/
Текст
WIN
WORTH
A BREAK IN THE £980
LAKE DISTRICT
‘Doctors wrote off my
Down’s syndrome daughter
Style buys NOW she’s a catwalk model’
from the aisles
from £5
UE
ISS
439
BOOST
YOUR
MOOD
OCT 17-30,
2023
£1.95
AUD $6.50
Expert tips to
instant happiness
8-PAGE
MONEY
SPECIAL
Tasty fakeaways
from £1.23
BRILLIANT
IDEAS TO SAVE
YOU £££s
✓ MAKE £2,500
in one year
✓ SAVE £100s on
kitchen appliances
DAWN
‘LOSING DAD
TAUGHT ME TO ENJOY
THE LITTLE THINGS’
EXCLUSIVE
CHAT
‘I revamped my
home on a shoestring...
and you can too!’
Cliff back on tour
‘I may be 83 but I
can still Move It’
THE
MOBILITY
FURNITURE
COMPANY
TRULY MADE-TO-MEASURE RISE & RECLINE CHAIRS AND ADJUSTABLE BEDS
Ultra comfort
pocket sprung
AERO-seat option
FOAM
POCKET
SPRUNG
RISE & RECLINE CHAIRS
Choose from our extensive
range of chairs and selection
of 400 fabrics & upholsteries
CHOICE
OF
SEAT
HEIGHT
BOTH
SEATS RISE
& RECLINE
Part exchange for
your old furniture
OFF
THE 1ST ITEM
CHOICE OF
SEAT WIDTH
Kent two-seater single motor rise
and recline settee (one size only)
! CHOICE OF WIDTH ! CHOICE OF DEPTH ! CHOICE OF HEIGHT
9 10
CHOICE
OF
HEIGHT
8
7
OFF
DRAWERS
FOR EXTRA
STORAGE
CHOICE OF
LENGTH
CHOICE OF
WIDTH
6
5
4
3
50%
ADJUSTABLE BEDS
5 YEAR
WARRANTY INCLUDED
FREE WITH EVERY
MECHANISED ITEM
Flexible
finance
packages
available
Key benefits
of elevating the
legs include
less swelling, enhanced
healing, improved
mobility… better
quality of life
THE 2ND ITEM*
FREE home
demonstration
FREE home
delivery and
„
2
£300
CHOICE
OF
SEAT
DEPTH
11 12
13 14 15 16
17 18
CHOICE
OF
BACK
HEIGHT
Dr Rob Hicks
set up
FREE
nationwide
service
„
NO cold
calling
FREE removal
of old
furniture
0
1
NEW
ELECTRIC
SOFA BED
CALL FREE TODAY FOR A FREE BROCHURE & HOME DEMONSTRATION
0800 808 6072
www.mobilityfurniturecompany.co.uk/sale
*The 50% offer is taken from the least expensive item and must be ordered at the same time.
handcrafted in
g re at br i ta i n
WIN £100!
Welcome...
Find Sammy Squirrel…
For how to join the
search see page 102
I
love this time of year. From a stroll
through bright orange leafy parks, to
the smell of a slow-cooking casserole,
there’s lots to embrace as we slide into
autumn. But I’m also aware how a change in
seasons affects my mood and wellbeing; the
cooler, shorter days have me feeling nostalgic
for summer – when I had more energy and
a spring in my step. Sound familiar? On p36
we’ve the perfect pick-me-up as our experts share their tips
for beating those autumn blues.
And as the nights draw in, why not indulge in some
warming comfort foods? As part of our eight-page moneysaving special, we’ve pulled together three tasty ‘fakeaway’
favourites that you can make with ease at home – for a
fraction of the cost. Turn to p42 for some cooking therapy!
See you next issue
Caroline Reid, Editor
ONLY IN YOURS EVERY ISSUE…
REAL LIFE
18
COVER Supermodel Ellie says
having Down’s syndrome
hasn’t held her back
STAR CHAT
10
COVER Why Dawn French
finds joy in the small things
12 COVER Keep moving, says
Cliff Richard
14 Daniel O’Donnell’s secrets
16 Nadiya Hussain talks about
baking and spices
111 Nicholas Lyndhurst on Frasier
114 Vanessa discusses the merits
of not bottling things up
LIFE & STYLE
25
28
34
36
41
COVER Supermarket fashion
Make-up for that star look
Cosy up with nature
COVER 14 ways to feel happier
Build your strength
GOOD TO KNOW
61
64
66
70
72
75
77
Touching
real life stories
and chats with
the stars
Electric heaters on test
Craft through the seasons
How to make £2,500 in a year
Help appliances last longer
COVER ‘I’ve saved £1,000
fixing up my home’
Bump up your credit score
Our pick of smart scales
NOSTALGIA
80 100 years of Disney
83 Remembering teenage
85
Home styling
tips and
products
shopping trips
Dalai Lama’s visit to the UK
LEISURE TIME
42
46
48
51
55
86
108
Get Yours every fortnight wherever you are
Subscribe to Yours and get exclusive rewards and
content today! See page 94 for details
WRITE TO US: Yours, Bauer Media Publishing UK,
The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL
EMAIL: yours@bauermedia.co.uk
JOIN IN: facebook.com/ Yoursmagazine
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE...
COVER Fakeaways and bakes
Ideas for your dining room
Planting evergreen pots
Create a patio orchard
Knit a fun scarf
Seaside breaks
TV highlights this fortnight
YOUR FAVOURITES
Cover pic: Alan Chapman/
Dave Benett/Getty Images
ONLINE: yours.co.uk
Yours magazine ISSN 0957-9850 (USPS 8720) is published fortnightly by H Bauer Publishing Ltd, The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road,
London NW1 2PL United Kingdom. Airfreight and mailing in the USA by agent named World Container INC 150-15, 183rd St, Jamaica,
NY 11413, USA. Periodicals Postage Paid at Brooklyn, NY 11256. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Yours magazine, Air
Business Ltd, c/o World Container INC 150-15, 183rd St, Jamaica, NY 11413, USA. Subscription records are maintained at Bauer Media,
Subscriptions, CDS Global, Tower House, Sovereign Park, Lathkill Street, Market Harborough, Leicester LE16 9EF, United Kingdom.
Air Business Ltd is acting as our mailing agent
8 Meeting Place
89 Short story
92 Join the Yours
Book Club
96 Catch up with
friends
99 Puzzles and prizes
113 Horoscopes
WIN
A BREAK IN
THE LAKE DISTRIC T
103
Right: Bet Lynch,
played by Julie
Goodyear, with
Barbara Knox
as Rita
The
from Yours
Our round-up of the funny,
fascinating and unusual
stories this fortnight
KNOW YOUR ONIONS
Prices for value ranges in Asda, Morrisons,
Sainsbury’s and Tesco have risen by 22 per cent
in a year, according to The Grocer magazine.
And, as one supermarket so often told us:
’every little helps’, a recent investigation on fruit
and veg costs is worth noting.
According to investigators from one national
newspaper it’s cheaper to buy vegetables loose
as the netting on pre-packed stuff can cost more
than the contents. Depending on the store,
the net can add 55p to 70p to your purchase.
Clearly, it pays to know your onions.
Worth a try?
Maybe the two-thirds of UK women identified in a new
survey as still doing more housework than men could
learn from Joan Collins (90).
“I used to cook,” Dame Joan has revealed. “But then,
when Percy [Gibson] and I got together and I started
making him spag bol, he’d be behind me in the
kitchen hovering, so in the end I said: ‘OK, you
do it.’ Now he does all the cooking, which
is fine by me because it means I can watch
Friends on TV.”
Worth a try, though it might not work as
well when you’re cleaning the bathroom…
Camilla and
Brigitte dressed
to dazzle
NOT REALLY ROCK ’N’ ROLL Right
FRENCH CHIC
Ooh la la! As half of an impossibly stylish
couple at a French state dinner, Queen
Camilla dazzled in Dior.
Sorry Charles, we’re not referring to you
as the other half of the glamorous duo. On
this occasion, our eyes were firmly fixed on
images of your wife with France’s First Lady
Brigitte Macron.
Together, in their 70s and sparkling in
navy couture dresses and glittering jewellery,
they oozed the film star chic the host country
is renowned for.
to reply
At 82, opera
actor Rose Knox
Peeble was
rightly proud of the glowing
reviews she read about her
opening night performance
in Das Rheingold at the Royal
Opera House.
But on reading in the
Financial Times that she was
‘made up to look quite a
fright’, she decided to correct
this particular reviewer.
“The fright look is all
naturally mine, she proudly
wrote in a letter to the paper,
explaining that she wasn’t
actually wearing any
make-up.
As her character Erda,
an ancient weary gnarled
earth mother, she pointed
out: “I would hardly look like
some beautiful young thing.”
Besides, the grandmother
and former Vogue model
says she’s “perfectly happy”
with the way she looks,
adding: “To my eyes getting
old is a plus.” Well said Rose!
RIP DAVID
MCCALLUM
The British actor who shot
to fame as a spy in The
Man From U.N.C.L.E. has
died aged 90. Scottish
born David McCallum,
who played Illya Kuryakin
in the Sixties drama,
also played Judas in The
Greatest Story Ever Told
and was in The Great
Escape and A Night to
Remember.
Millions of female fans
will, of course, remember
him as their handsome
heart throb.
PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK, GETTY IMAGES, INSTAGRAM/ROSEMARYLATCH
Happy 90th birthday from
all of us at Yours to the Corrie
icon Barbara Knox who’s
entertained us all as the
Street’s glamorous, wise and
feisty redhead Rita for more
than 50 years.
Not a bad run considering
she was only booked for an
initial one-off appearance
as an exotic dancer in 1964,
later returning in 1972.
During Barbara’s
Weatherfield reign, she’s had
three screen husbands, Len
Fairclough, Ted Sullivan and
Dennis Tanner, along with
her fair share of heartbreak.
She also holds the record
for receiving more marriage
proposals than any other
character: 15 rings from 12
different men.
As Kate Rawcliffe, ITV’s
Head of Commissioning,
rightly says: “It’s easy to
throw the words ‘legend’ and
‘icon’ around, but Barbara
embodies those terms.”
If you’ve ever
fantasised about
having dinner
with Rolling Stone
Mick Jagger, it
might not be quite
the dream date
you expected…
Ab Fab’s
Jennifer Saunders
Jennifer
was invited
and Adrian
round to
had a not
the Richmond
so ‘fab’
encounter
home he
with Mick
then shared
Jagger
with Jerry
Hall in the late
Nineties.
Rumours
of a remake of the
American version of the cult show were rife and
Jerry wanted to play Patsy. So when Jennifer and
her husband, comic Ade Edmondson, arrived, she
welcomed them dressed as Patsy and explained
that Mick was upstairs having his eyebrows dyed.
When he finally joined them for “what looked
like a school dinner” and a half bottle of plonk
with cling film round the top, his behaviour
bordered on “sulky teenager”.
The story is recounted in Ade Edmondson’s
new autobiography Berserker!
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
5
The paw-fect chauffeur
This adventurous pup is loving life
on the open road
These adorable pets were snapped trying to mimic their owners...
Copy cat
Looking ever so
purr-fessional!
6
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
in the picture
Just press paws!
Rover thought the
movie was a tear jerker!
A furry friend
Just paw-sing for
a quick cuddle...
Clever kitty
This furry friend
is feline parched
BY SOPHIE BARTON PICS: GETTY
News hound
Catching up on the headlines
in the Canine Chronicle
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
7
Meeting
tures & wise words…
Our pick of your best letters, pic
£10 cheque
for every letter
published
Loss after love
r I read Vanessa’s recent
column on loneliness.
My loneliness is quite
different. To me it’s losing
someone after 60 years.
You miss the slam of a
door, no one to grumble
at when things don’t go
quite right, nobody there
when you need to tell
someone how exciting
your day has been. Seeing
the empty chair. I fill my
days as much as possible
and do enjoy them but it
doesn’t make up for the
loneliness of actually
being alone. Do other
readers feel the same?
Margery Worsell, Cumbria
Festive flavours
r I thought I’d seen it all until I saw
these Christmas tree flavoured
crisps in a supermarket! Whatever
will they come up with next?
Barbie mania
r I loved the article in ‘Your Memories’ issue
436 about the history of fashion dolls. Back
in the early Nineties my sister Bennie and
I had a large collection of both Barbie and
Sindy dolls and we would spend many happy
hours playing with them. I don’t know what
happened to them when we grew up and left
home, but some of them would now be quite
valuable (if we hadn’t given them ‘hairstyles’
with the pinking shears maybe). I’m aged six
on the left of the photo.
Mrs Giblin, South Wales
Katie Gooding, Wilts
STAR LETTER
A helping hand
✪ Yours reader Michelle Mathers recently asked
if anyone had paid for someone else’s shopping.
I was in a local supermarket when I heard a young
girl asking her mother for a packet of chocolate
biscuits. The mother stated she couldn’t afford
them this week, so I offered to buy them for her.
The mother was so grateful and thanked me and
the little girl smiled at me and said, “Thank you
so much.” It made me so happy to
help them out.
Ruth Sanderson, aged 88, Staffordshire
Yours says: What a thoughtful
and generous gesture, Ruth!
We really do have the kindest
readers.
A photo I’ll always treasure
r Our star letter will
receive a stunning
Lush Lilacs bouquet
with chocolates from
our friends
at Flying Flowers.
To place your order
with free delivery
visit www.flying
flowers.co.uk
r This is of my parents Violet
and Fred who were small-time
entertainers at weddings, parties
and local pubs and clubs in and
around Portsmouth in the Fifties
and Sixties. Usually mum played
the piano with dad on his drums
and my mother had a tremendous
voice. They both enjoyed making
people laugh by dressing up, and
here they are at my 21st birthday
party in 1967 both dressed as
hippies. I wish they were here now
to entertain my grandchildren.
Valerie Reilly, via email
8
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
your letters
A happy Hallowe’en
r I don’t like Hallowe’en very
much so I thought I’d carve
a ‘happy pumpkin’ instead
of a scary one!
Linda Keen, Sheffield
Don’t suffer in silence
Mrs Y Southgate, Ceredigion
Royal hope
r This is a photo of me
and my dad in the Seventies
at Windsor Castle. I loved
the Queen and I can still
remember the excitement
I felt at seeing the Castle.
I kept my eyes peeled the
whole time, hoping for a
glimpse of the Queen. My
dad didn’t have the heart
to tell me she wasn’t there
that day! But it was still
a day to cherish.
Esther Newton, Nottinghamshire
A true star
r My son Finn was
seven years old
and was drawing in
his new pad, when
I asked him if he
could draw me. He
looked round and
said, “I don’t think
you’ll fit on the page
mum!” Charming!
