Innholdsfortegnelse for October 13, 2015 i Woman's Weekly

On all our many trawls through our archives, it’s been fascinating to note how Woman’s Weekly has covered historic events over the years. As a magazine that’s remained avowedly true to its principles of focusing on women in their homes and family lives, it has almost never featured, or even commented on, political or social upheaval. Obviously, during the two World Wars, readers were exhorted to support the troops and the magazine offered endless encouragement and advice for the women left behind. But when it came to something as momentous as, for example, women being given the vote, the magazine only gave the news a passing mention. Nearly 100 years later, we’ve been more fulsome in our coverage of the struggle and sacrifice of the suffragettes, whose determination and bravery…

Natalie, Woman’s Weekly Intern Where I went… The UK’s only island city, located on the Hampshire coast, is famous for its naval docks and maritime history. What I did… I walked from Southsea into Old Portsmouth – a quaint mixture of Victorian and Edwardian town houses – and finally into Gunwharf Quays to admire the sailing boats coming into dock. The Historic Dockyard (historicdockyard.co.uk) is well worth a visit to see the wonderful exhibitions on HMS Victory and what remains of Henry VIII’s Mary Rose. Literary lovers like me will also relish a visit to the Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, where the famous writer was born in 1812. Where I stayed… At Stattons Boutique Hotel (stattonshotel.co.uk). Situated in Southsea, just a few minutes from the seaside,…

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Nicky Lupton, 59, London Tell us about your look… I’d say my usual style was smart casual. I’m fairly small so I wear a lot of dresses as I find separates cut me in two and make me look shorter! I’m wearing a Hush dress, Zara coat and Dune boots today. I shop from anywhere and everywhere, but I particularly like visiting Whistles and All Saints. And the best bit of your body? My legs. Janet Pitcher, 55, Stondon Massey, Essex Tell us about your look… My style is quite ‘out there’ – I like lots of colour and print as it cheers me up. I usually wear quite fitted clothes because I’m small. I’m wearing an M&S jacket and I bought the top and trousers…

When my partner Fran and I moved to Devon, we inherited a well-kept garden with raised beds, and flowers and shrubs, none of which we could identify. As a younger city dweller, I’d had no interest. Other people grew and made things – I consumed them. Now that was going to change… My quest began in the nursery. I walked past greenhouses containing a host of plants and flowers, and into the small shop in the corner of the nursery’s plot. Behind the counter, a meek-looking man awaited me. I said hello – getting the niceties out of the way – and then began to subject him to a barrage of questions. ‘What soil do we need?’ ‘How much water?’ ‘When and where do we plant?’ ‘Do we put it…

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Chelsea Buns Makes 7 Calories: 618 Fat: 21g Saturated fat: 12g Carbohydrates: 95g Suitable for freezing FOR THE DOUGH: 225ml (7½fl oz) whole milk90g (3oz) unsalted butter500g (1lb) strong whitebread flour1 x 7g sachet of activedried yeast1tsp salt1tbsp caster sugar2 large egg yolks FOR THE FILLING: 60g (2oz) unsaltedbutter, melted75g (2½oz) dark brown sugar½tsp ground cinnamon175g (6oz) sultanas FOR THE TOPPING: 2tbsp maple syrup3tbsp golden granulated sugar¼tsp ground cloves½tsp ground allspice½tsp ground cinnamon 23cm (9in) round tin 1 Heat the milk and butter in a saucepan until the butter has melted, mix well, then leave to cool slightly. Put the flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl, make a well in the centre and add the egg yolks. Next, pour in the milk mixture once it has…

Easy-peasy A Bit More Tricky Hard–ish Quite A Challenge MEASUREMENTS Approximately 30cm/ 11¾in high. MATERIALS 1 x 50g (165m) ball of Sirdar Snuggly DK (55% nylon, 45% acrylic) in each of Pastel Blue (321), Sky (216) and Flamenco (242); 1 x 25g (85m) ball of Sirdar Snuggly Snowflake DK (100% polyester) in Blue (660)*; White, Black and Dark Blue embroidery threads; pair of 3mm (No.11) knitting needles; washable toy stuffing. TENSION 26 stitches and 36 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles and Snuggly DK. 24 stitches and 37 rows, to 10 x 10cm, over stocking stitch, using 3mm needles and Snuggly Snowflake DK. ABBREVIATIONS K, knit; p, purl; st, stitch; tog, together; k2togb, k2tog through back of sts; dec, decrease (by taking 2 sts tog);…

