My amazing mum, Gill, is 80 and she has read Woman’s Weekly all of her life. Once finished, she passes it to me, and then I give it to my daughter, Bethan, who also reads it. Finally it’s given to my granddaughter Lyra (seen here with me), who uses i

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

"Isn’t it amazing how much society has changed for women over the last 100 years? My paternal grandmother, a classic matriarch who had lived through 1930s unemployment, thought the most interesting thing anyone could do in life was to create a home a

Hanging baskets are a space-saving way to grow edibles. Fix them at eye level so they’re easy to care for, and use a basket at least 35cm in diameter. The downside? They dry out fast, so will need watering once or twice a day in hot weather. Suitable

by Francesca de Tores (£16.99, HB, Bloomsbury) Much of Mary Read’s life is shrouded in mystery and myths, but what we do know is that she was a remarkable woman. In this fictionalisation of her life we begin in 1685, when Mary is born as her half-bro

Q I’m finding it hard to relate to some of my family members. We have such different views on things that are sadly happening in our world. We know we can’t talk about them as we would fall out, but they hover in the air whenever we meet. I feel as

It’s drummed into us that at least two-and-a-half hours of exercise per week is vital for good health, but hitting this goal can often feel unachievable. In fact, over a third of women aged 41-60 are not getting the recommended quota*. But what if yo

"If you’ve been here for the long haul, you might remember that we have a wealthy friend called Alan, who made a lot of money running a building company and who likes to throw a lavish fancy dress party at his huge house on New Year’s Eve or thereabo

When Georgia Taylor joined Coronation Street straight from school, she had no idea how much impact the show would have on her life. For not only did it launch her acting career, it’s also where she met both her boyfriend and her best friend. ‘I have

1 ADD MOISTURE TO THE AIR Dry heat can cause humidity levels in the air to drop. Add moisture with a humidifier or place a bowl of water under working radiators. 2 STAY HYDRATED Drink two litres of water a day to keep your eyes moisturised. ‘Coffee,

ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR Melanomas occur anywhere on the body, commonly sun-exposed areas. Rarer types affect the eyes, soles of the feet, palms or genitals. Melanoma risk links to having pale, easily burnt skin, red or blonde hair, blu

When Lauren Beckett and Kayleigh Taylor first met as office workmates, they’d never have guessed that they’d become best friends – and that one day, one of them would save the life of the other’s only child. ‘It’s amazing how life turns out!’ says 27

Does your dog head straight for the wettest, muddiest places on every walk? If so, you’ll sympathise with Susan, whose dog Obi is the proud winner of Dr Beckmann’s Mucky Pup Award. Five-year-old Obi, a golden retriever, simply cannot stay clean and g

Focus on raising your energy levels. A good diet, exercise and positive thinking will all have an uplifting effect. You’re braver and stronger than you think. No matter what you are facing, don’t give up and stay the course. Many new people and socia

Dotted around the country are areas of stunning natural beauty, teeming with wildlife and cultural heritage. Here we can immerse ourselves to our heart’s content, free of charge, safe in the knowledge that these unique landscapes’ National Park statu

by Kate Murray-Browne (£18.99, HB, Orion) Combining past and present, here is an immersive and beautifully told story of three women connected to the same building. In 1909, we meet Ellen, working at a box factory; in 1984, Frances joins a group of s

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