Innholdsfortegnelse for June 8, 2015 i Woman

HELLO BOYS! Best known as buck-toothed Hogwarts wizard Neville Longbottom, actor Matthew Lewis has shocked Harry Potter fans by growing up gorgeous. The 25-year-old revealed his buff new body on the front cover of a magazine recently, joining the ranks of superstar DJ Calvin Harris and movie star Chris Pratt, who’ve also gone from geek to chic. Talk about ab fab! SECRET MEETINGS ‘Broody’ Prince Harry is keen to leave the lonely hearts club and has been meeting up with sister-in-law Kate to ask for advice. ‘Harry goes to Kate for tips on girls – he’s hoping she could line up a few of her friends like some sort of royal Blind Date ,’ an insider told About Town. ‘She knows how…

Deadly drinking craze It didn’t take long for Neknominations to go viral. Teens film themselves drinking vile concoctions of spirits and beer in quick succession and then post the video online. A new twist was added, which saw the youngsters taking on dangerous stunts – all while intoxicated. The craze was linked to the death of Bradley Eames, 20, who died after downing two pints of gin, and 19-year-old Jonny Byrne, whose body was found floating in a river. Jonny’s dad Joe said, ‘I’m pleading to every youngster to think of the things they’re doing. It has cost my son his life.’ Setting themselves on fire This trend – perhaps one of the most destructive yet – consists of pouring alcohol on yourself and setting it on fire. Yes,…

* Try light products to ease yourself in: Going make-up-free can be daunting at first. A tinted moisturiser like No7 Triple Protection Tinted Moisturiser (£12) will let your skin breathe while also providing even coverage and disguising blemishes. * Moisturise well: The barefaced look is much easier to achieve when you feel confident about your skin. Olay Double Action Day Cream (£5.39) will take care of any dry patches and make your face feel soft and supple. ARE YOU PART OF GENERATION Y NOT? Generation Y Not! are 40-plus women like you who are grabbing life with both hands. Let us know how you rewrite the rules on Facebook and Twitter or by email. For details, see page 3 .…

Be prepared One in five of us is affected by hayfever and with the season in full swing, you could benefit from the A.Vogel Pollen Forecast app (free on iPhone and Android). It shows you the levels of tree, grass and weed pollen where you are, ensuring you’re prepared for the day ahead. Sweet tooth! Swap your spoonful of sugar in your tea for a low-calorie sweetener and you could save yourself more than 1,400 calories a month. That equates to 10lb in weight over two years! Try Canderel Delicious Sweet Taste (£2, tesco.com). Take a breather We’re busier than ever, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Bach Rescue Remedy Comfort & Reassure (£7.99 for 10ml, Boots), is a blend of flower essences that help relax your body and mind.…

On my mantelpiece there’s a photo of my wedding day that I treasure. My husband and I are staring at each other with looks of giddy happiness. But while that’s not unusual for a wedding photo, what is surprising is that just five weeks before it was taken, we were complete strangers. After years of heartache, I’d almost given up on ever finding The One. I’d married my childhood sweetheart, Sam*, aged just 19 and, perhaps naively, I was sure we’d be together forever. But being so young, and with Sam working abroad for months at a time, we divorced after just four years. Suddenly single, I spent my twenties having fun and going out with my friends. I even moved 3,500 miles across the Atlantic from my home in…

1 MODDERSHALL OAKS, STAFFORDSHIRE From this spa’s outdoor heated hydrotherapy pool you can enjoy a glass of bubbly as you look out towards rolling hills. The deal: The Dawn Indulgence package includes an Elemis face or body treatment and mani/pedi, from £99 per person. See moddershalloaks.com 2 THE SPA AT GALGORM, BELFAST The River Maine runs through the grounds of this idyllic retreat. The deal: Try the Thermal Spa Experience Day from £65pp, which also includes lunch at Gillies Bar & Grill. See spa-galgorm.com 3 CAREYS MANOR, HAMPSHIRE Nestled deep in the New Forest, the Thai-themed SenSpa at Careys Manor is inspired by ancient Eastern rituals. The deal: Enjoy breakfast, a class in the Thai Temple Studio, a two-course lunch and full use of the facilities from £139pp. See careysmanor.com…

Get it before it goes! There’s nothing that will speed you up more than a set of sharp knives. Pop down to Asda and treat yourself to this brilliant colourful set. Usually £30 – now just £18! Jamie-style chopping here we come! SPICY CHICKEN WITH GARLIC Take 2 heads of garlic and separate into cloves. Don’t peel. Remove chicken from bag, pop into a casserole. Add garlic, 150ml olive oil and 150ml chicken stock. Scatter with rosemary and thyme. Cover and roast at 180°C, Gas 4, for 45 mins. Remove lid and roast for 30 mins more. DISCOUNTED DESSERTS Save 25% on new summer desserts at M&S. British Blackcurrant & Elderflower Mousse Cake, was £2.95, now £1.87, and Summer Cup Jelly, was £3.50, now £2.62. SPIRITS FOR LESS Treat Dad…