J Gibl, South Wales
r My four-yearold niece Katy was
visiting us. I was
making a trifle,
using custard
powder. Katy came
to watch. “What are
you doing, Sue?”
she asked. “Making
Bird’s Custard,”
I replied. Katy
looked enchanted
and asked “Oh, Sue,
can I give it to the
birds?”
Sue Tyson, Stockport
A gem of a card
r I recently took up a
new hobby of using small
glass beads to make
designs for cards. After
leaving my craft room
one afternoon, I noticed
a sapphire missing
from my engagement
ring. I checked my work
area and, on examining
my latest blue flower
design, noticed one of the
crystals seemed bigger
than the others, and not
quite the same shade of
blue! I carefully unpicked
it, and the next day took
it to a jeweller. I was not
completely sure the stone
I’d brought was really my
sapphire. However, it was
confirmed to be the stone,
and my ring was repaired.
Somebody nearly got
a VERY expensive
birthday card!
Jill Hairsine, Staffordshire
r Recently my local
cinema screened one
of my favourite classic
romantic comedy films,
Roman Holiday. It was
so interesting to read in
your magazine how this
film was brought to the
screen. Seventy years
may have passed but it
has hardly aged at all
and Audrey Hepburn
and Gregory Peck make
a beautiful couple.
It’s hard to imagine
anyone else in the lead
roles. Peck apparently
told the director
that Hepburn
should have
star billing
despite
this being
her first
big screen
role. Not
many actors
would do this.
Sylvia Smith,
Walthamstow
GET IN
Please email letters to
yours@bauermedia.co.uk
Don’t have access to email?
Please write to the address
on page 3
Or contact us at
facebook.com/pages/
Yours-Magazine
twitter.com/
yoursmagazine
TOUCH
■ Sadly, we
cannot reply
to every letter
and photo we receive.
They may be used
here or in other Yours
publications. Please
write your name and
address on the back of
photos and don’t send
your only copies of
precious prints.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO, BBC
r I read your recent
interview with The
Repair Shop’s Suzie
Fletcher. I find the show so
interesting and often end
up in tears from some of
the stories.
However, your article
mentioned that Suzie
had been in an abusive
marriage for many years.
I really feel that the more
people who talk about
this often-hidden subject,
the better! Nobody should
have to put up with
violence towards them.
Thank you for
highlighting the issue and
perhaps you could do a
feature on the subject in
the future.
9
Double act:
Dawn French and
Jennifer Saunders
Dawn French on how the tragic death of her father has
made her appreciate the simple things in life and why we
shouldn’t bother striving for perfection…
By Alison James
N
ational treasure Dawn
French is a very, very
funny woman. We’ve
loved her since her Comic
Strip days in the Eighties and those
early French and Saunders years.
While many comics and actors
who make us laugh for a living are
great at sending others
up, they’re not so willing
to take the mickey out
of themselves. Dawn
is definitely not one
of them. Her current
sell-out nationwide tour
is entitled – and excuse our French
here – Dawn French is a Huge Tw*t.
Her latest book The Tw*t Files was
published this month. So just what
is it about the wonderfully selfdeprecating Dawn and the ‘T’ word?
“I could have used another
word that means the same thing,”
she tells us, “but I prefer tw*t. It’s
neat and accurate. I am a twa*t
sometimes. Isn’t everybody?
There are many times when I’ve
misunderstood or got something
embarrassingly wrong. Such as
the time I thought myself to be
massively in love with the actor
Phil Daniels after doing bedroom
scenes with him in the 1997 film we
made together called
Sex and Chocolate. Or
the time the first Mr
French, Lenny Henry,
and I dressed up as
Michael Jackson and
his chimp, Bubbles
(I was the monkey), for Elton John’s
50th birthday fancy dress party.
I was so hot and uncomfortable in
the intensely itchy costume I was
wearing, we were there all of four
minutes. The idea is to show that
getting things wrong is often where
the fun in life is.”
‘Getting things
wrong is often
where the fun
in life is’
10
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
She’s also saying – in both her
book and the show – that nobody’s
perfect. “There is no need to be
perfect – ever. Perfection seems
to have taken on a life of its own,
with social media, filters and all
that. And although it’s been sold
to us as the way to find our best
self, it’s just been stopping us from
being who we are. Stopping us from
embarrassing mishaps and making
terrible mistakes, the kind we look
back on and laugh at for years to
come. The kind we learn from, too.”
One of the most important
things Dawn has learnt has been to
enjoy the little things in life. This,
she admits originates from the
tragic death of her father Denys in
1979, when Dawn was just 19. Dawn
has said that losing her father to
suicide at such a young age shaped
who she was, but that she’s grateful
for the love he showed and the
lessons he taught her.
star chat
Dawn and Mark
Bignell have been
married for a decade
“Now that I look back on it as an
adult, I think he needed to give me
some armour, he told me I should
value myself and that I deserved the
very best,” she has said. “As a little
chubby girl I could have grown up
with all kinds of insecurities, but
because of him I have never doubted
that I’m not worth something.”
Her father’s struggle with mental
health also gave her a deeper
understanding of the complexity of
depression and a greater appreciation
for her own emotional stability.
“He kept his depression
very well hidden, so most
of the time Dad was very
cheerful but he also had
these black dog moments
where he just couldn’t
cope,” she said.
“He’d lived his whole life with
it. But this was at a time when you
didn’t say you had a mental illness if
you were the head of a family. I still
have sadness about it.”
Dawn admits she has often
feared she too would suffer with
depression. “I’ve had sadness, but
I haven’t sunk to depths like that.
I’ve got too much to live for I think,”
she has admitted.
“I find joy in lots of tiny things,”
she added.
Dawn, who’s happily married
to her second husband Mark
Bigelow and has a grown-up
daughter and two grown-up stepchildren, turned 66 on October 11,
but it seems she has no plans to
tone herself down as she
gets older.
“I plan to grow old
disgracefully,” she says.
“Finding humour is the way
I relate to my life. Getting
older isn’t for wusses. Things stop
working, you have to have a knee
operation, your teeth are a bit
yellower, something very strange
happens to your ankles… Once you
hit 60, you wake up one day and
you realise that you haven’t got
ankles any more. Your calves
and your ankles join together
to get what they call ‘cankles’.
Everything goes a bit ‘bleurgh’.
I miss my former, rather finely
turned ankles but I’m OK with
it. I’ve come to terms with it!”
Dawn lost her
father Denys when
she was a teenager
n The Twat Files was published
on October 12, RRP £22
n Dawn French is a Huge Twat,
dawnfrenchontour.com
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
11
PICS: ALAMY STOCK PHOTO, INSTAGRAM / @DAWN FRENCH
‘He told me
that I should
value myself’
EXCLUSIVE
By Sophie Barton
H
e’s been an institution
in the UK since the late
Fifties, when he burst
onto the music scene
with his debut single Move It and,
since then, Sir Cliff Richard has
rarely been out of the spotlight.
From his hip-swivelling early
rock ’n’ roll days, when he was
dubbed the British Elvis Presley,
to his movies and duets with icons
including Olivia Newton-John,
Van Morrison and Elton John, he’s
maintained his status as one of the
most successful British pop artists.
Cliff once said that “retiring is
not in my vocabulary,” and the
singer, who was born Harry Webb,
has certainly been true to his word.
He’s released more than 130 singles
over his career, and this year alone
sees him launch a new album, Cliff
Cliff and
Olivia were
soulmates
with Strings, as well as embarking
on a national tour. But he readily
admits that, as a young man growing
up, he never would have anticipated
such stratospheric success.
“If I told the 17-year-old Harry
that eight decades later I’d still be
recording and touring, I’d have
thought I was mad,” Cliff tells us,
and he is “so grateful” to his loyal
fans. “What teenager even thinks
more than a few days ahead? Most
definitely, the longevity has surprised
me, and also, the opportunities I
have been presented with. Recording,
performing, working with aweinspiring charities, travelling to
far-flung places – all because I was
a singer/performer. It was never
on my radar that I would have any
opportunity having grown up in what
I thought was a pretty
‘regular’ family with no
experience in showbiz.”
Cliff has had many
successful collaborations over the
years, and he tells Yours he’d love to
work with Canadian crooner Michael
Bublé. One of the much-loved duets
on his new album is Suddenly, a
track he recorded with Grease star
Olivia Newton-John for the 1980
musical fantasy movie Xanadu. Cliff
has called the actress, who passed
away last year after a battle with
breast cancer, his soulmate, and he
pays tribute to her on his album,
with a new version of the song.
His career has
spanned eight
decades and
countless chart hits,
but Sir Cliff Richard
has no plans to
slow down any time
soon…
“Cliff with Strings is a
reimagining of some of my
biggest hits – how could I not
include Suddenly?” he says. “It is
all the more poignant due to losing
dear Livvy so recently. I never
imagined life without her sweet
soul calling me every so often or
dropping by – we were such great
friends. We recorded this version
together live for my 75th birthday
in 2015 and it always strikes me
how well our voices
sounded together.”
Cliff turned 83 this
month, but he’s remained
eternally youthful and has a
famously upbeat attitude to life.
So, what’s his secret? “To me, age
is just a number,” says the singer,
who counts Gloria Hunniford and
one-time girlfriend Sue Barker
among his close friends. “Having
good health and keeping fit helps.
I can do what I want, and am
able to do what I choose – but
if I was incapacitated with bad
health, it would of course be much,
much harder.”
‘To me, age is
just a number’
star chat
Heart throb Cliff
was Britain’s
answer to Elvis
The singing star
has worked hard
to maintain his
wellbeing. For years
he has played tennis
twice a week, and
worked out in the
gym. “I always say
to people just keep
moving,” he has said.
“If you can run, run. If
you can’t run, walk. Just
keep everything moving and
I think that’s helped me a great deal.
You can still have fun within your
age group within your standard of
whatever sport you choose to do.
That’s what I do. I still keep active.”
Cliff watches what he eats too. He
follows the Blood Type diet, which
means adjusting your food according
to your blood type. For the singer,
that means avoiding dairy, wheat
and red meat, alongside bananas,
potatoes and tomatoes. “I’m doing
something right,” he said. “I also take
eight vitamins every day and 10 every
other day. I keep saying one or two of
them are keeping me alive, and
I don’t know which ones they
are, so I just take them all!”
Of course, his positive
mental attitude helps, and
that’s something he credits
his parents for. “I have always had a
positive outlook to life,” says Cliff, who
is the highest selling British male solo
artist of all time. “My parents instilled
that in me, along with a good work
ethic. I have always been energised
by a career I love, surrounded by
colleagues who are talented and full
of energy. It bounced off each of us.
“If you do what you love every
day, it’s not considered working
for a living. I manage to live my life
decently, with lots of great friends
and a loving family around me,
so it’s hard to be anything other
than positive and energised. I have
loved each of my decades, I am
comfortable in my own skin, and am
surrounded by fabulous friends and
family. I am blessed – that makes me
happier every day.”
n Cliff With Strings – My Kinda
Life is available digitally and on CD
from November 3. Cliff Richard will
tour nationally from November 6.
Pre-order the album and purchase
tickets from cliffrichard.org
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
13
PICS: PA IMAGES / ALAMY STOCK PHOTO
‘I have always
had a positive
outlook’
star chat
Do a job you love
All things considered,
I’ve been very lucky – I
have a wonderful career,
wonderful fans and a
wonderful home life with
my wife Majella [the pair
wed in 2002 and renewed
their vows in January].
One of the things I enjoy
most is meeting my fans
when I perform. I’ve
known many of them
for years and it’s great to
meet up with them after
a performance, it’s like
chatting with old friends.
Without the people who
follow me I would not
have this life. It’s said
that when you’re doing
a job you love, you never
work a day in your life.
Well, that is certainly the
case with me. I feel like
I’ve never worked since
I became an entertainer.
Be encouraging,
not pushy
My mother was probably
the biggest influence in
my life. My dad
The couple renewed
passed away
their wedding vows
when I was only
just after Christmas
six years old so
mum, who was
a very strong lady,
was everything.
She was never
pushy but very
supportive and
encouraging.
Whatever I and
my siblings
wanted to
do, she was
always behind
LIFE
lessons
us. I dropped out of
college in order to take
up a career in music
which was far from being
the norm, but she never
said a word against it.
She said, “If that’s what
you want to do, then that
is what you must do.” If
I hadn’t become a singer,
I probably would have
gone into teaching. I had
a real flair for numbers,
although I’m not very
good now.
Embrace your
own style
My advice to young
singers is for them to
just be themselves.
I’ve learned that from
experience. I loved – and
still love – Cliff Richard
and Elvis Presley but
I knew I’d never be as
good as they are at being
a version of them, so
I never tried to copy. You
need to develop your own
style. There is room for
Elvis, Cliff – and you. Do
Daniel is
releasing
a new
album
‘you’ as well as you can
and people will love you
for it.
Treat people how you
like to be treated
I don’t like speaking ill of
people and am not much
of a gossip. I’m good
at keeping secrets and
confidences – people can
tell me anything and I’d
never disclose it. I’ll shout
good things about people
from the rooftops, but if
it’s not positive I keep my
lips zipped. Treat people
as you like to be treated
is my philosophy on life.
We all lack confidence
sometimes
Believe in yourself and
play to your strengths!
Even now, there are
times when I still lack
confidence – we all do on
occasion, I think. Maybe
it’s just human nature.
n How Lucky I Must Be is
released on November 3,
danielodonnell.org
BY ALISON JAMES. PICS: ALAMY STOCK PHOTO, DANIEL O’DONNELL / FACEBOOK
Much-loved Irish crooner Daniel O’Donnell (61) talks to
Yours about the love he has for his loyal fans, the debt he
owes to his late mother and why he refuses to gossip
MY
TV chef Nadiya Hussain tells us about finding her happy place,
her love of spices and how she keeps her mental health in check
By Shereen Low
N
early a decade on since
winning The Great
British Bake Off in 2015,
Nadiya Hussain’s life
has changed spectacularly. She’s
landed her own TV shows, become
a familiar presence on screen
and an accomplished author of
cookbooks and children’s books.
She’s also been awarded an MBE
and even baked for the Queen.
In her new BBC Two series,
Nadiya’s Simple Spices, and
the accompanying book of the
same name, the chef, 38, shares
her favourite recipes. These
predominantly use eight spices:
four ground – cumin, turmeric,
chilli and curry powders – and
four whole – cardamom, fennel,
cinnamon and bay leaf.
