27-Jul-2021

Woman's Weekly

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Hello!
Do you remember Jack Hargreaves? A TV natural, he presented a series of programmes on the countryside, and created the children’s show How. As a youngster, he seemed ancient to me, although he was probably no older than I am now, but his utterly rela
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3 Of The Best... British Forests
Set between the rivers Severn and Wye, this vast forest, which inspired The Lord of the Rings, is now home to wild boar. Near Newcastle in Northern Ireland, Tollymore Forest Park is an enchanted woodland full of spectacular trees. A magical wildern
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Good to SHARE
Celebrate the weird and wonderful creatures of our underwater worlds this National Marine Week, from 24 July to 8 August. The Wildlife Trusts are delving into the lives of coastal wildlife – from pregnant seahorse fathers to spider crabs that decorat
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3 Jobs To Do In The Garden
1 Plant bulbs for autumn colour Autumn-flowering bulbs, such as crocus, nerine, dahlia, sternbergia and colchicum, are now ready to be planted along garden borders or in containers. 2 Refresh your pots Terracotta pots are porous and can dry out quic
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Letter Of The Week
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the Celebrating Britain feature on wild flower meadows [8 June]. It’s such a shame that our pollinators are decreasing, depriving us of what, since childhood, has been part of a normal summer’s day. Instead of taking the
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What you’re WEARING
I like long, slim-fitted dresses, usually in a dark, plain colour. This Asos floral print has taken me away from my comfort zone, but I love the brighter look. It goes nicely with my espadrille wedges from Matalan, and my red bag from Pink Penguin Bo
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You Wore It Well
I bought this dress at C&A in Cardiff. It was a great fit and I loved the style and colours. My platform shoes were also a favourite. I was a young mum at the time but liked to stay on trend! ✢ We’d love to see how great you looked in any era up to
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‘I’m Not Famous Now And It’s More NORMAL’
Ruby Wax shot to fame back in the 90s by saying the unsayable. In her raucous TV interviews with the likes of Donald Trump and Madonna, she earned legions of fans by taking the mickey out of the rich and famous. Ruby’s brash American approach made he
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6 brilliant BOTANICALS
Created for the cultivation and classification of medicinal plants, our beautiful botanic gardens were first known as physic gardens. Displaying the splendour of their hor ticultural specimens, these were places of wonder ment for the public – and th
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Sheffield Botanical Gardens
With 18 different areas based on geographical or botanical themes, there is plenty to see at this lovely garden. Opened in 1836, and covering 19 acres, the garden is home to the Grade II-listed Glass Pavilions, which house temperate zone plants. A hi
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Your wellbeing BOOSTER
It’s the newest concept in fitness – initially used by professional athletes and enthusiastic amateurs to train harder and prevent injuries – which is now understood to benefit everybody looking to keep fit. It’s called Active Recovery, and it works
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‘My Hair Looked Good But Smelt Of Vinegar!’
"When we went into the first lockdown in March 2020, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to try out new things, including being more eco-friendly when it came to looking after my hair. We were all off work at this point, so I decided to give the
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‘My Funny Old Week’
WHERE I’VE BEEN Home Restaurant in Leeds – a long overdue December birthday celebration for a friend. It was cancelled because of lockdown. WHAT I’VE BOUGHT Overhead midge nets with clear visors so we can see. We’re off to Scotland for a week in the
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NATURALLY Beautiful
This waxy substance is actually secreted by sheep, and holds incredible moisturising, skin-soothing properties. It’s a brilliant natural emollient and ideal for using on dry, cracked skin that feels irritated or itchy. To get the most from this ingre
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Women going FISHING
Lyn Bent, 70, is retired and lives in Sheffield. ‘That’s 10 fish,’ I teased my friend. ‘I’m definitely going to win!’ Ever since I was little, I’ve always had a bit of a competitive side, and when I’m fishing it’s no different. I am part of a women’
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Light But Filling SUMMER SUPPERS
A moreish combination of buttery hake with sweet and smoky chorizo beans. SERVES 4 ✣ 75g (2½oz) chorizo✣ 1 onion, finely chopped✣ 1 red pepper, finely sliced✣ 1tsp smoked paprika✣ 1 garlic clove, crushed✣ 2-3 sprigs thyme, plus extra for garnish✣
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5 Every Day STRETCHES
You can perform this stretch facing a wall to lightly rest your hands for extra balance. 1 Stand up straight, making sure that your weight is distributed evenly through the soles of your feet. 2 Transfer all of your weight onto your right foot and p
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Four Vital Steps To Balance Your HORMONES
During perimenopause, the main female hormone, oestrogen, rises and falls unevenly, in addition to fluctuating levels of other important hormones, all of which leads to a long and varied list of potential symptoms. These include fatigue, mood swings,