BETTER THAN HALF PRICE AT WHSMITH T&Cs: Subject to availability, while stocks last. Only one £3.49 copy of Close Call per voucher. Voucher is valid until 15 June 2015 at WHSmith high-street stores only. This offer is excluded from outlet stores, books by WHSmith at Selfridges, Harrods and Fenwicks stores, WHSmith ‘Local’, online and travel stores, including those at railway stations, motorway service stations, hospitals and work places. Voucher offers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotional voucher and vouchers must be surrendered upon use. Photocopies will not be accepted. No cash alternative. WHSmith reserves the right to reject any voucher it deems, in its sole discretion, to have been forged, defaced or otherwise tampered with.…

I joined Woman Bingo last summer after reading a story just like this one. My mum had always been a fan of bingo and I’d dabbled on a few other sites, but being a reader of the magazine, I was keen to try Woman Bingo. I soon found my way around the site and would play a few games once or twice a week when I wanted to unwind. My job as a family resource worker is busy, so when I come home in the evenings, it’s really nice to get into my pyjamas and relax with a few games. While I’m on the site, I also use the chat rooms, so playing is really sociable as well. People talk about all sorts of things and not just the games…

Kip, hip hooray! Kip Gamblin joined Neighbours in 2013 as laid-back surf dude Brad Willis and last month he helped the show celebrate its 30th anniversary. The 39-year-old actor has been married to his wife, Linda Rigway, for 17 years and the couple have two children, Kelly, 14, and Marlon, 10. When I was around 14 I met this girl through my sisters’ school of arts and I was smitten. I decided I wanted to learn ballet, partly because of her. But I was really lucky that I found the discipline of dance. I was a pretty wild young kid. I started training full-time at the age of 15 and never looked back. I did classical ballet and contemporary dance. I do miss dance but I…

My ‘no retouch’ promise… ‘The thing about our bikini pictures is that they haven’t been touched at all, so what you see is what you get. I’m 55, I’ve got a scar on my leg and a bit of a mum tum, but I am fine with that.’ One look at Lorraine Kelly’s bikini body and we can only think – wow! At 55 she’s in amazing shape thanks to a passion for Zumba that sees her dancing up a storm three times a week. Now Lorraine’s on a mission to get others to strip off and embrace their inner goddesses, with the help of her dance instructor Maxine Jones and nutritionist Sally Bee. Ahead of the exciting new segment, The Bikini Promise, on Lorraine’s ITV show, the women give…

Psychologist Emma Kenny ( ekenny.co.uk ) says: Teenagers often believe they are invincible, which is why they take bigger risks with their lives. They also want to feel like they belong, so if their peers are taking part in something, they’ll do the same. Competitiveness comes into play too – there’s a need to keep pushing the boundaries and go one step further than everyone else. Social media makes us all less inhibited. The Neknomination videos or the talk of Game of 72 all over Facebook legitimises it to teenagers and makes them think it’s acceptable. Ultimately, the biggest mistake any parent could make is to imagine their child wouldn’t do something like this. The key is communication. Make sure they know they can come to you with…

The sight of my two girls, with their big blue eyes and bright, curious faces, never fails to bring a proud smile to my face. They are, without a doubt, my greatest achievement. But when we walk down the street, I find myself gazing into the faces of the other children we pass – in search of those same blue eyes. Because as well as the children I tuck into bed each night, I have helped bring five more into the world. And yet, I gave them away. I always wanted to be mother. As a child, reading the books by the Brontë sisters, I dreamed of growing up and having two girls, who I’d name Charlotte and Emily. Aged 19, I met my husband Dean while on holiday with…

I’m scared my husband will leave Unlike me, my husband has always been the life and soul of the party. I’ve never understood why he stays with me, but he’s always said he loves that I’m quiet and calm. Now our children have grown up and moved away from home, I’m scared that after all these years he’ll start finding me boring. What can I do to liven myself up? Suzie says: There’s nothing wrong with challenging yourself and pushing the boundaries, whether it’s to do with picking up new hobbies or changing the dynamics of your relationship. And when children leave home a lot of couples find themselves doing just that, and re-evaluating their marriages. By all means, take steps to liven up yourself and your relationship, if that’s…

