Innholdsfortegnelse for 12-Aug-2025 i Woman's Weekly

Selling memories "When I was very little, we didn’t have a TV. Modern millennials would probably find that incredible, but it wasn’t unusual at the time. I remember when the first one arrived in our home to amaze us, and like all my friends, I was immediately enthralled. Programmes like Blue Peter soon became essential viewing, with the boys loving the action sections and the girls also keen to try Valerie Singleton’s craft projects. ITV’s advertisements entered my childhood’s lexicon too, and I have to admit that it was actually through watching the Milkybar Kid that I first discovered the joys of white chocolate. See page 10."…

When Jenny Eclair isn’t busy helping to look after her beloved grandson Arlo, two, who she describes as ‘the light of my life’, you can find her pottering around in the garden, working on new book projects on her computer and touring the country. This autumn, she embarks on her new nationwide tour with her new one-woman show, Jokes, Jokes, Jokes Live!, based on her 2024 memoir of the same name. The 65-year-old mum-of-one is no stranger to taking to the road, having toured extensively in the past, which is something she loves. ‘I have a driver now, so I wait until we get to the gig, then I show off for two hours, have a glass of wine and we come home, and it’s as simple as that!’ ‘I…

"I’m dyslexic, which people find weird because I’ve written five books. One thing I can do is play with shapes in my head, create things in 3D and understand. I can design a garden from scratch, and somehow I just know how things will work. When I have to ad-lib on TV, I take apart what I’m going to say in my head, then put it back together verbally. Other people say to me ‘I couldn’t do that’, but it’s something that feels very natural to me. Being on TV feels natural, like I’m just having a chat with some people. When you’re brought up to feel like you’re a bit dim, you don’t think you can do anything of value, but as a result you learn other skills. I…

‘Van life is a part-time job!’ Teri-Anne Autumn, 40, is from the Isle of Man. She and her husband, Sam, 30, create travel content, and their home is their van. I’ve been on the move since my first backpacking trip when I was 20, and I haven’t stopped exploring since. Switzerland, Norway and Hawaii are among my favourite places. After many years in hostels and working ski seasons, van life felt the next logical step. I pitched the idea to my husband, Sam, now 30, and his eyes lit up! We spent three years saving and designing the van. If we were going to be living in it, we had to get it right. In 2022 we bought an empty, secondhand Mercedes Sprinter. We wanted the biggest vehicle that was…

3 WAYS TO... Healthier skin 1 EAT WELL Have a balanced diet with plenty of fruit, veg and healthy fats. Drink enough water, and avoid ultra-processed foods, too much sugar or alcohol. 2 SHOWER SMART Avoid too-hot water, which dries out skin. And filter out potential irritants in chlorinated water with a Curoskin triple filtration showerhead, £80, curoskin.co.uk. It removes 99% of chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics and limescale. 3 CREAM CLEVER Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Moisturise regularly to prevent dryness and cleanse with a gentle cleanser, not harsh soaps. MY HEALTHY LIFE Theresa Cheung is ITV’s This Morning dreams expert. My go-to remedy Getting outside and walking. It’s the simplest, most underrated reset button. I don’t…

1 ADD A LIVELY PATTERN Wallpaper is one of the simplest ways to create a feature wall. Choosing a lively pattern or bold, oversized design wallpaper can be a clever way of tying a room’s colour palette together. Pick out two or three colours from within the pattern and repeat these throughout the room, starting with adjacent walls and continuing with furniture and soft furnishings. ✱ Jennifer wallpaper, £36sq m, Bobbi Beck 2 USE PAINT EFFECTS Try a half-painted wall with a hit of bolder colour without committing to a whole room redo by trying a half-and-half paint treatment on a feature wall. A rich, warm colour on the lower section of the wall will make a cosy backdrop for a sofa or a decorative piece like a sideboard or…