“This is all about
a celebration of
spices. There are lots
of yummy recipes that I think
people are going to really, really
love,” Nadiya tells us. “I grew up
in a house where we used spices
all the time, but I’m aware that
people are daunted by them and how
complicated they may appear to be
to use. They don’t have to be. We only
use eight spices in our family, and
you can create most of the recipes in
this book with those.”
She reveals that her
recipes are simple and
easy to follow. “Every
single recipe is exactly what I would
cook. I’m aware that we all lead busy
lives but don’t want to compromise
on flavour, so I’ll always feature
recipes that will be easy but tasty,”
‘I have days where
I lack motivation’
16
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
she explains. Being a busy married
mum of three means that Nadiya, like
many of us, doesn’t have time to slave
in the kitchen. “A lot of these recipes
are meals that people can whip up
in no time. I’m all about making life
easy and saving time so there are lots
of hacks. I cheat like you wouldn’t
believe,” she says. “I love using tinned
potatoes and tinned lentils. There will
be purists who will say, ‘You’ve got to
use fresh lentils, soaked overnight’.
But who gets to make that rule? If you
have the time, then do that.”
star chat
Nadiya with
husband
Abdal and
their children
She met Charles in 2019
and has said she’d love
to bake for him
Their favourite treat is pakoras.
“We always have pakoras at
the end of the week, with stuff
we’ve got knocking around in
the fridge – asparagus, green
beans. Add an onion to that and
you’ve got pakoras that are crispy
and crunchy and delicious.”
While she may have a catalogue
of recipes up her sleeve, Nadiya
– who’s married to IT specialist
Abdal – reveals that she
too has days when she
doesn’t know what to
cook. “I have days where
I lack enthusiasm or motivation,”
she says. “Sometimes I don’t want
to do anything, sometimes I want
to be looked after, sometimes
I want to have somebody else
do it, so occasionally we might
have a takeaway. Fish and chips
is our favourite!”
While she may be living her best
life now, things haven’t always been
rosy for Nadiya. She has suffered
from a panic disorder since she was
seven, when she was bullied. The
condition has caused panic attacks
and crippling anxiety, which has
plagued her for most of her life. “I’m
definitely at a stage where I don’t
have as many panic attacks as I used
to,” she tells us. “I’m learning about
myself and understanding my cues
and triggers and knowing what I can
do to help myself.” She explains,
“Having a routine is really important
to me. When I don’t have a routine,
I feel like I’m coming off the rails
a bit and can feel the anxiety hit me.
When I know something’s bubbling
up on the surface, I combat that by
going out for a walk or having a cold
shower to set me right.”
Cooking also helps
her manage her mental
health. “When I’m baking,
I can shut everything
out because I have to concentrate,”
she reveals. “The ingredients and
amounts are so specific and that
plays a fundamental part of focusing
my mind when I’m feeling like things
are going off the rails.”
Having baked for the late Queen,
she’s up for doing the same for
either King Charles or the Prince
and Princess of Wales, who love
Indian food. “I haven’t been asked,
but I would love to,” she says. “And
now that it’s been put out there
in the universe, who knows what
will happen?”
Her love of food has passed onto
her eldest son Musa, 17, and daughter
Maryam, 12. “My eldest loves cooking
noodles. He makes amazing ramen
noodles,” she says. “My little girl
loves baking too, she makes the best
cookies.” But her second son, 16-yearold Dawud, isn’t as enthusiastic
about cooking. “My second son hates
being in the kitchen, doesn’t enjoy
cooking and doesn’t even enjoy eating
sometimes, but he can unload the
dishwasher so he has his uses,” she
adds, laughing.
n Nadiya’s Simple Spices airs on Wednesday
September 27 at 8pm on BBC Two. The
accompanying book (published by Penguin
Michael Joseph, £26) is out now.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
17
PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK, INSTAGRAM (NADIYAJHUSSAIN)
‘I’m all about
making life easy’
She defied doctors
and loved dancing
from an early age
By Moira Holden
Y
Ellie Goldstein, 21, was the first supermodel
with Down’s syndrome to represent Gucci in a
major global campaign. Her face has also graced
the cover of Vogue. Here, Ellie and her mum,
Yvonne, 59, talk about her battle for recognition
vonne, says: My first
daughter, Amy, was seven
when I fell pregnant with
Ellie. By then I was in
my late thirties, I’d had several
miscarriages, and my husband,
Mark, and I had begun the
adoption procedure.
I was screened for Down’s
syndrome, but the results
indicated I was very low risk and
I was told there was no need for
an amniocentesis test to check
if my baby had a chromosomal
condition.
She’d been due on Christmas
Day, but was born by Caesarean
seven days earlier because she’d
been shifting position, and the
hospital didn’t want to risk a
natural birth.
Nobody said anything
when she was born, and
I could instinctively
tell something was wrong. Then
she was whisked away. We were
terrified – we had no idea what was
happening – until a nurse said,
“We think she might have Down’s
syndrome, but we’re not sure.”
Later, a doctor told us that Ellie
would never walk, talk or go to
university. It was as if she’d been
written off on the first day of her life.
The doctor explained there was
a stand outside with leaflets that
would give us
more information.
Leaflets? Lifeless,
faceless, leaflets?
We didn’t ask any
other questions.
We didn’t know
what to say, what
to ask or where to
start.
Back home, I
took Ellie out in
the pram and
a social worker
said: “You
actually took her
out in public?’’
They acted as if
she were someone to be put
aside. But I knew she was beautiful
and special. And as she grew,
we could tell that her life was
not going to be as limited as the
doctors had predicted.
She learnt to walk and talk and
loved dancing – her mischievous
personality shone through. She and
her sister would put on make-up and
dress up. Ellie would walk around the
room as if she were on a catwalk.
My mum said: “She’s going to be
someone. She’s going to be famous.’’
Ellie has never let her condition get
in the way of life.
We sent her to a mainstream
primary – she made good friends
‘Give her
a chance’
18
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
and enjoyed it, although I overheard
some parents saying that she
shouldn’t be there.
Every school review was a battle
though. ‘’Talk to her, she can talk,
give her a chance,’’ I had to keep
telling teachers, as they spoke to me
and ignored her. People did not see
the talents she had.
It was me who decided to
put Ellie’s name forward for
Superdrug’s Christmas advert –
a friend of ours had heard about
Zebedee Management, an agency
real life
She defied all the odds
against her. I’m proud of her
strength, courage and heart.
And I love it that the world
can see Ellie’s achievements
and realise that everyone is
capable of so much more than
some people might think.
Mum Yvonne is
so proud of Ellie’s
achievements
that celebrates disabled and
different models.
Ellie’s teacher didn’t accept that
she was good enough for it, but
I knew she was capable.
It was lovely to see her being
herself in front of the camera. So
confident, having fun – it was clear
to see she absolutely loved it.
From then on, she was asked
to promote the first Barbie doll
with Down’s syndrome, and she’s
featured in lots of other big-brand
modelling campaigns and walked
the catwalks at London Fashion
Week – Ellie has a carefree attitude
and lives life to the full.
I’ve given up my part-time job as
a support worker because I had to
keep taking time off to take Ellie to
auditions or to go on photoshoots.
We get so many messages from
families dealing with disability
who tell us that they have shown
their children what Ellie has done.
They tell me she’s changed their
lives. It’s wonderful that she is so
inspirational to so many people.
llie says: I’ve never felt
different for a single day, but
I know that in some ways I am.
I’ve never let it stop me doing
what I wanted to do, though.
Ever since I was little and went
to drama clubs, I’ve loved dancing.
I love the freedom of movement and
I have a natural ability. I’ve done
ballet at the Royal Opera House and
appeared at the Albert Hall – I’m
never scared at all.
At the moment, I’m studying
performing arts at college, and hip
hop and contemporary dance are my
favourites now.
The modelling photoshoots are
amazing. When I saw myself on the
front cover of British Vogue it was
fantastic. I was crying in shock.
People came up to me at the next
photoshoot I was on with a pile of
the magazines and asked me to
autograph the front cover.
Modelling has taken me to Milan,
Sweden and Germany, but it’s just
the beginning for me. My next dream
is to go to New York, modelling or
working on television. It would be
great to go shopping there!
I couldn’t have done all this
without the support of my mum.
I joke with her and tell her she’s my
favourite mum!
But I want to give out a serious
message to promote how important
diversity and inclusion are in all
walks of life. If you want something,
don’t give up. Having Down’s
syndrome doesn’t mean you don’t get
to live your best life.
Look at me – my
dreams have come true!
n Against All Odds, by Ellie
Goldstein, published by
SPCK, £16.99, is out now.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
19
PICS: ZAK WALTON , INSTAGRAM/BRITISH VOGUE/ELLIEJG16_ZEBEDEEMODEL
E
For the
love of
From pampered pets to birds,
bugs and wild beasties we
celebrate all creatures great
and small…
NATURE NEWS
A
HOMECOMING!
A rare sea turtle that washed ashore on a Welsh beach has been flown home to
Texas. Tally, a Kemp’s ridley, travelled across the ocean in the Gulf Stream and was
nursed back to health in Wales after arriving one chilly winter’s night. The RAF
helped transport Tally to London, where an organisation called Turtles Fly
Too donated the transatlantic travel fee to send her home to sunny Texas.
Pets
of the
fortnight
r This is my
chihuahua Teddy,
who is 10. He likes
to sleep in my bed
with the fan on
when it’s hot.
The Wildlife Trusts have
launched ‘Wilder Marches’.
This initiative will restore
habitats across the historic
and distinctive Marches
region running along the
Welsh-English border and
help rare species, through
regenerative farming and
emerging green finance
opportunities.
r Our 6-yearold, Diesel, loves boxes.
‘Puss in Boots’ won’t eat
his food unless he has
his special cat biscuits
sprinkled on top.
Sharon, Hampshire
GET IN
TOUCH
20
r I thought you might
like to see a picture of
Cinderella (known as
Ella) who is a 15-year-old
rescue cat. So beautiful
and so loving.
Christine, by email
Send us a picture of your pet with personality, tell us their likes,
dislikes and age and if we print it you’ll receive a £10 cheque
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
Did you know that octopuses
can dream? Researchers at
the Okinawa Institute of
Science and Technology in
Japan have discovered that
octopuses, like humans,
enter an REM stage of sleep
where most dreams occur.
However, unlike humans,
octopuses change the
pattern and colour of their
skin while dreaming!
PIC: SHUTTERSTOCK
G Deasey, Essex.
SAVE
30%
OR MORE OFF RRP
+FREE DELIVERY*
QUOTE:
F R EED EL 2 0
* O N YO U R F I R S T O R D E R
SCAN ME
£
44.99
S AVE
SIZES
2-9
£20
RRP £64.99
CASUAL BIKER BOOTS
ITEM: 324 161
STANDARD
Upper: Synthetic,
FI TTI N G
Insole: Textile,
Heel Height: 3.5cm,
Available in
Grey,
Black,
Taupe,
ITEM CODE
Navy,
Olive,
SIZE
Burgundy,
Tan
1ST CHOICE
COLOUR
2ND CHOICE
COLOUR
QTY
PRICE
FREE
DELIVERY
BILLING/DELIVERY ADDRESS
Name
£ TOTAL
Address
Post Code
Telephone
Email
(Please advise us of your email address to receive special offers.)
PAY BY CARD OR CHEQUE
Card Number
Expiry Date
Security No.
A cheque made payable to Pavers Ltd with my name and address on the back
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Offer expires 07/01/2024. Free delivery applies to your first order only. We’d like to send you our latest
collections, promotions and special offers, please tick here if you do not want to receive these by post.
Occasionally we make our mailing list available to carefully selected companies that we think may be of interest
to you (never phone numbers), if you would prefer not to receive these contacts by post please tick here
POST TO: Pavers Ltd, Northminster Business Park, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6QU
*
USE OFFER CODE FREEDEL20 FOR FREE DELIVERY
CALL US ON 0844 826 2642
SHOP ONLINE p a v e r s . c o . u k
Excellent
24 PAGES
OF ADVICE
&STYLE
Inspiring ideas & expert tips for your best life NOW!
SUPERMARKET
SWEEP pg 25
CONNECT WITH
YOURSELF &
NATURE THIS
AUTUMN pg 34
PLUS:
36 Chase away those
winter blues
41 Keep strong in the
menopause
PIC: ALAMY STOCK PHOTO, STOCK FOOD
DELICIOUS
FAKEAWAYS pg 42
The style of your life cottontraders.com
INK
WILLOW
RUSTY RED
Concealed
front zip
Stylish faux
suede trims
HALF
PRICE
now £28
Post to: Cotton Traders, Neptune House, Pacific Court, Pacific Road, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5BJ
ORDER CODE
SIZE
1ST COLOUR
CHOICE
2ND COLOUR
CHOICE
QTY
TOTAL
BONDED FLEECE JACKET £56 £28 SAVE £28
A double-layered fleece with a soft sherpa inner and zip pockets
Sizes S to 5XL at an irresistible price
Length approx 30” (76cm)
UK STANDARD
DELIVERY
Name
Postcode
PLEASE USE THIS
PROMOTIONAL CODE
TO CLAIM YOUR OFFER
R338
Telephone
Card Number
Expiry Date
£3.99
AD12055
TOTAL
Address
Machine Washable 100% Polyester Micro Fleece
Rusty Red Ink Willow
Plus only £3.99 standard delivery
Fast and reliable UK delivery service with easy returns
order today at
cottontraders.com
0844 844 1111
Security Code*
Cheque payable to: Cotton Traders Limited
Payment taken at point of order. We aim to deliver within 3 working days from dispatch, stock subject to availability. We comply
with Consumer Contract Regulations; you have the right to cancel your order no later than 14 days after the day on which you
receive your goods. Inform us of your wish to cancel in writing, by letter or email. Returns are not free, full details are on your
delivery note. Return goods within 28 days of cancellation. Calls to 0844 numbers will cost 7p per minute plus your phone
company’s access charge. £3.99 UK standard delivery. International delivery, see website for prices. Offer applies to purchases
in GBP only. Exception is Ireland orders which will be charged in EUR at the set conversion rate. Prices quoted are correct at time
of production but can vary. One promotion per order. Marketing and Promotions: We want to make sure you don’t miss out
on our great products and offers, so we will keep you informed by post. If you do not want to hear from us, please let us know.
I do not want to be contacted by: Post . We take your privacy seriously. For details of our privacy policy and full terms and
conditions visit cottontraders.com.*Last 3 digits on back of card. This is mandatory to process your order. Offer ends 31.01.2024
Enter product code, add to your basket and then
add your promotional code to apply your savings online.
