Innholdsfortegnelse for 06-Jul-2021 i Woman's Weekly

Christine Hinton, 1970 My husband Tony and I married three years after meeting at a party. My mum made my dress with a chiffon skirt and sleeves and a Guipure lace bodice. The bodice was handsewn as the flowers were overlaid to make the darts and seams. ✢ 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.…

No, warns Dr Orritt. ‘Tanning is a sign of your skin trying to protect itself from harmful UV rays. So any tanning is a sign that UV rays have reached your skin. ‘One of the most common mistakes is using sunscreen to try to get a “healthy” tan,’ she says. ‘But sunscreen only works if you use it in combination with shade and clothing. It’s not there to help us get more time in the sun. We need to protect our skin in other ways too.’ It’s useful to know when the sun is at its strongest. ‘In the UK, that’s between mid March and mid October,’ says Dr Orritt. ‘And the sun is strongest between 11am and 3pm.’ Before heading outside, check the UV index for your area on…

1 GO EASY Loss affects people in different ways and can include shock, numbness, sadness, crying, tiredness, exhaustion, anger or guilt. 2 SET SMALL GOALS Don’t try to do everything at once. Set small, easily achieved targets. Don’t focus on things you can’t change, focus on helping yourself feel better. 3 TALK TO OTHERS Express your feelings to a friend or health professional. Contact Cruse Bereavement Care on 0808 808 1677 or Mind on 0300 123 3393. 4 GET MORE HELP Visit www.nhs.uk and search ‘how to be happier’. There are simple lifestyle changes to help you feel more in control and able to cope.…

I’m standing on the balcony. It’s that time of day. Twilight. A time for dreams. For thinking. The city is settling for the evening. Traffic is slowing. Couples ambling over the bridge hand in hand. Lovers. Youngsters in jeans. High spirits. Set for a night out. Under the bridge, cars pass, one by one, in line. Going home. The sky is turning a paler shade of blue. There’s just a tinge of orange above the horizon. Lights begin to appear in apartment blocks. What must it be like to live so near the sky? Street lights glow. Grey concrete takes on a rosy hue. Alone on my balcony, I feel my heart ache. The man I love is somewhere near – in this hotel. Tomorrow, we will be miles apart.…

A PLASTIC-FREE LIFE FOR ME I loved your article on soap bars [25 May]. I have used Lush soap bars for over a year and they don’t have any packaging, they just put them in a paper bag. I will try the Ultimate Blends one you recommended. I’m hoping to eliminate all plastic from my life. It’s difficult but I will keep trying. Bróna Uí Loing, Dublin Look what I made I’ve always loved looking at the gorgeous makes you feature in the magazine but I’m new to sewing. I have never been quite brave enough to have a go myself until my friend said, go on, you can do it. Look what I’ve done from past patterns. I loved doing them and I’m really pleased how they’ve turned out.…

‘There’s no time for another facelift, so I’ll have to make do with this old one’ Anne Robinson is making a welcome return to our screens in a role very different to the one that made her a household name, as she becomes the new face of Countdown – taking over from Nick Hewer. The 76-year-old became a quiz show legend with her catchphrase, ‘You are the weakest link, goodbye!’ – which sent shivers through contestants. But now she’s set to become the Channel 4 game show’s first-ever female presenter. In fact, the star, who left The Weakest Link in 2012, is definitely not ready to start slowing down, and confesses she has no plans to retire any time soon. ‘I haven’t had any practice at it!’ Anne says. ‘I’ve…

Princess Diana A statue of Princess Diana is set to be unveiled in the gardens of Kensington Palace, London, on 1 July, to mark what would have been her 60th birthday. Princes William and Harry commissioned the statue to commemorate their mother’s life and legacy. Betty Campbell A statue to commemorate the first black head teacher in Wales will be unveiled in Cardiff in September. The work, by sculptor Eve Shepherd, honours Betty Campbell, who was told as a teenager that a working-class black woman would never have a successful career in education.…