SIZE 20x20cm YOU WILL NEED (TO MAKE ONE POT HOLDER) ✱ 20x20cm square of pink striped cotton fabric✱ 20x20cm square of orange striped cotton fabric✱ 20x20cm square of insulated wadding✱ 20x20cm square of cotton wadding✱ 80cm of 1.8cm-wide light pink bias binding✱ Cup or mug✱ Matching sewing thread 1 Upturn a cup or mug. Place on one corner of a fabric square and use a pencil to draw around the curve to round off the corner. Repeat on the corner of each square and cut along the curves. 2 With right sides facing out, sandwich insulated wadding and cotton wadding between the fabric squares. Tack the layers together. 3 Open out one long edge of the bias binding, press under one end to start. Pin the binding to the outer…

MEASUREMENTS To fit bust 81 (86) (92) (97) (102) (107) (112) (117)cm/32 (34) (36) (38) (40) (42) (44) (46)in. Actual measurements 88 (94) (99) (104) (110) (115) (121) (126)cm/34¾ (37) (39) (41) (43¼) (45¼) (47¾) (49½)in. Length to shoulder 54 (54.5) (55) (57) (57.5) (60) (60.5) (61.5)cm/21¼ (21½) (21¾) (22½) (22¾) (23¾) (24) (24¼)in. Sleeve length All sizes 12cm/4¾in. MATERIALS 3 (3) (3) (3) (4) (4) (4) (5) x 100g (350m) balls of Stylecraft ReCreate DK (40% wool, 30% acrylic, 30% polyester) in Pistachio (1949)*. Pair each of 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) knitting needles; 3.25mm (No. 10) and 4mm (No. 8) circular needles; 4 stitch markers; stitch holders. Yarn is available from theknittingnetwork.co.uk. TENSION 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10x10cm, over stocking stitch, using 4mm needles.…

The Other Wife by Jackie Thomas-Kennedy (£14.99, HB, Penguin) Zuzu is approaching her 40s and has everything she thought she wanted – a gorgeous home, a successful husband and a child. But when life takes an unexpected turn, she spends a weekend in her home town grappling with the decisions she could have made. What if she had pursued art instead of law? Or told her best friend her true feelings about him, instead of marrying Agnes? This luminous novel explores the power of desire. The Secrets of Harbour House by Liz Fenwick (£9.99, PB, HarperCollins) Newlyn, Cornwall. Kerensa is sent by her father’s auction house to catalogue a ramshackle building overlooking the sea. What she discovers inside changes her life forever. The neglected Harbour House was once home to…

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: Actor in sad plays. 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: An extremely self-centred person. Crossword Try the easy or cryptic clues, then rearrange the letters in the shaded squares…

ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR You may be asking questions about the purpose of your life. Keep digging and you’ll find the answers you’re seeking. TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY This is a time to reach out to others. Although you like to handle everything yourself, it’s time to share the load. GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUN You’re juggling lots of different balls right now and life may seem overwhelming at times. Prioritise your actions and the path forward will be clearer. CANCER 22 JUN – 23 JUL Your keyword for this week is simplicity. Do three important actions straight away and you’ll feel lighter and brighter. LEO 24 JUL – 23 AUG Your home and family may well need more of your attention. Intuitively, you know…

“I am sitting at the kitchen table, and darning a pullover. This is not, I admit, the most promising opening sentence known to English literature, but think of it as setting the scene and creating atmosphere. Upstairs, from the spare bedroom, there is the unmistakable sound of a husband at the end of his tether. He is swearing at his computer in an unusually colourful manner. Reporting his actual language would certainly create atmosphere; the editor would have to wash my mouth out with soap and water. If you happen to own a husband, you’ll probably have some idea. Mr D is in the middle of an online first aid course. This is so he can save lives at the rugby club. If you should collapse at the bar, Mr…

