Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2021 i Pick Me Up! Special

A devoted fan of the Twilight movies, who admitted that she’ll never have the chance to marry the star Robert Pattinson, splashed out $2,000 on a wedding in Las Vegas where she married what instead? The answer to each clue (apart from the first) begins with the last letter of the preceding answer. The shaded squares will spell out the answer. 1 Gateau (4) 2 Business that will sell your house and sell you a new one (6,5) 3 Large hairy spider (9) 4 Female thespian (7) 5 Bird frightener in a field (9) 6 Marine mammal with tusks and a moustache (6) 7 Way to cook an egg leaving the yolk visible (5-4,2) 8 Aeroplane ‘driver’ (5) 9 Hard protective covering at the end of a shoe (6) 10 What ‘%’…

LAY IT OUT When planning how to serve the food for your brunch get-together, consider going down the buffet-style route. Having your nibbles laid out in a buffet means you won’t have to worry about going back and forth to the kitchen, waiting on people and getting things out on time. You can enjoy chatting with your guests and, most importantly, relax! PREPARE, PREPARE, PREPARE Do as much of the preparation as you can the night before. Things like setting up the table with plates, glasses, napkins and decorations or planning where you want your food to sit, means you don’t have to worry about it at the last minute. Any meal prep you can do the night before would be good, too. WHAT TIME? Brunch is typically served somewhere…

In 1859, parents in America were up in arms about their children being addicted and hypnotised into playing what game, which they categorised as a useless and pointless activity? Solve the crossword, then read down the yellow squares to find the answer. Your answer ____________________________ ACROSS 1 Footwear (5) 4 Hearing organ (3) 6 Break sharply in two (4) 7 Shade of blue (3) DOWN 1 Seek damages in law (3) 2 Hackneyed, especially a joke (5) 3 Cut or mould into the right form (5) 5 Request (3) Just for FUN THIS MONTH’S PUZZLE ANSWERS Little one Answer: CHESS…

BLENHEIM PALACE OXFORDSHIRE As Halloween creeps closer and the days shorten, a mysterious mist falls across the gardens at Blenheim Palace… Wander from dusk into darkness and watch out for flickering flames in a fiendish fire garden, daring fire artists and grinning pumpkins. As you sip on a wickedly good hot toddy or devilishly decadent hot chocolate, wind your way through the illuminated haunted woods – filled with creepy neon cobwebs, ghastly ghouls, wicked witches and beastly bats. Then discover the Secret Garden with hidden surprises. Could it be a trick of the light, or do things really go bump in the night? LEGOLAND WINDSOR Brick or treat..! This October, Lord Vampyre is inviting little monsters to the Legoland Windsor resort for the ultimate Halloween party. Dig…

Which word, one of the buzzwords of our age, is first recorded as being used by The Canterbury Tales author Geoffrey Chaucer? To find out, solve the puzzle… Enter the answers to the clues in the grid. Every word is an anagram of its neighbours, plus or minus a letter. Read the shaded squares in number order for the answer. 1 SCRIPTED 2 COLD SEASON 3 UNREACTIVE 4 CAKE LAYER 5 KNOT 6 HOUR OF THE DAY 7 EARN 8 ALLOW 9 CHIEF BISHOP Your answer __________________________________ Just for FUN THIS MONTH’S PUZZLE ANSWERS Brick trick Answer: TWITTER…

1 You can cure lupus ⃞ True ⃞ False 2 Lupus is easy to diagnose ⃞ True⃞ False 3 You can’t treat lupus ⃞ True ⃞ False 4 Lupus affects women more than men ⃞ True ⃞ False 5 Sunlight can trigger lupus ⃞ True ⃞ False 1. FALSE Lupus is an incurable autoimmune disease, most likely genetic in origin. The immune system produces far too many antibodies, which circulate through the bloodstream and cause reactions, leading to inflammation. It can affect any part of the body, and if left untreated, major organs can be damaged in an irreversible way. 2. FALSE The range of symptoms can mislead GPs, which means they can often fail to recognise lupus. There are specific blood tests available, and high levels of a type of…

