both sexes equally. It probably results from ischaemic compression of the inflamed facial nerve, as it runs through the facial canal in the skull. The cause isn’t clear but is most likely due to a viral infection, such as herpes simplex type 1 or varicella (herpes) zoster. You cannot prevent Bell’s palsy. Approximately 7% of patients have a recurrence, and there may be a familial tendency due to anatomical abnormality of the facial canal. The incidence is higher in people with diabetes. It’s rare in children, but most children affected make a full recovery without…

A Advice has varied over the years, but although eggs contain substantial amounts of cholesterol, most dietary guidelines based on the latest evidence – including NHS Eat Well advice – currently recommend enjoying them as part of a balanced diet, as they are a good source of protein, and certain vitamins and minerals. However, the results of a new longitudinal study from the US may prompt change again. Among more than half a million participants, followed for an average of 16 years, whole egg and cholesterol intakes were associated with both ‘all-cause mortality’ and mortality from specific causes, including heart disease, respiratory disease and cancer. Like most food advice, ‘Eat eggs (one a day) and dairy or animal fats in moderation’ is probably what most health professionals will advise. But…

YOU WILL NEED: ✣White cotton tea towels ✣ String ✣Rit All-purpose Liquid Dye in Indigo ✣ Salt ✣ Cling film ✣ Large bowl ✣Large shallow dish ✣ Rubber gloves ✣ Paper towels ✣ Microwavable plate 1 Begin by tying up the tea towels with string. For the striped design, gather the tea towel together along one edge and tie four pieces of string 3cm apart around the top and bottom. For the circle design, pinch sections of the tea towel and knot tightly with string. For the check design, concertina-fold the tea towel lengthways, then fold in half widthways, wrap with string every 5cm and knot to secure. 2 Soak the knotted tea towels in a bowl of warm water and then wring out the excess water. 3 In a…

Two Women in Rome by Elizabeth Buchan (£14.99, HB, Atlantic Books) This evocative story captures the highs of love and the lows of betrayal, woven around paintings of the Annunciation. Lottie Archer is an archivist for expatriates in Rome and is fascinated by diary entries of the late Nina Lawrence, a restorer of gardens. The Vatican’s secretiveness and the allure of the Eternal City connects Lottie to Nina’s double life, as religious and political influences interweave. A compelling book, full of intrigue. The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan (£8.99, PB, HarperCollins) Fiercely independent 80-year-old Kathleen decides she wants to travel to America for the road trip of a lifetime – not to be put in a residential home by her daughter, Liza. She just needs someone to drive her. Enter…

Meet Walford’s latest resident, Terry Cant. Played by entertainment legend Brian Conley, Terry has arrived in Albert Square to find his long-lost daughter, Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy). Brian, 59, who started filming on the soap earlier this year, says that his character is very much like him. ‘I’ve always had the gift of the gab, I’m a cheeky cockney lad and that’s what Terry is. I think they have very cleverly opened it up for me. As these last couple of months have gone by, I can tell they’re writing it for me now, and I have some input. [The character] does end up being you.’ ‘I’m a cheeky cockney lad and that’s what Terry is’ In just two weeks, his character has proved to be a hit with the…

“A few years ago, I was invited to be on Celebrity MasterChef. Myself, Cheryl Baker, Jenny Eclair and actress Emma Kennedy, to name a few, had the daunting task of cooking on TV for John Torode and Gregg Wallace. It all started well for me, until it came to baking cupcakes. They didn’t rise, the topping was too sweet and, before I knew it, I was out in round one! I always thought I was a good enough cook, cooking for family and friends who said they enjoyed what I’d made, with a few of them saying, ‘You should go on MasterChef!’ ‘How do you cook a cuttlefish?’ But watching MasterChef at home and competing are two very different things – on TV, it looks a little stressful but entertaining……

