Innholdsfortegnelse for 23-May-2023 i Woman's Weekly

Edinburgh adventures More years ago than I care to remember, as a callow and not very gifted actor, I performed at the Edinburgh Festival, in a theatre company called the Wooden O (the quirky name being an obscure and rather earnest Shakespearean reference). We were young and enthusiastic, and while it’s perhaps questionable how much fun our audiences had, we ourselves had a wonderful time. I have long wanted to return, though only as a spectator, so I was drawn to our feature about British festivals on page 10. Do also look out for our special magazine on the coronation, in the shops now!…

I’ve always been someone who says yes to new things. I’ve abseiled for charity and, a few years ago, I flew in a Spitfire. I won it in a raffle. It was first prize and I never win anything so I was so excited. Then, they showed me the safety video and I got a bit scared, but it was wonderful. The pilot did a victory roll. I even took the controls. I like to push myself. It’s exhilarating and nice to know you’re alive. I long to jump out of a plane, but usually I’m working and not allowed because of the insurance. I’ve got my mind set on rally driving soon. I could end up upside down in a ditch! As an actor, you face new things starting…

3 WAYS TO...Age-proof your eyes 1 DRINK ENOUGH WATER Make sure you get around 2.5 litres a day. ‘Without adequate intake of water, your eyes can lose their moisture, causing eye strains such as tired eyes, blurred vision and headaches,’ says GP Dr Sarah Brewer. 2 WEAR SUNGLASSES They protect your eyes from UV damage, lowering your risk of cancer and other eye conditions. Buy a high-quality pair that filters out at least 99% of UVA and UVB light. 3 EAT DARK LEAFY GREENS They provide nutrients such as lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E, which can help ward off age-related vision problems. Try a supplement like Theia Bio’s Clearer, £29.99 for 30 capsules, clearereyes.com MY HEALTHY LIFE Abby McLachlan is a Pilates instructor and founder of yoga and…

1 PREPARE FOR SUMMER NIGHTS Light up the night with an abundance of lanterns, string lights and candles – opt for citronella scented to deter bugs. If you have a garden that gets plenty of sun during the day, go for solar styles to save wiring in lighting. ✱ Miami solar lanterns, £34.99 for three, waterproof outdoor candles, from £29.99 for three, Melbourne lanterns, from £14.99 each, bamboo battery lantern, £21.99, 16 bronze solar Moroccan fairy lights, £19.99, all Lights4fun 2 DINE AL FRESCO Dining outdoors doesn’t mean you need to scrimp on style. There are plenty of pretty dinner sets designed to withstand the elements. Look for a smart collection that comes with matching serveware, cups and jugs to make outdoor entertaining easy. ✱ Blue melamine bowls, £18 for…

Craft Difficulty level YOU WILL NEED ✱ 4cm thick foam sheet ✱ Scissors ✱ Waterproof fabric ✱ Cotton fabric ✱ 2cm wide elastic 1 Measure the seat of your chair. Cut your foam sheet 2cm smaller than the width and length measurement, and cut a piece of cotton fabric and waterproof fabric 8cm larger than the original width and length measurement of your seat. 2 Cut a 6cm strip of cotton fabric that measures twice the width of your cushion. Fold it in half lengthways with right sides together and sew with a 1cm seam allowance. Turn right sides out and thread a piece of elastic measuring the width of your cushion through the tube of fabric. Stitch across each end to secure the elastic. 3 Pin the pieces right…

Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS To fit approximate ages 2-3 (4-5) (5-6) (6-7) years. Actual chest measurements 66.5 (70) (73.5) (77)cm/26¼ (27½) (29) (30½)in. Length to back neck 33 (37) (41) (44.5)cm/13 (14½) (16) (17½)in. Side seam 19 (22) (25) (28)cm/7½ (8¾) (10) (11)in. Sleeve seam 22 (25) (28) (31)cm/8¾ (10) (11) (12¼)in. MATERIALS 4 (4) (5) (5) 50g (112m) balls of West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK (52% wool, 48% nylon) in Lilac (Unicorn 565) and 1 ball in each of Salmon Pink (Cheeky Chops 210), Light Green (Pixie 326), Light Blue (Dicky Bird 1067) and Light Yellow (Buttercup 442)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10), 3.75mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; stitch holders; 7 buttons with sewing needle and thread. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk…

Books Don’t Look Back by Jo Spain (£16.99, HB, Quercus) For seven blissful days Luke thinks his life is perfect. It’s only when his belated Caribbean honeymoon draws to a close that his wife confesses to killing a man in their London home before they left. After hearing about the violent ex who’d tracked her down, Luke will do anything to protect her, including ringing Mickey – the woman he left on the day they were supposed to start a new life together. Jo Spain’s brilliantly crafted mystery peels back layers of detail and deception in chilling style. The Last Passenger by Will Dean (£16.99, HB, Hodder & Stoughton) Cafe owner Caz Ripley might have been looking forward to her journey on a luxury cruise ship to New York with…

Horoscopes ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR Set yourself clear goals, then take baby steps towards their fulfilment. This could be a week of great achievements. TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY You’re starting a new chapter in your life. Fill your mind with positive thoughts and ideas, and set out with lots of enthusiasm and inspiration. GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUN Financially, many opportunities could be coming your way. Trust your heart, and your intuitive voice, to guide you in the right direction. CANCER 22 JUN – 23 JUL Act now and get moving. Sometimes you can be overcautious, and it can cause procrastination and doubt. LEO 24 JUL – 23 AUG It’s time to activate all your creative juices. You have many talents and gifts to enjoy…