14 day money back guarantee if not completely satisfied.
your style
£50,
6-22, F&F
at Tesco
£15,
6-24, Tu at
Sainsbury’s
£27.50, 6-22,
F&F at Tesco
Tu
aT SaInSbUrY’s
£18, Tu at Sainsbury’s
Supermarket
Dress, £25;
Coat, £36,
both 8-26;
Bag, £17;
Boots, £65
You’ll want to add these star buys to
your weekly shopping list
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
25
Add a little colour
to a dark outfit
£25, 6-24, Tu at
Top, £5;
Jacket, £24;
Trousers, £17,
all 8-20
Sainsbury’s
£36, 6-24
Tu at Sainsbury’s
£19.50,
£30
6-22,
F&F at Tesco
Tu at
Sainsbury’s
nUtMeG
aT mOrRiSoNs
gEoRgE
aT AsDa
£22 8-24;
Boots, £28
Looks great when
paired with a blazer
£32, 8-24,
£28, 8-22,
Nutmeg at
Morrisons
George
at ASDA
your style
Shirt, £27.50,
Skirt, £35,
both 6-22,
F&F at Tesco
£40, 8-22,
Nutmeg at
Morrisons
ose
Perfect cover-up for th
ys
da
‘in-between’ weather
£22,
Tu at
Sainsbury’s
gEoRgE
aT AsDa
£20,
George at
ASDA
Dress, £18;
Gilet, £38,
both 8-24;
bag, £18;
Boots, £20
£38,
COMPILED BY: CIGDEM TANRIOGLU
Tu at
Sainsbury’s
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
27
Our favourite
celebs swear
by these
age-defying
tips and tricks
JULIANNE
MOOR E
GOLDEN ARCHES
Our eyebrows naturally get thinner
and sparser as we age, which is where a
trusty brow pencil comes into play. The
trick to getting natural, fuller-looking
arches is to opt for a lighter colour than
you’d think. Actress Julianne Moore
always uses a blonde shade, while for
darker haired ladies we recommend
opting for a subtle brown hue. When
drawing your brows, start from the
middle and carefully work outwards
in small strokes. Once you’ve filled in
any gaps, gently set the hairs in
place using a clear gel.
Used by
Julianne
Anastasia
Beverly Hills
Brow Wiz
in Blonde, £23
Rimmel
Wonder’Full
Brow Gel,
£6.99
Maybelline
Express Brow
2-In-1 Pencil Pen +
Filling Powder in
Brunette, £6.99
your beauty
BASE CAMP
£15
Great skin
hydration
No7 Beauty
Balm Tinted
Skin Veil,
£15.95
WIDE AWAKE
JODIE
FOSTER
A subtle smoky eye can be
tricky to pull off, but Jodie
Foster’s make-up artist has
revealed the actress’ secret on
how to make those peepers
pop – she never applies dark
eyeliner to the lower lash line.
Instead, the 60-year-old sticks
to taupe, golden and brown
tones and applies colour to
the upper lid only. Finish off
with lashings of mascara for a
youthful statement look.
LIP SERVICE
HELEN
MIRREN
Thinning lips can be an age
giveaway, but Helen Mirren
proves that sticking to natural,
rosy tones can create the
illusion of a plumper pout.
Make-up artist Val Garland, who
has worked with the 78-yearold, recommends lining lips
before going in with a creamy,
volumising lipstick. Her top tip?
Always following the natural
contour of your mouth to avoid
looking messy.
Ciaté
Fierce Flicks
Liquid Liner
£15
New
launch
Revolution Pro Eyeshadow
Palette Quad Crystal, £10
Avon Exxtravert
Mascara, £11
L'Oreal Paris Colour
Riche Intense Volume
Matte Lipstick in
Rosy Confident,
PS... Lip
Pencil in
Light Pink,
£9.99
£1.50
As seen
on Helen!
WORDS: CIGDEM TANRIOGLU. PIC: SGETTY IMAGES, SHUTTERSTOCK
JANE
FONDA
Nothing will age you more than dull
and dry skin, which is why the likes
of Jane Fonda use a lightweight yet
buildable foundation like a a tinted BB
or CC cream. The 85-year-old’s makeup artist recommends starting off with
a small amount of product, adding
more as required. Also, try prepping
skin with a plumping, thirst-quenching
serum, before applying a light layer of
foundation. This will soften lines and
aid the process of creating a smooth,
glowing complexion.
HydraTint
by Sculpted
by Aimee, £23
Fresh Elements
Hydrate
Daily
Serum,
e.l.f Lip
Lacquer in
Wild Rose,
£4
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
29
Delicious meals,
frozen and
delivered to you
7 meals
with FREE
Join the thousands who
enjoy delicious, easy
mealtimes every week
Every dish is chosen for its
delivery
£20
RRP £38.92
quality and homemade taste
Quick and easy to cook in
the microwave or oven
Frozen for freshness & full
of flavour
Easy ordering online or over
the phone
Delivered directly to your
freezer by a local friendly
driver
No subscriptions or contracts
Try your introduction pack
today and live life in full
flavour! We’ve sold over 40
million meals
1 x Sweet &
Sour Chicken
Dinner for a week for only £20 with FREE delivery
INTRODUCTORY OFFER FOR YOURS READERS
1 x Roast
Chicken Dinner
1 x Cumberland
Pie
1 x Steak &
Mushroom Pie
1 x Fish Pie
1 x Sausages
& Mash
1 x Spaghetti
Bolognese
Call us today for this offer quoting code YM1
0333 433 0297
LOCAL
RATE
or visit oakhousefoods.co.uk/ym1
Pack only available on 1st order with Oakhouse Foods. New customers only. Whilst stocks last. Visit our website for full ts&cs.
your beauty
The curved
applicator on this
mascara means you can lift
and curl lashes with ease. Plus,
the formulation has been created
with special holding technology to
keep your flutter in place for up
to 24 hours without any flaking.
Max Factor 2000 Calorie
Pro Stylist Mascara,
This ultra-pigmented pick comes with a highdefinition brush which is perfect for coating
and combing every hair, even corner lashes.
We love its staying power and the instant lift
it gives with just a few swipes. Clinique High
Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara, £27
£10.99
If you’re looking for a mascara
that does it all, this is your
answer. The flexible wand is
designed to ensure even the
shortest eyelash hairs are
captured, and the formula
is suitable for sensitive eyes,
is cruelty-free and veganfriendly. Essence Lash
Without Limits, £3.75
BY PHOEBE DENMAN
These new mascara launches
deserve a spot in your beauty bag
Too Faced’s Better Than
Sex mascara was a cult
classic when originally
released, and now the brand
has launched a primer to
condition and prep lashes,
pre-mascara application.
Complete with a blend of
argan and grape seed oils
and deep black pigment, the
formula glides on seamlessly
without any smudging.
Too Faced Better Than Sex
Foreplay, £27
Apply this brownhued mascara
from root to tips
in a zigzag motion
to lengthen lashes
with a naturallooking finish. It’s
an essential for
making your eyes
pop! Catrice Pure
Volume Magic
Brown Mascara,
£3.99
Mixed with
lash-loving panthenol
to strengthen your eyelashes
while adding shine, this new
version of Rimmel’s bestselling
mascara is packed with ultrablack pigment for thicker lashes
with tons of drama. Rimmel
Thrill Seeker Pitch Black
Volumising Mascara,
£10.99
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
33
Autumn is the perfect time
to start new rituals and connect with yourself, nature and your loved ones
The art of rituals
Autumn. A time to slow down, go
inwards and savour the simple joys
this season so often brings. After
the often relentless pace of a long
summer, it’s the perfect time to
start new rituals and instil a sense
of peace and structure back into our
lives. “The art of rituals goes back
centuries and many studies show
that incorporating daily rituals
into your life can support your
wellbeing, boost confidence and
increase connection with others,”
Meet the expert
n Joanne Fiddy is
a certified body
confidence expert,
wellbeing coach and an
accredited NLP and EFT practitioner.
riseandvibewithjo.com
34
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
says wellbeing expert Jo Fiddy. “This
is something we would all like more
of as winter approaches.”
Start small
Starting a new ritual doesn’t have
to be a grand gesture, or even cost
anything. “A ritual is like a habit,”
Jo explains. “In essence, it’s a daily
practice that makes you
feel good and helps you to
create a sense of balance
in your life. You don’t have
to be spiritual to make rituals a daily
part of your life, and simple mindful
actions go a long way.” So what can
we do to kick start our cosy autumn
rituals? Over to Jo to find out.
interested in trying meditation,
a walking meditation is perfect for
you,” Jo says. “Before you begin, pop
your mobile in your pocket or bag so
that it’s not a distraction. Start your
walk and, as you do so, just notice
your surroundings. How many
colours can you see? After a few
moments notice what you can hear.
Maybe it’s dogs barking or
birds singing. Allow your
attention to focus on the
noise around you. Then
become mindful of any smells such
as fresh cut grass, or pine cones.
Then take your attention to what
you can feel. It could be how your
feet feel in your boots as you walk
or the breeze of the wind on your
face. Finally, bring your attention to
your body and notice how you are
feeling in yourself.” You can even
‘Rituals support
wellbeing’
How to do it
“If you find sitting still while
meditating a challenge, or you’re
your health
HYGGE YOUR HOME
‘Walking meditation
helps you stay in the
present moment’
Alongside shorter days the
long winter nights can feel
disheartening, yet it is also an
illuminating opportunity – quite
literally – to bring some hygge
style to our homes. “Be inspired
by the Danes and decorate
your home in cosy candlelight,”
Jo Fiddy says. “Make lighting
your candles a relaxing daily
ritual to signify that the day has
ended. Take a moment to think of
five things you are grateful for or
moments in your day that made you
smile. Sip your favourite tea and enjoy
watching your candles flicker.”
add it onto another regular activity.
“A walking meditation can also be
a wonderful way to connect with
loved ones,” Jo says. “Why not try
making it a family affair before you
enjoy your Sunday roast?”
The entertainment ritual
The hygge way of life (see box above)
is all about embracing connection
with friends and loved ones. “When
was the last time you had a movie
night or went to the theatre with
your friends or family?” Jo
asks. “Imagine watching
the latest comedy on the
big screen with a box filled
with popcorn, or being part
of the audience watching
the actors perform live
“How many times do you walk
on stage.” Otherwise, how
the dog or walk to the shops, and
about inviting your friends
instead of being present to your
over for a movie night and
surroundings, your mind rattles
a takeaway, to watch a
through your to-do list?” Jo asks.
favourite or must-see film?
With its rich array of colours,
“Doing activities that light
autumn is a beautiful time of the
up your soul is an important
year to try a walking meditation
part of self-care and boosts
ritual. “It has lots of lovely
all the feel-good vibes,” says
benefits such as decreasing
Jo. What ritual could you
stress, boosting those feel-good
start doing this week?
endorphins and
exercise,” says
Jo. “A walking
meditation helps
you to stay in the
present moment
and restore a sense
of calm and it’s
simple to do.”
TRY A WALKING
MEDITATION
BY JO CARNEGIE PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO, GETTY IMAGES
“Even with some of the darkest
winters, Denmark is considered
the second happiest country in the
world according to the 2023 World
Happiness Report, so they must be
doing something right,” Jo says.
According to the Oxford Languages
Dictionary, hygge is defined as “a
quality of cosiness and comfortable
conviviality that engenders a feeling
of contentment or well-being and is
regarded as a defining characteristic of
Danish culture.” Jo continues: “As we
move into autumn and winter, more
people are bringing the concept of
hygge into their home and way of life.”
ways to
Chase away the autumn blues with these great techniques
M
any of us feel lower in mood
and energy as we adjust to
the change in seasons. While
autumn gives us the chance to
gently drift towards winter, the reduction
in sunlight can lead to fall in levels of
serotonin, the hormone that affects mood,
appetite and sleep. There’s also an increase
in the hormone melatonin, which can make
you feel sleepy and depressed.
1
Talk to a friend
Positive social
connections are key
factors in happiness and general
life satisfaction, say experts. A 2023
study published in the science
journal Communications Research
looked at the types of conversations
people needed to have, and how
often they should have them, in
order to improve their wellbeing.
Researchers found
that even having
one daily
conversation
with a friend
can increase
happiness
and lower
stress
levels.
Meet the expert
3
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
“A 10-minute walk outside boosts our vitamin D,
which increases our dopamine and our serotonin,
or our happy chemicals,” says psychologist Dr
Alison McClymont. “Even if the sun isn’t shining
the vitamin D is blazing, so get outside and get
a boost. This in turn also helps regulate our
circadian rhythms, which makes us feel more alert,
boosts our metabolism and regulates emotions.
Avoid catastrophising
Questioning negative
thought patterns can
move us from a miserable mindset
to a happier state. If you always
think the worst is going happen,
step back and assess. Instead of
focusing on the worst-case scenario,
think of how a similar situation
in the past might have played out
and what you did then. Maintain a
sense of perspective and ask, “How
will I feel about this in five hours,
five days or five months?” If you
have habitually negative thought
patterns, Cognitive Behaviour
Therapy can help to reframe things
more positively.
n Dr Alison McClymont is a leading clinical
psychologist and an expert in creative art
therapy (dralisonmcclymont.com).
36
2 GO FOR A
10-MINUTE WALK
your health
4
Swap ‘what if’ thinking
for ‘what now’
5
Stop social media
use at 6pm
A chronic case of the
‘what ifs’ never made anyone
happier. When we think about
what might have happened, we
can end up chastising ourselves
over perceived mistakes, or
regretting that something didn’t
go another way. We can’t change
the past, so instead of getting
brought down by the what ifs,
reflect on what we can do right
now to make things better.
“Rather like taking a
walk outside, curbing blue light
exposure will help regulate our
circadian rhythms and allow
our body to properly unwind
and prepare itself for a restful
night’s sleep,” says Dr McClymont.
“Leave your phone outside the
bedroom and focus on giving your
brain its much needed detox and
regeneration time.”
Try creating
your own
uplifting
playlist
6 PRACTISE GRATITUDE
Giving thanks can make us happier
according to Harvard University, helping us to refocus
on what we do have instead of what we lack. Writing
someone an unprompted thank you note to say how
much you appreciate them (for maximum happiness
effect, deliver it in person) or even thanking someone
mentally for something nice they’ve done can make us
feel happier. Keeping a gratitude journal, counting our
blessings, or sitting down to write down everything
that has gone well that morning/day/week all help
to bump up our happiness in the moment, even if it’s
just enjoying a cup of tea. “Gratitude practices have
been shown by research to boost serotonin and overall
feelings of wellbeing,” adds Dr Alison McClymont.
“Just ten minutes a day can help calm stress and
increase happy hormones
by encouraging
you to think about
the positives.”