Linguine with broad beans and rocket SERVES 1 PREP 5 MINS COOK 15 MINS * 60g shelled broad beans, defrosted if frozen * 60g dried linguine * Calorie-controlled cooking spray * 1 garlic clove, chopped finely * 2tbsp low-fat soft cheese * 1tbsp lemon juice * 25g rocket leaves * Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, add the broad beans and cook for 2 mins then refresh under cold water. When cool, slip them out of their grey outer shell to reveal a bright green bean inside. 2 Meanwhile, bring another saucepan of water to the boil, add the pasta and cook, following the packet instructions, until al dente. Drain, reserving…

What to record next week LOVE ISLAND ITV2 Caroline Flack fronts this remake of the noughties game show that saw celebs look for romance on a tropical island. This time, members of the public get their chance. Sure to be great viewing! TFI FRIDAY FRI, C4 Another iconic show is brought back to life as Chris Evans hosts this one-off live special to celebrate the irreverent programme’s history. We’re so excited! KEVIN MCCLOUD: ESCAPE TO THE WILD MON, C4 Grand Designs presenter Kevin meets people who’ve left the rat race for a life of peace and quiet in this new series. Are they really happier out in the wild? AMERICAN SNIPER OUT NOW Actor Bradley Cooper was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of real-life Navy SEAL hero Chris…

…buy this Save cash and serve up a bistro-style meal the easy way – all thanks to Morrisons! To start Morrisons Counter King Prawn Skewers, 99p each. Made in store, get them from the fish counter and select the sweet chilli marinade. Serve with lime wedges. Meaty main Morrisons British Beef Rump Steak, £4. Sprinkle over some steak seasoning, squirt with oil and griddle for 2-4 mins each side for a medium-rare steak. Serve with Morrisons M Signature Skin-On Chunky Chips, £2.50, and rocket. Posh pud Morrisons Lemon & White Chocolate Roulade, £3,30. Meringue with lemon curd and cream. Yum. You could pretend you made this yourself – just hide the box! ...and to drink Morrisons also has the booze covered. Bursting with flavour, La Gioiosa Prosecco Rosado, £9.99, is…

HOW TO HAGGLE DOWN THE COST OF YOUR BILLS Haggling isn’t just for market stalls, it can pay off with call centres, too. And if you use Sky it’s a great time to try, as some customers are facing hikes of over £50 a year this month. It works for broadband, mobile, breakdown and other TV firms as well. Last year, I polled over 7,000 people who tried call-centre haggling, to see how successful they were. The results were staggering. At Sky, 86% got a discount, at the AA 84%, TalkTalk 83%, Plusnet 82%, Virgin Media 80% and RAC 78%. So don’t be shy, it’s time to get a haggle on! 1 Benchmark the best deal It’s important to have the full factual arsenal. Research the deals, discounts and codes…

ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr Where are you going, why and what for? Leave nothing to chance or until the last moment. Should someone give you a verbal promise, get it in writing. For your reading 09058 172557 TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May The going is tricky, so take your time. Leave emotions out of the equation and focus strictly on the practicalities. Once the tough stuff is done you get to enjoy the weekend’s offerings to the full. For your reading 09058 172558 GEMINI 22 May – 22 Jun A Full Moon on the relationship axis closes the deal, whether it’s uniting with another person or putting signatures on paper regarding a business matter. For your reading 09058 172559 CANCER 23 Jun – 23 Jul Don’t make…

’94 Ballet dancing ‘I do miss it but I’ll always feel like a dancer. There’s nothing like being on stage.’ ‘03 Home And Away ‘I jumped at the chance of working on Home And Away. I was there for three years.’ ’06 Casualty‘‘That was great fun to do. England when the sun comes out is just stunning!’ ’14 Neighbours ‘If they wanted me to stay for the next 10-15 years, I’d be more than happy.’ Say what? ‘I love it when people don’t think I look my age!’…

NUTRITIONIST SALLY BEE After a massive health scare in her thirties, Sally Bee has the recipe for a healthy body… Why did diet become so important to you? When I was 36, I had three heart attacks. I had three kids under five and it was tough. It turned out I had a rare heart condition called spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). It’s normally found in postmortem, so I’m lucky to be here. Food became important to me when I was a heart patient because I had to learn to nourish my body – so I trained to be a nutritionist. I was poorly for some time, but last summer I reached my 10-year anniversary. That’s why I’m thinking that if, at 47, someone wants to take a photo of…

You can hardly go anywhere these days without hearing about the 5:2 diet – where you eat normally five days a week and on the other two days you have just 500 calories. It’s a philosophy that really appeals to me, but not when it comes to food. For me, my 5:2 involves my skin. Five days a week I wear make-up, but come the weekend you’ll find me barefaced and loving it. Don’t get me wrong – I adore make-up. From the age of four, I’d watch, utterly fascinated, as my mum, Jill, would diligently apply mascara and lipstick before she’d even had her morning coffee. It wasn’t long before I was raiding her cosmetics bag and sneaking off with her eyeliner. My technique left a lot to be…

