Innholdsfortegnelse for 17-May-2022 i Woman's Weekly

STEPHANIE HANSON, 50 Tell us about your look I shop anywhere and everywhere, and my look is very eclectic. My jacket is from Topshop and the dress is by Rixo, layered with a sweatshirt. I’ve added a long belt by Essentiel Antwerp. My trainers are also Topshop and my bag is Gucci. I love to mix prints and colour, and think you should dress in whatever makes you happy. And the best bit of your body? My skin. SERENA GRIFFITHS, 60 Tell us about your look My shirt-style jacket is from Massimo Dutti. The black and white print top you can just see underneath is by Pyrus, layered over a vest top. My jeans are from a boutique in Tunbridge Wells and my trainers are by Unisa. I prefer clean,…

“My parents grew up in Irish villages a couple of miles apart, though, funnily enough, they met in a pub in Camden, North London. We have a huge family and every summer when my sisters and I were young, we would drive to Ireland for a holiday. The ferry alone would take eight hours, then it was another six and a half hours from Dublin to County Mayo. It took so long, it felt as if we were going to the other side of the planet. ‘We’re all kids at heart’ I remember my younger sister Anita being overwhelmed by country smells on long journeys and she would shriek as she reached to sniff her perfume stick. She, meanwhile, has memories of me stretching out on the back seat and…

PIZZA BUNS  Ditch the sarnies and try our pizza buns! Swirl through your favourite pizza toppings to make it your new signature bake. PER SERVING 582 cals,19g fat, 9g sat fat, 65g carbs MAKES 6 ✣500g (1lb 2oz) strong white bread flour, plus extra for dusting ✣7g sachet easy-bake yeast ✣Semolina, for dusting (optional) ✣150-200g (5-7oz) passata or other smooth sauce Your choice of fillings; we used: ✣250g (9oz) grated mozzarella ✣100g (3½oz) pitted olives, sliced ✣100g (3½oz) sliced chorizo or sliced ham ✣Fresh basil leaves You will need: ✣ 25x33cm (10x13in) roasting tin, the base lined with baking parchment 1 Put the flour, yeast and 1tsp fine salt into a large bowl and stir together. Make a well in the centre and pour in 300ml (10fl oz) lukewarm water.…

In a broadcast to the nation on the evening after her coronation, Her Majesty the Queen made a pledge: ‘Throughout all my life, and with all my heart, I shall strive to be worthy of your trust.’ After an extraordinary life of public service, I think we can all agree that she has proven herself more than worthy. Opponents of the monarchy, some of whom work in the media, will always seize on any imagined misstep by the royals, and pick at or accentuate any inter-family dispute (what real family doesn’t occasionally have those?) in the hope that a constant drip-drip of criticism or controversy will over time eat away at public support. But the Queen, with the more recent support of her son Charles, and grandson William, has surely…

‘She’s most comfortable around all creatures great and small’ The Queen did what many of us have done during lockdown – she acquired a puppy. In fact, she now has two corgi pups, who are enjoying life in the royal residence. Her Majesty simply loves animals, but if she’d taken in all those she’s received as gifts during her reign, Buckingham Palace would have needed to open a zoo! There have been kangaroos, crocodiles, elephants, a sloth and a pair of pygmy hippopotami from Liberia. More useful was Beauchamp Oxford Lady, a Jersey cow gifted to her in 1957, who joined the royal dairy herd. But it’s her personal pets who have brought her the most joy. And with all the trickier humans she’s had to deal with in her…

The Queen has covered more than one million miles – the equivalent to 42 journeys around the world – in her 70-year reign. Her transport has come in all shapes and sizes, from the ornate gold coach for her coronation to the elegant yet understated Royal Yacht Britannia for several overseas tours and family holidays. Comfortable behind the wheel, the Queen likes to drive herself when she can, which has also added to this impressive mileage count. Burmese the horse Not transport in the traditional sense, but Burmese was a favourite with the Queen. This beautiful black horse was given to the Queen in 1969 by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and they became a familiar partnership at the annual Trooping the Colour, with the Queen riding side-saddle. On retirement,…

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“I came home the other day with four bags of shopping to find Mr Dear dangling by his arms from the architrave of the kitchen door and looking very red in the face. It was, as you can imagine, a rather unsettling sight. You can take it from me that no man looks at his best when he’s dangling from an architrave. Mind you, no woman looks at her best when she’s carrying four bags of heavy shopping. ‘Am I in the way, dear?’ he wondered. ‘Oh, don’t mind me. You carry on dangling – I’ll just barge past.’ ‘No, no,’ he said, dropping down and wincing slightly as he hit the ground. ‘Let me take those bags. It will be good for my biceps.’ He took the shopping into…