Tempting as it may be to resort to chemical means of pest control, natural methods are far kinder to the planet and the soil. So try these cunning ways of dealing with our least-favourite critters. Minimise mosquitoes These blood-sucking blighters can breed in as little as a tablespoonful of water, so cover water butts and check drains, guttering and even saucers under plant pots. ✣ For ponds, use a pump to keep the water moving and include mosquito-eating fish, such as goldfish or koi. ✣ To make yourself less of a target, swap floral-scented toiletries for lemony ones and use citronella oil. Avoid candles – the carbon dioxide attracts mosquitoes. Axe aphids Greenfly and blackfly can infest your crops like wildfire. Fortunately, nature’s own pest controllers – aka ladybirds –…

✢Reassurance – people improve at different rates and recovery can take months, but the majority of cases resolve spontaneously with minimal treatment. ✢Frequent eye drops and ointment stop the affected eye drying out. Surgical tape or eye patches keep the eye closed at bedtime, preventing corneal damage. ✢Steroids are effective – prednisolone for those over 16 presenting within 72 hours. Antivirals remain controversial, and are currently not recommended as treatment in the UK. ✢Surgical options (if things aren’t improving) include facial nerve decompression, with botulinum toxin, upper-lid weighting/tarsorrhaphy, facial reconstruction or cosmetic surgery to elevate the mouth.…

1 EXERCISES Search the internet for ‘Kegel exercises’ to strengthen pelvic floor muscles to support bladder and bowel movements. 2 LOOK AT YOUR LIFESTYLE Cutting down on alcohol, stopping smoking, having an active exercise plan (but avoid lifting), and reducing fizzy and caffeine drinks all help. 3 SELF-HELP TIPS Reduce intra-abdominal pressure by losing excess weight. And treat constipation promptly to stop bladder being stretched, triggering leakage. 4 GET HELP See your GP to discuss the incontinence type, check urine for infection, consider medication or referral to a urologist for further tests.…

Space invaders There’s nothing like munching peas fresh from the pod, or the taste of home-grown tomatoes. The good news is that even tiny spaces can be used to grow your own veggies. The secret is to use every nook and cranny – think walls, windowsills, outdoor shelves, even shed roofs – and choose crops that don’t take up lots of room. Another tip is to go for fast-growing and early-maturing varieties so that you can squeeze more than one crop from the same space. Reet petite Wall-hung pots and baskets that catch the sun are ideal for trailing cherry tomatoes, such as ‘Tumbling Tom’, while compact bush tomatoes, such as ‘Balconi Red’ or ‘Micro Tom’ (just 8-10cm high), are just the thing for a sunny window box. A large…

MEASUREMENTS To fit bust 82 (86) (92) (97) (102) (107) (112) (117) cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) (42) (44) (46) in. Actual measurements 93.5 (99) (105) (110) (115) (121) (126) (132) cm/36¾ (39) (41¼) (43¼) (45¼) (47½) (49½) (52) in. Side seam All sizes 34cm/13¼in. Length to shoulder 52 (53) (54) (55) (56) (57) (58) (59) cm/20½ (21) (21¼) (21¾) (22) (22½) (22¾) (23¼) in. Sleeve seam All sizes 34cm/13¼in. MATERIALS 9 (10) (10) (11) (12) (12) (13) (14) 50g (104m) balls of King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% wool) in Blue (Pale Blue 1531); small amount of Cream (Aran 046) for embroidery*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; stitch holders. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10…

“My sister Deb flung aside the bedroom door and announced, as if she were declaring the place officially open, ‘And this would be your room.’ ‘Oh!’ said Mr Dear, peering in from the landing. We’ve seen it before, of course, and even slept here (a more considerate sister would have installed a blue plaque), but ‘Oh!’ was still an understandable response. It’s the size that strikes you first. Somebody with a small circle of friends could use this as a makeshift ballroom. You could get out of bed in the middle of the night and shuffle to the door, only to forget what you wanted before you got halfway across the carpet. Oh yes, the carpet. This is so deep in places that guests should probably be issued with snorkels.…