Innholdsfortegnelse for 19-Nov-2024 Double Issue i Woman's Weekly

Bells are jingling… “Welcome to our bumper issue – it’s not only got everything you need to create a magical Christmas, it is also packed with great entertainment and fun, so we hope you enjoy it. This is such a lovely time of the year and everyone at Woman’s Weekly gets very excited when we start putting our Christmas issues together. You would think that by the big day we’d be bored of everything festive, but far from it! I think we must all be Christmas addicts. Remember though, that because this is a double issue with twice the usual editorial pages, it is on sale for two weeks. Our next issue will be in the shops on 20 November, so look out for it then.”…

Jill Ziemer, 71 Tell us about your look I’ve had this pink coat for years – it’s by Fenn Wright Manson. I like timeless pieces that are simple and elegant. My roll-neck sweater is from Zara and my grey check trousers are by Joseph. They’re about 15 years old but still look good. My loafers are from Charles Clinkard and I bought my bag in Italy. I love the colour and the two-tone strap. What’s your favourite thing about yourself? I enjoy good health and I like keeping fit. YOU WORE IT WELL Freda Shaw, 1946, sent in by her nephew, Paul Shaw. Meet our lovely Aunty Freedy on her wedding day. Doesn’t she look radiant? Aunty Freedy celebrated her 96th birthday back in June and is still just as…

CELEBRATING BRITAIN Is there anything more merry than heading to an outside ice rink at Christmas? Records show that as far back as 1190 people have taken to glistening frozen lakes in their custom-made skates – and still do in some countries – but here in the UK, where the first ice rink with artificial ice was opened in London in 1841, we’ve mastered the outdoor skating extravaganza. In the UK, there are rinks set up in the grounds of castles, city squares and historic streets. Here are some of our favourites. The Royal Pavilion, Brighton It doesn’t get more atmospheric than the illuminated domes of the Indo-Chinese-inspired Royal Pavilion in Brighton. As the night draws in, the romantic and twinkly building comes into its own – and the ice…

I was lucky that I had parents who made a fuss of Christmas. It was always a big get-together full of traditions. Putting up the decorations with Dad was the best – and then Mum would bring in a big tin of Quality Street and the TV Times so we could circle what we were going to watch. But, most importantly, we’d get to look through the catalogue and choose a few toys for our Christmas list. The decorations we hung up were shocking. There were these big foil twisty things that hung from the ceiling and no colour scheme – just every type thrown up wherever. It looked like Santa’s grotto, but as a child that was heaven. Now, I am so particular about my decorations. The lights have…

Decorated ’do The simplest way to take your tresses from daytime to playtime is to add a showstopping accessory. Whatever length your hair is, a velvet hairband such as Accessorize Pearl & Gem Headband, £14, accessorize.com, will look and feel special (and can disguise greasy roots if you’re between washes!). Or try using a couple of sparkly slides, like Oliver Bonas Merri Gold Star Hair Slides, £16, oliverbonas.com, to keep hair tucked neatly behind ears, or to add the wow factor to a simple updo. Polished ponytail When worn low at the nape of the neck, an everyday ponytail can feel chic, and will make an understated yet pretty finishing touch to sequins. The key to this look is keeping your locks sleek and shiny, so before you blow-dry, rake…

Coping with… THRUSH Thrush is caused by a yeast-like fungus called candida. It’s usually harmless but can be uncomfortable and keep coming back. It’s not classed as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), as it is normal for most of us to carry it in small amounts, but overgrowth can be triggered by sex or, less often, passed on during sex or other close contact. Thrush tends to grow in warm, moist conditions and develops if the balance of bacteria changes, for example, if your skin is irritated or damaged, you’re taking antibiotics, you have poorly controlled diabetes or a weakened immune system, take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or you’re pregnant. ‘Thrush tends to grow if the balance of bacteria changes’ Symptoms of thrush in women include white vaginal discharge (often…

