Innholdsfortegnelse for 27-Sep-2022 i Woman's Weekly

This month, Kate Humble, 53, celebrated her 30th wedding anniversary to TV producer Ludo Graham. ‘In showbiz years, that’s like 120 at least!’ laughs the cheery, down-to-earth presenter of much-loved outdoorsy shows like Springwatch, A Country Life for Half the Price, Kate Humble’s Coastal Britain and Escape to the Farm with Kate Humble, which is returning to Channel 5 soon. Kate is refreshingly candid when it comes to revealing why she thinks her marriage to Ludo has worked so well. They first met when she was 16 and he was 24, and got together some years later. The secret of their success, she says, was never having children. ‘I think not having them gives you a liberation that parents don’t have,’ muses Kate. ‘You grow and change a lot over…

Gardening Uplifting ideas Add another layer of loveliness by dressing up fences, arches and pergolas with autumn-flowering climbers and wall shrubs. Some will flower from summer until the first frosts, while others only blossom once temperatures dip and the days shorten. Whatever you grow, ensure they are properly supported, for instance, by tying stems to a trellis or galvanised wires attached to vine eyes. You can also encourage natural scramblers, such as clematis, to clamber over shrubs and into trees. Pure passion Despite its tropical appearance, the evergreen passion flower (Passiflora) is hardy in most areas of the UK. This vigorous climber will embellish a pergola or obelisk with colourful, Catherine-wheel type flowers in white and purple from July to October, followed by orange fruits (edible, but not at all…

THE STORY SO FAR: It’s 1910 and Effie, a housemaid on a Scottish country estate, has spent the summer forging a friendship with Misuki, a Japanese girl. Misuki and her mother were invited to Scotland as guests of Miss Constance, the laird’s daughter. Miss Constance has been travelling the world, but has returned as her father’s health is poor. With the help of the Japanese women, who are skilled horticulturalists, she plans to create a Japanese garden. Effie has a passion for flowers, and has been spending time alongside Misuki cultivating plants for the new garden. But then Effie learns Misuki will soon return to Japan. And Effie is not the only one who will be sad to see her go. Effie’s brother, Hamish, has fallen for Misuki, and she…

Eagle population soars In a wonderful win for wildlife, white-tailed eagles have made an impressive comeback in the skies of Scotland. Unchecked hunting drove the UK’s largest bird of prey to extinction in 1918, but a heroic conservation programme saw young eagle chicks from Scandinavia reintroduced into Scotland. There are now well over 100 breeding pairs of white-tailed eagles across the country, and they’re now being reintroduced to England too. Spot them swooping on the Isle of Skye or perched on treetops at the Loch Garten RSPB – visit rspb.org.uk COMEDY CHAOS An evening of scandal and silliness awaits, thanks to Austentatious, the improvised comedy play in the style of Jane Austen. The cast use suggestions from the audience to create a unique literary masterpiece each night. The UK tour…

Visiting an artist’s house or studio can give you a real insight into how they lived and worked. From paintings to photographs, sculptures to designs, there are hidden gems in the homes of these great women artists, many of which have inspirational gardens too. Barbara Hepworth Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, Barnoon Hill, St Ives TR26 1AD Barbara Hepworth was a pioneer of British modern art, and in her Cornish home, you’ll get a strong sense of both where she lived and the sensuous forms she created. The garden, which displays many of her larger sculptures, is beautiful, and includes the outdoor studio where she worked. Hepworth moved into this stone building in 1949 and remained here until her death in 1975. Her works are found worldwide, including Winged…

Snip, crack and pop Many flowers, including poppies, nasturtiums, calendula and sedum, are ripe for seed-saving once the blooms wilt and pods or seedheads have changed from green to brown. Choose a dry, sunny day, then snip them off and spread them out somewhere warm. Once dry, crack open the heads or gently crush to release the seed. Natural selection Saving seed doesn’t just reduce your gardening bill, it enables you to develop ‘super strains’ of your favourite plants too. Collect seed from the healthiest, most vigorous plants to give future generations the best chance of displaying the same prize-winning qualities. Summer may be fading, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the next one. In fact, September is the perfect month to gather your garden’s most precious…

