21-Jun-2022

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Hello!
In our family, we love a cream tea when it involves scones, and particularly clotted cream – one of the great British culinary creations. But as to whether you should put the jam or the cream on first, Devonians are adamant it should be cream, while
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3 Of The Best... Barbecues
Lightweight and portable, this compact barbecue is perfect for cooking on the move. Korpön charcoal barbecue, £22, Ikea This foldable firepit doubles as a barbecue with a grill plate to add. Bar-Be-Quick dual firepit barbecue, £45, Argos This stur
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Letter Of The Week
I have been reading your magazine in Switzerland since I moved here 20 years ago. It helps me to keep in touch with British culture, and I have always loved the cookery and health tips. But I was particularly moved by Sally Soady’s story [12 April] a
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Good to SHARE
See life through the lens of the world’s finest wildlife photographers in a fabulous exhibition at the Cardiff National Museum. With amazing snaps of rare species and intimate animal moments, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year show is a must for w
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What you’re WEARING
I used to work for M&S so I still have a lot of their clothes – including this cream leather jacket, which I’ve had for years. My top, trousers and pumps are all New Look, with the scarf and belt from M&S. My bag is Primark. My boobs – with a good M&
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You Wore It Well
This photo of me, aged 18, was taken at Cheddar Gorge in Somerset. I’m wearing a black skirt with large mother-of-pearl buttons teamed with a red blouse and red court shoes. I bought this top-to-toe look from the store, C&A. ✢ We’d love to see how g
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‘I’ve Just Got Angrier As I’ve GOT OLDER!’
She may well have imagined a peaceful old age, punctuated by visits from her grandchildren, occasional acting jobs and pleasant lunches with her friends. But while they all feature in Dame Sheila Hancock’s busy life, the peace of mind she assumed wo
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Comedy CLASSICS
When it comes to tickling our funny bones, British sitcoms are in a class of their own. Drawing on traditions of panto and farce, our sitcoms are filled with larger-than-life characters who find themselves in all sorts of hilarious situations. Here a
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And Also...
Set in a Torquay hotel, this sitcom ran for only two six-part series, with the first going out in 1975. Yet the antics of the short-fused hotelier Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), his wife Sybil (Prunella Scales) and their staff, have kept audiences in st
Woman's Weekly4 min readMental Health
Natural Ways To BEAT ANXIETY
Sniff camomile oil. Or pop some into a diffuser. It’s a very subtle aroma but has been used for centuries to soothe stress and anxiety, and help to aid restful sleep. It’s popular in teas for promoting a sense of calm. ‘It’s the essential oils in cam
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‘I Hope I Inspire Older Women To Live Life To The Full!’
“It’s mind-boggling that I’ve ended up on telly at my age. After five series of The Great British Sewing Bee, I still can’t believe I’m a judge on one of the nation’s favourite shows. It’s perhaps even more surprising when I don’t own a TV! I got rid
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‘My Funny Old Week’
WHERE I’VE BEEN On This Morning with Vernon Kay and Josie Gibson. It was live, so I was nervous, but everyone was great. WHAT I’VE SEEN Lincoln’s Inn Fields in London rammed with crows. Imagine Alfred Hitchcock’s film, The Birds. I got attacked by c
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SMELLS Like Summer
Known for their uncanny matches for expensive buys, Aldi has captured the essence of a well-known floral bestseller, for a fraction of the price. Lacura Floral Love Eau de Parfum, £5.99, Aldi We love this affordable perfume brand, which has five gor
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20 under £20 Sunny day TOPS
PHOTO: OLIVIA BOSSERT. HAIR & MAKE-UP: KATIE PETTIGREWAT LHA REPRESENTS. MODEL: MARIELLE AT EGOS MODELS ■
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In Tribute To DAD
Angela Gourd, 67, lives in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, with her partner Mick, 57. When my twin sister Jane was born 30 minutes after me, the midwives exchanged glances. ‘Shall we take her away?’ they asked. Jane was born with Down’s syndrome and, in 1
Woman's Weekly4 min readRegional & Ethnic
Meat-free MEXICAN
The Mexican equivalent of a Middle Eastern shakshuka, this tomato-based smoky dish with baked eggs is a simple way to start the day. Mop up the sweet, smoky sauce with the tortillas. SERVES 4 ✣3tbsp olive oil✣1 onion, finely sliced✣2 garlic cloves
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Mind your LANGUAGE!
