Innholdsfortegnelse for 21-Jun-2022 i Woman's Weekly

SHARON BATES, 60 Tell us about your look I used to work for M&S so I still have a lot of their clothes – including this cream leather jacket, which I’ve had for years. My top, trousers and pumps are all New Look, with the scarf and belt from M&S. My bag is Primark. And the best bit of your body? My boobs – with a good M&S bra! ANNE STILES, 69 Tell us about your look I prefer a relaxed look for day – usually jeans or a maxi dress. I keep up with trends but I’ll look for styles that are age-appropriate and flattering. Today I’ve gone for M&S jeans with a floaty floral top from Zara and a shacket by H&M. My tan backpack is Longchamp and…

“It’s mind-boggling that I’ve ended up on telly at my age. After five series of The Great British Sewing Bee, I still can’t believe I’m a judge on one of the nation’s favourite shows. It’s perhaps even more surprising when I don’t own a TV! ‘My dad said, “Do what you want to do”’ I got rid of mine in 1974. I was working at Swanky Modes, the shop I had in Camden with three designer friends. I’d motorbike home, turn on the telly and watch rubbish, as I was tired, and I thought, ‘I’m wasting my time…’. Instead, I drew, made things and read books. Now, though, I do watch music and crime dramas like Midsomer Murders on catch-up. The most surreal thing to come from Sewing Bee is…

‘He fought for my sister until the day she died’ Angela Gourd, 67, lives in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, with her partner Mick, 57. When my twin sister Jane was born 30 minutes after me, the midwives exchanged glances. ‘Shall we take her away?’ they asked. ‘Dad built a workshop at home so he could move his business there’ Jane was born with Down’s syndrome and, in 1954, this often meant institutionalised care for life. But my parents vowed they’d move heaven and earth to give Jane a normal family life. Sadly, they faced constant opposition. When Jane struggled to suckle, the health visitor told my dad, Ken, then 32, that it would be ‘kinder to let her pass away’. Instead, he found a way to feed her – dipping a…

My healthy life CHRISTINE IVERSON My go-to remedy As soon as anyone in the family complains of a sore throat or cough, out comes the Elderberry Rob. It’s a recipe from my new book, The Hedgerow Apothecary Forager’s Handbook (£10.99, Summersdale). Elderberries are antiviral, antioxidant and full of vitamins that can help to boost the immune system. They also freeze well, so a batch of rob can be made any time of year. My favourite meal I’m lucky enough to live in an area of Sussex with an abundance of home-produced organic meat, fruit and veg. Nothing is better than creating something special at home, knowing the provenance of every ingredient. If I had to choose a favourite meal, it’s got to be my husband Glenn’s tasty shepherd’s pie…

ELDERFLOWER AND STRAWBERRY JAMMY DODGERS There’s nothing sweeter than these classic biscuits. They’re sure to win the hearts of everyone who tries them. MAKES 10 ✣250g (9oz) butter, softened ✣150g (5oz) caster sugar ✣1 egg yolk ✣ ½tsp vanilla extract ✣300g (10oz) plain flour For the jam: ✣250g (9oz) strawberries ✣60g (2oz) jam sugar ✣Juice of ½ lemon For the buttercream: ✣60g (2oz) icing sugar ✣125g (4oz) butter, softened ✣2tbsp elderflower cordial You will need: ✣7.5cm (3in) round cutter 1 Cream the butter and sugar in an electric mixer. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla. Add the flour and mix in well. Knead gently on a lightly floured surface, then chill for 30 mins. 2 Preheat the oven to 180C/ Gas 4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out…