NICE CREAM Like a classic Mr Whippy, Soap & Glory Cooling All Girls Moisture Mousse, £7.50, Boots, is ice cold and refreshingly aerated, leaving skin nourished from top to toe. SOLE MATE Feet on fire? Spritz tired soles with The Body Shop Peppermint Cooling & Reviving Foot Spray, £6.50, to freshen up your feet. HOW HANDY L’Occitane Verbena Swirl Hand Cream, £8, loccitane. com, is infused with a ripple of coloured gel – a bit like toothpaste – that gives tired hands instant refreshment. EYE SPY Boots Cucumber Eye Gel, £1.50, Boots, keeps the eye area hydrated with glycerin and refreshing cucumber. Pop it in the fridge before use to intensify the chill. PRIME TIME e.l.f. Mint Melt Cooling Face Primer, £8, Superdrug, has a refreshing gel texture and ensures…

✢ Physical activity boosts self-esteem, energy, mood and sleep quality – plan strengthening exercises at least twice weekly and 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity weekly. ✢ Choose an activity or exercises that you enjoy, as then you’ll be more likely to maintain the programme. Include a variety of activities, some moderate, some vigorous. ✢ You don’t need to join a gym, but you are also more likely to sustain activity if you have company, so you can support and encourage each other. ✢ Check out the free NHS strength workout videos at www.nhs.uk…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Someone from your past may get in touch, possibly to rekindle a relationship or for a completion. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May It’s a good time for sorting things and clearing out stuff you no longer need. If you haven’t used it in two years, chances are you never will. GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun Your home and family are in the spotlight this week. Some changes and upgrades may be needed in your close environment. CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul This week, don’t attempt to rush anything. It’s time to smell the roses and to savour every minute of your life. LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug This is an excellent time for learning, teaching and sharing information. Signing up…

ESCHER WALCOTT, 31 Tell us about your look This Mango dress always brightens my mood and I feel so much better when I wear it. It definitely hits that sweet spot between simple and statement. It’s a wardrobe staple that gives me hope I can wear it out and about more in the months to come! And the best bit of your body? My décolletage. ASHLING MCCLOY, 42 Tell us about your look My style is generally pretty laid-back, but I’ll often look to blazers or tailored coats for that hit of smartness. As for the colour, I can’t resist a bold shade, especially when I’m tired, as it instantly lifts my mood and confidence. My jumper and coat are from Hobbs, my jeans are Topshop, my bag is Aurora…

Stroll around any city centre and you’ll see statues to commemorate notable people. However, because historically so many in prominent public service were male, the vast majority of those memorials are of men. In the UK, it’s thought that men outnumber women on plinths by 16 to one* and a lot of the female statues depict the same person – Queen Victoria! Of the memorials to women – once royal, allegorical and mythological figures are discounted – there are just over 100 statues of named women**. Now, campaigners are calling for this imbalance to be redressed. But here are some of the notable women whose statues already grace our public spaces. Millicent Fawcett In 2018, the celebrated suffragist Millicent Fawcett, who did more than anyone else to win women the…

“When I was little I did a lot of camping because we couldn’t afford to go on holidays abroad, and it really means a great deal to me. So, even though I can afford to go abroad with my kids, I want them to have great life experiences. But my husband will not entertain the idea, and I have to go with my mum and dad! ‘I didn’t sleep, rain dripped on my head’ They have a camper van that my dad has converted. It’s fabulous, and I sleep in the awning with the kids. The first time I decided to go camping with them, This Morning asked me to come on air and do an interview with them the morning that we were going to leave. But I thought,…

‘The tough times have made us stronger’ Jean Finta, 78, a retired cook and housekeeper, lives in Eyam, Derbyshire, with husband Sándor, 81, a retired steel-factory worker. They married on 29 July 1961 and will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this July. JEAN SAYS: ‘Sándor has been the light of my life. He came to England from Hungary after the uprisings, when he was 16. I met him when I was 15 and working in a shop in Sheffield. I was meeting a friend for coffee when his friend took a liking to mine. They followed us to a dance and saw us home on the bus, even though there wasn’t a return one. They were smartly dressed, in light-coloured raincoats. I had some black dye in my bag for…

