Innholdsfortegnelse for 27-Jun-2023 i Woman's Weekly

The power of love Isn’t it funny how, while many of us look back fondly on the memories, wisdom and love we received as children from not just our parents, but also from wider family members like grandparents and aunts, we often fail to appreciate the positive effect our own love is having in turn on the next, younger, generation? So, if you’re doing your best to inspire and build confidence in the children of your family, give yourself a pat on the back. See our feature on page 15 for the favourable effect it can have. Also, for readers who knit or crochet, don’t miss the launch of this year’s charity crafting appeal on page 25.…

When I was a child, my father would often talk about the war. I’m ashamed to say I found it boring. After all, it was so long ago. But later, as an adult, I found Daddy’s stories riveting – especially the one about the police knocking on my grandparents’ door with my 17-year-old father’s briefcase. They’d found it after an air raid and everyone thought he was dead. Then he walked down the garden path… My father would also describe how he was blown off the loo while reading Jane Eyre during a bomb blast. ‘Neither of us were hurt,’ he told me. He (and Mummy) gave me my love of reading, although I never quite saw Jane Eyre in the same light after that tale. My mother would also…

3 WARNING SIGNS OF... Vaginal discharge 1 STRONG SMELL Discharge is normal, and helps keep the area clean, moist and infection-free. But you may have a bacterial infection such as vaginosis if your discharge smells fishy, or a yeast infection such as thrush if it’s thick  and white. Speak to your GP. 2 ACCOMPANYING PAIN This could signal chlamydia or herpes and you may need treatment at a sexual health clinic. Wash your vagina with plain water, avoiding perfumed soaps and gels, and never wash inside it. 3 COLOURED DISCHARGE  Discharge is usually nothing to worry about if it’s clear or white. If it appears black, orange, green, red or brown, speak to your doctor. MY HEALTHY LIFE We talk to  Dr Raj Juneja about dental myths that could harm your…

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DIVA DELIGHTS Calling all glamour fans! Diva, a new exhibition at London’s Victoria & Albert museum, is celebrating some of the most high-profile figures in the worlds of art, music and fashion. Highlights include a Christian Dior costume for Vivien Leigh, photographs of stars including Cher, Elton John and Grace Jones, plus a sketch of Bob Mackie’s iconic ‘Flame’ dress for Tina Turner. ✱ From 24 June 2023 to 7 April 2024, tickets from £20; vam.ac.uk Wildlife reboot Some of Britain’s precious temperate rainforests are being regenerated and expanded, thanks to a project from The Wildlife Trusts. On the Isle of Man, newly planted native trees and vast areas of restored lowlands, meadows, grasslands and ponds will provide habitats for species such as pied flycatchers, pine martens (pictured) and owls.…

‘Wild flowers create a riot of colour’ Sue Mabberley has tended the garden at Nant y Bedd in Monmouthshire for more than 40 years. She started with two acres and added bits of land as they came available, so it now extends to 10 acres. I embrace ‘wild gardening’, allowing nature to do much of the work and design. To be honest, I don’t distinguish between wild plants and ornamentals, and often transplant wild flowers to my beds for a riot of colour and to bring in pollinators. I’m especially fond of stitchwort, which has delicate white flowers, and looks incredible growing alongside our stream with bluebells and Welsh poppies. Many wild flowers are edible – I add hairy bittercress and the young leaves of ground elder to salads, and…

1 GO WITH THE FLOW Choose loose-fitting clothes in soft, floaty fabrics and avoid anything that’s tight or clings to your body. Look out for wide-leg trousers with drawstring waistbands that you can adjust to suit your shape, and wear with an untucked tunic top. You can also get more mileage from your beach kaftan if the fabric isn’t too see-through. They can be worn over loose trousers or with bare legs and strappy sandals. 2 MATERIAL MATTERS Pay attention to the fabric composition of the clothes you choose. Natural fibres such as linen, cotton and silk are breathable, and will feel cool and comfortable to wear. High-tech fabrics like those used in sportswear are great too, while semi-synthetic fibres such as viscose are quick-drying and designed to wick away…