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Help work out how much nectar our green spaces offer pollinators by taking part in the Every Flower Counts survey. Simply mark out a square metre of your lawn, tot up the total number of each type of open flower you find, then submit your results online at nomowmay. plantlife.org.uk Bee-autiful gardening Get busy supporting Britain’s bees this summer. To celebrate World Bee Day on 20 May, the Bumblebee Conservation Trust has created some handy tips for helping bumblebees to survive and thrive. Try planting mint, chives, rosemary, lavender or thyme in your garden; these herbs will feed hungry bees when they flower. You can also provide nesting sites by letting a patch of grass grow long, putting up a bird box or leaving a…

LYTHAM 1940S WARTIME FESTIVAL Lancashire This weekend turns the clock back 80 years as thousands of visitors dressed in wartime fatigues and civvies descend on Lytham St Annes. With period cars and aircraft, re-enactments and living history talks, as well as music and memorabilia, it’s the place to laugh, dance and soak up the spirit of the 1940s. This year features performances by a George Formby tribute act, plus the vintage harmony trio The Bluebirds. ✱ 19-20 August, discoverfylde.co.uk BLENHEIM PALACE FOOD FESTIVAL Oxfordshire Tantalise your taste buds at this gastronomic weekend, with offerings from a host of top foodies, including MasterChef contestants, Michelin-starred chefs, celebrity cooks and restaurateurs. Watch live demonstrations, pick up tips and gorge on goodies including international dishes and craft brew, all set in the fabulous…

1 GET GLOSSY Lip gloss is back on trend in a big way, and this bargain buy is a fantastic way to style it out. The pretty pink shade is a great wearable option for every day or to tone down a bold eye look. Wear it on its own or layer over matte lipstick to transform the finish. 2 FLATTERING FOUNDATION If you prefer a lighter finish for your base, this is perfect. It contains blurring pigments that help soften imperfections like pigmentation and wrinkles, for the ultimate ‘your skin, but on a really good day’ effect. 3 BOOSTED BASE L’Oréal makes some of the best affordable foundations, and this is no exception. High coverage without looking cakey, this will give a soft matte finish that lasts all day.…

Sweet potato and courgette fishcakes These fishcakes make a delicious lunch or light dinner, but you could make mini versions for parties or to serve as a starter. MAKES 8 (serves 4) PREP 10 mins COOK 20 mins ✱ 1 sweet potato, approx 250g, pricked with a fork ✱ 2 baking potatoes, approx 500g, pricked with a fork ✱ 1 small courgette, approx 200g, grated ✱ 240g skinless, boneless white fish (eg, cod or pollack), cut into 3cm pieces ✱ Zest 1 lime and juice ½ lime ✱ 50g natural fine breadcrumbs, plus extra 50g for coating ✱ 2 medium eggs, beaten ✱ 1tsp dried chilli flakes ✱ 2tbsp sunflower or light olive oil ✱ Tenderstem broccoli, to serve (optional) ✱ Spicy mayo, to serve (optional) 1 Cook the sweet…

ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR This cancer is a tumour in any tissue in the mouth or throat, such as the tongue, cheeks, palate, lips, gums, salivary glands, tonsils and pharynx (below the throat). Symptoms persistent and unexplained lumps in the mouth or the neck, difficulty swallowing, unexplained loose teeth, numbness or an odd feeling on the lip or tongue, white or red patches on the lining of the mouth or tongue, or changes in voice or speech. See a GP or dentist if these symptoms don’t get better within three weeks, particularly if you drink alcohol or smoke. They’ll refer you to a specialist, who may do an endoscopy and take biopsies. Mouth cancer type depends on the cells it grows in – squamous cell carcinoma is commonest,…

Wordwise You have 15 minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must contain four or more letters, one of which must be the central square. No proper nouns, plurals or foreign words are allowed. There is one nine-letter word in the grid, for which the clue is: Acceptable. Average = 25 More than 45 = well done 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: A person who fantasises while awake. Crossword Try the easy or cryptic clues, then rearrange the letters in the shaded squares for…

You might remember that, as we left matters last week, Mr Dear was in the doghouse. If the doghouse also had a naughty step, that’s where he would be sitting. He is in hot water. His name is mud. He is facing an interview without coffee, as they say in the army when a good telling-off is on the cards. He certainly shouldn’t expect any biscuits either (as they probably don’t say in the army). Am I giving you the impression that Mr Dear has some explaining to do? If so, my work is done. Let me now explain. In a way, this is all my sister’s fault. Debs has a flat that overlooks the park, and likes to spend time peering out of her window with a pair of…

DRESSED FOR BEST These midi dresses are designed to be the perfect length, with the hemline finishing between the calf and ankle. Go for a style with a nipped-in waist, or add a belt to avoid looking swamped. TAILORED BLAZERS These smart and chic jackets have shorter sleeves than a regular fit and will look great over casual jeans and a simple T-shirt. Go for a single-breasted style if you’re top-heavy. TAPERED TROUSERS Look taller and more streamlined in a pair of high-waisted trousers that taper at the ankle. This style works well with flat pumps for a casual look, or add wedges if you want extra height. SUMMER JUMPSUITS Don’t avoid jumpsuits just because you’re shorter than average! These styles are perfectly proportioned to suit your height, so you…

Health Our differences make me feel uncomfortable Q I’ve recently met a man who I really like. We come from different backgrounds and there are times when these clash. He likes me to dress smartly if we’re going out for dinner or to a show. I’m used to being clean and tidy but not dressing up. I find it a chore and feel uncomfortable. I don’t want to say anything to upset him, but I don’t want him to decide he won’t go out with me. Miranda, London A If you’re going to build a long-term relationship with this man, you need to be able to have honest conversations so, together, you can find a way to manage any differences. The important thing is to own your feelings and not…