There are many types, but antihistamines fall into two groups – those that make you drowsy with reduced coordination and reaction speed (such as chlorphenamine, hydroxyzine and promethazine), and those that don’t (including cetirizine, loratadine and fexofenadine). Your immune system releases chemicals including histamine on detecting something harmful. In allergies, this mistaken response is to harmless things such as pollen, causing symptoms and skin rashes. By blocking histamine release, the reaction is partly blocked. The decision as to which to use depends on whether you want to be sleepier or not – for example, if you can’t rest at night, or such as if you plan to drive or use machinery. There’s not much evidence suggesting any particular antihistamine is better than others, but you may need to try several…

Mix and match plates in similar shades but contrasting patterns for a colourful table Opt for eco-friendly bamboo when buying outdoor dinner sets, it’s biodegradable and plastic-free…

YOU WILL NEED: ✣ Paint chart ✣Circle palm punch ✣Ruler and pencil ✣24 x 33cm piece of white textured card ✣Scissors and glue ✣ Picture frame Stockists: Circle palm punch, from £4.50, Hobbycraft. Ribba frame measuring 30 x 40cm, £6, Ikea. 1 Organise your paint chart samples into colour order and use the punch to cut out circles from each. Alternatively, you can use a pair of scissors. We used eight of each shade for our design. 2 Mark out a grid with a ruler and pencil on the white card, dividing it vertically into four and horizontally into 10. 3 Glue the circles onto the grid, starting with two rows of the darkest shade at the bottom, working up to the lightest. Frame and hang. Difficulty level…

MEASUREMENTS Approximately 142.5 x 110cm/56 x 43in. MATERIALS 100g (282m) balls of Emu Classic DK (100% acrylic): 3 balls of White, 2 balls each of Lilac, Lemonade, Sugar Pink, Soft Mint and Peachy. A 4mm crochet hook, stitch markers, large pompom maker. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk TENSION 18 sts and 22 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over double crochet, using a 4mm hook. ABBREVIATIONS  slst, slip stitch; ch(s), chain(s); ch-sp, chain space; dc, double crochet; htr, half treble crochet; tr, treble crochet; dtr, double treble crochet; FPtr, front post treble crochet; bst, bead stitch, thus: 1tr, *yo, insert hook around post of previous tr from front to back, yo, pull up a loop; rep from * a further 2 times (7 loops on hook), yo and pull through all…

An Endless Cornish Summer by Phillipa Ashley (£7.99, PB, Harper Collins) Given a second chance at life, Rose is determined to find her organ donor and thank him. Following a trail of clues leads to the Cornish village of Falford, where community is at the heart of everything. Instantly welcomed by locals, Rose becomes embroiled in Falford life. Among the quirky characters are the handsome Morvah brothers, one of whom might be the man she’s looking for. Romantic and life-affirming. Should We Stay or Should We Go by Lionel Shriver (£18.99, HB, Harper Collins) Lionel Shriver has never been one to shy away from a controversial subject. Inspired by a friend’s comment that she didn’t want to live beyond 80, Shriver explores a couple’s decision to make a suicide pact…

“ Do you think I’m irritating?’ said my neighbour, Jane. Oh, goodness me. Here we are, just one sentence into the action and we’re already plunged into a philosophical conundrum that has outwitted some of the world’s finest minds down the ages. So, fill yourself up with oily fish and other brain food. Furrow your brow, narrow your eyes, and stroke your chin thoughtfully. If you have glasses, remove them and stare into the distance in an attempt to look clever as you consider the following ethical problem: is it acceptable to tell a great big fib in order to spare somebody’s feelings? ‘Of course I don’t think you’re irritating,’ I said. ‘Why do you ask?’ ‘I think Wendy thinks I’m irritating. She mutters under her breath. And when I…