29-Nov-22

Woman's Weekly

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Hello!
In the bleak midwinter These days, I live in a rural farming community, and that’s one of those jobs, like emergency services or health professionals, where work can’t just stop for high days and holidays. In fact, one of my farming friends has neve
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3 Of The Best... Gilets
This packable, lightweight padded gilet is perfect for popping in your bag. £59.95, sizes 6-20, Joules Casual and cosy, this faux-sheepskin style will look fabulous with jeans. £39, sizes 6-22, F&F Clothing This gilet has a hood and is shower-resista
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A rare pine marten has been spotted in a London woodland for the first time in more than a century. Easily recognised by its long body and creamy bib, the mammal was photographed by a camera set up by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) to monitor
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I pass my Woman’s Weekly on to my friend Patricia, who then gives it to her daughter Sarah. Afterwards, she passes it on to her friend Helen, who then hands it on to Chris, her mother, who gives it to her youngest daughter, who then hands it on to he
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‘I owe everything TO MY WIFE’
The Wheel is very successful. What’s the magic formula? It’s fast-moving, contestants can win large amounts of money – and get very emotional about doing so – and viewers at home can play along and root for the contestants. There’s always fun to be
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Festive Fun And FARMING
Laura Corbett, 43, has a livestock and arable farm in Avebury, Wiltshire, with her husband and two young children. They have more than 250 goats and 55 cattle, and run their family business, The Gourmet Goat Farmer; thegourmetgoatfarmer.co.uk Christ
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‘Our Children Once Cooked Us Christmas Dinner When They Were Five And Seven!’
I was in a church choir as a boy. I was five years old when I started, and at Christmastime, we would always sing and the whole church would come to watch. Not only was it my first performance but also my first memorable Christmas – it was very excit
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Supercharge YOUR SLEEP To Re-energise For Winter!
Insomnia during menopause is common, due to decreasing levels of progesterone and oestrogen, both sleep-promoting hormones. Night sweats and emotional issues can make things worse. ✣ Establish a relaxing wind-down routine where you ban screens. You m
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All about NAILS
RED ALERT Butter London Nail Polish in Come to Bed Red, £15, butterlondon.co.uk Always a classic, you can wear this shade all-year round, but especially at Christmas! ROSE GOLD, BABY Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Terra Coppa, £9.99, supe
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A Time To GIVE BACK
Hayley Gerrard, 54, lives in Norwich. She is a complex bereavement liaison worker for Norfolk and Waveney Mind. I remember my dad exclaiming in frustration, ‘If I pay you, will you answer the phone?!’ As a child, I wouldn’t even talk to my grandpare
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Super Suppers To FREEZE AHEAD
This classic slow-cooked Indonesian curry is full of flavour, with its rich, melt-in-the-mouth beef. SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 2 HRS 40 MINS For the curry paste: ✣ 80g toasted desiccated coconut ✣ 1tbsp coriander seeds ✣10 dried bird’s eye chilli
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The 12 Saves Of CHRISTMAS
Serve up a frozen turkey rather than a fresh one. A big bird can cost three figures when fresh, while a frozen version might only cost £15 to £30. Load plates with all the trimmings and your guests are unlikely to taste the difference. Take advantage
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Your Wellbeing
I started finding sex uncomfortable about four years ago, after the menopause. I sailed through the main event with the odd hot flush, but then I started feeling really sore and dry down there. I was weeing more, so wiping myself frequently, and I th
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Coping with ANAL FISSURE
The anal sphincter is the ring of muscles that open and close the anus. Anal fissures are tears of the lining covering the sphincter. They are common, affecting one in 10 people. Both sexes and people of all ages can get them, but they are found most
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Here To Help
Q I’ve been in a job for two years. I started at the same time as two colleagues. Since then, they have both been promoted and I haven’t. I work really hard and I’m as good, if not better, than them. I asked my boss and he said they were a better fit
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Made with LOVE
A tasty way to adorn the Christmas tree! These are easy to make and great for keeping little ones busy too. MAKES 12-14 PREP 25 MINS, PLUS CHILLING COOK 12-15 MINS ✣ 120g unsalted butter, softened ✣ 120g caster sugar ✣ 1tsp cinnamon ✣ 1 medium egg ✣
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HOLIDAY House-sitting
Some people might consider it an inconvenience to be asked to house-sit for a neighbour two weeks before Christmas, but when Chloe and Zaf asked me, I was flattered. I was in awe of them – especially Chloe. I’d started chatting to her over the garde
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A Sparkling Break In CHAMPAGNE
The Champagne region of France is an inspired short-break destination, combining history, nature, and wonderful food and fizz. It’s also easy (and affordable) to get there – with Reims and Épernay reachable by rail from the UK. Kick off your break i
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The Mr Darcy MYSTERY
Liz pulled open the door of the red telephone kiosk. ‘This would make a perfect mini library,’ she said as she traced her full name, Elizabeth, on one of the dusty windowpanes. ‘The phone’s already been taken out and it just needs a lick of paint.’
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HOME For The Holidays
Difficulty level YOU WILL NEED ✣ White aida scrap (measuring approximately 15cm square) ✣ Embroidery threads (listed in the key) ✣ Cross-stitch needle ✣ Matching thread ✣ Tracing paper and pencil ✣ Patterned fabric scrap ✣ Hand-sewing needle ✣ Red fe
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Tantalising TULIPS
Planting tulips is a chance to get creative in your garden – you can let your imagination run riot with a rainbow of colours and shades. It may be grey outside, but your head will be buzzing with exciting combinations of shades and shapes that will e
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Caribbean CHRISTMAS
THE STORY SO FAR: Carrie had high hopes for Christmas at Granthall Manor, where she’d taken a job as private chef to Mr and Mrs Forbes-Fletcher, a rich banker and his new wife. Since her husband had left her, Carrie was alone in the world and, nostal
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Winter WONDERLAND
Difficulty level After blocking Snowflake 1 approx 12cm/4in across; snowflake 2 approx 13cm/5in across; snowflake 3 approx 13cm/5in across. Completed bunting Approx 2.5m/98½in long. 1 x 100g (208m) ball of Emu Cotton DK (100% cotton) in White (001)
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Your Stars
Don’t allow your fears to dominate your thinking. You’re courageous and you can accomplish anything you set out to do! It’s a great time for meeting new people, or even a ‘special’ person. Put yourself out there with confidence. Anything involving co
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Puzzle Time
You have 15 minutes to find as many words as possible using the letters in the grid. Each word must contain four or more letters, one of which must be the central square. No proper nouns, plurals or foreign words are allowed. There is one nine-letter
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Book Club
by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan (£16.99, HB, Hodder) Calling fans of Jodi Picoult or Jennifer Finney Boylan – the celebrated authors have collaborated to pen this unique novel together. Now free from an abusive relationship, beekeeper Oli
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Flowers FOR ROSE?
Forgive me if I’ve mentioned this before, but life is full of surprises. Take one Thursday afternoon not so long ago. One moment I was talking about the Shake ’n’ Vac lady and the next thing I was plunged into the middle of an unlikely romantic comed

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