Difficulty level MAKING PAPER PATTERNS On a photocopier, enlarge the patterns by 250%. Trace the patterns on to tracing paper, placing the face, leg, body, pants, moustache, front underskirt, bodice, shoe, wings, trousers, jacket back, sleeve, back facing and helmet on folded tracing paper, matching the broken lines to the fold. Mark the arrows, notches, dots, crosses and details. Cut out the patterns and open out flat. NOTE Use three strands of embroidery thread for the embroidery. If fabric edges need to be neatened, use a zigzag stitch or pinking shears. Take a 6mm seam allowance, unless otherwise stated. Join pieces with right sides facing, matching alphabetical points, notches, dots and crosses. Stitch craft foam with a long stitch length. The dolls are not suitable for young children because of…

Difficulty level MATERIALS Small amount of DK yarn in White. Size 4mm crochet hook; 5 x size 6 clear beads. TENSION Not essential for this project. ABBREVIATIONS Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; slst, slip st, st(s), stitch(es); tr, treble crochet; yrh, yarn round hook. NOTES Yarn amounts are based on average requirements and are approximate. Figures in square brackets are worked as stated after 2nd bracket. SNOWFLAKE Thread 5 beads onto yarn. 1st round: Wind yarn around index finger of left hand to form slip ring, insert hook in ring, yrh and pull loop through, 3ch, 2tr in ring, place 1 bead, [3tr in ring, place 1 bead] 4 times, pull end of yarn tightly to close ring, slst in 3rd of 3ch – 20 sts. 2nd round: 1ch, 2dc…

Jumbo wordsearch All the words relating to Lapland are hidden in the grid. Words may be read forwards, backwards, up, down or diagonally. ARCTIC CIRCLEBELLSBLITZENBOOTSBOWSCABINSCAKECANDLESCANDY CANESCARROTSCHRISTMAS TREECOMETCUPIDDANCERDASHERDONNERELVESFROSTYGINGERBREADGLOBEHOT CHOCOLATEHUSKIESICICLESLETTERSLOG FIREMITTENSMRS CLAUSMULLED WINENORTHERN LIGHTSNORTH POLEPOSTBOXPRANCERPRESENTSRIBBONSRUDOLPHSACKSANTASCARVESSLEIGHSNOWSTOCKINGTOYSVIXENWORKSHOPWREATH Linkwords 1 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 collection of games. 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. Crossword Try the easy or cryptic clues, then rearrange the letters in the shaded squares for the answer. Open in appreciation, it’s said, an early…

“It is acting manager Adam’s first day in sole charge of our small charity shop. Mrs Beasley, who normally holds this demanding post, is probably gazing down at the Pacific Ocean from 35,000 feet and wondering whether she might have another gin and tonic. Frankly, we are missing her already. You will know if you visited this page last week that Adam has been foisted upon us by our sister shop, where he has been nicknamed The Vicar because he believes that working in a charity shop requires a high sense of moral purpose. In fact, the only talent required in our shop is an ability to convince a lady in her late 60s that a floaty floral skirt will help to recapture the hippy daze of her youth. ‘It…

1 A COLD Drink lots of water to keep hydrated, and get plenty of rest. Try pelargonium root, a traditional remedy that helps to relieve upper respiratory tract infections such as the common cold. FAST FIX Centoreze Pelargonium cough tablets, £10.95 for 21, centoreze.co.uk 2 HEADACHE Dehydration makes headaches worse, and can cause tiredness and constipation, so make sure you drink plenty of tap water, especially when you have a cold. It’s easy to see whether you’re drinking enough – just check the colour of your pee. It should be pale and clear. ‘If it’s dark, you’re not hydrated enough,’ warns Woman’s Weekly GP Dr Gill Jenkins. 3 SEASONAL STRESS ’Tis the season to be jolly, but ’tis also the season to be stressed, as family pressures and the expense…