YOU WILL NEED ✣Patterned cotton fabric ✣Thin batting or medium fusible interfacing ✣ Scissors ✣ Ruler ✣ Pins ✣Matching sewing thread ✣ Water-soluble pen 1 Cut out two squares of fabric and a piece of batting, or interfacing, measuring 20cm for the small tidy or 25cm for the medium tidy. Fuse the interfacing to the reverse of one of the fabric pieces. Position the two squares of fabrics right sides together, pin and stitch all the way around with a 1cm seam allowance and leave a 7cm gap for turning. 2 Trim the corners, turn right sides out and press, tucking the raw edges of the opening in by 1cm. Topstitch all the way around with a 5mm seam allowance. 3 Using the water-soluble pen, mark a 4cm square at…

Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS To fit bust 82-86 (92-97) (102-107) (112-117) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 95 (106) (117) (128) cm/37½ (41¾) (46) (50½) in. Length to shoulder 54 (56) (58) (60) cm/ 21¼ (22) (22¾) (23½) in. Side seam 33 (34) (35) (36) cm/13 (13¼) (13¾) (14¼) in. Sleeve seam 33cm/13in. MATERIALS 4 (4) (5) (5) 100g (250m) balls of Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo Cotton DK (60% bamboo, 40% cotton) in Celery (7155)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; stitch holders; stitch markers; 3 buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk TENSION 22 stitches and 28 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; patt, pattern; st(s), stitch(es); yrn, yarn round needle (to make 1 st);…

Diana Chatfield, 1957 This photo of me, aged 18, was taken at Cheddar Gorge in Somerset. I’m wearing a black skirt with large mother-of-pearl buttons teamed with a red blouse and red court shoes. I bought this top-to-toe look from the store, C&A. ✢ 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.…

WHERE I’VE BEEN On This Morning with Vernon Kay and Josie Gibson. It was live, so I was nervous, but everyone was great. WHAT I’VE SEEN Lincoln’s Inn Fields in London rammed with crows. Imagine Alfred Hitchcock’s film, The Birds. I got attacked by crows in lockdown; I must have wandered near a nest. WHO I’VE MET Opera singer Nicky Spence – recently seen teaching on the Sky Arts series Anyone Can Sing. He’s a friend of my brother. A gang of us went to see The Handmaid’s Tale at the English National Opera. WHAT I’VE BOUGHT Several cups of delicious coffee from the kiosk in my local park. There’s a little community there – people say hello and chat.…

CHIPOTLE BAKED EGGS The Mexican equivalent of a Middle Eastern shakshuka, this tomato-based smoky dish with baked eggs is a simple way to start the day. Mop up the sweet, smoky sauce with the tortillas. SERVES 4 ✣3tbsp olive oil ✣1 onion, finely sliced ✣2 garlic cloves, finely sliced ✣1 small red pepper, deseeded and finely sliced ✣1 red chilli, finely chopped ✣1tsp ground cumin ✣1tsp ground cinnamon ✣ 1tsp allspice ✣Few large pinches of Mexican oregano or hoja santa (optional) ✣1tbsp Chipotles en Adobo, or more to taste ✣2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes or 700g (1½lb) fresh tomatoes, chopped ✣2-3tsp brown sugar ✣1tbsp red wine vinegar ✣ 8 eggs To serve: ✣8 corn or flour tortillas ✣Slices of avocado ✣Handful of coriander leaves or chervil 1 Preheat the…

Cannabis and cognitive decline People who smoke cannabis for many years are at greater risk of developing cognitive deficits in midlife, according to a study in New Zealand. Among 1,000 people born in the 1970s and followed until the age of 45, long-term users of cannabis experienced a mean decline of 5.5 IQ points from childhood, a deterioration not accounted for by the use of tobacco, alcohol, other illicit drugs, or by childhood socio-economic status. SUPERBUG NEWS With antimicrobial resistance now a major threat, NICE* has ruled that cefiderocol and ceftazidime with avibactam will save lives in urinary tract infections, pneumonia and sepsis infections unresponsive to other treatments. Under a fixed annual fee deal with manufacturers to cover development costs, rather than dose payments, this is part of the Government’s…