Join the Knightsbridge PME cake-decorating experts and get involved in a fabulous cake-decorating day on Saturday 17 October. The day is ideal for all abilities and you’ll be able to watch easy-to-follow decorating techniques, plus have the chance to try them yourself, too. This will give you plenty of time to practise the techniques before Christmas, so you can wow friends and family. The day will be led by Paula Macleod, who’s the Head of School at KPME. On The Day 10–10.30am Meet and greet With tea, coffee and cake 10.30am–12.30pm Christmas Magic with Paula Macleod Christmas ideas, including cakes, cookies and sugar treats 12.30–2.30pm Buffet lunch and mini demonstrations: Christmas Pops with Gemma Wiseman Make wonderful homemade treats Painting Made Easy with Pauline Moody Learn how to paint on…

Breast Cancer Test A new blood test to detect early signs that breast cancer may have returned has been developed by researchers. The test, which searches for signs of the tumour’s DNA genetic material, successfully predicted that the cancer had relapsed in four out of five women who did relapse, and was positive months before this could be diagnosed by current methods. It’s hoped larger clinical trials will start soon, but it could be years before it’s routinely available. True or false? Eating out is good for your health. False, according to US researchers who say restaurant and fast-food diners eat 200 extra calories per meal, and much more salt, fat and saturated fat than those eating at home. But UK menus are increasingly providing more nutritional information, so it…

I’ve had problems sleeping for over 20 years. While working full-time and studying for a degree, I got into the habit of staying up all night to complete assignments. This triggered a pattern, where I’d nod off quickly (with exhaustion), but wake up in the middle of the night, unable to get back to sleep. I didn’t want to resort to sleeping pills, so over the years I tried herbal remedies, meditation and homeopathy, Sleepio Sorted My Poor Sleep but nothing made a difference. I assumed I would always have to put up with sleeplessness. Then I heard about a new online treatment called Sleepio, based on CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). Over six weekly sessions and then ongoing ‘maintenance’ sessions, CBT is used to address both the mental and behavioural…

Q Is it possible to bake or brown food in a microwave oven? Microwaves alone won’t make toasties or produce beautifully brown baking. For delicious, crisp results you need a microwave oven with a speedy quartz grill and a rack that brings the food closer to the grill, such as the Compact microwave oven with grill, HMT75G451B, £119, by Bosch. It’s on the smaller side, with a 17ltr capacity, but its 800W of power, along with a 1,000W quartz grill, make it an efficient choice. Q Could a combi microwave replace my main conventional oven? A combi microwave oven really can do it all, cooking the conventional way, with hot air and a grill, as well as using microwaves, though it will be less roomy than a standard oven. The…

Savour Apple Weekend in Oxfordshire An apple a day keeps the doctor away – or so they say – and there are plenty of varieties on offer at Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire from 11-13 October. There’s also a food and craft fair taking place in the glasshouse – so lots to sink your teeth into. For details, call 01844 339254, or visit waterperrygardens.co.uk. Book The Smallest Show On Earth UK tour Inspired by the 1950s film with Peter Sellers, this foot-tapping musical comedy – featuring classic songs by Irving Berlin (think Shakin’ The Blues Away and Steppin’ Out With My Baby) and starring Corrie baddie Brian Capron – is touring until 28 Nov. For full venue details and to book, visit thesmallest showonearth.co.uk Visit The London Honey Show West London…

How do you like your tea? I’m really a coffee drinker, but if I was going to have tea, it would be lemon and ginger. Who would you most like to have a cup of tea with? My nan. She’s 94 and we try to see her every other week – time with her is so precious. How do you usually spend your mornings? I normally get Hollie [nine], and Alexa [three], up then make breakfast for everyone. I always have the no-added-sugar Alpen with yogurt, and my girls have it with blueberries or bananas. It’s a good opportunity to chat with each other. How do you spend your spare time? I’m pretty much a stay-at-home mum when I’m not doing This Morning or Britain’s Got Talent so I’ll get…

