Innholdsfortegnelse for 24-Apr-2017 i Woman

‘HE’S FUNNY AND HAS A POTTY MOUTH’ Life might not be a bed of roses for her Emmerdale character, but actress Gaynor Faye admits the more misery she endures on screen, the happier she gets. ‘Bring on the drama, for sure!’ she smiles. ‘For any actors it’s great to play – it’s what we all crave.’ There’s certainly plenty of that coming up, as Gaynor’s character Megan Macey loses her baby daughter Eliza. Rushing off to a business meeting, she accidentally forgets she’s left her in the car and when she returns she’s shocked to find Eliza missing. Gaynor has played tough-talking businesswoman Megan for five years. Prior to that she enjoyed success in shows as varied as Coronation Street, Fat Friends…

‘I COULDN’T PLAN AHEAD’ At 56, Carol was set to accomplish an incredible feat – a solo flying trip around the world. But last month, she revealed the devastating news that her beloved mum Jean, 88, had terminal cancer. While the TV presenter has dreamt of learning to fly since she was a child, and had been planning her trip – set to take her through Asia, Russia and the USA –for three years, she’s sacrificed it all to be there for her mum. Carol’s cancelled her flight, and the documentary set to record her journey has been axed. ‘Mum and I come as a team; we’ve lived together all my life,’ Carol posted on Facebook. ‘My focus now will be making precious memories with her.’ Here, we speak to…

RACE-DAY Ascot and other races have strict guidelines in place, so brush up on the rules before you hit the shops. This year, there are some new additions to the rule book – jumpsuits are now welcome. DO have fun with your finishing touches, especially the hat (don’t forget to measure the base to ensure it meets regulations). DON’T reveal too much. Modesty is key at Ascot – keep hemlines just above or below the knee, and ensure straps are no thinner than an inch. DO try a trouser suit as a chic alternative to a dress. They must be full length and matching in material and colour. WIMBLEDON While there’s no formal dress code, it’s always fun to glam up for the occasion. Take inspiration from the stylish Centre…

1 Don’t be a nervous tanner – too little product on a large area like your legs = streaks! To get an even finish you’re better off slathering it on. 2 Ease up on your joints – elbows, wrists and knuckles need less product, so apply a diluted mix of tan and moisturiser to avoid dark patches. 3 After applying your gradual tan, always wait until your skin is touch dry before getting dressed, and allow 4-8 hours before getting wet. 4 Mind your hair! Dab the fine strands around your hairline and at the base of your neck with Vaseline to stop them getting tanned too. 5 Once your colour’s developed, brush a bronze highlighter down your shins, on the shoulders and across the collarbones for an instant slimming…

‘How can I get rid of cracked lips?’ Q For the past month the corners of my mouth have been really cracked and sore. I’ve tried using lip balm, but it isn’t working. What should I do? A This sounds like angular cheilitis (also called angular stomatitis). One or both corners of the mouth can be affected, and symptoms include redness, swelling, itching and cracking, crusting or scaling of the skin. Some people also experience a burning sensation in the area. It can be related to a vitamin deficiency such as iron or vitamin B12 (folate deficiency), or contact dermatitis – an allergic reaction to something like lipstick or toothpaste. Or a fungal skin infection might be responsible. A cause is not always found, however. Your doctor will be able…

Meatballs with tagliatelle SERVES 4 PREP 5 MINS COOK 20 MINS •  400g meatballs• 250g courgettes, cut into sticks• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 2tbsp olive oil• 350g tagliatelle• 200g cherry tomatoes, halved• Bunch of basil 1 Heat the oven to 200°C, Gas 6. Put the meatballs, courgette and garlic into a non-stick roasting tin, drizzle with the olive oil and roast for 15 mins. 2 Meanwhile, cook the tagliatelle in boiling salted water for 10 mins until tender, yet still with a slight bite to it. Stir the meatballs and veg, add the tomatoes and cook for 10 more mins. 3 Drain the tagliatelle and tip into the roasting tray, stir around to mix in all the cooking juices. Season, add the basil leaves and serve. Per serving: 670 cals, 30g fat (11.5g saturated), 66g carbs…

