6-Dec-22

Woman's Weekly

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Hello!
On the twelfth day… It’s funny how the focus of Christmas has changed completely over the centuries. These days, it’s all about the build-up to the big day, and then for most people it’s all over, before the separate celebration of New Year. But in
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3 Of The Best... Nostalgic Nibbles
My gran always had Christmas nibbles in her house – you don’t see them so much these days. Nuts were my favourite. Survivors from when summer bounty needed preserving, they’d be too sweet for me now, but I loved them as a child. Popular at Christmas
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Restoring England’s peatlands holds the key to a brighter future for magnificent mountain hares, according to new research by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species. Although only 3,500 mountain hares remain in the Peak District, these creatures a
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I knitted a toy cat from Woman’s Weekly [14 June issue] and entered it in the village show at Great Hockham. To my surprise, it came second, along with ‘a great effort’ for my fruit cake! I think this will become a yearly thing for me, as I enjoyed m
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‘My Fall Took Away My CONFIDENCE’
With a successful broadcasting career that spans five decades, it’s clear to see why Gloria Hunniford describes herself as ‘an old pro’ in show business. Along with being a regular fixture on Loose Women, the Northern Irish star also presents Rip-Of
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Going Wild In WINTER
Some of Britain’s midwinter traditions are unconventional to say the least. Pagan rituals, ancient superstitions and downright daft charity events are just some of the curious ways we celebrate the festive season. From hanging toast on tree branches
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‘I’m Bringing Back The Homemade Potato Print Christmas Card’
I’ve always found this time of year to be all about attending parties, recycling presents and getting away with gifting homemade fudge. And there’s always a big push on new sofas. I don’t know about you, but as soon as Halloween is over, I start worr
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How to keep YOUR SMILE HEALTHY
It can’t have escaped your notice that there’s a national crisis in dental care right now. The problem – a long-term shortage of NHS dentists – has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Back in March 2020, dentists introduced so-called ‘fallow t
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The perfect PALETTES
Bargain lovers will be swooning over this nine-shade palette of punchy shades combining greens, golds, taupes and black. Ideal for creating unusual smoky eyes, the shimmery shadows are just right for the party season. During the winter months, our sk
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Missing LOVED ONES
As a time that is all about family, the festive season can also be poignant for those who have experienced loss… and that probably goes for most of us. There are reminders everywhere, with family traditions and memories bubbling to the surface, and w
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Aisle STYLE
A fuchsia coat will transform every outfit into something special. Coat, £49, sizes 6-22, F&F Clothing at Tesco Fluid fabric sleeves give great arm coverage and the pretty tie hem means there’s no need to tuck in. Top, £15, sizes 6-22, F&F Clothing a
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Alternative DELIGHTS
A veggie centrepiece that will make even the most diehard meat-eaters envious. SERVES 8PREP 50 MINSCOOK 35 MINS, PLUS RESTING ✣ ½ butternut squash (approx 400g), peeled, sliced lengthways and deseeded ✣ 400g tin green lentils, drained and rinsed ✣ 1
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Helping you SLEEP
You’ve turned in early, made yourself a cup of warm milk, set the bedroom temperature just right… but sleep still eludes you. Sound familiar? Then one of these high-tech sleeping aids may be just what you need. As well as a ‘sunrise’ light to wake yo
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Your Wellbeing
With the colder weather, it’s predicted that there will be lower levels of natural immunity to flu this year, alongside increased cases of COVID-19. Can I get the flu jab with the COVID-19 booster? Yes, it’s safe to have them at the same time. It’
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Coping with DIVERTICULITIS
Diverticula are small bulges or pockets developing in the intestine lining as you age. Most people with diverticula don’t have symptoms, only finding out after having a scan for another reason. If there are no symptoms, it’s called diverticulosis. W
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Here To Help
Q My marriage split up about a year ago and, as both my children are over 16, we decided they could choose where they lived. They both decided to stay at their father’s every other weekend and to be at mine for the rest of the time. I’ve always been
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Sugar, spice and ALL THINGS NICE
Christmas wouldn’t be the same without them, but who said we can’t mix it up? We love this ginger twist on the classic. MAKES 24PREP 30 MINS, PLUS CHILLING AND COOLINGCOOK 15-20 MINS ✣ 1kg shortcrust pastry ✣ 300g mincemeat ✣ 4 balls stem ginger in
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A traditional CHRISTMAS
Spend Christmas with me,’ Steve said. ‘We’ll have turkey with all the trimmings. If it works out, we can move in together in the new year.’ I hadn’t experienced a traditional Christmas since I was five years old. I’d been in love before, but the way
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Sensational SOMERSET
Think of Somerset and you might associate it with farming and fabulous views, Cheddar and cider. This rural county is loved for many things, but you might be surprised to learn that it’s become the go-to place for cutting-edge restaurants, gardens an
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GARDEN Notes
Need a little pick-me-up? Then get a cheese plant! Research from the RHS has found that healthy houseplants with luxuriant, rounded leaves, like weeping fig and the Swiss cheese plant, boosted people’s wellbeing at home and at work. Not surprisingly,
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Christmas WREATH
Tested by us so they work for you Difficulty level ✣ Conifer or spruce cuttings ✣Leafy foliage – we used buxus, viburnum and ruscus ✣ Pine cones ✣ Spray roses ✣ Red hypericum ✣ Holly sprigs with berries ✣ Florist’s scissors ✣ Buckets ✣ Cut-flower foo
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Mysteries IN WOOD
The first carving appeared outside Ralph Barter’s cottage. He was putting out the recycling when he spotted it propped against his front gate – a wooden carving, about seven inches high, of a man wearing a fedora-style hat. Ralph had a fedora somewhe
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Caribbean CHRISTMAS
THE STORY SO FAR: It was unlike chef Carrie to throw caution to the wind, but the last-minute offer of a job at Sparkle Reef, a lavish Caribbean mansion, had been too good to resist. Thankfully, the welcome from the other staff had been as warm as th
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Cosy Up
TESTED BY US so they work for you Difficulty level Approximately 18cm/7in wide by 191cm/75in long (after blocking). 3 x 100g (155m) balls of King Cole Timeless Chunky (90% acrylic; 10% alpaca) in Duck Egg (2910)*. Pair of 6mm knitting needles; c
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Your Stars
ARIES 21 Mar – 20 AprAttention to details is important this week. Anything legal or official needs your complete, undivided attention to avoid unnecessary delays. TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 MayThis is a great time for finishing up projects or jobs. Completio
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Book Club
by Lisa Gray (£8.99, PB, Thomas & Mercer) Leonard, a freelance crime journalist, has an unusual hobby – he buys undeveloped 35mm film spools and develops the pictures. When a negative of a blood-splattered woman materialises, he realises this is an
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Good news, BAD NEWS
The good news is that I’m still married. And the bad news? Well, we’ll come to that in due course. It is true that a temporary frost had descended over Dear Towers, as you’ll remember if you were good enough to visit last week. This was because Mr D
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Puzzle Time
Fit 10 words into the grid so that each links with the end of the word on its left and the beginning of the one on the right. Then unscramble the letters in the shaded squares to make a word. Clue: A highland region of the eastern US extending from P

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