14-Mar-2024

Pick Me Up

All the Best Real life Stories and other exciting treats from Pick Me Up!

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One In A MILLION!
Opening the door of my office, I knew I was also opening something else, too. A world of opportunities – all for the children I was mentoring on The Prince’s Trust Mosaic programme. ‘Welcome inside,’ I smiled. Giving them a tour around my workplace i
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Just For Fun
1 __ Tasman, explorer (4) 5 Indian garment (4) 6 Touch with the lips (4) 7 Tread (4) 1 Enquires (4) 2 Lure (4) 3 Gaelic (4) 4 Speech characteristic (4) Read down the shaded squares for the answer. Answer on page 44. Solve the puzzle to spell out a te
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Pick Me Up!
Editor: Hannah Poon Features Editor: Hannah Crocker Senior Writer: Anaïs Seely Feature Writers: Kezia Reynolds, Flossie Palmer Senior Designer: Georgia Macmenemey Junior Designer: Kate Martin, Leah George ■
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Your Pick Me Ups
Tag #DonateACoat and @age_uk on Instagram Spring is on the way – instead of banishing your winter coats to the back of the wardrobe, why not donate them instead? Age UK is calling on people to donate a coat for their Spread the Warmth campaign – enco
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Snapped!
This is Lucy at just eight weeks old. Now, she’s nine years old. She is such a clever and faithful dog. I love her to bits. Dawn Humphrey, Scarborough When my grandson Billy came to visit one summer, his mum forgot a sunhat. So we had to improvise wi
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He’s Bad News
Rushing through the door with her tan and beautiful nails, it wasn’t long before I got a warm hug. ‘Mum!’ my daughter Courtney, then 23, shouted, before giving me a kiss. Then she’d do the same to her brother Harry, now 13. Even though Courtney had m
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Discover York
Delve deep into a city that is paved with both medieval and Roman history by visiting York. Famous for pioneering delicious chocolate, wash down the hidden gems of this city with a good cuppa – Yorkshire Tea, of course! Known to be one of the finest
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Sweet Treat
Serves: 4 Trying to eat healthy, but still have that sweet tooth? Scratch the itch with these tasty yoghurt and berry bark slices from The Blackcurrant Foundation. Indulgent yet healthy – prep in the morning and dive in after dinner! Please visit: bl
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I’m Not Having AN AFFAIR!
Causing a scene in the street, I wanted to win the argument. ‘Let me push her pram,’ I chuckled. ‘You did it last time!’ my hubby Andy, now 54, whined. Anyone would have thought we were toddlers. However, we were just excited to show off our daughter
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Brainwaves…
This week, our tip of the week will receive a great prize from Addis. This perfect, easy-to-use gadget is a kitchen staple. Convenient for ease of storage, this colander is collapsible and can be expanded when ready to use. Simply fold away after use
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Your Home
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Welcome To The DOLLHOUSE
Logging onto eBay, I scanned the new listings eagerly. Gazing at a limited edition doll of my favourite Disney character, Alice from Alice in Wonderland, I had my eyes on the prize. I have to get her! I thought to myself. I’ll pay anything. With her
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Doc Q&A
With NHS GP Dr Anita Raja (dranitaraja.com) Q I’ve noticed that my nails have white patches and dots on them. Is this normal or a sign of something more serious? Mandy, Cheshire A This is medically termed as ‘leukonychia’ which is in most instances h
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Don’t Give Up
Feeling shooting pains zip through my body, it felt like I was being stabbed. Often the pain was so debilitating I felt sick, and it left me so exhausted I couldn’t lift my head off the pillow. At 14, I knew something was wrong with my periods. With
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Your Health
On 1 March this year, Endometriosis UK launched Endometriosis Action Month for 2024. And this year, they have gone with the theme ‘Could it be endometriosis?’ – to raise awareness of some of the most common symptoms of endometriosis. New stats from a
Pick Me Up2 min readFinance & Money Management
Out Of Your Debt
Managing your finances can be tricky, especially when you have been dipping into your overdraft or relying on a credit card. Pearl Akintola, consumer finance expert at Experian, is here you get your spending back on track… To see more please visit: e
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Confessions Of A SHOPAHOLIC
Feeling a rush of dopamine as my flexible friend hit the reader, I’d made a successful purchase. A Louis Vuitton pre-loved vintage designer bag to add to my growing collection. Even though it came with a hefty £1,300 price tag, I’d idolised it for si