SERVES 8 PREP 15 MINS (plus cooling) COOK 55 MINS • 250g self-raising flour • 1tsp ground ginger • 150g butter, softened • 150g caster sugar • 3 medium eggs • 300g rhubarb, cut into 2cm chunks • Icing sugar, for dusting 1 Heat oven to 180°C, Gas 4. Grease a 1kg loaf tin and line the base and ends with a strip of baking paper. Sift the flour and ginger into a bowl. Add the butter, sugar and eggs and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir in the rhubarb (the mixture will be quite stiff but the rhubarb will give off moisture as it cooks). 2 Spoon the mixture into the loaf tin and level. Bake for 45-55 mins, or until golden and firm to the touch.…

Try a trend New ways with asparagus The British asparagus season is here and it looks like it’s going to be a bumper harvest. Cook the spears lightly, so they’re just tender, but still have a bite. They’re also great on the BBQ – secure together with skewers (like a raft) so they don’t fall through the grill, and roast. They make great low-carb dippers for boiled eggs and houmous, and can be shaved into ribbons for tossing into salads. Low-carb waffles Courgetti, boodles and now squaffles (butternut squash waffles)! Just drizzle with oil and roast for 20 mins. Use them instead of buns for a skinny low-carb burger or for dipping into guacamole. Butternut Squaffles, £1.50, 300g, Sainsbury’s. Extra Special ICE CREAMS Asda’s new Extra Special ice cream range…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr If you have experienced heartache recently, whether a project hit a sticky patch or a relationship went under a cloud, better influences start from the weekend, and you’ll certainly be a whole lot clearer about what to do. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May Perhaps you already know you will be opening a fresh chapter in the coming weeks, but if you have been wondering whether or not to make a move that would take you into unfamiliar territory, the green light is on. GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun While you may be determined to place your individual imprint on personal or professional endeavours, you must check your facts and ensure you are not listening only to the voice of your ambitions and…

Since news broke that Mel B is divorcing her husband of 10 years Stephen Belafonte, shocking claims have emerged of domestic abuse and sexual exploitation. But the 41-year-old has already proved she’s taken complete control as the break-up turns nasty. She returned to her judging role on America’s Got Talent days after taking out a restraining order on Stephen, as well as rallying around her daughters, Phoenix, Angel and Madison. And the upside is that Mel has been reunited with her family after years of estrangement. Her sister Danielle branded Stephen a ‘psychopath’ in an Instagram post, saying, ‘8 years of abusive calls me and my mum have had stating we would never see Mel again. I’m laughing and celebrating as you were wrong. I hope…

STYLE TIP A great look for between seasons, this classic striped sweater and side-stripe trousers combo is perfect for when the weather could go either way. STYLE TIP It’s fine to clash your prints. As long as the tones are complementary, you’ll nail the trend! STYLE TIP With a figure-flattering neckline, long sleeves, practical pockets and a killer art deco print, what do you get? A head-turning dress with no effort on your part. STYLE TIP Clever shading and a fluorescent hue give this pleated wonder an edge. Skyscraper heels seal the deal.…

‘FOR THE NEXT SIX WEEKS, I WAS SEDATED’ ‘I WASN’T AFRAID OF DOING IT ALONE’ Certain things in life we were always destined to do. For some people it’s getting married, for others it’s becoming a doctor. For me, I’ve always known I was meant to be a mother. My parents split in 2000 and, as the oldest and with Dad gone, it was up to me to pick up the slack. Although I was only nine, I excelled at doing the small things like tying my younger brother Mitchell’s shoe laces and holding his hand to cross the road. It came naturally, like I was born to do it. So when, after graduation, I announced I would work at the local nursery instead of going to university no…

Love to laugh Laughter really is the best medicine. Researchers have found that a good laugh actually boosts the immune system, increasing the number of cells that produce antibodies which help fight infection. Super soup For a hearty low-cal meal, try I Am Souper soups (£1.49 for 390g, asda.com ). High in protein and low in fat, varieties include Pulled Pork & Jalapeños, and Supergreens. They’ll keep you fuller for longer. Bright skin You might think it’s a teenage ailment, but acne affects 44% of adult women in the UK. Eucerin Dermo Purifyer Hydrating Care (£9.50 for 50ml, boots.com) cleanses the skin, absorbing excess sebum that causes spots. Plus, it’s oil- and fragrance-free.…