Creative ‘potscaping’ Pretty, planted containers are one of the easiest ways to dress up your garden, patio or balcony. And with lots of summer bedding plants available in garden centres, you can get creative with combining different shapes, sizes and colours. Aim to plant up several pots of varied heights for an impressive show, and move them around every so often to refresh your arrangement. Thrills and spills Successful container displays often use the ‘thriller, filler, spiller’ formula. The ‘thriller’ is a tall, knockout plant that gives instant summer sizzle, while the fillers are smaller, bushy plants that cover the soil and help the pot look pleasingly abundant. As a finishing touch, a spiller trails out and down, softening the container edges. There are endless ways to combine those three…

A Fortunate Woman: A Country Doctor’s Story by Polly Morland (£16.99, HB, Pan Macmillan) Beautifully written, this contemporary portrait of a rural doctor’s life mirrors A Fortunate Man, written by John Berger in 1967. Fifty years on, we have a woman doctor – kind, modest and thoughtful – who celebrates both a life lived in the countryside, and the value of knowing your patients and the importance of human contact. There are glimpses of lives saved, invaluable reassurances and a reminder that the NHS is precious. Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez (£14.99, HB, Orion) Inspired by true events that rocked 20th-century America, this tear-jerking novel shines a light on institutional racism, a topic that continues to resonate today. Set in 1973, Civil Townsend, a black nurse in Alabama, blows…

PEOPLE POWER I have been reading your magazine in Switzerland since I moved here 20 years ago. It helps me to keep in touch with British culture, and I have always loved the cookery and health tips. But I was particularly moved by Sally Soady’s story [12 April] about buying out the pub in Bamford, Derbyshire, and turning it into the hub of the community. Stories like this are an inspiration to us all. We don’t have to sit back and let bad things happen – we have much more power than we think if we work together. Julie Flood-Hunt, Switzerland…

She may well have imagined a peaceful old age, punctuated by visits from her grandchildren, occasional acting jobs and pleasant lunches with her friends. But while they all feature in Dame Sheila Hancock’s busy life, the peace of mind she assumed would come with the passing of time, has so far failed to materialise. ‘I’m a grumpy old woman!’ she declares. ‘Contentment hasn’t come to me in old age, in fact I get angrier. ‘I’d much rather be serene and smiling. All my life I’ve envied people like that. They are still disturbed by things that are going on in the world, but they don’t rush around being boring about it, which I do. ‘I’m always ranting on about something and I think people probably avoid me. I would avoid…

DESIGNER DOUBLE Known for their uncanny matches for expensive buys, Aldi has captured the essence of a well-known floral bestseller, for a fraction of the price. Lacura Floral Love Eau de Parfum, £5.99, Aldi CROWD-PLEASER We love this affordable perfume brand, which has five gorgeous, wearable scents. This is a favourite – blending juicy lychee with classic rose. Scentology Lychee & Floral Bouquet Eau de Parfum, £9.99, Boots SUN WORSHIPPER Smelling like the classic Nivea sun cream, this instantly transports you to a lounger in the sun, whatever the weather! Nivea Sun Eau de Toilette, £21, nivea.co.uk GIVE BACK Not only does this joy-sparking scent smell gorgeous, thanks to the blend of mandarin and ginger lily, it also does good too – 10% of each sale goes to Great Ormond…

‘The Queen wears bright colours so she can be seen’ Here is the usual evening routine at Dear Towers. You will normally find me poured into the sofa and watching some cookery show or other on TV. There might be a mug of Ovaltine to hand, and perhaps a modest box of chocolates. I could not possibly say. Mr D sometimes joins me for the news, mainly to give his blood pressure a bit of exercise. This is not a happy time of the day. You know what men of a certain age are like when they’re watching the news. Honestly, the noise. Sometimes it’s like listening to a large tractor tyre deflating through a leaky valve. Other times, as they express their displeasure more loudly, it’s as if you’re…