It’s important to prep our bodies for autumn and Kathryn Danzey, a health coach at the Institute of Intergrative Nutrition, gives her best advice on how to do exactly that… Boost immunity The last 18 months have made us acutely aware of the importance of our immune system, so head into autumn with an immunity boost by eating the right foods. Here’s what to have: Keep moisturised Skin naturally becomes more dehydrated in autumn so it’s time to switch up your skincare routine. Use thicker, hydrating formulas. Collagen or Omega-3 also helps to hydrate from within and give you an inner glow. Time to transition Choose nourishing autumnal steamed vegetables and move away from salad. Eating…

According to research by an online voucher site, how many cups of tea are drunk in Britain every second? Fit these numbers into the grid, reading across and down. One number doesn’t fit. This is your answer. 3 DIGITS 165 254 332 386 423 590 677 721 856 863 892 962 4 DIGITS 1093 1909 2054 3045 4881 5832 6031 7668 8546 9457 5 DIGITS 19620 22565 23173 35967 46724 51775 69492 73226 73921 82951 93277 6 DIGITS 106173 391718 639589 785750 915334 7 DIGITS 1832512 3658495 4805377 6790863 8 DIGITS 10342416 Just for FUN THIS MONTH’S PUZZLE ANSWERS Number jig Answer: 1,909 CUPS OF TEA PER SECOND…

Our must tries this month!…

Congrats! Dinner in London celebrating my brother’s engagement. Jen, Surrey Bellissimo Whipping up some delicious pizza in the house. Shannon, Norwich What’s Forrest Gump’s password? 1Forrest1. Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl go to the bathroom? Because the ‘P’ is silent. Warm memories Making the most of being able to see friends again. Louise, Bristol What do you call a woman with one leg? Eileen. What a view Taking time to appreciate the beautiful country we live in. Dorothy, Swansea Stepping out Getting out for a walk while the weather is still nice. Jessica, Suffolk Where do you find a cow with no legs? Right where you left it. Dino hunting My son was looking for fossils in Dorset but couldn’t find as many as he wanted so he drew…

Looking at all the animals, I was mesmerised. Amazing,’ I marvelled, staring at the elaborate sand sculptures. After a short break, we were coming to the end of our stay in Weymouth last October. My wife Robyn, 46, and I had decided to take our three kids on a trip to SandWorld. When we arrived, we were amazed at the works of art! There were lions, tigers and even elephants! Patting together the sand, the kids and I tried to assemble our own creations. As I worked, squelching wet sand about in my hands, I glanced down as my finger. ‘Oh, no! My wedding ring!’ I cried in distress. I looked around my feet, desperately digging down into the sand. I couldn’t find it! To make things worse, the sandpit…

Saying goodnight to my friends, I left the bar and headed back towards the bus stop. I can’t wait to get into bed, I thought, yawning. But as I stood waiting for the bus, I was suddenly aware of a presence next to me. Before I knew what was happening, a man appeared. ‘Give me your bag,’ he snarled, pointing a knife at me. I felt like my instincts should have told me to hand it over and run away as fast as I could. But in the moment, all I felt was overwhelming anger. ‘No!’ I said. He grabbed a handle of the bag and we both pulled back and forth as we argued arguing, but I refused to hand it over. No one stopped to help, and even…

Grandmillennial The term for this trend was first coined by writer Emma Bazilian in House Beautiful, and describes the return of old-school trends back into the home. People have become bored with white spaces and minimalism, and are reverting back to decor you might find in your nan’s living room. This trend sees things like heavily patterned curtains, upholstery and wall coverings creeping back into the home, alongside embellishments like fringing, pleats and ruffles. But this doesn’t mean it’s the same as those stuffy rooms your nan used to sit in. Modern elements like abstract wall art and splashes of metallic colour help to give it a fresh twist. George Home heritage floral duvet cover set, from £10 Floral patterns are key! Cottagecore Cottagecore is more a way of life…

It’s great to visit in autumn to avoid the crowds! Nippy business Salcombe is a hot spot for crabbing which is a great activity to do with your kids. The most popular spot is along the stone wall at Victoria Quay. You’ll need a bucket filled with sea water ready for your catch, a net, a crabbing line and some bait – bacon works well. Or, a top tip is to head to the butchers and ask for some scraps for crabbing. More nippers are around when the tide is starting to go out. Just drop in your bait, leave for around five minutes before slowly pulling it back in again. When you’ve caught a few, release them again. Wine and dine Away from the hustle and bustle of the…