7
Put on some
upbeat music
8
Get moving
Putting on a favourite
feel-good song always gives us
a lift, and we can supercharge
the happy feeling. A US study
found that participants who were
asked to try to boost their mood
while listening to 12 minutes of
music reported a higher positive
mood, compared to participants
who simply listened to music
without attempting to alter their
mood. Studies demonstrate that
listening to positive music may
be an effective way to improve
happiness, particularly combined
with an intention to lift our
spirits. Why not try creating your
own uplifting playlist, or pick an
upbeat song every morning to
start your day with – and then
choose to be happy!
Physical exertion
produces serotonin,
dopamine and endorphins, the
‘happiness hormones’ or mood
boost that comes with doing
some sort of exercise (the
‘runner’s high’). But we don’t
need to do a marathon
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
37
your health
to get the benefits. Any form of
movement that increases our heart
rate will prompt a positive feeling,
while endorphins will also interact
with pain receptors in our brain
and reduce our perception of pain,
which of course will make us feel
better. Don’t fancy exercising or
walking alone? Join a group or invite
a friend – research shows that group
workouts produce more endorphins
than doing them alone.
Do self-care every day
“This is whatever self-care
looks like to you; it could
be reading, a facial, reflection time
etc,” explains Dr McClymont. “Spend
time making yourself feel loved
and cared for, even if it’s only ten
minutes, to focus on something that
brings you pure enjoyment. This
helps to reduce stress and increase
dopamine levels for a happy
hormone hit that will carry through
the rest of the day.”
10
Get your nature fix
Mother Nature is well
known for her positive
effect on our mental health.
Countless studies have shown the
connection between time spent in
green spaces and reduced negative
emotions, including things like
anxiety, depression, stress and even
indigestion! Even five minutes in
nature can make us feel happier
says a Canadian study, while
spending just 20 minutes outside
in nature has been shown
to significantly reduce
A PET (OR WATCH A FISH)
13 HUG
We love our pets, but they can make us happier too. Just stroking
a dog or cat has been shown to release the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin, as well
as decreasing levels of cortisol, the stress-related hormone. Even fish can
perk up our happiness levels: studies have shown that just observing a fish
in a tank or aquarium can lower stress levels and boost our mood, as well as
bringing our blood pressure down!
levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
You don’t even need to be outside to
get the benefits: just having
a green view or looking at
images of nature has been
shown to lower stress.
Spend time
on yourself
11
Do something
nice for others
Research shows that
doing something nice for others
can boost our mood, as well as
theirs. Another US study showed
that employees who performed
more acts of altruism in the
AROMATHERAPY
14 TRY
“Engaging all the senses that connect to our
parasympathetic nervous system helps our hormones
to regulate and release,” says Dr Alison McClymont.
“We often neglect our sense of smell when focusing on
sensory experiences, but research shows our smell has
powerful synapse connections with our hormones and
our memory bank. Dig out your favourite scents and see
what happy memories come.”
38
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
workplace showed higher levels of
happiness and job performance
and were less likely to quit.
Even something as small
paying your neighbour
a compliment, letting
someone go before you in the
supermarket queue or surprising
someone with a homemade goodie
can help.
12
Use a grounding
technique
BY JO CARNEGIE. PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK
9
“Using a grounding
technique such as the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
approach (see below) helps to bring
ourselves back to the present and
fully into
our body,”
Dr Alison
McClymont
Notice:
says. “This
see
5 things you can
will reduce
touch
n
ca
4 things you
feelings
hear
n
ca
3 things you
of hypersmell
n
ca
2 things you
vigilance,
ste
ta
n
1 thing you ca
anxiety or
stress.”
it
Ho w t o d o
Advertisement
My legs felt heavy as lead:
I threw away
my support
stockings.
F
or the last few years Tove has been
forced to use compression stockings
M^MZaLIa¹1\_I[LQᙙ
K]T\NWZUM\W
walk even the short distance to the
supermarket”. Now Tove takes Wonder Legs™
every day and has thrown the compression
stockings away.
the Wonder Legs™ tablets.
My walking has become much easier
and I feel that I get around much quicker.
I don’t seem to experience having such heavy
and tired legs any more, so I have put the
supportive stockings on the shelf ! It’s so nice to
have the spring back in my step.
Tove is 81 years old. She enjoys shopping,
going for a walk each day, and especially enjoys
visiting her friends, with whom she plays cards
with every Tuesday. “For the last couple of
years my legs have been very swollen, and if I
had been out for a walk,
my legs were heavy as lead in the evenings –
even if I had only visited the supermarket that
day”.
Proof for
safety and
function
Heard about Wonder LegsTM
I read about Wonder Legs™ in a magazine
and decided to try. I bought a pack and started
taking the tablets. It is only one tablet per day,
so it is easy to remember. I’m so pleased with
Today scientists have
tested the natural
herbal substances in pine bark in more than
200 investigations with positive results. They
NW]VLQ\PI[IXW[Q\Q^MMᙘMK\WV\PM[]XXWZ\
of normal function of veins and capillaries.
The results have been published in leading
[KQMV\QÅKRW]ZVIT[QVWZLMZ\PI\W\PMZ[KQMV\Q[\[
and health personnel could be made aware
WN \PM[MNIV\I[\QKÅVLQVO[<PQ[Q[\PMXZWWN
you can trust.
This is why
Wonder Legs™
are so effective!
Wonder Legs™ tablet
help maintain normally
functioning veins and
blood vessels. The unique
combination of bio-active
nutrients in each tablet
helps relieve the feeling of
tired legs after long periods
of standing or sitting. The
tablet, which has been
produced in Sweden,
contains a blend of extracts
from French maritime
pine bark, red wine leaves
and black pepper, plus
vitamin C. The content of
French maritime bark helps
maintain a normal venous
function and the content of
vitamin C helps maintain
a normal production of
collagen and a normal
function of the blood
vessels.
HOME DELIVERY
My varicose veins have improved!
“Wonder Legs! It works! I’ve been taking this supplement for
Y]Q\MINM_aMIZ[IVLQ\PI[UILMILQᙘMZMVKM\WUa^IZQKW[M
veins - they are less prominent. And no aching. Hurray!”
>MZQÅML)UIbWV:M^QM_
Order Wonder Legs™ today and
get it delivered straight
to your door.
Go to newnordic.co.uk
OR
CALL 0800 389 1255
KEEP STRONG
in the menopause
Maintain muscle mass and burn fat with
these three simple at-home exercises
P
ersonal trainer Anna Black says,
“Strength training is a non-negotiable
for women over 40. It helps to
counteract all the changes we can start
to face as our hormones decline, including:
supporting the maintenance and growth of lean
muscle mass, reducing the risk of osteoporosis
and decreasing visceral fat. Start with three sets
of six repetitions and progress the difficulty level
as you find it achievable. Always go at your own
pace and stop if anything feels painful.”
Stand with your feet slightly wider
than hips, toes facing forward at 10 or
2 o’clock. Keep your whole foot on the
floor. Push your arms forward as you
push your bottom back until you are
sitting on a chair. The knees should
track with and remain behind the
toes. Squeeze your glutes and push
through your heels. Don’t let your
knees come in towards each other as
though you’re doing the Charleston!
Meet the expert
STATIC LUNGE
PUSH UP
Stand with feet hip-width apart,
right foot forward and left foot back
behind your body, with your toes
on the ground. Keep your spine nice
and long. Focus on your back/left leg
coming down, until your knee is bent
at 90 degrees. Push up through your
front foot as you come up. If you find
this too much, hold on to the kitchen
side or a unit and decrease the depth
of the lunge.
n Anna Black is a personal trainer, menopausal coach and
3rd Age expert. Find out more about Anna’s three-month
strength training programme at annablackpt.co.uk
Start on a raised surface such as a
kitchen top, feet hip distance apart
and shoulders in line with your wrists.
Gradually lower your body, squeezing
your glutes and keeping your body in
line from shoulder to heel. Aim to get
your chest on the kitchen counter,
keeping your elbows at 45 degrees
to your body and not out to the side.
Exhale and push your body away
from the raised surface.
BY JO CARNEGIE. PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK
SQUAT TO CHAIR
n Disclaimer: Consult your GP or a health
professional if you have any existing health
concerns or are new to exercise. This is intended
as a guideline only.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
41
Cost per
serving:
£2.48*
Gluten-free pizza
Serves: 2 Takes: 1hr
B 1 medium (900g)
cauliflower, broken
into florets
B 35g gram flour (or use
a gluten-free flour)
B 80g Parmesan or
Grana Padano, finely
grated
B 2 eggs, lightly beaten
B Salt and freshly
ground black pepper
B 200g jar pizza sauce
B 200g mozzarella,
drained and thinly
sliced
PHOTOS: STOCKFOOD; PRICES ARE APPROXIMATE
TOPPING VARIATIONS
B 100g salami
B 120g red pepper from
a jar, drained and
thinly sliced
B 120g mushrooms,
thinly sliced
B 100g prosciutto, torn
B 50g rocket
1 Preheat the oven to
200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas
6). Line two large oven
42
trays with baking paper.
Mark 26cm circles on
paper, then turn the
paper over.
2 Put the cauliflower, in
two batches, into a food
processor and blitz until
it resembles fine crumbs.
Transfer to a large bowl,
then stir in the flour,
parmesan and eggs.
Season with salt and
pepper.
3 Shape the cauliflower
mixture into the marked
rounds on the trays and
smooth the surface. Bake
for 25min or until golden.
4 Spread the pizza sauce
over the bases. Top
with the mozzarella,
then add your chosen
topping and bake for
about 15-20mins or
until golden and the
cheese has melted. Serve
garnished with fresh basil
leaves, if liked.
*NOT INCLUDING TOPPINGS
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
A ‘fakeaway’
is every bit as
satisfying as a
takeaway, and
your bank balance
will thank you!
COOK’S
TIP
Leave the
pork to
marinate in the
fridge for up
to two hours if
you have time.
your recipes
Fish & chips
Serves: 4
Takes: 55mins
B Olive oil spray
B 1kg potatoes,
unpeeled & cut into
1cm rounds
B 175g panko
breadcrumbs
B Handful of dill,
chopped
B 750g boneless
firm white fish
fillets, defrosted if
frozen and halved
lengthways
B Salt and freshly
ground black pepper
B 2 eggs, lightly
beaten
B 1½tsp sumac
1 Preheat oven to 230°C/210°C
Fan/Gas 8. Spray a baking tray with
olive oil spray and place the potato
rounds in single layer. Spray with
olive oil and bake for 40mins, turning
once, or until crisp and golden.
2 Meanwhile, combine the panko
breadcrumbs and dill in a bowl.
Season the fish with salt and pepper
and coat in the egg, then toss in the
breadcrumbs, pressing to coat.
3 Heat the grill to high. Put the fish
on a foil-lined grill tray and spray
with olive oil spray. Cook the fish
under grill for 3mins, until lightly
golden. Turn the fish, spray with oil
and cook for a further 3mins or until
cooked through.
4 Sprinkle the potatoes with sumac,
if using, and serve with the fish and
tartare sauce, lemon wedges and
green salad, if liked.
Sesame pork stir-fry
Cost per
serving:
£1.23
Serves: 4 Takes: 30mins (plus standing)
B 750g pork loin
steak, sliced into
thin strips
B 5tbsp teriyaki sauce
B 1tbsp brown sugar
B 2tbsp lemon juice
B 1 garlic clove,
crushed
B 2 long red chillies,
sliced thinly
(optional)
B 1tsp sesame oil
B 200g rice
B 1½tbsp vegetable
oil
B 1tbsp sesame
seeds, toasted
1 Combine the pork,
teriyaki sauce, sugar,
lemon juice, garlic,
chilli, if using, and
the sesame oil in a
large bowl. Leave to
stand for 10mins (see
Cook’s Tip).
2 Meanwhile, cook
the rice following the
pack instructions.
3 Drain the pork
and reserve the
marinade. Heat half
the vegetable oil in
a wok or large frying
pan, then stir-fry
pork, in batches, until
browned.
4 Add the reserved
marinade and pork to
the wok, bring to the
boil, then stir-fry until
hot. Sprinkle with the
sesame seeds. Serve
the pork with the
rice, broccoli and pak
choi, if liked.
COOK’S
Cost per
serving:
£3.27
TIP
This is a
healthier way of
enjoying fish and
chips at home
as nothing is
fried. Why not try
cooking in your
air fryer?
Butter chicken
Serves: 4-6 Takes:
45mins (plus chilling)
B 900g chicken thigh
fillets, diced
B 4tbsp Greek yogurt,
plus 120g extra
B 4½tbsp tandoori curry
paste
B 90g butter
B 1 onion, thinly sliced
B 1 green chilli, deseeded
and finely chopped
B 2cm piece fresh ginger,
peeled and grated
B 2tsp garam masala
B 2tsp ground cumin
B 1½tsp paprika
B Salt and freshly ground
black pepper
B 400g passata
B 120g spinach, roughly
chopped
1 Combine the
chicken, yogurt
and curry paste
in a bowl. Cover
and chill for 2hr.
2 Melt half the
butter in a large
frying pan over
Cost per
a medium heat.
serving:
£2.17
Cook the chicken for
6-8mins, turning often,
until browned. Remove
passata.
and set aside.
Bring to the boil, then
reduce the heat to
3 Heat the remaining
low and simmer for
butter in the same pan.
5-10mins or until the
Cook the onion for
chicken is cooked
4-5mins until lightly
through. Season with
golden. Add the chilli,
salt and pepper.
ginger, garam masala,
cumin and paprika.
5 Add the extra yogurt
Cook for 1-2mins,
and spinach and cook
stirring.
until the spinach has
wilted. Serve with rice
4 Return the chicken
and riata, if liked.
to the pan with the
According to recent data, the average UK household spends £641 a
year on takeaways. These little treats once a week, alongside the rising
cost of living is beginning to blow our budgets. The UK’s most popular
takeaway is Chinese, followed by Indian, fish and chips and pizza.* *YUGO.COM
Sweet treats packed with unique flavour
combinations, taken from Bake Off finalist
Crystelle Pereira’s new book, Flavour Kitchen
Lime, coconut & sesame cake
Serves: 10 Takes: 1hr 10min (plus cooling and standing)
For the sponge
B 50g desiccated coconut,
plus extra to decorate
B 3tbsp black sesame seeds,
plus extra to decorate
B 50g unsalted butter, at room
temperature
B 225g caster sugar
B Zest of 3 limes, plus extra to decorate
B 25g coconut oil, melted
B ½tsp vanilla extract
B ¼tsp coconut extract (optional)
B 3 eggs
B 100ml coconut cream, at
room temperature
B 160g plain flour
B 1½tsp baking powder
B ½tsp fine sea salt
EDITED BY: HAYLEY MERRICK. RECIPES: CRYSTELLE PEREIRA PHOTOS: VANESSA LEWIS. ALL PRICES ARE APPROXIMATE.