From a carol concert to a family dinner, investing in a few key pieces will elevate your wardrobe for festive occasions. Start building your outfit around one statement item, be it a luxe embroidered kimono or shimmering skirt. Then pair it with casual elements, such as denim or a soft knit, to help balance out the look. THE KIMONO THE TOP THE DRESS THE SKIRT THE POSH PJs Whether you’re hosting family or planning a night in front of the TV, staying in can still be a luxury affair. Invest in sumptuous cashmere pieces and pair with festive knits and fluid metallic fabrics. Layer knitwear over a crisp white shirt and leave untucked to break up your outfit. THE LUXE JOGGERS THE COSY CARDI THE SATIN TROUSERS…

Coping with COVID-19 worries Q I know we’re out of the pandemic, but COVID is still around. One of my elderly relatives died from it earlier in the year. I’m not that much younger and I do worry about getting it. How do I get others – like my family – to think about it when they come to see me? They no longer consider it an issue. Moira, Belfast A You need to explain to them that you’re concerned and want to protect yourself. In your home, you can ask them to use hand sanitiser and to wear a mask, and you can wear a mask at theirs. We can’t ask everyone to behave as we do but we can protect ourselves by taking precautions. Once they know it’s…

Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS 6.5cm/2.5in in diameter. MATERIALS 1 x 100g (282m) ball of Emu Classic DK (100% acrylic) in each of Lilac (Dusky 130), White (101), Orange (Pumpkin 115) and Red (Pepper Red 119)*. Size 4mm crochet hook; pair of safety eyes; toy stuffing; 1 Terry’s Chocolate Orange. TENSION 18 stitches and 24 rows to 10x10cm, over double crochet, using 4mm hook. ABBREVIATIONS Ch, chain; dc, double crochet; dc2tog, double crochet 2 sts together [to decrease 1 st] thus: [insert hook into next st, yrh and pull loop through] twice, yrh and pull through all 3 loops; htr, half treble crochet; slst, slip st; st(s), stitch(es); tr, treble crochet; yrh, yarn round hook. NOTES If giving to a small child, consider embroidering eyes in black yarn and securing scarf along…

Escape for Christmas by Phillipa Ashley (£9.99, PB, Cornerstone) Here’s the latest feel-good read from the queen of Christmas romcoms. What if all you wanted was to escape Christmas? Still reeling from her cheating ex-fiancé, it’s the only thing Sophie wants. When she moves to the Lake District to start her dream B&B, she has an idea – an ‘Escape for Christmas’ experience. Guests can celebrate the festive period with cosy reading spots and Cumbrian countryside, but strictly no Christmas. But her handsome neighbour Brody may not agree. As they get to know each other, maybe Sophie can face her fear of Christmas after all? A perfect curl-up book. Never by Rick Astley (£25, HB, Pan Macmillan) Who doesn’t love Rick Astley’s pop classic, Never Gonna Give You Up? The…

Thank you, Dot! My mother, 85, has been reading Woman’s Weekly for years, and after she has finished reading, she passes the magazines on to me. Last January, I gave my sister-in-law Dot the Christmas craft bumper edition. I thought the craft projects were beautiful and, as she is a good cross-stitcher, that she might be inspired. Dot and I live far apart, so don’t see each other often. Anyway, we met up a couple of weeks ago and she gave me a little bag. Look what she made me – aren’t they beautiful? She is so clever and they are so neat – I love them. I have had these little beauties on display since September and I would love it if you could publish the pictures with a…

CELEBRATING BRITAIN In the UK, our true hibernating mammals are hedgehogs, dormice and bats. Many other creatures sink into torpor, a type of hibernation, but may still stir during the winter. These include badgers, frogs and newts. Squirrels sensibly stay in their dreys when bad weather bites, but remain awake all year, collecting food stored nearby. When hibernating, an animal’s body temperature falls, while heart and respiration rates drop. This reduced metabolic rate means it’s using minimal energy. Some bats, for example, may go up to an hour without taking a single breath. Dormant dormice The only small British mammal with a fluffy tail, hazel dormice need a hearty diet of spring flowers from trees and shrubs, followed by aphids and caterpillars in summer, and finishing with nuts and blackberries…