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3 Ways To... Make The Most Of Your Pet
Owning a pet offers companionship, as well as comfort and motivation, helping you to reduce your risk of depression and anxiety. Research from the American Heart Association links pets to a reduced risk of heart disease and lower levels of unhealthy
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New Drug For Alzheimer’s
The first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in almost 20 years has been given the go-ahead in America, paving the way for its approval here. Aducanumab slows the spread of the disease by targeting proteins in the brain – the first drug to treat the be
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Coping with VISION LOSS
Around two million people in the UK live with sight loss, with 360,000 registered as blind or partially sighted. If you notice gradual visual loss, get an optician to assess your vision and advise on causes. Management includes glasses and contact l
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4 Fixes For... Back Ache
A few minutes once or twice a day increases mobility and loosens tight muscles. Try the stretches at mindyourbackuk.com/stretch Preferably alternating both. Or topical creams such as anti-inflammatories or herbal muscle rubs, sprays and patches to e
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Here To Help
Q I’ve offered to help my daughter-in-law with her three-month-old baby, as she isn’t coping. I could take him for a few hours while she caught up with her chores. But she says she’s fine and doesn’t want anyone else looking after the baby. Sharon,
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FICTION & Puzzles Special!
✣ 21 pages of must-read fiction ✣ 8 pages of puzzles AND the answers ✣ UK’s literary landscapes ■
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Having your CAKE
The time had come for a new start. Giving up wine during the week had been hard, but she’d done it. Giving up the cakes had been harder, but she’d done it. Just. Taking out the gym membership had been the hardest of all. And that was when it had all
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Mr Egg-and-cress
I’ve been working with Louisa for ages now. She started at the sandwich shop just after I became manager, and we get on well most of the time. Only, she has always been far too interested in my private life. When we first met, she asked me all sorts
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Don’t PANIC!
Permission to speak, Sir?’ ‘Oh, very well – what is it, Jones?’ ‘It’s your moustache, Captain Mainwaring – it’s all skew-whiff, Sir. I’d like to volunteer to straighten it, Sir.’ ‘Thank you, Corporal Jones, but I am perfectly capable of straightenin
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Return To The CHATEAU
Mary looked out of the window as the taxi glided along the tree-lined avenue. Suddenly, the chateau came into view, and Mary smiled. Everything looked just as she recalled. In the hotel foyer, the cream carpet was immaculate, and Chopin’s preludes p
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With this RING
My stomach lurched when I received the letter, and I almost threw it in the bin. But once I’d got over my knee-jerk reaction, I phoned Shanice. ‘Jeremy’s written to me,’ I said, my jaw tense. ‘He wants to meet up.’ ‘What? How dare he!’ My best frien
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COSMETIC Changes
Let me set the record straight. The prospect of undergoing cosmetic surgery has always filled me with misgivings. Two reasons. First of all, I’m terrified of needles. Secondly, is it right to tamper with nature in trying to regain our youthful looks
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A Rather Unusual COMPLIMENT
Caroline found a window table in the supermarket cafe. She deserved a treat after all that shopping. Sipping gratefully at her latte, she was spreading a thick layer of butter on a toasted teacake when she spotted Henry heading over and groaned. Now
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The Art Of ENGAGEMENT
Five to eight. Beginning to get dark. I am starting to get nervous. Are you sure about this, Tom? After all, you’ve only known her for seven months. Is it too soon? Even if she is your ‘sunflower’. Her shift ends at half-past eight, and she’ll be co
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Tom Jones Is In The WHEELIE BIN
Tom Jones lay in her mum’s wheelie bin. Dawn knew something had gone horribly wrong the moment she saw his head poking out. ‘What happened, Tom?’ He didn’t reply, he simply stared from his upside-down position as the wind caught him, and he rustl
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HOT DOGS And Ice Cream
Lauren stood in the doorway, enjoying the breeze coming in off the sea. Beyond the sea wall, ripples nudged at the shingle and a handful of yachts bobbed like bath toys on the sparkling water. She stepped outside and turned to face the shopfront. Th
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Literary LANDSCAPES
Good writers create gripping plots and convincing characters, but also, often, a powerful sense of place. From windswept countryside to bustling cities, these authors all have strong links to distinctive landscapes, giving their stories a unique flav
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SLEEP On It
Take back control of your sleep this summer with our cooling and calming tricks and tips. Invest in your rest by making smart choices when it comes to your bed and bedding, and focus on creating a relaxing atmosphere to lull you into slumber. There a
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Truly thirst QUENCHING!