When you’re watching a TV drama or a film, do you ever find yourself thinking, ‘I wonder where that is?’ Finding the perfect place to set a story is all down to the production’s location manager – and it’s more of a challenge than you might think, as Harriet, 46, who’s been a location manager in films and television for 20 years, explains. ‘My job is split into two halves. The first bit is very creative: I’ll read the script and start researching the film and coming up with ideas. Anything seems possible at this point. You have to think laterally about things – for example, what could stand in for an airport? Or a prison – is there a place with high enough walls? A lot of what I…

We are at Susan’s house today. Her mum’s shift at the factory doesn’t end until 6pm, so if I want to spend time with Susan after school, I have to go round hers. Mum doesn’t mind as long as I bring my homework. Like I need reminding. Susan is supposed to be keeping an eye on her little brother Anthony, but he’s already eight and doesn’t need much keeping an eye on, if you ask me. I like Anthony. He’s always got his head stuck in a book, like me. Susan thinks books are boring. She prefers Dr Kildare and Emergency–Ward 10. Right now, she’s walking round the living room balancing three books on her head. It’s called deportment. “Good deportment is one of the top 10 ways to catch…

Needle-felting is so popular, we’re delighted to be running these workshops in October and November, to add to your decorations at Christmas or give as personalised gifts. These days will be run by experts Judy Balchin and Roz Dace and are perfect for beginners or for anyone more experienced. It’s an easy technique to pick up. Christmas Penguin on 27 October Have fun needle-felting this cute 15cm-high penguin (below). Judy and Roz will show you how to create the basic figure and how to add his cute hat and hot-water bottle. 10am Meet and greet, with tea and coffee 10.30am Introduction and a short demonstration on the needle-felting technique 10.45am Start needle-felting body parts 11.30am Tea/coffee break 11.45am Continue needle-felting the body 1pm Lunch 2pm Assemble the figure and needle-felt…

The first time I saw a man cry was when my stepfather came to tell me that my mother had left him. I was 14, at boarding school at the time, unhappy and resentful at being packed off there so he could have her to himself, which was what he’d wanted all along, and angry with my mother for letting him talk her into it. He’d covered his face with his bony hands, and the sight of his heaving shoulders, the tears leaking through his fingers, had frightened me. I’d felt so alone, and didn’t know what to say. I’d had a feeling my stepfather was a weak man, and my suspicions were confirmed when he revealed he was there because he wanted me to “talk some sense” into my…

1 Antiviral tablets (prescribed by your GP) often help if started within 72 hours of the rash appearing. 2 Paracetamol may help (check with your pharmacist about other illnesses/ medicines) but your GP can also prescribe stronger painkillers if necessary. 3 Avoid rubbing – wear loose clothing, and wash by splashing and patting dry . 4 A cool, wet compress (for up to 20 minutes) can soothe weeping blisters. Don't share flannels or towels. 5 Cover an exposed rash with a non-adhesive dressing to prevent infecting others. 6 PHN can be blocked with antidepressant or anticonvulsant drugs, capsaicin cream, lidocaine patches or other help from your GP.…

Ignore unkind critics Q I’ve recently changed my hairstyle after 20 years of wearing it the same way. I had a get-together with some old work colleagues, and two people said they thought it looked better the way I had it before. I’d liked the change up until then, and now I’m struggling to get their voices out of my head. Carole, Bromley A What an unnecessary and unkind thing to say. If they didn’t like it, they should have kept quiet. But it sounds like you’re attaching too much power to their words. Try changing the voices in your head, so they sound like Mickey Mouse or someone who makes you laugh. You’ll find you won’t be able to take them seriously any more and they’ll no longer affect…