For the lime icing
B 100g icing sugar
B Juice of 2 limes
1 Preheat the oven to 160°C fan/gas 4
and line a 22 x 11 x 6cm loaf tin with
baking paper.
2 Place the coconut and sesame seeds
in a dry frying pan and toast over a low
heat for about 5-7min until golden.
Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
3 Beat the butter in a bowl until soft
and creamy (a stand mixer works best
here). In a separate bowl, combine
the sugar and lime zest and use your
fingers to rub these together, which
will release the oils from the zest and
create a lovely citrus aroma, and turn
the sugar green! Then, add the zesty
sugar mix to the butter, and beat this
44
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
(Kyle Books, £22)
Cost per
serving/
portion
48p
together until combined, scraping
down with a spatula every so often.
4 Add the coconut oil and beat until
pale and fluffy (for about 7min on a
stand mixer), then add the vanilla bean
paste (and coconut extract, if using)
and beat again. Add the eggs, one at
a time, mixing until fully incorporated
before adding the next.
5 Melt the coconut cream in the
microwave for 10-15sec until
smooth but not hot.
6 In a separate bowl, sift in the
flour, baking powder and salt and
whisk to combine. Then, using a
spatula, fold the dry mix into the batter
in three parts until no streaks remain,
alternating with the coconut cream –
be careful not to over mix. Finally, fold
in the toasted coconut and sesame
seeds, reserving some for the garnish.
7 Pour into the lined loaf tin, level out
with a spatula, then bake for around
50min, until a skewer comes out
clean. Allow to cool in the tin before
transferring to a wire rack.
8 While the cake is cooling, make
the lime icing. Place the icing sugar
in a bowl and add the lime juice,
bit by bit, until it forms a thick but
runny consistency.
9 Once the cake is cool, use a spoon to
drizzle the icing all over the top, then
sprinkle over the reserved coconut,
sesame seeds and lime zest. Leave to
stand for about 10min, to allow the
icing to firm up slightly, then slice
and serve.
‘The black sesame
seeds add a lovely
visual element to the
cake but white will do
– you just won’t have
that speckled crumb.’
your recipes
Rasmalai-inspired
bread & butter pudding
Cost per
serving/
portion
£1.78
Serves: 6-8 Takes: 45min
45g pistachios
50g whole almonds, skin on
15 cardamom pods
400ml full-fat milk
200ml double cream
80g caster sugar
Big pinch of saffron
10 slices brioche bread
60g unsalted butter, softened at
room temperature
B 3 large eggs
B 50g sultanas
B 2tbsp demerara sugar
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
1 Preheat the oven to 160°C fan/
gas 4. Roast the pistachios and
almonds in a roasting tray in the
oven for 15min, until slightly golden
and toasted. Allow to cool slightly
before roughly chopping with a
knife into small chunky pieces (we
want these to add crunch).
2 Place the cardamom pods in a
dry frying pan over a medium heat
and toast for about 10min, stirring
constantly, until slightly golden
and fragrant. Transfer to a pestle
and mortar (or spice grinder), bash
them to remove the seeds (reserve
the shells), and grind these into a
fine powder.
3 In a medium saucepan, place
the milk, cream, sugar, saffron and
ground cardamom, along with
the shells, and mix to combine.
Heat gently for 10min, stirring
constantly, then turn off the heat
and leave to infuse while you
prepare the bread. (Once infused,
remove the cardamom shells.)
4 Spread each slice of brioche with
butter, then cut each slice into nine
small squares and set aside.
5 Crack the eggs into a large bowl
and whisk to combine. Then,
carefully pour in the milk mixture,
bit by bit, whisking constantly
until combined.
6 In a square 24cm casserole dish,
scatter over half the brioche pieces
to cover the base. Sprinkle over half
of the roasted nuts and sultanas,
then pour over half the custard.
Repeat this process with the
remaining ingredients and, finally,
sprinkle demerara sugar on top.
Leave to soak for 10min, then bake
for around 25min, until slightly
golden and crunchy on the top,
and soft and custardy underneath.
7 Serve on its own or with a scoop
of ice cream on the side.
‘Bread and butter
pudding is a comforting
British classic, with a
slight custardy feel to
it, whereas rasmalai is
a cold milky dessert,
flavoured with
cardamom and saffron
(and tastes divine).
I decided to combine
both desserts together,
which means that I no
longer have to choose
between the two.’
Dark wood tones add
atmosphere to any dining
occasion. Introduce overhead
cluster lighting to ensure you’re
not dining in the dark! Chicago
Pendant Ceiling Light, £199;
Mango Wood Dining Table, £899;
Aiden Dining Chairs, £230 for
two; Bronx Drinks Cabinet, £425;
Tealight Holders, £16 for three;
Lagoon Dinner Set, £45 all Next
BY ZOE BISHOP
Create the perfect
dining space to enjoy
time with family and
friends this autumn
46
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
your home
Elyssia Cocktail
Glasses, £7 for
two, Dunelm
Alma Dining
Chair in Natural
Weave, £199,
Cult Furniture
Jazz up dinner with some funky floral linen
and fresh white china. Perfect Palms Table
Runner; £20; Endless Recycled Glass Tealight
Holders, £25 for four; Pattern Vase, £22;
Organic Beaded Side Plates, £30 for four;
Dinner Plates, £40 for four; Bowls £30 for four,
all Joe Browns
Wax Resist
12-piece Dinner
set, £40, Habitat
Bobbin Natural
Linen Stool, £290,
Graham & Green
Rattan Tall
Dome Easyfit
Shade, £44,
Bhs.com
Tangzon Dining
Table, £88.95,
Amazon
Bamboo Cutlery
Holder, £18,
Dunelm
Bravo 16-Piece
Cutlery Set,
£30, Sazy
Sipping Wine
Glasses, £29
for four, Loaf
Pheasant Linen
Napkins, £29.95 for
four, Annabel James
Massanutten
Bamboo
Trays,
£49.99 for
two, Wayfair
Faux Leather
Baskets, £30
for two, Habitat
Dwell Luto Dining
Bench, £299, DFS
Fired Earth
Vase, £39.50,
Marks &
Spencer
Gallsopp
Placemat,
£5, Ikea
Fill a strawberry planter with shapely fronds for year-round patio style!
YOU WILL NEED
Terracotta strawberry pot _______ £79.99
crocus.co.uk
Paintbrush & paint:
Cuprinol Garden Shades __________£14/1L
wickes.co.uk
Crocks or flat stones, & trowel
Multi-purpose compost
with John Innes ________________£8/50L
diy.com
Fern collection _______________ £39.99/10
gardenersdream.co.uk
Watering can
TOTAL ________________________£141.98
your space
1
Paint the planter with two
coats. This will make the
terracotta less porous, so the
compost stays moist for the ferns.
2
3
4
5
6
Feed the leaves through a hole.
Wrap the fronds into a tube shape
with clingfilm if you struggle.
Scoop compost over the top, filling
the planter to just below the lowest
planting hole and firming as you go.
Keep adding the ferns and layers of
compost until you reach a few cms
below the planter rim. Pop the largest
fern into the top of the planter, pushing
compost around the sides to fill any gaps.
7
Check that any fronds
haven’t snapped.
If you find a damaged
stem, snip it off with
secateurs at the base.
8
Position in a spot that enjoys
dappled shade for most of the day,
and water until it dribbles from the base.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
49
BY GEOFF HODGE PICS: GAP PHOTOS. PRICES CORRECT AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS.
Gently slide the plastic pot off a fern,
unravel any roots that are circling
the root ball, and lower into the pot.
Add plenty of crocks to the base of
the pot to stop compost clogging the
drainage hole. Flattish stones work too.
shop with us!
yours.co.uk/life/shopping
Designer Japanese
Acer ‘Ukigumo’
SHOPPING
WE GUARANTEE: ✔ Carefully selected
products ✔ Safe reliable service ✔ Delivery
straight to your door ✔ Yours customer
care helpline ✔ Reputable & trustworthy
Is your garden missing an
eye-catching feature
plant? Then why not try
our unusual Japanese
Maple ‘Ukigumo’. Also
known as ‘Floating
Clouds’ this spellbinding
beauty will produce unique
patterning every year, with leaves
emerging highly
patterned with white
markings, green with
speckled white spots
or, with soft pink
shades.
From autumn, the foliage
transforms to orange and
red, before it sheds for
the winter. A unique and
attention seeking maple,
with an eventual height of
3m. Top-quality 2- litre pot
plant supplied.
My order
PRODUCT
PRICE
£19.99
SP139 Two Acer ‘Ukigumo’ (saving £5)
My details Title
QTY SUBTOTAL
£
£
ADD P+P £4.99 PER ORDER £ 4.99
TOTAL £
SP138 One Acer ‘Ukigumo’
Initial
£34.98
Surname
Address
Town
Postcode
Date of Birth (optional)
/
/
Tel No
Email address
Payment
I enclose a crossed cheque for £___________ made payable to
J. Parker’s Dutch Bulbs (write your name, address and offer code YM143 on
the back of your cheque)
Or debit my:
Mastercard
Visa
(Tick as applicable)
Card
number
Valid
from
Expiry
date
Signature
Yes please, keep me up-to-date via email post or phone with the latest news and special offers from
Yours. I am happy for J.Parker’s to contact me via email post or phone Please do let us keep in
contact so we make sure you don’t miss out. If you have opted to share your email address, you can
unsubscribe at any time from any email we send you via the unsubscribe link or opt out
by emailing dataprotectionofficer@bauermedia.co.uk For our privacy policy go to
OFFER CODE
http://www.bauer datapromise.co.uk Yours magazine is published by H Bauer Publishing,
YM143
company number LP003328, The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL.
BUY ONE
ACER ‘UKIGUMO’ FOR
£19.96
OR ORDER TWO FOR
£34.98
How to order...
By phone:
QUOTE CODE
By post: Send the coupon (left) to:
Reader Offer, Dept. YM143, 14 Hadfield
0161 848 1091 YM143 Yours
Street, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9FG
Online: jparkers.co.uk/YOURS23
Delivery within 28 days . Closing date 15.03.2024, while stocks last
your space
Create a
Grow dwarf trees in pots
for an abundance of fruit in
a small space
F
ancy taking a wander
through an orchard and
picking fresh fruit from a
tree? Of course the answer
is yes! And the great news is that you
can achieve the dream in a small
space just outside your back door.
There are now lots of dwarf fruit
trees that are perfect for growing in
pots on the patio.
The secret to success is to choose
compact trees that are grafted
onto a dwarfing rootstock. And
don’t worry, we’ve done all the
hard work for you! Look for the
rootstock information on the plant
label or online description; the best
rootstocks for dwarf patio fruit
trees are:
n Apple – M27
n Pear – Quince C
n Cherry – Colt
n Plum – Pixy
n Peach & nectarine – St Julian A
If space is especially limited,
go for trees that have been bred
or trained to grow upwards
rather than producing spreading
branches. These are usually
labelled as columnar, or sometimes
Ballerina, trees.
If you only want to grow one tree
of each fruit type, make sure the
variety is labelled self-fertile (all
Small trees can
still harvest a
good crop
Position where
you can enjoy the
gorgeous spring
blossom
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
51
Ä,Ù¤,Å+û©,¾Ö)äûËéÙ
£¬Å¤,Ùä¬ÖÝõ¬ä©ä©,
#)¾¾¾)ÙÄr)ä+©
!"#$
AV$
Bx
);S
Bxr)
V
,Ba)f
9
S,)+,裀/0
õ©,Ù,ô,Ù¾¬£,ä)»,ÝûËé
µ«çеõµ±đŵõµĐµõėçąÀçǻřśÅçąõù$
±$ėǻ Ş ±$ėù $ đµµ×Ǻ Ā Åçàµǻ Èá Āŵ
À$õ±µáǻçõçąĀ$á±$ªçąĀǺ
sÈĀÅÔąùĀĀŵòąùÅç¿$ªąĀĀçáėçą
đÈÚÚªµ«çáᵫĀµ±Āççąõg:'ª$ùµ±
µàµõÀµá«ėùąòòçõĀĀµ$à¿çõ$Āđç'
đ$ė«çáеõù$ĀÈçáǺbŵėđÈÚÚĀŵá
ùµá±ÅµÚòĀçėçąõÚç«$ĀÈçáǺ
f91Ý),$)ZaVaSVZHB;;VAZVq,
#afV,B$faHAa,#;;aa,HB
-¿ Āŵ yçąõ[Āõȱµ đ$Ā«Å ±µĀµ«Āù $ ¿$ÚÚǻ ėçą đÈÚÚ ªµ
«çáᵫĀµ±ĀççąõµĖòµõȵ᫵±řśȈŞàçáÈĀçõÈáÀĀµ$àǺ
yçą«$áà$áą$ÚÚė«$ÚÚªėòõµùùÈáÀĀŵ[I[ªąĀĀçáçá
Āŵ¿õçáĀç¿Āŵđ$Ā«ÅǺ
ù śş˅ ç¿ ¿$ÚÚù ç««ąõ çąĀùȱµǻ yçąõ[Āõȱµ3ù ¿$ÚÚ $Ú$õà
đ$Ā«Å Å$ù ªµµá ±µùÈÀáµ± Āç đçõ× ªçĀÅ Èá±ççõù $á±
çąĀ±ççõùǺ[Ā$ė$«ĀÈеǻùç«È$ÚÈùµđÈĀÅ¿õȵá±ùǻ$ᱵеá
«ÚÈàªàçąáĀ$ÈáùđÈĀÅyçąõ[Āõȱµǿ
Ba,q,axB);a)AHB,aHV
yçąõ[Āõȱµ Èù $ «çà¿ėǻ ÚÈÀÅĀđµÈÀÅĀ đõÈùĀđ$Ā«Å đÈĀÅ $
«Úµ$õ ĀÈൠ$á± ±$Āµ ±ÈùòÚ$ėǺ ÚçáÀùȱµ Āŵ [I[
ªąĀĀçá $á± $ąĀçà$ĀÈ« ¿$ÚÚ ±µĀµ«ĀÈçáǻ ÈĀ àçáÈĀçõù ėçąõ
ŵ$õĀ õ$Āµǻ ªÚçç± òõµùùąõµǻ $á± Å$ù $ ªąÈÚĀ'Èá ùĀµò'
«çąáĀµõǺ
bŵyçąõ[Āõȱµđ$Ā«Åçòµõ$ĀµùÈá±µòµá±µáĀÚėç¿sÈ$È
çõ $ Ú$á±ÚÈáµǺ ù $ õµùąÚĀǻ ėçą «$á «çá¿È±µáĀÚė $««µùù
ĀŵŵÚòėçąáµµ±$áėđŵõµÈáĀŵg:ǻÅ$ùùÚµ'¿õµµǺ
)Hra);VAZVq,rHV9Z
TõµùùĀŵ[I[ªąĀĀçá
çõÅ$еĀŵđ$Ā«Å
±µĀµ«Ā$¿$ÚÚ
IąõĀµ$àùòµ$×ùĀç
ėçąĀÅõçąÀÅĀŵđ$Ā«Å
Āçąá±µõùĀ$á±đÅ$Ā
Å$ùÅ$òòµáµ±
sµđÈÚÚùµá±ÅµÚòĀçėçąõ
Úç«$ĀÈçá7á$൱«çáĀ$«Āù
çõĀŵµàµõÀµá«ė
ùµõĐÈ«µù8
sµđÈÚÚ×µµòėçąõ
«çáĀ$«Āùąò±$Āµ±đÈĀÅ
Èá¿çõà$ĀÈçá$ù
õµôąÈõµ±
7KH<RXU6WULGHZDWFKLVMXVWe ZLWKHPHUJHQF\KHOSIRUe PRQWK
)DOOGHWHFWLRQRQO\ePRQWK$OORQDIOH[LEOHUROOLQJFRQWUDFWZLWKQRPLQLPXPWHUP
72 25'(5
FDOO
RUYLVLW ZZZ<RXU6WULGHFRP
your space
our recommendations in the panel,
right, are self-fertile), so it pollinates
itself and doesn’t need pollen from a
different variety to produce fruit. If you
want to grow more than one variety
of a fruit type, check their pollination
groups and choose trees from the
same group or the next overlapping
group. Many self-fertile fruit trees will
crop more prolifically if you grow two
different varieties, or check to see if your
neighbours have a tree in their garden
that may be a suitable partner.