Sit back on a hot day with a long, cool lemonade served up in a chilled pitcher. MAKES ABOUT 1 LTR (1¾PT) ✣ 60g (2oz) caster sugar✣100ml (3½fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice, strained✣ 100ml (3½fl oz) freshly squeezed lime juice, strained✣ Ice c
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Summer Drinks That We Love
Bacardí canned cocktails – Rum & Cola, Spiced & Cola, Mojito, and Raspberry, RRP £1.80 per 25cl can Warner’s Rhubarb Gin, RRP £36 for 70cl Belvoir Farm Sparkling Strawberry, Lime & Mint, RRP £3.35 for 750ml
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LIFE Class
Maybe it was a midlife crisis. I was certainly thinking about ageing. It had been so sudden – the flesh of my wrists forming into little lines, my eyes retreating. I hated it, and felt people were looking at me. They were noticing the elasticated tro
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Relax And Unwind In MAURITIUS
The waves crash on the distant coral reef. A gentle breeze fans my face. Above, I can hear the sound of rustling palm leaves. Below, I can feel the soft warm sand between my toes. Looking out to sea, I watch the evening sun slip below a shimmering aq
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GARDEN Notes
Foxgloves, wallflowers, sweet rocket and honesty are all biennials, establishing leaves and roots in the first year, then flowering (and dying) in the second. Sow a handful of seeds now and you’ll reap the rewards next year, with blooms in March-June
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3 Of The Best… Coneflowers
Echinacea purpurea ‘Ruby Giant’ AGM has rich pink flowers in June-September; 90cm tall. E. ‘Big Kahuna’ produces fragrant blooms in honey and mango; 65cm tall. The cone and petals of E. purpurea ‘White Swan’ attract butterflies; 50cm tall.
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Garden to VISIT NOW MOTTISTONE, ISLE OF WIGHT
Mottistone Gardens on the Isle of Wight are a delight in high summer, with colour-packed, double-herbaceous borders and a secluded rose garden. There’s innovative planting in the climate-change garden, with palms, yuccas and bananas, and wild flower
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EASY Entertaining
Keep things simple at a summer event by setting up a self-service station. ✣ Terracotta pots ✣ Label stencil ✣ Blackboard paint ✣ Chalk marker 1 Give your terracotta pots a thorough wash with warm soapy water and leave to dry completely. 2 Apply th
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The Puzzle Of PETER
It was Book Club night and Marion was hosting it at her house. She had bottles of white wine cooling in the fridge, red standing on the side, and she had made enough finger food for the 15 women who had said they would come. Fifteen! She couldn’t und
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Short and SWEET
To fit 0-3 (3-6) (6-9) months. Actual chest measurements 52 (56.5) (61.5) cm/20½ (22¼) (24¼) in. Length to shoulder 37 (40) (43) cm/14½ (15¾) (17) in. Inside leg length 6 (7) (8) cm/2½ (2¾) (3¼) in. Scheepjes Catona (100% cotton), 50g (125m); 2 ba
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The Wedding PLANNER
THE STORY SO FAR: The Jamaican wedding Kirsty has spent months planning looks set to fall apart when she finds out that Phoebe and Ash, the bride and groom, want to cancel it. She’s not surprised, as the couple have been very unenthusiastic about the
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Your Stars
It’s a week for shining the spotlight on you. So often you focus on others. This is your time. Pamper yourself! You may receive some very good news from afar. Remember that another’s success is also yours. It’s all about timing this week. If it doe
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Book Club
by Jenny O’Brien (£8.99, PB, HarperCollins) It’s book four in the DI Gaby Darin series. When local girl Elodie Fry vanishes, her mother is distraught. Did she run or was she kidnapped? At the same time, the remains of an extra unidentified body has t
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We have TO TALK
“It’s one of those days in the shop when you think you will never see a customer ever again. Hail is drumming against the window, and the street is pretty much deserted. One lonely figure passes by in what appears to be the entire stock of a branch o
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What You’re Reading
The Neighbours by Nicola Gill, and Everything Is Fine by Gillian Harvey. Brilliant books that draw you into the characters’ imperfect worlds. Cat Walker, Saltdean, near Brighton Getintouch and let us know what you’re reading – we love to hear yo

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