Dragons are everywhere in Ljubljana. Not only are they perched on the four corners of Dragon Bridge, but they can be seen adorning manhole covers and on the coat of arms of Slovenia’s tiny capital, among other places. Legend has it that Jason and his Argonauts encountered the dragon at its home in Ljubljana Marshes. After a struggle, the dragon was killed, but its memory lives on all around this peaceful city, which enjoys one of the lowest crime rates in Europe. Sandwiched between Austria, Hungary, Italy and Croatia, Slovenia is no bigger than Wales with a population of around two million. But within it, you’ll find myriad landscapes, from Alpine mountains and vineyard-studded hills to beautiful coastline and spa towns. Food Lovers Try classy Spajza restaurant (spajza-restaurant.si/00386 1 425…

Aries 21 March - 20 April A relationship is undergoing changes and you won’t be entirely sure if you like them. You’ll have to decide whether you’re willing to make sacrifices for the sake of a loved one. Although your personal life will be trying, your professional prospects look excellent. For more, call 0901 609 2591* Taurus 21 April - 21 May Going on an extreme diet or exercise regimen will be a mistake. If you’re going to get in shape, you have to do it gradually. Instead, now is a good time to add to your qualifications. You could even consider travelling, living or working abroad to widen your horizons. For more, call 0901 609 2592* Gemini 22 May - 21 June Resist the temptation to change for a…

Sitting Chest Stretch Sit on a chair that doesn’t have arms. Keep your feet flat on the floor and your spine and bottom slightly away from the back of the chair. Pull your shoulders back and down, and extend your arms out to the side. Then, gently push your chest forward and up until you feel the stretch across your chest. Hold for the count of five. Repeat this 10 times. Well done! TIP Once you can hold easily for five seconds, try increasing the stretch for the count of 10.…

What makes me happy Being with my family and socialising. Fortunately, my daughter Jill lives quite nearby and I see her and her husband, Mark, and my two grandchildren, David and Kate, as much as I can. I can’t live without The TV and the radio, which I have on all the time in the kitchen. My best piece of advice Keep up with your friends. If you can’t see them, give them a ring or write them a letter. My favourite bit of Woman’s Weekly I enjoy doing the crosswords, although I’m not very good at them. But really, I like the whole thing. Tell us about yourself by answering the questions above and letting us know your age and occupation. Send them to us, with a daytime phone…

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Making A Garden Carol Klein £25, Mitchell Beazley TV’s acclaimed plantswoman Carol Klein explains how to make the most of your garden by looking for inspiration from the wild. She recommends plants that will flourish in problem places – such as a windswept roof terrace – and includes case studies of gardeners who have worked with the natural habitat, proving that if you follow nature’s lead, anything is possible. The Crafted Garden Louise Curley £16.99, Frances Lincoln Thanks to Jason Ingram’s photography and Louise Curley’s detailed instructions, these craft ideas look amazing and achievable. Using home-grown and foraged plants, she provides 50 projects to turn your green-fingered pursuits into gifts and decorations. Plus, tips on flower pressing, seed saving, forcing bulbs… all the skills you need…

Over 90% of us have had chicken pox, usually as children. But although the rash and fever quickly disappear, dormant virus particles can ‘hide’ deep in our nerve cells, reappearing as shingles, often decades later. Shingles is most common in older adults, perhaps because our immunity wears off (although children can get shingles too). It’s also more common in people whose resistance has been lowered by immune-system disorders or medication. You can’t ‘catch’ shingles, but the blister fluid contains active virus, so there’s a small risk of passing chicken pox on to people with lowered immunity, including pregnant women who’ve never had it. The symptoms The virus hides in nerve-cell ‘junction boxes’, located on either side of our spines and heads, so when it spreads out along that nerve, you’ll…

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You join me this week at the hairdressing salon of Brassy Barbara, beauty tycoon and the naughty friend I never had as a teenager. Do take a seat and browse through some of the magazines – somebody will be with you in a moment. Barbara, I’m afraid, is fully occupied performing reconstructive surgery on my hairdo. I am staring into the mirror and wondering why I never looked like Nicole Kidman, or one of the other more glamorous redheads. And, in a reversal of the usual hairdressing tradition, Barbara is telling me about her summer holiday in the South of France. ‘Oh, Rosie, it was absolutely wonderful,’ she says. ‘We had this villa in the middle of nowhere. It was on a hilltop, surrounded by forest. I woke up every…