Speed record Plummeting from the sky at speeds of up to 240 miles per hour, the UK’s peregrine falcon is the fastest creature on earth. Newly fledged chicks are currently on a tough summer training programme. They practise flight by chasing their parents, who then let go of food in mid-air so they learn to catch on the wing. ✱ Find out more from the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust at wwt.org.uk A GOOD YEAR FOR THE ROSES With the Women’s Rugby World Cup coming up fast – England’s first match is on 22 August – players are enjoying a traditional way to unwind from professional sport. Red Roses Abby Dow and Tatyana Heard love crochet, and they’re encouraging a new generation of fans to create red roses as part of…

1 ENERGISING EARTH Improve your get-up-and-go with this long-lasting zesty, yet woody scent that consists of lemon, tangerine, amber and moss to produce a moreish fragrance that stays all day. & Other Stories Arabesque Wood Eau de Toilette, £32, stories.com, is the perfect balance of musky and earth notes among citrusy scents. 2 FRESH FOREST Awaken your senses with Arkive Decorated Woods Hair and Skin Fragrance, £30, Boots, which is blended with top notes of bergamot, a heart of sandalwood, and base notes of moss and cedarwood. The musky scent promises to stay, whether you spritz it on to skin or hair, without the need for topping up. 3 WOODLAND WALK Inspired by the soothing and grounding aromas of nature that you’d smell during a walk through the forest, Yardley…

Char siu pork burger with pickled vegetables An alternative to serving burgers that really hits the spot. SERVES 4PREP 20 mins, plus marinatingCOOK 10 mins, plus resting ✱ 2tbsp each honey and soy sauce✱1½tbsp each hoisin sauce and rice vinegar✱ 1tsp oyster sauce✱ ½tsp Chinese 5 spice✱ ¼tsp white pepper✱8 pork belly strips (about 600g), halved crossways✱ Brioche burger buns, to serve✱ Mayonnaise, to serve✱ 1 Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated✱ Mixed veggies, shredded, to serve (we used pickled red cabbage, carrot and onion)✱ Coriander, mint and basil (optional) 1 Mix the honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, Chinese 5 spice and white pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix in the pork, cover and marinate for 1 hr. 2 Heat/light the barbecue. Set the pork strips aside…

Coping with… POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA This inflammation in the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips can cause pain and stiffness The main symptom for polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is muscle stiffness first thing in the morning after you wake up. This may improve after about 45 minutes as you become more active, but may continue, affecting both sides of the body. Other symptoms include extreme tiredness, loss of appetite, weight loss and depression. If you have pain and stiffness in your shoulders, neck or hips for over a week, see your doctor. Diagnosing PMR may be difficult, as symptoms are like those of many other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, which must be excluded before PMR is diagnosed. The cause of it is unknown but it’s probably a combination of genetic and…

TIERED Bringing gentle movement and soft, flattering volume, tiered designs gracefully skim the lower half of the body, offering a floaty, feminine look. DROP WAIST This style creates a sleek, elongating effect that subtly lengthens the torso, while giving a smooth fit. They often have an elasticated waistband for extra comfort. A-LINE Highlighting the waist before flowing out gently over the hips, this design gives you a balanced silhouette that flatters without clinging. This classic suits most shapes. SLIP STYLE With a sleek, elegant drape that softly skims the body, slip skirts show off a smooth silhouette. The subtle sheen of the fabric adds a touch of sophistication, making them effortlessly versatile for both casual and dressier occasions.…

My complaints were ignored Q I know I probably sound like a grumpy old woman, but I recently had my carpets cleaned and they did a poor job. I knew it when they finished but was told it would look different when they were dry. It didn’t and I complained. It cost a lot of money and I wanted them to look clean. The woman on the end of the phone treated me like I was an idiot. I am 84 so I know I sound old. I was furious and probably was a bit rude. She put the phone down on me and the manager called to tell me off! She didn’t listen to anything I said. Surely it is still all right to want a good job done? Claire, Dunstable, Beds A…