While apples, pears and plums all do
well in a position that is warm and sunny,
cherries, peaches and nectarines need as
much sun as you can give them.
Apples and pears will also
tolerate light shade,
so you can
position these
behind the
others. All
Fruit tree
Bucket of water
Crocks – broken terracotta pot pieces or
large flat stones
35cm terracotta pot: Verve Laleh, £10.35
diy.com
John Innes Peat Free No.3 Compost,
£6.99/25L dobbies.com
Watering can
High-potash feed: Flower Power
Organic Liquid Plant Food, £8.99/500ml
richardjacksongarden.co.uk
Try mulching pots
with bark to reduce
time spent watering
Our favourites
Apple ‘Saturn’
Supercolumn
Crisp flesh with
a high juice
content, stores
well, pick early
October.
n chrisbowers.
co.uk
fruit trees need a sheltered spot that
usually escapes the frost, and protection
from strong winds when flowering, so a
sunny patio in the shelter of a warming
house wall is perfect. Frost and strong
winds can damage the blossom and
reduce pollination, which means you
won’t get as much fruit.
How to grow
YOU WILL NEED
BY EMMA KENDALL. PICS: ALAMY STOCK PHOTO, SHUTTERSTOCK.
PRICES CORRECT AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS
Apple trees can
flourish in the
tightest of spaces
Grow your compact fruit trees
in pots on a sunny and sheltered
patio.
WHAT TO DO
1
Stand the tree, keeping it in its
plastic pot, in a bucket of water
for 15-20 mins before planting, to
soak the roots.
Place crocks over the drainage
holes in the pot.
Start filling the terracotta pot
with compost, lightly firming as
you go, until when you place the
tree’s plastic pot on it, the top is
2-2.5cm below the rim.
Remove the plastic pot and
unravel any long roots going
around the root ball. Stand on the
compost and fill around with more
compost, firming as you go.
Water with a full can and ensure
compost is wet thoroughly.
For the rest of autumn and
winter, water whenever dry; in
spring and summer water more
thoroughly and feed weekly.
2
3
4
5
6
£20.80
Pear ‘Concorde’
n A superb
aromatic variety
with an excellent
sweet taste,
pick from late
September.
£34.99
n 3fatpigs.
co.uk
Plum ‘Jubilee’
Supercolumn
Light red with
succulent sweet
yellow flesh,
pick from
mid-August.
n chrisbowers.
co.uk
£20.60
Cherry
‘Sunburst’
Large, almost
black cherries
that are supersweet, pick
from mid-July.
n thompsonmorgan.com
£29.99
Peach
‘Garden Lady’
Rosy-pink with
orange skin
and so juicy,
pick from
mid-August.
n frank
pmatthews.com
£53
Cherish a Message
from Above
17 Genuine Topaz
Sculpted Feather Detailing
18 -Carat Gold-Plated Solid Sterling Silver
Your Wings Were Ready
Topaz Bereavement Ring
During a time of loss, wearing a reminder that your relationship lives on can lift your spirits and give you a sense of peace. Now a beautiful
ring available exclusively from The Bradford Exchange provides touching reassurance that your loved one’s memory will always be with you.
Handcrafted of solid sterling silver with lavish 18-carat gold-plated accents, the ‘Your Wings Were Ready’ Topaz Bereavement Ring features a
genuine heart-shaped white topaz stone at the centre, accented with 16 smaller white topaz gems. Framing the centre stone are two sculpted
feathers, symbolising the wings of angels that hold you close in your time of need. On the inside of the shank is etched this gentle message,
Your Wings Were Ready, But My Heart Was Not. Exquisitely realised, rich with meaning, this lovely ring will keep memories of your loved one
always near.
An Exceptional Value Not Sold In Stores
– Order Your Tribute Now
PAY NOTHING NOW
ORDER FORM
Please Respond Promptly
To: The Bradford Exchange, PO Box 653, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4RA
YES!
Please order the ‘YOUR WINGS WERE READY’ TOPAZ
BREAVEMENT RING for me as described in this advertisement.
Complete today or Call 0333 003 0019
Please indicate your ring size:
Available in ladies’ whole sizes K to Y, the ‘Your Wings Were Ready’
Topaz Bereavement Ring is an amazing value at only £99.96*, payable
in 4 interest-free instalments of £24.99 (plus £6.99 S&S)* each. It is
accompanied by a custom-designed presentation case, a Certificate of
Authenticity and our famous 20-day money-back gurarantee. Pay nothing
now – complete and return your Priority Order Form today!
Find your perfect ring size below
K
M
O
S
U
W
Q
Name (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms)
(PLEASE PRINT)
Address
Postcode
Y
Match the inside of your ring with one of the circles above. Please note, the matching size letter may
differ slightly from your regular size. If your ring size falls in between these sizes, please select the larger size.
Telephone
!;OL)YHKMVYK,_JOHUNL: ::OPWWPUN :LY]PJL6'LYHWWSPLZ[V<2VUS`6\YN\HYHU[LL
is in addition to the rights provided to you by consumer protection regulations. 01-33505-001
Mobile
Email Address
FASTEST WAY TO ORDER
Applicants must be aged 18 or over. Please note, we may contact you
via mail, email and mobile with information about your reservation.
For details of our privacy policy, please go to www.bradford.co.uk/
privacypolicy or contact us at the above address or phone number.
01-33505-001
Order Ref:436301
www.bradford.co.uk/wingsring
Or call on 0333 003 0019
and quote reference code 436301
your free pattern
Children will love this fun
knitted snake scarf
YOU WILL NEE
D
Cascade 220 yarn
2 x 100g balls of 2452 Turtle (A)
x 100g ball of 8010 Nature (B)
Lang Yarns Merino 120 light
worsted (DK) yarn
Very small amount of 163 (dark
red) (C)
Needles and equipment:
US 8 (5mm) knitting needles
US 5 (3.75mm) knitting needles
Yarn sewing needle
2 x 7⁄8in (22mm) brown buttons
TENSION
18 sts and 24 rows in stockinette
(stocking) stitch to a 4-in (10-cm)
square on US 8 (5mm) needles.
ABBREVIATIO
NS
Difficulty
rating:
●●●
Inc- increase; knit; k2tog- knit two
together; p-purl- p2tog- purl two
together; st(s)- stitch(es);
st st- stocking stitch- ssk- slip slip knit
n Can’t get this yarn? Find a suitable
alternative at yarnsub.com
MEASUREMENTS
The finished scarf is 40½in (103cm) long
(excluding tongue) and 6in (17cm) wide.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
55
Trust
to add style and warmth to your wardrobe
SAVE up to £12 on these comfortable
ladies’ stretch trousers. Designed to keep
you feeling great and looking smart.
º
360
ELASTICATED
WAISTBAND
JERSEY
TROUSERS
with 360º ELASTICATED WAISTBAND
CHOICE OF
FOUR
STYLISH
£19
ALL SIZES
NOW ONLY
COLOURS
+p&p
Chums are offering these stylish jersey trousers at up to 38% off catalogue prices - just
£19 SAVING YOU UP TO £12 A PAIR! Beautifully styled from ‘warm-touch’ material,
you’ll feel cosy and classy! The 360º elasticated waistband copes with any fluctuations
in your body shape, and the ‘pull-on’ style will make them a wardrobe favourite. The
permanent stay-sharp crease makes them perfect for work AND weekends, and the 35%
polyester/65% acrylic mix means they keep their shape
wash after wash! In sizes 10 to 24 with 3 leg lengths
(25” 27” & 29”) and four warm colours: navy, grey,
brown and black.
SIZES
10-24
THREE
LEG LENGTHS
25", 27" & 29"
ORDER ONLINE
chums.co.uk/offers
ORDER NOW... ALL SIZES IN STOCK.
SAVE UP TO £12 OFF WHILE STOCKS LAST
NAVY
Shop at home
with delivery
to your door
GREY
BROWN
PLUS FREE
RETURNS!
BLACK
OFFER PRICE YOU SAVE
SIZE
WAS
10, 12
£25
£19
£6
14, 16
£27
£19
£8
18, 20
£29
£19
£10
22, 24
£31
£19
£12
LT020 Inside leg 25”, 27” & 29”
MACHI
BLE
HA
WAS
NE
Chums Ltd., (Dept. 42Y23), P.O. Box 50, Prescot, Merseyside L34 9GX.
Please send me item(s) indicated PLEASE USE BLOCK LETTERS
ITEM NUMBER
COLOUR
SIZE
INSIDE LEG
QTY
PRICE
LT020
LT020
ORDER ONLINE NOW - IT’S FAST, SAFE & EASY
www.chums.co.uk/offers
and enter media code: 42Y23
IMPORTANT! YOU MUST ENTER MEDIA CODE ON OUR WEBSITE TO BENEFIT FROM THIS PROMOTIONAL OFFER
Our friendly UK Customer service staff are waiting to take your order. Call Now!
08715 267 166
Calls cost 13 pence per minute, plus your network access charge.
Now accepted
Personal shoppers welcome at our showroom. Open Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm.
M57 Junction 4, off School Lane, Unity Grove,Knowsley Business Park, Liverpool L34 9AR
Send cheques/POs/Mastercard/Visa/Maestro card details to:
Chums Ltd (Dept. 42Y23), P.O. Box 50, Prescot, Merseyside L34 9GX.
Chums offer you
FREE RETURNS and
complete satisfaction
if you want an
exchange or your
money back. Goods
usually delivered
within 7 days.
I enclose Cheques / POs made payable to
Chums Ltd for £
Please write your address (inc. post code) on reverse of cheque
or charge my MasterCard/Visa/Maestro Account No.
PLEASE TICK
START DATE:
MONTH/YEAR
Title
EXPIRY DATE:
MONTH/YEAR
/
SUB TOTAL
UK mainland P&P
Highlands & Islands P&P
£5.95
£7.00
TOTAL
PLEASE DEBIT MY A/C NUMBER AS SHOWN BELOW
/
CARD ISSUE NO.
(Maestro Cards only)
Forename
Surname
Address
Post Code
Telephone
Email
MEDIA
CODE
42Y23
We think you’d enjoy some of the latest products and selected offers by post from other trusted retailers, charities, finance, travel, FMCG and utility companies. If you would prefer not to
receive these by post, please tick this box . To learn more about our trusted partners and how we use your data, see our privacy policy at www.chums.co.uk/privacy or ask for a copy
when you call us. From time to time Chums would like to send you our latest catalogues, special offers and promotions by post that we think you’d appreciate as a valued customer. If
you would prefer not to receive these, please tick this box .
Chums Ltd. Co. Reg. No. 1561474
LT020
Order LT020 - Pull-on Jersey Trouser
your free pattern
Top
KEY TO
COLOURS:
2452 Turtle (A) ■
8010 Nature (B) ■
Underside
Work as for top to *.
Row 23: Inc, k to last 2 sts, inc, k1.
(27 sts)
Row 24: Purl.
Rep rows 23–24 twice more. (31 sts)
Work 210 rows in st st beg with a knit row.
Row 233: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2.
(29 sts)
Row 234: Purl.
Rep rows 233–234, 3 times more. (23 sts)
Row 241: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2.
(21 sts)
Row 242: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog.
(19 sts)
Rep rows 241–242 twice more. (11 sts)
Row 247: (K2tog) twice, k3, [ssk]
twice. (7 sts)
Row 248: P2tog, p3, p2tog. (5 sts)
Bind (cast) off.
Tongue
Using US 5 (3.75mm) needles, cast on
24 sts in C.
Bind (cast) off.
To make up
Join the top and underside pieces
together using mattress stitch.
Stitch the buttons in place for the eyes
using a separated strand of B.
Fold the tongue in half width ways and
stitch the centre point to the mouth.
Weave in all loose ends.
n Knitted Scarves
& Cowls by Fiona
Goble, published by
CICO Books (£14.99)
Photography by
Terry Benson © CICO
Books
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
57
PICS: CICO BOOKS
Using US 8 (5mm) needles, cast on 13 sts
in A.
Row 1: Inc, k to last 2 sts, inc, k1.
(15 sts)
Row 2: Purl.
Rep rows 1–2, 10 times more *.
(25 sts)
Row 23: Inc, k11 in A, k1 in B, k10, inc, k1 in
A. (27 sts)
Row 24: P12 in A, k3 in B, p12 in A.
Row 25: Inc, k10 in A, k5 in B, k9, inc, k1 in
A. (29 sts)
Row 26: P11 in A, p1 in B, p1 in A, p3 in B,
p1 in A, p1 in B, p11 in A.
Row 27: Inc, k9 in A, k3 in B, k1 in A, k1 in B,
k1 in A, k3 in B, k8, inc, k1 in A. (31 sts)
Row 28: P10 in A, p5 in B, p1 in A, p5 in B, p
in A to end.