AN EXTRA £2,000? IT’S CHILD’S PLAY! Parents, take note! There’s a new kid on the block that could mean up to £2,000 to help towards childcare costs. The Tax-Free Childcare scheme launches this month, and is to be gradually rolled out to everyone across the year. Yet with a range of childcare help already out there, you need to ensure you’re picking the right one. First, see whether you’re due free childcare. If not, go for cash towards it, or, failing that, a scheme that discounts the cost. Here’s a quick rundown of your options. • For full information see mse.me/childcarecosts. 1 Are you eligible for what will be up to 30 hours a week of FREE childcare? Currently, in England for at least 38 weeks a year, everyone with…

Popped chips Gluten-free, but with all the flavour of crisps – and just 95 cals a bag. Light Bites Roasted Shallot and Cider Vinegar Popped Chips, 99p, 23g, Superdrug. Nut bars Grab a Meridian Peanut & Pumpkin bar for on-the-go energy. Dairy, soya and gluten-free. £1.19, 40g bar, meridianfoods.co.uk. Veg crisps Snack on these tasty fibre and protein packed crisps (only 95 cals a bag) and they’ll count as one of your 5-a-day. Emily Veg Crisps, £1.19, 23g, Holland & Barrett and ocado.com .…

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Helen Stuart read Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty, paperback £7.99, ebook £6.99 (Penguin) If you enjoyed watching the recent TV adaptation of hit book Big Little Lies, you’ll love this novel by the same author. This is a compelling tale of interweaving families and the secrets they keep. The friendship between Erika and Clementine has always been complicated, but things get even knottier after a terrifying incident at a neighbour’s barbecue causes repercussions for everyone involved. You’ll be kept guessing as the story flits between the past and present. NEXT WEEK: Get Closed Casket by Sophie Hannah for £3.49 TRUTH WITHHELD The Silent Wife by Kerry Fisher Lara has a doting husband, Massimo, and little son. But she knows…

Danny Boy Daniel Mays is one of our best-loved actors, having starred on the big screen in Vera Drake and Made In Dagenham , and on TV in Line Of Duty and Ashes To Ashes . His next role is in C4 drama Born To Kill , where he plays the father of a girl who becomes involved with a teenage psychopath. Danny, 39, lives in London with his partner, make-up artist Lou, and their children Mylo, 11, and Dixie, four. Builders shout ‘Biggsy’ at me all the time. Even though I was in Mrs Biggs five years ago! I went on a cruise with my mum and dad at Christmas, and we…

‘IT LOOKED REALLY DRAMATIC’ Dangling 40ft in the air by a single piece of silk, I feel like one of the sequin-clad performers of Cirque Du Soleil. But I’m not a trained professional. I’m a 51-year-old mum and I only started learning this particularly difficult trick recently. At school, I loved gymnastics, but I’d always be the one left struggling at the bottom of the rope in PE. And, by the time I started university, the most taxing exercise I could manage was yoga and Pilates. It was at one of my classes that I met Tony. Eight years later, in May 1999, we got married. In 2001, I started working as a PR for an entertainment company and we often hired aerialists to perform at our events. Watching them…

FREE FLOWING CRISP AND STYLISH, stripes are one of the key go-to looks for summer at Matalan. Let loose your inner hippy in unstructured styles with ethnic embellishments. 1 They’re cut to flatter, so play with different silhouettes, from fitted to flowing. 2 Nothing says casual chic better than sun-kissed shoulders in a strappy top. 3 Choose monochrome for sharp-dressing workwear in stripes that mean business. PALAZZO PERFECTION  So easy to wear, these loose-cut trousers are softly gathered for a flattering fit FINISHING TOUCHES COOL ACCESSORIES So simple and so stylish, all from Matalan TAN y NUDE OUR CHOICE of the best espadrilles to wear all summer long Watch # theshow Denise Van Outen and fashion experts Lydia Bright and Victoria Adegboyega choose their hot picks from…

A dollop of fakery does wonders for pasty limbs and self-confidence, but if the thought of faux tanning causes your anxiety levels to rise you need to consider gradual tanners. With a lower dose of DHA (the eau de ‘biscuit’ tanning ingredient) the benefits of a weaker, more moisturising formula is it provides a subtle, buildable colour. ‘People no longer want that obvious tanned look, they prefer a more natural glow,’ says golden guru James Read. ‘Gradual tans do just that, and allow people to slowly build their colour – like they would in the sun.’ BRONZERS WITH BENEFITS Today, tanning isn’t just about colour, it’s about skin finishing and making your bod look better, as well as more sunkissed. ‘The new gradual tanners contain blurring particles, so they’re tinted…

