Pick Me Up! 24-Nov-2016

What A Win! Well, sort of! I recently appeared on BBC’s Pointless with my sis and made the final, winning a coveted trophy (sadly, not the cash prize). To learn some insider secrets, visit www.lifedeathprizes. com/pointless . What A Hol! As you read this, I’m jetting of to Thailand for my honeymoon! I can’t wait to visit Maya Bay, setting for film The Beach . Do you think Leo will be there?! What A Star! At my wedding, my mum surprised me with an appearance by Britney Spears – well, lookalike Michaela Weeks! We sang Womanizer together – let’s hope my new hubby isn’t one! 22 … that’s the number of minutes…

Friendly dragon Don’t worry, this fearsome beast won’t be breathing fire on our town any time soon. He just wants to say hello. Tina Williams, Ebbw Vale Good sign I love this notice I saw while visiting London recently. Jayne Wile, Clwyd Silly selfie I’ve warned my sister Rachel, 29, many a time, but if the wind changes, her face might just end up getting stuck like that! Stacy Gibson, Kidderminster World beater I just couldn’t resist bringing my favourite mag with me for my recent trip to Hong Kong. It came in handy on the 12-hour flight! Allison McNeil, Portsmouth Mr… matching! My boys Mr. Bump, Mr. Strong and Mr. Cool – AKA Caleb, Zachariah and Jacob – posing for a photo in their swanky Mr. Men T-shirts. Shame…

‘It felt like I couldn’t catch my breath. My heart was pounding’ Sitting on a beautiful beach in Mexico, I watched as the sun slowly went down over the sea. I was so entranced by the scene that it took me a while to notice my then boyfriend Chris, 33, had got up from his seat... and was down on one knee at my side! ‘Sarah, will you marry me?’ he asked. ‘Oh my God! Yes!’ I squealed. It was such a romantic proposal. How could I resist? Once we got home, we shared our good news with family and friends, then got down to planning our wedding day straightaway. We set the date for March this year and started drawing up a guest list. I quickly found my dream…

‘I froze, then I fought back, scratching his head’ I’d just been promoted at work, so I organised a small celebration with friends. ‘Go out and have a good time,’ my partner Mike said. He’d offered to watch my kids with my mum, so I could enjoy a rare night out. It was 11 June 2015, and the sun was shining. I met my mates in the afternoon, had a few drinks and caught up. We were having such a good time. How are the kids? I texted Mike during the evening. Everything’s fine, he replied. Have fun. By 10pm, my mate Emily and I were in the pub. She was chatting to someone at the bar, and I assumed they knew each other. They looked comfortable with each other,…

‘What an incredibly brave woman. It must’ve taken a lot to share her story, but I’m so glad she did – it gives strength to other victims of rape and assault.’ Gemma Carrick, 40, Sunderland ‘I’m so glad she’s got some closure and her rapist is behind bars. I hope this won’t stop her living a full life. She should hold her head high for being so brave.’ Chantelle Love, 24, Woodbridge ‘It must’ve been hard, but she did the right thing to speak up at once and not to shower until after. Thanks to her, a dangerous man is off the streets. I wish her luck with everything.’ Hannah Woodfin, 25, Bury…

Stop your furniture from rubbing and damaging your walls by placing an old videotape between the foot of your sofa and the skirting board. This also helps air circulation and prevents mildew! Paul Baldwin, Leeds Save space in your freezer by wrapping an item from a pack you haven’t used in a plastic bag with the cooking instructions stuck on. Jennifer Myers, Woodley When baking using an electric whisk, cover your hand and bowl with a clean tea towel to stop flour and icing from blowing all over the kitchen. Marie Jennings, Norwich Say goodbye to messy fingers by unfolding the corners of your stock cube and squashing it flat. Then open the corner and pour into your pan! Melissa Guy, Doncaster Keep your earrings safe by putting them through…