Film and TV 1 What year was Toy Story first released in cinemas? 2 What is the name of Miranda Hart’s best friend in her hit sitcom series? 3What is the name of the Weasley’s home in the Harry Potter series? 4 How many hosts of The Great British Bake-Off have there been? 5 What are the names of the identical twins played by Lindsay Lohan in the 1998 film The Parent Trap? 6 Which member of The Beatles narrated the first series of Thomas the Tank Engine on TV? Showbiz 7 How many children do Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have? 8 Which member of McFly is Giovanna Flecher married to? 9 Which ex did Jennifer Lopez get back together with this year? 10 What is the name of Dani Dyer’s…

Bursting with pride, devoted mum Angela Ferullo, 43, attended her baby granddaughter’s christening. She posed with family for a few photos and chatted with the guests. But behind her smiles, Angela was frightened. She’d been having problems with her volatile ex-husband James Payet. Consumed with worry, she slipped away from celebrations early because she feared he’d turn up and become violent with her as he’d threatened. Angela was right to be scared. The mum of four had three daughters and one son. She co-owned a hairdressing salon called Plush Hair in Como, Perth with her daughter Selina Bello, 22. Selina was five months pregnant with her first child and Angela’s other daughter Letitia had a young baby girl. James Bill Payet had been a step-dad to Selina and Letitia before…

My brave pooch Blinking awake on the sofa, with my baby Ellis asleep on my chest, I was startled. I don’t remember falling asleep, I thought, confused. What if I’d dropped Ellis, or rolled over onto him? I worked as a dog handler for West Midlands Police, and I loved my job, but it was busy. I’d only been back at work for six months since having my little boy. ‘It’s bound to take a toll on you,’ my husband Phil said. ‘Try to take it easy.’ But one day, back in 2012, I was at work when all of a sudden I felt like I’d been struck down with an awful flu. My energy was completely zapped, and I got a horrendous migraine that made me vomit. ‘Do you…

Great company and great food Over the past few years, brunch has become increasingly popular. Lots of restaurants have a brunch menu, and they often come with the promise of bottomless cocktails or Prosecco. Starting 2 October is National Brunch Weekend, so we’ve put together a guide for an at-home brunch party. The history behind it The origins of this culinary tradition are a bit hazy. There are beliefs that it came from the breakfast people used to have after hunting. Usually, this would consist of a huge multi-course meal full of eggs, meats, fruit and sweets. Other historians think it developed from the meal Catholic families would have on a Sunday after fasting for mass. What is certain, however, is that the word ‘brunch’ first appeared in print in…

Save money and the environment with this unique way to make custom artworks. No two prints will look the same! For more craft ideas visit: blog.hobbycraft.co.uk YOU WILL NEED: ⃞ Printing Tray 46cm x 32cm⃞ Lino roller⃞ Scissors⃞ Palette knife TO MAKE: 1. Gather bits of plastic that you think will make a cool pattern. Make sure they are completely clean! 2. Using a pair of scissors, carefully cut the plastic down to a suitable size that works with your paper. 3. Choose your colours of acrylic paint and squeeze a small amount onto the printing tray, add the same amount of printing medium and mix together. 4. Dip the roller into the ink and roll across the printing tray until it is evenly covered 5. Coat one side of…

TWO BRIDES AND ONE KILLER Two attacks were connected to one predator… It was Linda Reed’s lunch break, and she decided to eat in her van in the parking lot of her workplace, the Pacific Fair shopping centre in Broadbeach, on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Linda, 21, was a newlywed who had just started building her home with her husband, Robert. On 13 December 1983, Troy James O’Meara, then 17, put an end to Linda Reed’s life that had only just begun. O’Meara forced his way into Linda’s Toyota van and made her drive 18 kilometres away to isolated bushland in Gaven. There, O’Meara raped Linda, before he dragged her from her car and forced her face into a dry creek bed, where she was either smothered or drowned. When Linda…

