Innholdsfortegnelse for 15-Jun-2021 i Woman's Weekly

ALISON WORLAND, 59 Tell us about your look My go-to is always a dress. At only 5ft 2in, it’s the most flattering look for me. Having said that, I wear jeans with tops by Ted Baker – I love their floral prints. I enjoy shopping on the high street and like to see the latest trends, even if I can’t always wear them. This dress is by Hobbs, with a denim jacket from River Island and M&S shoes. And the best bit of your body? My waist. It’s still quite slim. MONIA MICIC, 41 Tell us about your look My look very much depends on my mood, but at the heart of it all is a very relaxed, minimalist style that I love. I’m a big believer in quality over…

HOT HONEY CHICKEN Sweet, sticky honey, spicy chilli and succulent chicken – this is the definition of a crowd-pleaser! SERVES 4 ✣4 chicken supremes or skin-on breasts ✣ 4tbsp honey ✣2tsp chilli flakes ✣2 garlic cloves, grated ✣Zest and juice of 1 lime, plus 2 limes, halved, to serve For the slaw: ✣3 carrots – we used mixed heritage ✣3 spring onions ✣ ¼ red cabbage ✣45g (1½oz) natural yogurt 1 Score the chicken skin with a sharp knife and place in a large bowl or container. Mix with honey, chilli, garlic, and lime zest and most of the juice, then rub onto the chicken. Season with a generous pinch of salt. Leave to marinate for at least 1 hr or ideally overnight. 2 For the slaw, peel and thinly…

A In many cases, nosebleeds (epistaxis) start spontaneously, without any obvious precipitating factor. The underlying causes of nosebleeds are classified as either being local (such as lack of humidification, trauma, intranasal medication application, infection, inflammation and tumours), or systemic (such as blood-clotting disorders, leukaemia, atherosclerosis, hypertension and heart failure), or idiopathic, which really means unexplained. The commonest reason is often that it follows picking at an inflamed nasal lining from something as simple as a cold. Less commonly, recurrent epistaxis may be the first sign of more serious disease that will need investigating. The nose has a very good blood supply, 80-90% of bleeds occur in the front of the nasal cavity and are usually easy to control with local pressure. Approximately 10-20% occur from blood vessels higher up the…

1 Statement wallpaper Cheaper than tiling, using a bold wallpaper in a bathroom can add a pop of colour and interest to any scheme. Make sure to seal with a matt varnish to waterproof the design, although it’s best to avoid wallpapering directly behind a bath or basin, as splashes can cause damage. 2 Free-standing bath Make a traditional tub the star of the show in your bathroom, especially if you have a period property. Hunt out a bargain at an antiques fair or reclamation yard if you’re up for a restoration project. Otherwise, modern replicas are worth the investment. 3 Double up Add twin basins, if space allows, as it will ease the morning crush, as well as giving your bathroom the wow-factor. Opt for a…

COLOUR POPS Oriental poppies are June show-offs, waving their richly coloured, silky blooms above mounds of ferny leaves. Deadhead to keep the blooms coming, but when they’re finished, cut down to 7cm for fresh leaves and, fingers crossed, a second flush of flowers. Go-to varieties include burgundy ‘Patty’s Plum’, pink-peach ‘Maiden’s Blush’ and rich orange ‘Wisley Beacon’. TINY WINDFALLS If you’re worried about immature apple fruits falling from branches in late June and early July, don’t be. This is a natural process called the June drop, and is a way of the tree ensuring it’s not carrying too much fruit. In late July you could ‘thin’ it, so you end up with fewer but larger fruits. This puts less strain on the tree. Garden to VISIT NOW Crathes Castle, in…

Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS To fit ages 2-3 (3-4) (4-5) (5-6) years. Actual chest measurements 60 (67) (71) (78) cm/23½ (26½) (28) (30¾) in. Side seam 21 (25) (28) (32) cm/8¼ (10) (11) (12¾) in. Length to shoulder 35 (39) (43) (47) cm/13¾ (15½) (17) (18½) in. Sleeve seam 23 (24) (27) (30) cm/9 (9½) (10¾) (11¾) in. MATERIALS 1 (2) (2) (3) 100g (295m) ball(s) of Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic) in Yellow (Buttermilk 1835), 1 (1) (1) (2) ball(s) in Peach (Blush 1833), 1 ball in each of Mint (Aspen 1422) and Beige (Parchment 1218)*. Pair of 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 2 stitch holders; removable stitch markers or contrast thread; oddments of Black embroidery thread. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 22 stitches and 30 rows, to 10…

Anne Davies, 1985 I’m on the left in the floral dress, which I believe was from Dorothy Perkins. I loved it and still can’t believe my small waist in this photo. I’m with my sisters -– Betty, wearing her BA uniform, and Coral in white jeans and a T-shirt. It seems like only yesterday. ✢ 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.…

Fed up with your growing belly? You’re not alone. Around 42% of us admitted to piling on the pounds in lockdown, according to a recent YouGov survey commissioned by the British Liver Trust. But while the pandemic, your hormones and genetics may be against you, there are things you can do to shift it. And you’d be well advised to try because visceral fat, as it’s medically known, doesn’t just look bad, it’s bad for our health too. Fat stored here, around the liver, stomach and intestines, causes damage and raises your risk of preventable diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, kidney failure and cancer. ‘Extra fat cells send out signals to the rest of the body,’ explains Natasha Paton, Cancer Research UK’s Health Information Manager. ‘These…

A DAILY HYDRATOR La Roche-Posay Hyalu B5 Aquagel SPF30, £34.50, Boots This SPF is full of the hero hydrator hyaluronic acid, and for that reason, leaves skin feeling fresh and glowy. A little goes a long way, so apply carefully! And because it’s so hydrating you can apply it instead of moisturiser too. FOR FACE AND SCALP Ultrasun UV Face & Scalp Mist, £18, ultrasun.co.uk Your scalp is one area where skin cancer is becoming more prevalent. This lightweight, transparent spray protects your face and scalp without giving you greasy roots. GREAT FOR SENSITIVE SKIN Avene Intense Protect SPF50+, £20 Ultra light for such a highly protective formula, this reflects the sun’s rays and also keeps your skin protected from blue light, without any unsightly white streaks. Ideal for very…

A large trial has been stopped early after rosuvastatin was found to cut cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke, by 44% in healthy people. The JUPITER trial showed these people didn’t have high cholesterol but had raised ‘high sensitivity C reactive protein’ – a marker for inflammation. This has continued debate about how low cholesterol blood levels should be, even in otherwise healthy people. Further research is needed before statins are offered to those without high cholesterol.…

1 SEE YOUR DENTIST Common causes of jaw pain are gum and tooth disease, so see your dentist for a full check-up. They may suggest X-rays to check for infection. 2 ASK THE PHARMACIST Colds and sinusitis are another common cause, so ask the pharmacist about salt washouts and decongestants used for a week only. 3 INVESTIGATE TMD Temporomandibular disorder can cause pain, clicking and grinding on moving the jaw, locking and headache. Ask your dentist or look on nhs.uk 4 SEE YOUR GP Rarely, jaw pain is linked to heart problems such as angina, so if it doesn’t settle, see your doctor to discuss further tests.…

YOU WILL NEED: ✣Access to a photocopier ✣Tracing paper and pencil ✣ Masking tape ✣25cm of 90cm-wide yellow felt ✣10 x 10cm square of brown felt ✣Brown and yellow stranded cotton embroidery thread ✣Two 8mm black safety eyes ✣Four 1.5cm plastic toy joints ✣Matching sewing threads ✣ Toy filling ✣ Large-eyed needle Supplier: 8mm safety eyes 80p per pair, 15mm joints five for £1.90, both Amazing Craft (amazingcraft.co.uk) Finished size: 26 x 16cm sitting Difficulty level MAKING PAPER PATTERNS On a photocopier, enlarge the patterns to 240%. Trace the patterns onto tracing paper, placing the body on folded tracing paper, matching the broken lines to the fold. Mark the patches, notches, pleat lines, crosses, dots and dotted line. Cut out the patterns and open out flat. EMBROIDERING THE BODIES Tape…