He’s been dressing as a woman R ecently I found out that my husband had been wearing stockings and suspenders when I wasn’t at home, now I’ve discovered he’s been wearing high heels and using sex toys too. We are in our fifties and our sex life ended a long time ago, but am I in the wrong if I ask him to stop? I find it repulsive and I’m so ashamed that I can’t talk to anyone about it. We have adult children and this would devastate them if they found out. I don’t think our GP could advise either, as it’s a small community with people we know well at the surgery. What can I do before it wrecks 37 years of marriage? I still love him but…

‘I’D FAILED SO MANY TIMES’ Time to change Looking at this photo, I felt so shocked. At 26st 4lb, it was the first time I’d seen my body so exposed – I usually avoided mirrors. And while I couldn’t ignore my huge tummy and chunky thighs, it was my face that stunned me the most – I looked so unhappy. I vowed then that I would never look like this again. The big day While most patients about to undergo invasive surgery would be nervous, I was excited. When I woke 90 minutes later, I was bruised and sore, but I knew the pain would be worth it. I was discharged the next day, and for the first week, all I could manage for each meal was a shot glass…

What to record next week Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Animals TUES, ITV Paul journeys to the wilds of India, where he hangs out with elephants, gets chatting to monkeys and explores the spirit of the country, as shown in its wonderful wildlife. Casting JonBenét NETFLIX Gripping documentary about the unsolved murder of child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey, who was found dead in her family home aged six. Twenty years on, are we any closer to the truth? The Island With Bear Grylls SUN, C4 Bear drops two brand-new groups of recruits on a remote Pacific island, tasking them to find shelter, food and water, or risk losing their place in paradise! Sully: Miracle On The Hudson OUT NOW Tom Hanks is on fighting form as the heroic pilot,…

Think start-ups are the preserve of twenty-somethings? Not any more. Research shows that there’s been a rise by as much as 30% in the past two years in female entrepreneurs aged over 50. These women are proof that, with a little determination and hard work, you can turn a bright idea into a burgeoning business – no matter your age. The gadget girls Clare Milford Haven, 56, is from Hampshire. She runs a charity in memory of her son James and is married with four grown-up children. Philippa Ravenscroft, 61, is a private chef. She lives near Hungerford in Berkshire. A few years ago, the close friends came up with the idea for a gadget to squeeze the last drops of moisturiser, hand cream or toothpaste out of tubes. They…

‘I STARED AT THE SCREEN IN SHOCK’ Years ago I used to go to bingo with my nan, but it was actually my boyfriend’s mum who got me into playing online. She was staying with us back in 2013 and, as she was away from home, she would miss her usual bingo games. My boyfriend signed her up to Woman Bingo so she could play her favourite game while she was living with us. But it turned out that it wasn’t just his mum who got into it. After seeing how the site worked and hearing about all the fun games, I thought I’d like to have a go, too… Following suit I signed up about three years ago and at first I would play once…

WHY GO? Just after dawn breaks over the Maasai Mara National Park is the most glorious time of day. The twitter of birds increases, hot air balloons dot the sky and the air is crisp. It’s the perfect time for a game drive – with a high chance of seeing the abundance of wildebeest, zebra, leopards, elephant, giraffe and hippos. Herd animals are congregating at watering holes, so hungry predators will be prowling too. Few places offer as many opportunities for animal encounters as Kenya, particularly during the wildebeest migration from June to September. This 10-day itinerary includes Aberdare National Park (in the shadow of Mount Kenya), visits to two of the Rift Valley lakes and three nights in the Maasai Mara itself. CREATURE COMFORTS Although our safari with Titan…

’04 Vera Drake ‘This film was nominated for an Oscar which was incredible’ ’10 Ashes to Ashes ‘I love complicated roles where you have to look for the humanity’ ’10 Made in Dagenham ‘A beautiful film highlighting the struggle for equal pay’ ’12 Mrs Biggs ‘It was told from his wife’s point of view, which was fascinating’ Say what? ‘Wearing thermals under my costume makes me feel like the Michelin man!’…