Learning a new language is fun and exciting, plus it builds your brain power and confidence. Famous language lovers include Dame Helen Mirren, who is fluent in French, and Olympian Paula Radcliffe MBE, who conducts her interviews in German and French
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Google Translate
This is a handy free app that translates 109 languages through text, images and speech. Hold your smartphone camera over the text you need to translate or import a photo. Or ask native speakers to talk into your phone’s microphone and the app will tr
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Your Wellbeing
As soon as anyone in the family complains of a sore throat or cough, out comes the Elderberry Rob. It’s a recipe from my new book, The Hedgerow Apothecary Forager’s Handbook (£10.99, Summersdale). Elderberries are antiviral, antioxidant and full of v
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Dr Gill
People who smoke cannabis for many years are at greater risk of developing cognitive deficits in midlife, according to a study in New Zealand. Among 1,000 people born in the 1970s and followed until the age of 45, long-term users of cannabis experien
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Here To Help
Q I’m in my mid-70s and I have a friend who’s just turned 80. She’s blessed with good genes and has no arthritis. I suffer daily from it. I’ve always exercised and I now go to Pilates and yoga; I do everything I can to manage the pain. There are, how
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Strawberry DELIGHTS
There’s nothing sweeter than these classic biscuits. They’re sure to win the hearts of everyone who tries them. MAKES 10 ✣250g (9oz) butter, softened✣150g (5oz) caster sugar✣1 egg yolk✣ ½tsp vanilla extract✣300g (10oz) plain flour ✣250g (9oz) str
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Villas To THRILL
Enjoy the best of both worlds with a stay in a tranquil corner of the coast that is just 15 minutes’ drive from vibrant Dubrovnik. The comfortable, five-bedroom Villa Olivia comes with views of the crystalline waters of the Adriatic, as well as its o
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Accident PRONE
Sorry. Were you sitting here?’ the man asked when Carrie got back to her table. ‘I was, yes,’ Carrie growled as she glanced at the group of people on the next table. ‘And I asked a woman if she could stop anybody else from sitting here while I went
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Fabric TIDIES
✣Patterned cotton fabric ✣Thin batting or medium fusible interfacing ✣ Scissors ✣ Ruler ✣ Pins ✣Matching sewing thread ✣ Water-soluble pen 1 Cut out two squares of fabric and a piece of batting, or interfacing, measuring 20cm for the small tidy
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A carousel OF COLOUR
Pretty, planted containers are one of the easiest ways to dress up your garden, patio or balcony. And with lots of summer bedding plants available in garden centres, you can get creative with combining different shapes, sizes and colours. Aim to plan
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Pam’s SECRET
Is everything all right? I was expecting you tomorrow,’ Pam asked. ‘I’ve been sent,’ 18-year-old Jodie whispered. ‘They’re worried about you.’ ‘They?’ ‘Mum and Dad. Mum’s really anxious. She thought you might open up to me.’ ‘Why?’ Pam asked, genuine
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SAGE Days
To fit bust 82-86 (92-97) (102-107) (112-117) cm/32-34 (36-38) (40-42) (44-46) in. Actual measurements 95 (106) (117) (128) cm/37½ (41¾) (46) (50½) in. Length to shoulder 54 (56) (58) (60) cm/ 21¼ (22) (22¾) (23½) in. Side seam 33 (34) (35) (36) c
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Someone To Watch OVER ME
THE STORY SO FAR: Janey Winters, secretary to Sir Desmond Ridgley, a big shot in the War Office, is concerned when her scientist father, Reginald, goes missing. Sir Desmond sends her to a lodging house in Canterbury, where she takes up war work with
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Your Stars
You may be looking at your finances and doing some restructuring. If you’re in debt, pay it off now if you can. You can change anything you want if you set your mind to it. Determination and resilience are two of your strongest assets. Make sure you
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Book Club
Beautifully written, this contemporary portrait of a rural doctor’s life mirrors A Fortunate Man, written by John Berger in 1967. Fifty years on, we have a woman doctor – kind, modest and thoughtful – who celebrates both a life lived in the countrysi
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A quiet NIGHT IN
Here is the usual evening routine at Dear Towers. You will normally find me poured into the sofa and watching some cookery show or other on TV. There might be a mug of Ovaltine to hand, and perhaps a modest box of chocolates. I could not possibly say

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