Chasing the Italian Dream by Jo Thomas (£7.99, PB, Transworld) While waiting for news of a promotion, Lucia visits her Italian grandparents near Naples. She learns her grandfather is retiring from the family pizzeria, and that her estranged husband wants to take over. When Lucia discovers her promotion hasn’t materialised, she announces her plan to take over the pizzeria instead. An inspiring story of a woman following her dreams. Mrs England by Stacey Halls (£12.99, HB, Bonnier Zaffre) From the much-loved author of The Familiars comes another fascinating novel charting the lives of ordinary women – this one set in the Edwardian era, considered by some to be the golden era of childhood. Ruby, a Norland Nanny, enters the home of Mr and Mrs England to look after their children.…

“Goodness me,’ said Harrison Ford, or perhaps somebody a little younger. ‘It’s Mrs Dear, isn’t it? What on earth are you doing in the Maldives?’ I smiled coyly and patted my hair, before remembering that Harrison is now 78 and – when I last looked – had long grey hair and one of those beards you can keep a packed lunch in. On the upside, he flies his own private plane. Right, let’s start again. ‘Goodness me,’ said the young Harrison Ford, who was clean-shaven and didn’t look at day over 49. ‘It’s Mrs Dear, isn’t it? What on earth are young doing in the Maldives?’ ‘Oh, Harrison,’ I said. ‘How lovely to see you.’ ‘Cocktail?’ said Harrison. ‘Don’t mind if I do.’ ‘And afterwards, I’ll take you up in…

MAY MEMORIES I would like to thank you for bringing back some of my happiest childhood memories, with your recent May Day feature [4 May]. We used to have a maypole at school and I absolutely loved it. At 7am on May Day, we’d go down to May Morning Breakfast with our mammy and nana, where we danced the maypole and everyone had breakfast. In the evening we would perform a little play, where the May Queen was crowned. It was a lovely time and a lot of enjoyment for the whole family. Thanks again for the happy memories. Joan Bennison, Angus, Scotland…

“It has indeed been a funny old week, as I find myself in the middle of a mystery. Not quite Poirot-worthy, but odd nonetheless. It’s the vexing case of my shrinking summer clothes. ‘I’ll have cheese and biscuits while I ponder’ Every year, as autumn beckons, we shove the rusting barbecue into the garage, pair and store our flip-flops until they are next needed and watch the last of the blooms wither in the chill. I then pack away my beach-appropriate clothes into an old hamper in my bedroom until the first glorious whiff of sunshine. And when the warmth finally returns, I then abandon my woolly jumper and thermal vest, and head upstairs to shake the moths out of my summer wardrobe. Actually, that’s a rather grand term for…

✢Relaxation techniques, such as exercise or warm baths, psychotherapy or counselling will help. Recent evidence also supports mindfulness-based techniques, such as meditation. ✢Keep a food diary and avoid certain foods or drinks – such as tomatoes, fermented products and alcohol – if you notice they make your symptoms worse. ✢Stop smoking – the toxic chemicals contained in tobacco irritate the bladder. Control fluid intake, reducing the amount before going to bed. ✢Contact a support group, such as the Interstitial Cystitis Association and Bladder Health UK, for information and advice about living with interstitial cystitis.…

Sally Douglas was a last-minute replacement tour guide for the Lakes and Mountains trip to Switzerland. She’d promised her father she would visit Hotel Victoria, where he’d been hidden after escaping from a prisoner-of-war camp in Germany during World War Two. Her boss, Mr Simpson, had advised her there was an undercover holiday inspector on the trip, but he didn’t know who it was. The trip started off badly, with Sally dropped in the deep end sorting out holidaymakers’ problems. A thorn in her side was Simon Carson, who seemed hell-bent on causing her problems. Maybe he could be the undercover inspector?…