MAKE YOUR MARK We’re seeing double as print on print gets a sporty spin. GET WAISTED Welcome back the wide belt for the ultimate simple-to-statement outfit game changer. NIP AND TUCK A shrunken city shirt and lemon lace make for a lively culture clash. HELLO SAILOR Wide trousers? Tick. Military jacket? Tick. Super stripes? Tick! Welcome to the new nautical. MORE STYLE TIPS * The power colour couple to be reckoned with? Red and black. * Marry formal and fun together with a statement belt, staying tucked in at all times. * A mix of tailored separates, fresh stripes and classy colours means the blue, red and white of yesteryear have been thrown overboard. Instead, choose camel, structured shapes and brass buttons. * Keep hair and make-up simple and embrace…

‘I love getting messy in the kitchen’ Rebecca Honeywell-Ward, 34, lives in Northampton with her husband Colin, 46, and their two daughters. One of my favourite memories is of a three-year-old me standing on a chair in my parents’ kitchen making gingerbread men with my mum – as usual I was covered in flour and had managed to get it all over the countertops, too! I loved mixing batter and decorating biscuits, and my Winnie The Pooh cookbook was my most treasured possession. As I got older I’d make cakes for friends’ birthdays, but over time, my passion for baking fizzled out. I went to university and lived on beans on toast and in the flatshares that followed the kitchens were tiny. Then, after marrying Colin in 2007, we bought…

‘Is his lifestyle to blame?’ Q My brother has been having trouble with his joints recently and has been diagnosed with gout. He’s always seemed very healthy, but I thought gout was the result of leading a bad lifestyle? A Gout can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or lifestyle. It’s a type of arthritis that develops when urate crystals form in and around the body’s joints. It causes inflammation and extreme pain, and in some cases irreversible joint damage. The disability caused can severely affect quality of life. Gout is often attributed to an overly-rich diet, but it’s actually caused by a metabolic disorder and is mostly a result of genes. Untreated it can lead to bone erosion, permanent joint destruction and kidney damage. A recent report has shown…

Orange Is The New Black NETFLIX The third series of the hit dramedy set in a women’s prison is on Netflix from 12 June and we can’t wait to see what the inmates have been up to. Yes, it can be violent and graphic, but it’s hilarious too and totally addictive. Don’t miss it. SunTrap BBC IPLAYER This new comedy follows Woody ( Facejacker’s Kayvan Novak), an undercover reporter on the run in the Spanish sun who turns to his old mentor, Brutus (Bradley Walsh). Good fun.…

Joanna Czechowska read Close Call by Stella Rimington, paperback £7.99, ebook £5.03 (Bloomsbury) Liz Carlyle heads MI5’s counter-terrorism network and reports are coming to her that illegal weapons are finding their way to volatile regions of the Middle East. As she and her team try to foil an attack, Liz’s personal story comes back to bite her. Just like her heroine Liz, Stella Rimington was a woman in a mainly man’s world as the head of MI5 and this lends her novel enormous credibility right through to the nail-biting finale. Our verdict: WHO CAN YOU TRUST? Blood On Snow by Jo Nesbo Olav Johansen is a hitman with a romantic sensibility. His life gets complicated when he’s commissioned to kill his boss’ unfaithful wife Corina. We…

Carol Vorderman Yikes! Carol’s always been something of a brunette bombshell, so we were stunned to see this dusky beauty go blonde. Gentlemen might prefer her this way, but it’s a no from us. Cheryl Fernandez-Versini As a L’Oréal model, Cheryl’s lucky enough to pull off every shade of the rainbow, but the Geordie lass’ natural raven locks just edge it for us. Victoria Beckham With her dark colouring and chocolate-brown eyes, there’s no doubt that fashion designer Posh’s style credentials leap when she’s a brunette. Best to leave the Sun-In highlights to Becks, Vic! Amanda Holden The Britain’s Got Talent judge has completely revamped her style of late, but we’re pleased to see she’s decided to stick with a youthful blonde shade rather than the more ageing brunette. Reese…

Lake Como, St Moritz & the Bernina Express Take in stunning Lake Como and experience one of Europe’s most scenic train journeys through the Alps. Selected departures up to October 2015. The price includes: Return flights from Gatwick, Heathrow, Stanstead, Luton, Manchester, East Midlands, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh or Dublin Seven nights’ half-board accommodation in hand-picked four-star hotels Visit to St Moritz in the heart of the Swiss Alps Travel on the Bernina Express, one of the world’s most spectacular alpine railway journeys Visit to Lake Maggiore Guided tour of Bergamo, northern Italy’s most enchanting medieval town Visit to stylish, alluring and elegant Lugano in Switzerland Lake cruise to Bellagio Private visit to the Villa del Balbianello and its inspirational gardens Escorted by our experienced tour manager…