Roasted new potato and salmon salad Roasting baby new potatoes in an air fryer takes less time, resulting in a crisp, tender potato in just 20 mins. SERVES 4 READY IN 30 mins ✱ 450g baby new potatoes, halved✱ 1 garlic clove, crushed✱ 2tbsp olive oil✱ 100g pistachios✱ 200g green beans, trimmed✱ 125g watercress, rocket and spinach✱ 200g hot smoked salmon, flaked✱ 200g radishes, trimmed and sliced FOR THE DRESSING ✱ 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil✱ 1tbsp white wine vinegar✱ 1tbsp maple syrup✱ 1tsp Dijon mustard✱ ¼tsp sea salt 1 Heat the air fryer to 200C. Toss the potatoes in the garlic and oil, then air-fry for 20 mins. 2 Add the pistachios to the potatoes for the last 2 mins of cooking. 3 Blanch the green…

ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR Redness in your eye happens when tiny blood vessels under its surface swell or becomes inflamed. It’s usually a reaction to something irritating one or both eyes, and it can develop over time or appear suddenly. Common simple causes of red eye include allergies, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, dry eye or a minor eye injury. There’s usually nothing to worry about, and it will often get better on its own, but you need to be aware of when, sometimes, it’s serious and needs urgent medical help. Many different conditions can cause it, and your symptoms will point to why you have it. A bright red area in the white of the eye may simply be a burst blood vessel.…

Limoncello panna cottas with strawberry salsa These delicate, but creamy and indulgent, puds are perfect to make in advance. Just add the fruity topping to finish them off. SERVES 4 READY IN 15 mins, plus chilling • ✱ 300ml double cream✱ 250ml milk✱ 50ml limoncello or orange liqueur✱ 3tbsp caster sugar✱ 3 leaves platinum-grade gelatine✱ Zest ½ lemon FOR THE SALSA • ✱ 100g strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced or diced✱ ½tsp caster sugar✱ Juice ½ lemon YOU WILL NEED • ✱ 4 dariole moulds, approx 8cm in diameter 1 In a large pan, gently warm the cream, milk, limoncello or orange liqueur, and sugar until dissolved and the mixture is just steaming but not boiling. 2 Bloom the gelatine leaves by soaking them in a bowl of…

Knitting Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS To fit approximate ages 0-3 (3-6) (6-9) months. Actual chest measurements 47 (50) (53)cm/18½ (19¾) (20¾)in. Length to back neck 24.5 (27.5) (30.5)cm/9¾ (11) (12)in. Sleeve seam All sizes 4.5cm/1¾in. MATERIALS 2 (2) (2) 50g (112m) balls of West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep DK (52% Falkland wool, 48% nylon) in Brown (Teddy Bear 165) and 1 (2) (2) ball(s) in White (Tooth Fairy 011)*. Pair of 3.75mm (No. 9) knitting needles; 2 buttons. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk TENSION 22 stitches and 50 rows, to 10x10cm, over garter st, using 3.75mm needles. ABBREVIATIONS Gst, garter st (k every row); k, knit; p, purl; skpo, slip 1 st, k 1 st, pass slipped st over knitted st (to decrease 1 st); st(s), stitch(es); tog, together (work as…

Good Girls Die Last by Natali Simmonds (£20, HB, Headline) It feels like life is conspiring against Em. She’s lost her job and her home, and is heartbroken. On top of that, there’s a serial killer on the loose and London is gridlocked – preventing her from getting to her sister’s wedding. Behind each one of these problems is a man and Em has had enough, her defiance leading to shocking consequences. Em has decided if men won’t listen, she’ll make them. This thought-provoking thriller confronts what it means to be a woman in today’s world. The Square of Sevens by Laura Shepherd-Robinson (£18.99, HB, Pan Macmillan) Fans of Shepherd-Robinson’s novels will not be disappointed with this Georgian-set mystery following Red, a Cornish fortune teller’s daughter. Left an orphan and…

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: agitated. 15 = average. More than 35 = well done SUDOKU To solve this puzzle, fill in the grid so that each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column contains the numbers 1-9. YOU CAN WORK IT OUT... 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…