Look what I made This week we have another well-dressed bear inspired by WW! Teddy loves his new outfit [from 11 January]. He’s now ready for any chilly spring days! Averil Sugden, Castleford Garden visitor I thought your readers would like to see a pure white albino blackbird. He is really beautiful and has been coming to visit me for a while now, and is in good condition. Kay Bellingham, Wolverhampton Paws for thought Here’s a photo of my four-month-old cockapoo puppy Merlin, taken after he had been digging in molehills! Hours earlier he had returned from the dog groomers, and looked lovely. Now I know where the term ‘mucky pup’ comes from! Sue Winslow, Lincolnshire ✣Got a pet pic that makes you smile? We can give it a good…

Violet Jones (right), circa 1955, sent in by her daughter Marieam Jones My late mother always liked to dress smartly. This photo was taken on a day trip to Southport. She’s with her cousin – it’s amazing how dressed up they are. Today it would be jeans and trainers. My mother often shopped at C&A, so I believe this is where the coat was from. She also loved her high heels. ✢ 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, Future plc, 121-141 Westbourne Terrace, London W2 6JR. Photos will be returned.…

Hair can suddenly go white False. Research suggests that you can’t lose hair colour overnight. Accounts of sudden white hair were probably from alopecia areata or washing out of temporary hair dye. Alopecia areata is a baldness condition, where underlying inflammation affects hair follicles, stopping new hair growth, plus existing pigmented hair falls out, leaving an increase in areas of grey or white hair. Severe stress doesn’t cause sudden hair whitening but can cause sudden hair loss.…

On Elizabeth’s 18th birthday, she was given Susan, a Pembroke Welsh corgi (pictured left), who even went on honeymoon with her and Prince Philip. Until the arrival of the latest pups, at least 30 of her dogs had been Susan’s descendants. In 1971, the dorgi came about when the Queen’s corgi, Tiny, got together with Princess Margaret’s dachshund, Pipkin. There has been a long line of dorgis ever since, with Vulcan and Candy her last remaining pair. Vulcan died just before Christmas. As with many dog owners, the Queen wants to be the only one who tells them off, and with the puppies, household staff have blotting paper to hand, in case a leg is lifted on priceless state furniture. And woe betide anyone who comes between mistress and mutt.…

1 Princess Elizabeth’s father was Prince Albert, later King George VI. Who preceded him as King? a. Edward VII b. George V c. Edward VIII 2 What was the family’s affectionate nickname for the young Princess Elizabeth? a. Lilibet b. Beth c. Lizzie 3 Elizabeth was one of two daughters. What was her younger sister’s name? a. Princess Victoria Mary b. Princess Caroline Anne c. Princess Margaret Rose 4 When did Princess Elizabeth become first in line to the throne? a. The moment she was born b. When her father became King in December 1936 c. Turning 21 in April 1947 5 At just 18, Princess Elizabeth served in the military during World War Two. Which organisation did she join? a. The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) b. The Women’s Royal…

SPECIAL SUNRISE I was delighted to see the White Cliffs of Dover featured as one of the six sensational sights [15 February]. As a Dover resident for 42 years, I’m still regularly in awe of the cliffs – the views from above, and beneath, the majesty of the castle. Most recently, I experienced the harbour by moonlight. I pondered to myself as the sun rose how many other residents, like me, until that day, had never seen the magic of the cliffs at dawn. Vanessa Chidwick, Kent…

‘I’ve always been forgetful – my daughters laugh at me about my scattiness’ Former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips looks fighting fit. She’s a poster girl for septuagenarians, a shining example of vibrancy and dynamism, who looks much younger than her 78 years. She has also slimmed down, losing more than a stone in the past few months: a weight loss that began while she was on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! last November, subsisting mostly of a diet of rice and beans. She was the oldest camp-mate they’d had on the show. But looks can be deceptive. Arlene reveals she’s suffering the lingering side effects of a nasty bout of COVID in March. ‘It was bad. For five days, I was completely sick in bed…

This type of pain happens when our body continues to send signals to our brain, even after an injury heals. It affects around half the adult population and can last years, limiting mobility and reducing flexibility, strength and endurance. ‘Experts used to recommend bed rest, but this is the worst possible approach,’ says Dr Thiyagarajan. ‘Prolonged periods of inactivity can make pain last longer, as it causes our bodies to stiffen, making bones and muscles weaken, causing more pain in the long run.’ ‘If pain is disrupting your everyday life and is unbearable to manage, consult your GP,’ says Dr Thiyagarajan. Getting help early can also prevent it from worsening. Seek help if: ✣ Pain lasts beyond two weeks. ✣ The injury was caused by acute trauma, such as a…

✢Unpredictable flare-ups are hard to cope with, disrupting school, work and social life. Talk to friends and family. Your GP can refer for counselling. ✢A liquid diet (enteral nutrition) helps rest the bowel for a few weeks. Special drinks with all the necessary nutrients can be taken instead of your usual diet. ✢If you think a particular food is triggering symptoms, see if avoiding it helps. Stopping smoking may reduce the risk of flare-ups. Avoid pharmacy medication, such as ibuprofen. ✢Crohn’s and Colitis UK (0300 222 5700; crohnsandcolitis.org.uk) has info and advice about medications, including about contraception, fertility and pregnancy if you have Crohn’s.…