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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2022 In this ultimate cookbook, you will find the most appetising recipes from around the world, including street food snacks from the Middle East and mouth watering desserts from Europe, as well as comfort-food classics
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Genius or TOTALLY BONKERS?
Goodbye wet dog smell! One in a Million Cologne Deodorising Spray for Dogs, £6, Pets at Home There’s nothing worse than stroking a pup and a foul, musty, wet dog smell coats your hand – gross! If only pooches could wear perfume… Well, pet brand Bugal
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Give It A Go
If Lyn and Jessica have inspired you, why not give Makaton a go at home? Makaton is different from sign language – it is a communication programme using speech, signs and symbols instead. The Makaton website is full of helpful resources – here are so
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Now you sign
Peering around the living room door, I smiled as I noticed what was on the TV. Sitting in her wheelchair with her eyes glued to the screen was my daughter Jessica, then two. And looking back at her, with his bright red nose and pink spotty bow tie, w
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Your Style Get Spring Ready
Step into the new season confidently with these stylish pieces from high-street retailer Matalan. With all items costing under £30, you don’t have to blow the budget either. Look and feel your best… Shop in store or online by visiting: matalan.co.uk
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Snail’s pace
Holding a damp, slimy and rock hard item up to the camera, I knew it would keep my audience entertained. ‘You’ve got to keep her nice and wet,’ I teased, looking straight into the lens. ‘If it stinks then it’s dead…’ Despite what you may think, I was
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Your Beauty
Do you love Soap and Glory? Well, you're going to want to check out their latest limited-edition body care range. Fresh as Fig has notes of plump fig and sparkling lemon blossom to awaken your senses so you can feel as fresh as a fiddle. With the for
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Pick Of The Week
DON’T MISS How do you know when someone has an air fryer? Because they can’t stop talking about it! These gadgets have gripped the nation – evident from the vast number of humorous posts on social media. Alexis Conran runs an air fryer surgery with c
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Can’t Be Tamed
Neatly manicured lawns and flowers planted just so, our gardens are something we often take pride in. And as we head into spring, we might be thinking about sprucing them up ready for the warmer months. After all, over the harsh winter, they can be l
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In next week’s Pick Me Up!
HORROR STRUCK AFTER A NAP MEET THE AMAZING TALKING POOCH! How a frumpy photo changed my life ✓ LOTS OF PRIZES TO BE WON ✓ FASHION ✓ HOME ✓ RECIPES On sale THURS 14 MARCH ■
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Your Dilemmas …
Natasha Page is a counsellor, psychotherapist, business coach, writer and founder of My Little Therapy Box, too. She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and is passionate about mental health and suppor
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For Better for Worse
Getting into my car, instead of being welcomed by a dull interior, I couldn’t believe my luck. As every single inch of my vehicle had been filled with Post-it Notes – my own personal love letters. I’m so lucky to have you. I love you, Caroline. Howev
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Store Cupboard Saviours
The store cupboard – home to a trusty array of tins, jars and spices. All of which can be used to whip up a hearty meal for the whole family. So, make the most of what you’ve got with these recipes from Tarantella. For more recipes, please visit: tar
Pick Me Up5 min readCrime & Violence
Gunned down
Deborah Collins was a woman who wasn’t ever afraid to speak her mind. Wearing her heart on her sleeve, you could expect to get her honest opinion – she was a bit of a straight shooter. For Deborah, 63 – known by her loved ones as Debbie – her soapbox
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This Week’s Puzzle Answers!
(Cross out: 2, 15, 21, 31, 34, 45, 59, 60, 77, 87) (Cross out: Alicia Silverstone – CLUELESS – Paul Rudd – THIS IS 40 – Leslie Mann – THE OTHER WOMAN – Cameron Diaz – KNIGHT AND DAY – Tom Cruise) 9893 36 8,6,8 Pick Me Up! will still be bringing you g
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Stars
Catch Claire live on Facebook Your need for facts and information is insatiable at this time. You may even find yourself swapping a night out with friends for an evening of study or reflection, as you uncover sides you never knew you had. Love is wel
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Tickets purr-lease
Perched up on the ticket barriers, our family cat Nala was in her element. Greeting people as they passed, she loved fuss. And you could find Nala in Stevenage train station every single day. She was an explorer and she had always been this way. Me,

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