Travel Montreux is a resort to quietly fall in love with. Your heart may be swayed by the Alpine scenery, the balmy climate (palm trees and vineyards flourish) or the turquoise waters of Lake Geneva. Or maybe your head is turned by the local wine and indulgent regional cuisine. Whatever you fall for, you can’t help but slow down, kick back and drink in the views. There’s history and culture to discover too – all within reach by bus, boat or train that run with Swiss efficiency. A destination since the 19th-century, Montreux has an air of old-world elegance, with ornate belle époque hotels and villas lining the lakeside. Adding to the well-heeled atmosphere is a flower-filled promenade that’s dotted with sculptures, including a statue of the late Queen singer…

Short story Throughout the long flight, Katrina didn’t allow herself to think about what lay ahead. Now the plane had landed in Argentina and the nerves were kicking in. She could feel her heart pounding as she made her way to the port to board the ship. She wasn’t meant to be making this expedition alone. Ben should be here. It was to have been their great adventure, their honeymoon. They knew Antarctica was perhaps a strange choice. Most couples chose romantic beach hideaways or vibrant cities, but they were both fascinated by the idea of visiting the remote, frozen continent at the bottom of the world. She found her cabin and dumped her luggage on the spare bed. At least I’ll have more space, she thought morosely. Unpacking multiple…

Look what I made I have attached a photo of the lovely rabbits my talented mother-in-law Janet Baker made from one of your patterns [27 March 2018]. They each have a variety of hats too (as does the sheep), including winter bobble hats, bonnets and peaked caps. We both enjoy Woman’s Weekly, especially the fiction and puzzles, though sometimes she has a sneaky google to get the clue in the big crossword! Alexa Baker, Sidmouth ANOTHER GOLDEN OLDIE I read your Comedy Classics article [21 June] with great interest – most of the programmes you mentioned were personal favourites. But you missed out Waiting for God, starring Stephanie Cole (Diana) and Graham Crowden (Tom). It’s set in a retirement home, with the pair continually running rings around the vain, penny-pinching…

It can be a bit of a joke when you’ve been looking for glasses that were already on your head, or have no idea why you’ve just marched so purposefully from one room to another. And most people experience something similar as they age. So what is the difference between ‘normal’ ageing of the brain and possible dementia? Retaining new information ✣ DON’T WORRY if you forget something you were told a while ago, or take longer to work out new tasks, such as how to set up your new computer or phone. ‘It’s also a common sign of normal ageing to misplace things from time to time and to have to retrace your steps to find them,’ says Dr Tim Beanland, Head of Knowledge Management at Alzheimer’s Society. Just…

‘Dad was my hero, in life and in death’ Katie Ford, 33, is a veterinary surgeon and coach, and lives in Manchester with her boyfriend, Simon, 38. Her dad, Jay, 58, donated his kidneys after passing away in November 2021. My dad, Jay, was a builder and a proud Yorkshireman. He was so encouraging of anything I did and was my biggest supporter, and the most kind and caring man. Dad had low-grade chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but he was under the care of the doctor and it never stopped him working. I was at a two-day conference in London when my mum, Helen, called. She usually phoned me about their dogs, but this time, her words threw me. ‘It’s your dad. He’s really struggling with his breathing and…

SWEET CHILLI PRAWNS Stir-frying is a quick-cooking technique, and this recipe requires minimal chopping. It’s great for using up whatever veg you have in the fridge. SERVES 4 ✣ 240g jasmine rice ✣ 1tbsp groundnut oil ✣ 2 garlic cloves, crushed ✣ ½tsp chilli flakes ✣ 400g raw king prawns ✣400g mangetout, eachsliced diagonally intothree ✣ 200g spinach ✣Sweet chilli sauce andsoy sauce, to taste 1 Rinse the rice under cold running water in a sieve. Put into a saucepan with double the amount of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook gently for 15 mins until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. 2 Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large wok, add garlic, chilli and prawns, and…

LINKWORDS Fit 10 words into the grid so that each links with the end of the word on its left and the beginning of the one on the right. Then unscramble the letters in the shaded squares to make a word. Clue: Someone who feels or expresses doubt about something. Crossword Try the easy or cryptic clues and then rearrange the letters in the shaded squares for the answer. Terrible edicts to contain metropolitan unrest (11). Easy clues ACROSS 7 Narrow French loaf (8)9 Begrudged (6)10 Secret agent, andan animal (4)11 Upset (10)12 Artist’s workshop (6)14 Laboratory item (4,4)15 Invite peril (5,8)17 Stated (8)19 Decrease (6)21 Unfriendly,threatening (10)22 Swing to andfro (4)23 State of inactivity (6)24 Song wordwriter (8) DOWN 1 Move in differentdirections (3,3)2 Immense (4)3 Was conspicuous (5,3)…