She thinks we’re too old for children QI’ve just had my first child at 43 and my husband is 49. We only met a year ago. I thought I would be someone who missed out on children. I’m very grateful and I know I’m very lucky. But my mother-in-law thinks we’re too old to have children and that it’s unfair on the child that we will be in our 60s when they are a teenager. She was 19 when she had her first, and had all three by the time she was 25. I want to tell her to be quiet but I don’t want to be rude. Daisy, London A I’m not surprised and I think your husband needs to say something to his mother. You have a child,…

Pretty ballerina Princess Elizabeth was an inspiration to little girls up and down the country, and this pretty bridesmaid look must have been top of every young girl’s wish list. It’s an absolute dream of an outfit, with rose posy hairband, frou-frou frilled organza sleeves, and fingerless gloves. Girl on the go Dressed for a cycle in the grounds at Windsor, 16-year-old Elizabeth wears the iconic wartime skirt suit with striped sweater, and a brooch on the lapel. Understated style was appropriate then, as ordinary women couldn’t afford the expense of frivolous fashion. Stylish sisters Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were often dressed identically in their younger years. Here, in their 20s, it’s clear they’re developing a sense of polished style, in perfectly accessorised outfits. Their poses are mirrored, even in…

From Winston Churchill to Boris Johnson, the Queen has been a rock to her prime ministers. Every week, she holds a private Audience with the PM, who updates her on the latest affairs of state. These meetings are strictly confidential and Her Majesty is the soul of discretion. She’s trusted with secrets, both political and personal. Yet while she has the right to be consulted, to encourage and to warn her PM, the Queen always remains politically impartial. In a 1992 documentary, Her Majesty said prime ministers can unburden themselves when speaking to her. ‘They tell me what is going on or if they have any problems, and sometimes I can help in some way as well.’ The private nature of these chats makes them all the more intriguing, and…

No more nets Voile panels are the ideal way to gently filter daylight into your room at the same time as maintaining privacy. With its natural tones and tassel edges, this delicate voile works well with this season’s boho trend. Sound solver Ready-made curtains are a great option if you’re on a budget, and come in a variety of sizes to suit the majority of standard windows. Most can be easily altered if not. If you live near a busy road, try these ready-made, sound-reducing curtains, as they block up to 6.5 decibels of sound. Specialised fibrous yarns are used to create tiny air pockets that can absorb up to 85% of sound waves in contact with the fabric, helping to reduce background noise. Quick fix If your room is…

SOW AHEAD In many areas of the country the soil is warm enough to sow seeds direct – hurrah! If you’re not sure, see what the weeds are up to. If they’re romping away, then it’s likely that flower seeds will too. Start the party with easy annuals, like cornflower, phlox and godetia. When you’re certain there’ll be no more frost, try half-hardy annuals, such as cosmos, nicotiana and zinnia. LOTSA HOSTA Celebrated for their fabulous foliage, these plants also have delicately scented white or purple flowers in summer. There are lots of shades, leaf shapes and variegations to choose from – and they’re perfect for a shady border or containers. If you’ve had a clump for three years or more, now’s the time to divide it and spread the…

Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS Approximately 120 x 120cm/47¼ x 47¼in. MATERIALS Full blanket: 3 x 100g (282m) balls of Emu Classic DK (100% acrylic) in Cream (102); 2 balls in each of Mustard (Dijon 147), Pink (Raspberry 124) and Salmon (127); 1 ball in Mint (Softmint 103)*. Size 4mm crochet hook; removable stitch markers. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk TENSION Small squares measure 10 x 10cm; large ones are 20 x 20cm; for block stitch, 5 x 5 blocks are 10 x 10cm, using 4mm hook. ABBREVIATIONS  Ch(s), chain(s); st(s), stitch(es); dc, double crochet; tr, treble crochet; dtr, double treble crochet; slst, slip stitch; sp(s), space(s); FLO, front loop only; BLO, back loop only; pic, picot thus: 3ch, slst in first of 3ch to form picot; yrh, yarn round hook; dc2tog,…

The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan (£12.99, HB, Cornerstone) What makes a bad mother? This is Frida’s story of what happens when she is sent to a re-education centre to learn how to become a good mother. Having made a negligent parental decision, Frida is incarcerated in a chilling authoritarian world of harsh rules and animatronic dolls, where she’s forced to comply if she wants to ever be reunited with her daughter. An unforgettable and haunting story about the thoughts, opinions and choices you make. Three Cheers for the Shipyard Girls by Nancy Revell (£7.99, PB, Cornerstone) Since 1940, the fearless Shipyard Girls have been building ships for the British Navy. It’s now New Year’s Eve 1945 in the Sunderland shipyards and, with victory in Europe almost in…