Wading through the mud, I could feel my feet aching from the 10 miles we had walked yesterday. I was definitely earning my Duke of Edinburgh. We were working towards our bronze award, which meant my friends and I had to walk 20 miles in total around the countryside and camp in between. It’s safe to say I was happy to get home. ‘Well done, Love,’ my mum Suzanne, 52, said as I crashed through the door. I was exhausted but proud of myself. As I walked over to the sink to get myself a glass of water, I felt a little strange. The next thing I knew, I was flat on my face. My mum laughed. She and my dad Michael, 62, knew how clumsy I was. I was…

Let’s talk about periods. Although we may squirm at the word, they’re a perfectly normal part of the female body. However, with the average woman menstruating for 2535 days of her life, our choice of sanitary products can have detrimental effects on the environment. According to the AHPMA (Absorbent Hygiene Product Manufacturers Association), around 11,000 disposable menstrual products are used in a lifetime, with 4.3 billion used in the UK each and every year. That’s a whole lot of plastic pollution that ends up in either landfill or our oceans and rivers each year. With the average menstrual pad estimated to take up to 500 years to breakdown, it’s clear that something has to be done about this rising issue. Thankfully, in recent years, a number of sustainable and reusable…

Marianne Shillingford, creative director of Dulux, shares her predictions on the biggest colour trends for 2021 – the power of pastels, and how to use them. Gentle blues Combining a cool blue shade like Copenhagen Blue with warm whites and greys, strikes the perfect balance between a fresh and cosy look. Blue and white is a timeless duo, and a versatile one too. Décor can be kept simple and classic or be vamped up to bring a little luxury to any space. A white paint for wood can transform tired furniture into an upcycled seaside escape, while a darker wood tone in the furniture options can bring depth and warmth to a room. Chalky pinks Modern pinks can create grown up spaces which are muted, neutral and cosy, perfect for…

INSTANT+ APPOINTMENT Dr Angela Rai, GP at thelondongeneralpractice.com Support network Q A friend has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and I need some advice on how to support her. Sharron, Yorkshire A Schizophrenia affects the way people think and behave; it also affects their emotions. People can have different experiences and symptoms vary but usually involve delusions, hallucinations or disorganised speech, and an impaired ability to function. Being aware of the symptoms may help you recognise when a person may need further help and when to seek medical attention: It can help if your loved one feels able to discuss their feelings and options with someone supportive and calm. Listen to their experiences and ask them what might help. Also, plan for a crisis and be aware of when and how to get help…

ENTIRELY BONKERS If you’ve ever read or watched Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, then you’re sure to have heard of the Mad Hatter. The silly, bouncy and downright strange character captured the hearts of many with his ridiculous riddles. This must be why 6 October is dedicated just to him! As well as being a day to celebrate silliness, it’s a day to dress up and unleash your wild side. Of course you could celebrate by throwing a fancy dress party, or by organising a picnic, but did you know you can also travel to Oxford Street to visit the Sanderson Hotel for an Alice inspired afternoon tea? Accompanied by teapots adorned with kings and queens, the Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea is perfect for those who enjoy sweet treats or savoury…

BOBBING ALONG Canal boat holidays are becoming increasingly popular. Drifters offers the choice of 550 narrowboats available to hire from 45 bases across England, Wales and Scotland – autumn prices starting at £560 for a three or four night break. Here’s where you can go on them. • Cruise to Manchester and back from Acton Bridge. • Visit Coventry UK city of culture afloat. • Go blackberry picking on the Stratford Canal. • Glide across The Stream in the Sky in Wales. • Drift through the Calder Valley. • Cruise through the Scottish Lowlands to Linlithgow. • Potter through the Shropshire countryside to Market Drayton. HIDDEN STORIES Make your family walks more fun than ever before with the Ordnance Survey Secret Stories app designed to get you outdoors. The app…

Aries March 21st - April 20th I’m sure your sign is aware of the saying by now, that you live and learn. You have not become the person you are without picking up a few war wounds on the way! The key this month is to take all you have learned and apply it as lessons. People you meet this month both help and hinder your journey. It’s going to be up to you to recognise which are which. Work which is started this month may be interrupted by other events. Try to ensure you work through things so that you can come back to them with sense and order. Ring now to tidy up your love life. Taurus April 21st - May 21st Your ruling planet, Venus, helps you…

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