Pick Me Up! 16-Feb-2017

What A Cliffhanger Hooray! Broadchurch is back on the box this month. We could watch David Tennant and Olivia Coleman all day long! 20 2017 sees 20 years since the release of Titanic – and two decades of us being in love with Leo! What A Fact I just read that cows have best friends and they get stressed out when separated from them. Dairy me… I’m totally moooooved! What A Howler Bad news for werewolves… February is the only month that may not have a full moon… What A Wedding Naomi got upstaged by a stormtrooper on her wedding day. Out of this world! Read more at www.lifedeathprizes. com  and search ‘stormtrooper’. Ed’s Test £25! Can you unscramble…

Birthday bash Here’s me on my 21st birthday, after my mates dressed me up like an idiot before making me do 21 dares! Lisa Adams, Halesowen Return of the king My husband Brian, 72, thought Elvis was back in business on the Costa Blanca. Sylvia Foster, Bridlington Little STAR Doesn’t my 7-month-old Lauren look adorable, all snug and warm in her sweet pink outfit? Natalie Hammond, Wigan It’s a fair cop! On my recent trip to Buckingham Palace, I couldn’t resist a snap with this friendly policeman! Colleen Brunton, Enfield Lickey-likey! Who’s got the biggest tongue? My 5-year-old son Harvey or my beautiful dog Percy? You decide! Daniella Harden, Clwyd Gator hunt Snappy days! My wife and I loved this thrilling airboat ride through the Everglades in Florida, on the…

‘Naive and confused, I became convinced I must be special’ Skipping, playing tag, riding bikes... As a kid, the summer evenings seemed endless. I was 10, my sister Amy was 7, and we’d enjoyed a carefree childhood in our quiet, suburban cul-de-sac. That year - 2004 - Alan Goodwin, then 45, and his wife moved into the house opposite. I’d taken no notice of the couple until my parents became friendly with them. But, soon, Amy and I tagged along to theirs most Friday nights. I trusted him At first, it was fun. Alan was funny, always joking and friendly. Sometimes, he’d pick me up, give me cuddles on his lap. I trusted him. Alternating weekend gettogethers, our place was always bustling. The house full, you’d often bump into someone…

‘I felt empty inside, grieving for our child…’ ‘Teddie was born by Caesarean – perfect in every way’ Sitting in the passenger seat of the car, I rubbed my tummy and sighed. I was eight weeks pregnant and my hubby Gary, 37, was taking me to see the midwife. ‘I hate hospitals!’ I moaned. ‘I know, babe, but we need to check everything’s OK,’ he said. Gary and I had been trying for a second child, so were over the moon to find out I was pregnant. We couldn’t wait for Summer, 4, to have a little brother or sister. After talking with the midwife and having my bloods taken, we were all set to go. But back in the car, I felt dizzy and my vision was blurry... Seconds…

Instead of throwing out my tablet boxes, I use them to store my earrings! Jean Tempest, Houghton-le-Spring I attached the fur trim from my old parka to my cardigan with press studs. Now I have a lovely, warm cardigan for the cold weather. Dawn Gray, Chester-le-Street Kids love making their own greetings cards, so keep hold of any broken hair accessories to decorate the cards with. Barbara Breen, Brookeborough Cover old coasters with leftover wallpaper and give them a thin coat of clear varnish to make new coasters that will match your decor! Rita Rogers, Crewe Fill your shoes with socks or knickers before packing them in a suitcase. It’ll keep them in shape and also save space! Diane Bramwell, Exeter If your jumper sleeves are too long, use an…

1 Keeping cakes  Store your cakes and baked goods in an airtight container with half an apple to keep them fresh for much longer! Sharon Turner, Felixstowe 2 Plant protection  Once you’ve eaten half a gr apefruit, plac e the shell in the garden to deter cats from using your plants as a toilet. Heather McEwen, Norwich 3 Peel-y clever  If you’ve run out of shoe polish, just rub the inside of a banana skin over the leather, and your shoes will come up shiny and clean. Pat Gorman, Brist ol 4 Treat your dry skin For a rich moisturiser, gently rub the fleshy part of an avocado peel on your face. Georgia Hill, London…