Horoscopes ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR When making major decisions, it’s vital to look at possible consequences. Consider this and you’ll find a way forward. TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY Your relationships are in focus. Synchronistic meetings are likely if you put yourself out there more assertively. GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUN You’re going through a huge learning curve. At the end of each day, take time to see how much progress you’ve made. CANCER 22 JUN – 23 JUL Financially, new opportunities may appear, and you might even be spoilt for choice! Concentrate on what you enjoy and it will easy to pick. LEO 24 JUL – 23 AUG You may be preoccupied with many demands upon your time. Tackle the top three on your list…

Letter of the week Myths brought to life I just want to say how much I enjoyed reading your article ‘Mythical and magical’ [21 March issue], as part of your Celebrating Britain theme. It was interesting to absorb the little-known beasts and fairy folk of the British Isles; the Green Man being one of my favourites after writing a thesis on him back in my college days. Sandra, West Yorkshire PAWS FOR THOUGHT I wanted to send in this photo of my cat in the garden. I like to call it ‘Waiting for Dinner’. Jean Ramsden, Brighouse ✱ Got a pet pic that makes you smile? We can give it a good home LOOK WHAT I MADE I love sending cards but they are rather expensive, so I’ve started making…

Our bedtimes don’t line up Q We’re in our late 60s. My husband has started to go to bed earlier and earlier. He says he’s tired and he likes to read in bed. I’m not ready for bed when he goes, so he’s normally asleep when I get there. He wakes earlier than me and is downstairs when I wake up. This has meant that we have had very little sex for months now. I miss it and worry it will affect our relationship in the long-term. Should I say something?Name and address withheld A I wonder what has stopped you having a conversation with him about this. I’m sure you know that it’s possible to be intimate without having to turn the…

Katie was a generous soul who loved to flash the cash. Her husband Will had done well in business, so her greatest pleasure was to treat her friends. Meals out, trips to the theatre, spa days – you name it. ‘Let’s have another bottle of Prosecco – on me, of course!’ she’d say. ‘Will likes me to enjoy myself and we can afford it!’ Among those she treated was her best friend, Gemma. They’d been at school together and had been close ever since. Gemma loved it all. She’d been brought up by a single mother and there had never been much money to spare for treats. Even now, money was tight. She had a low-paid office job and she liked to give whatever she could spare to help her…

Difficulty level TRAVEL WALLET YOU WILL NEED • ✱ 50x60cm navy stamp fabric✱ 30x50cm orange stripe fabric✱ 50x50cm plain navy fabric✱ 15x25cm plain orange fabric✱ 28x38cm wadding✱ 28x38cm medium-weight sew-in interfacing✱ Cutting mat, quilter’s ruler and rotary cutter✱ Matching thread✱ Hand-sewing needle✱ 9in zipper✱ 2.5cm-wide button✱ 15cm of 3mm wide round elastic cord in Orange✱ 130cm orange bias binding✱ Sewing machine STOCKISTS Bon Voyage Postage Stamps in Red and Navy, both £15.50 per m, Camont Cabana Stripe in Orange, £15 per m, Spectrum Vienna in Orange, £9 per m, Artisan Solid in Dark Navy, £16 per m, YKK designer accents 9in zipper in Apricot, £2.65, 3mm round elastic cord, 48p per m, all sewhot.co.uk Cutting out ✱ Cut two 28x38cm pieces from the navy stamp fabric for the outer and…

We must start, I suppose, with a quick reminder of what happened last week. Walking through the woods with my friend Wendy and our dogs, I was suddenly – and rather reluctantly – thrust into the role of agony aunt. ‘I consulted Mr Dear in the absence of Jeeves’ Here, then, are the main points of the story so far, in an easy-to-follow format which I offer at no extra cost: 1. Wendy is approaching a significant birthday. I would love to tell you what particular birthday she will be celebrating, but she has recently taken up Boxercise classes and is developing a powerful left hook. 2. She fears she is growing old and wrinkly, and that her husband Iain has lost interest. 3. Could he even be having an…