When Caroline Thomas was pregnant with her first child, she watched a TV documentary about a mum-to-be whose child developed a rare heart complaint. But she never could have guessed that her own baby would suffer the same condition – leading to an emergency caesarean in the run-up to Christmas 2022. ‘It was a stressful time, but it comforted me a little to remember the baby whose story I’d watched in the Emma Willis show Delivering Babies, who was eventually cured. So I hoped my baby could get better too,’ says Caroline, 35, from Durham. Caroline is an actor and has most recently played a nun in the musical Sister Act at the Dominion Theatre, London. Two years ago, she was on a national tour with the show, throughout her…

Glowy skin When it comes to your base, avoid anything too heavy and opt for radiance-boosting products that will create a natural and healthy-looking complexion. Always start with a primer to smooth over the skin and prep your face while adding hold to your make-up. Milk Makeup Hydro Grip + Glow Primer, £24, Boots, will brighten your complexion while adding a radiant glow, and also providing better staying power to your foundation. When choosing your coverage, plump for an illuminating base like No7 Radiance+ Brightening Foundation, £16.95, Boots, which will balance skin tone and hide blemishes while giving your skin a luminous glow that lasts. Merry manicure Nail colour at this time of year should be all about high-shine metallics and seriously glittery shades that will inject some glamour into…

3 OF THE BEST... Sunshine supplements As winter bites, keep your vitamin D levels topped up with these best buys. 1 DRINK Vitabiotics Vitamin Tea+, £4 for 14 bags, Ocado. Supercharge your morning with this refreshing blend of lemongrass, green tea and 100% of your recommended daily vitamin D intake. 2 MELT Diso Dissolvable Vitamin Strips D3 & K2, £12 for 30 strips, Boots. Pop a strip on your tongue to absorb a hit of vitamins D and K to help keep bones strong and healthy. 3 CHEW Novomins Vitamin D3 Gummies, £19.99 for 60 gummies, Holland & Barrett. These high-strength, mango-flavoured, chewable gummies are easy to take on the go and are great for supporting your immune system. BE KIND… …and look more attractive! Research suggests that being altruistic…

Difficulty level MEASUREMENTS To fit bust 82-86 (92-97) (102-107) (112-117) (122-127) (132-137) (142-147) (152-157) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) (48-50) (52-54) (56-58) (60-62)in. Actual bust 94.5 (105.5) (116) (127) (138) (149) (160) (171) cm/37¼ (41½) (45¾) (50) (54¼) (58½) (63) (67¼)in. Length to shoulder 54 (55) (57) (58) (59) (60) (62) (63) cm/21¼ (21½) (22½) (22¾) (23¼) (23¾) (24½) (24¾)in. Sleeve length All sizes 45cm/17¾in. MATERIALS 7 (8) (9) (9) (10) (11) (13) (14) x 50g (140m) balls of King Cole Luxury Merino DK (100% wool) in Cream (2612) and 3 balls in Brown (Chocolate 2636)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10), 3.75mm (No. 9) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; long circular needles in same sizes; stitch holders. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 22 stitches and 28 rows to…

Horoscopes ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR Focus on one thing at a time and you’ll accomplish a great deal right now. Give every tiny thing your full attention. TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY Now is the time to break a bad habit. The power of your will is enhanced and you can make a significant breakthrough. GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUN Many options are available to you if you are willing to examine them all. Don’t allow minor blips to derail you. CANCER 22 JUN – 23 JUL Relaxation is important for your physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Repeating ‘I am calm’ will work wonders for you. LEO 24 JUL – 23 AUG You may be juggling several balls, but you can cope. You’re stretching your capabilities,…