Row 29: K11 in A, k3 in B, k1 in A, k1 in B, k1
in A, k3 in B, k in A to end.
Row 30: P12 in A, p1 in B, p1 in A, p3 in B,
p1 in A, p1 in B, p in A to end.
Row 31: K13 in A, k5 in B, k in A to end.
Row 32: P14 in A, p3 in B, p in A to end.
Row 33: K15 in A, k1 in B, k in A to end.
Row 34: Purl in A.
Rows 35–45: Work from chart below.
Row 46: Purl in A.
Rep rows 35–46, 15 times more.
Beg with a knit row, work 6 rows in st st.
Row 233: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2.
(29 sts)
Row 234: Purl.
Rep rows 233–234, 3 times more. (23 sts)
Row 241: K2, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2.
(21 sts)
Row 242: P2tog, p to last 2 sts, p2tog.
(19 sts)
Rep rows 241–242 twice more.
(11 sts)
Row 247: [K2tog] twice, k3, [ssk] twice.
(7 sts)
Row 248: P2tog, p3, p2tog. (5 sts)
Bind (cast) off.
EASY, SAFE BATHING
FITTED IN THE SAME SPACE AS YOUR OLD BATH IN
JUST A DAY* with no mess, no fuss or re-tiling.
MARKET
LEADING
29
YEARS
WALK-IN
SHOWERS
WALK-IN
BATHS
FULLY
GUARANTEED
Optional Fold
Down Seat
ONE DAY
FITTING*
FREE
TOILET
& BASIN
with any shower
purchased**
AS SEEN ON TV!
Do you struggle to get in and out the
bath? Worried about slipping or falling?
Aquability are here to help.
As one of the leading bathing solution
experts, we’ve enabled 1000’s of people
just like you to regain their bathing
independence. Our extensive range of
beautifully made Walk-in Showers and
Walk-in Baths have been specially
KLZPNULK[VILÄ[[LKPUQ\Z[VULKH`^P[O
no mess, no fuss or re-tiling.
So why not call one of our helpful advisors
and discuss your individual requirements.
OVER 50,000
NO MESS
INSTALLATIONS IN THE UK
NO FUSS
STYLISH
DESIGNS
Various options to
suit your bathroom
*Time based on straightforward fitting. **Not in conjunction with any other offer.
A Range of Unique Bathtime Mobility Solutions
For a FREE brochure
FREEPHONE
Ask for Extension 81794
Visit www.aquability.com
or return coupon to FREEPOST RRGY-AHAX-AHSX, Aquability UK Ltd, Farnborough, GU14 0NR.
Aquability are a long established, caring,
trusted, family-owned business and are one of
the country’s leading walk-in bath and shower
companies with literally thousands of
installations nationwide every year.
For more information and a FREE colour brochure return this coupon to
FREEPOST RRGY-AHAX-AHSX, Aquability UK Ltd, Farnborough, GU14 0NR.
NAME
TEL
ADDRESS
POSTCODE
EMAIL
Aquability will not pass on information to third parties
81794
FREE!
13 PAGES
OF ADVICE
to KNOW
Expert advice on saving you time & money
SEASONAL
CRAFTS pg 64
PLUS:
8-PAGE SPECIAL
BOOST YOUR BUDGET
WITH OUR EXPERT TIPS
pg 66
61 Keep warm with energysaving electric heaters
70 How to make your appliances
last longer
PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK, GETTY IMAGES
OUR PICK OF
THE BEST SMART
SCALES pg 77
Chosen by Nick and Judy Holdsworth of Independence Limited
Carry drinks and dishes one-handed without spilling
Protect your clothes
Generously sized adult bib
that’s easy to put on with
an adjustable one-touch
fastening at the neck.
Wipe clean Polyester with
a Vinyl backing.
Machine washable
and quick drying
With crumb catcher
Very sturdy, light and well balanced, this tray makes it easy to carry
things upstairs as you can carry everything with just one hand and
use the other to hold the handrail or open doors.
Folds flat for easy storage. Non-slip mat available separately.
Ref M3605 One Handled Safety Tray
Colour: White.
Size:18 x 12” (45 x 30cm).
Weight: (approx) 1½ lb (600g).
£23.50 each
Ref M3606 Rectangular Non Slip Mat
Add our advanced technology non slip mat to
help prevent dishes and
cutlery sliding. Colour: Beige.
Size: 10 x 14” (26 x 36cm)
£21.00 each
Ref M3680
Mealtime Protector
Colour: Blue Check.
Size 18 x 29½” (46 x 75cm)
£19.00 each. Buy 2 for £34.50 (save £3.50)
Pull out plugs with ease
It takes just seconds to clip
on one of our strong, flexible
handles, making plugs easy
to pull even if you have weak
grip, rheumatism or arthritis.
No tools or rewiring needed.
Unlike other plug handles
these are extremely thin so
they don’t interfere with the
electrical contacts.
No need to replace existing plugs
Simple to attach without rewiring
Ref M3601 Plug Pulls
1 pack of 10 £11.50
Buy 2 packs for £20.50 (save £2.50)
Comfy knee high
pop socks
Lightweight to wear under trousers,
these knee highs have a deep ribbed
top which holds securely without
cutting in or leaving ugly marks.
Ref M0140
15 Denier Pop Socks
One size fits 4-7.
Colours:
Black, Honey or Mink.
Pack of 3 pairs £6.25
(all one colour)
Honey
Buy 6 pairs for
£9.50 (save £3)
Ref M0145
40 Denier Pop Socks
One size fits 4-7.
Colours: Black or Natural.
Pack of 3 pairs £9.50
(all one colour)
Buy 6 pairs for
£16.00 (save £3)
FREE catalogue
with every order
Black
Safety pants with sewn in pads
Safety pants have a lightly padded gusset
and waterproof lining to provide total
security for occasional minor leaks, without
the need to wear an additional pad.
They look and feel just like ordinary
underwear. Absorbs up to 175ml of
liquid (about a teacup).
Ref M2450
“Cecil” All-in-One Safety Pants
White
White
Machine washable. Colour: White.
Classic Y-front style with fly opening.
100% cotton (except pad).
Sizes S to 5XL Waist 30 to 54” (76-137cm)
1 garment £15.00
Buy 3 for £42.00 (save £3)
Ref M2445 “Carrie” Cotton Safety Pants
Machine washable. Colour: White.
Cool 100% Cotton (except pad).
Sizes S to 4XL. Waists 26 to 60” (66-152cm)
1 garment £15.50
Buy 3 garments for £43.50 (save £3)
A helping hand to pick things up
Magnetic tip
Save bending and stretching with our lightweight reacher.
A gentle squeeze on the trigger handle operates strong
grabbing jaws which hold objects firmly even if you have a
Easy to use
trigger
poor grip. Pick up small metal objects with the magnetic tip.
Ref M3723 Helping Hand Reacher
Standard 26” (66cm) £23.75 each. Buy 2 for £43.50 (save £4.00)
Strong jaws
Relief for the balls
of your feet
Feel the difference as soon as you
slip them on. Special silicone gel
pad gives excellent cushioning yet
is still slim enough to wear with
your regular footwear, under socks
or hosiery.
Washable and reuseable.
Please state shoe size.
Ref M2427
Gel Ball of Foot Cushion
Shoe sizes 4-11 up to E fitting. 1 pair £11.50
Buy 2 for £21.00 (save £2)
When you mention our code MY4223
If you order by mail post to
Independence Ltd. Dept. MY4223,
5E Lancaster Way, ELY CB6 3NW
Write on a plain piece of paper and make
cheques payable to ‘Independence Ltd’
Free returns and full refund
if you are not satisfied.
your tried & tested
Yours
WhAt’s
bEsT
test
Keep warm on winter nights with an
energy-saving electric heater
BEST BUDGET BUY
Challenge 2kW Convector Heater
If you’re looking for a basic electric heater, look no further than this
simple model. While the design isn’t as sleek or modern as others, it is
lightweight, making it easy to transport around different parts of the
house. It comes with a 1.5-metre power cord, which also allows for easy
movement around any room. And there are three heat setting options
and a safety cut-out feature for peace of mind.
Our only slight issue with this heater was that it was tricky to put the
feet on when assembling. However, after the initial set-up, it seemed
pretty sturdy.
n Argos
£30
★★★★★
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
61
Pure cotton jersey nightwear to country
keep you warm and cosy
collection
- from only £35
Freda Nightdress
Classic style four button neck fastening
with ribbon and binding detail. Available
in long and short sleeve styles. Length 43”.
S (10-12) M (12-14) L (16-18)
XL (20-22) XXL (24-26)
AK9 BL
AK8 BL
Long sleeve
Short sleeve
£49 £39
£45 £35
Freda Pyjamas
Front button fastening style with long
sleeves. Decorative binding to collar and
patch pocket. Elasticated waist trousers.
S (10-12) M (12-14) L (16-18)
XL (20-22) XXL (24-26)
AL4 BL
£55 £45
P&P £5.50 FREE
Country Collection is part of
an employee owned business
BLOCK CAPS PLEASE
Name (Title) ________________________________________________________________________________
Ordering and delivery
For credit and debit card orders
Phone 0330 094 8678
(we are here Monday-Friday
9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm).
Order online
www.countrycollection.co.uk
or complete and return the Freepost
coupon. Offer ends 28th November
2023. Allow 7 days for delivery.
(Current catalogue price refers to
Country Collection Christmas and
Christmas Essentials 2023 catalogues.)
NO TIME LIMIT GUARANTEE
If at any time during its lifetime, an issue arises with the
quality of the product please return it for an exchange or
immediate refund in full. Returns are post free (UK only).
REFERENCE
SIZE QTY PRICE
TOTAL
Address ______________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________ Postcode ____________________________________
country
Tel _____________________________________________________________________________________________
collection
Mobile________________________________________________________________________________________
P&P £5.50 FREE
Grand Total
I enclose a sterling cheque payable to Country Collection or
charge my Mastercard, Visa or American Express card no:
Email________________________________________________________________________
We think you will enjoy hearing about our latest products and offers (your
contact details will not be passed on to any third party). Please tick the
3 digits on reverse. 4
Expiry
relevant box if you do not wish to receive: ! Email ! SMS/Text Message. date
digits on front for AMEX.
See our Privacy Policy at www.countrycollection.com/privacy.
We may in the future occasionally make customers’ names available to
Phone 0330 094 8678
selected trusted retailers, UK charities and organisations whose products
Post to: Country Collection, FREEPOST CE451,
we feel might be of interest to you. Should you prefer not to receive these
Dept. YS126, Crawhall, BRAMPTON, Cumbria CA8 1BR
postal mailings please tick this box !
From only
£35 and
FREE P&P
Offer
code
YS126
To fit sizes
10-24
No time
limit
guarantee
FREE returns
your tried & tested
BEST FOR TECH
LOVERS
BEST PORTABLE
HEATER
Tristar Heaters 2000W Smart
Ceramic Digital Fan Heater
2500W 11 Fin Oil
Filled Heater
n B&Q
£70
★★★★★
Daewoo COL1550GE
Hot & Cool Tower Fan
n Currys
n Dunelm
★★★★★
BEST SPACE
SAVING
BEST DESIGN
Want a heater that has it all? This
one won’t disappoint. Offering both
heating and cooling functions, it
can be used all year round to regulate
the temperature of your home or
workspace.
With a maximum heat power of
1900w, there are ten fan and three
heat settings to suit your preference.
Arguably one of the best features
of this model is the touch control
and remote function, which make it
convenient to switch settings.
Despite its quite large size, we
found this wasn’t as loud as some of
its smaller competitors. And, while
it might not be ideal for those short
on space, its sleek design does make
a nice addition to any room.
This portable heater has
three settings to suit your
comfort level, is simple to
assemble and set up, and has
the bonus of wheels so can
be moved easily. The cable
tidy on the side of the heater
prevents the power cord
trailing behind and makes it
£59
look much neater.
While it isn’t the most
modern-looking or compact design, the heater gets the
job done and can be neatly stored in a cupboard when
not in use. The thermostat control works well and keeps
temperature regulated, and we found it was able to heat
up a small room within 15-20 minutes. As it heats up so
efficiently, you don’t have to let the heater run for long,
making it cost-effective.
£149
★★★★★
1400W Sealey
Ceramic Fan Heater
With its compact design,
this heater is ideal for
areas with limited space
£36.50
or those looking for a
desktop option.
There are two heat
settings (from 700W to
a maximum 1400W),
and the heater is easy to
use, requires no set-up, and
has overheating and tip-over
protection.
When using the heater on a desktop
in smaller spaces, a tilt function would have
been useful to allow you to direct heat to certain areas
of the room, but the thermostat control works well to
maintain and regulate temperature, meaning it won’t get
too hot to touch. Excellent price too.
n Bigdug.co.uk
★★★★★
■ Prices quoted at the time of writing and may be subject to change
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
63
BY LUCY BROWN PIC: SHUTTERSTOCK
This modern electric heater can
be connected to your smartphone
or tablet through the Tristar app,
allowing you to schedule warmth
from anywhere. While this sounds
ideal for those on the go, we found
the app to be clunky and outdated,
making controlling your heater much
more complicated than needed.
However, the heater itself works
well using manual controls. With
a maximum 2kW of power, the heater
also has a 24-hour timer, digital
display and can rotate.
Our other slight gripe is that it is
rather loud when in use, making it
a bit unpleasant to sit in the room
when it’s turned on.
BeSt
BuY
Dragon’s Den entrepreneur and former
Strictly star Sara Davies shares her love of
creating seasonal crafts to update your home
G
etting your home
ready for autumn
doesn’t have to
be expensive. In
fact, creating your own
original pieces can be a
rewarding experience and
give you something unique to
display and enjoy. This is the
inspiration behind crafting
guru Sara Davies’ new book,
Craft Your Year, and Yours
spoke to her to find out how
she caught the crafting bug!
We’ve become obsessed
with decorating our homes
for the seasons. Why is
crafting items better than
buying them?
If you make something for
someone or if you’ve taken the
time to make something for
your own home, it’s got that
personal touch. It’s not like
anybody can go out and buy
it – especially if it’s a gift. Mix
this with the well-being side of
crafting and you’re hooked.
How does crafting help
with your mental health?
To me it’s all to do with
the fact that you’re doing
something with your hands.
64
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
So, the dexterity side of it
is good, but then if you’re
doing paint by numbers, you’re
following a pattern. If you’re
crafting, you’re following some
instructions, so your brain is
actively engaged in what you’re
doing, and you need to focus
and be in the moment. You’re
essentially switching off.
What’s the project you’re
most proud of?
All of them! I think the good
thing is in the book I cover
some of my favourites,
however it was difficult to get
to get down to just 20 for each
season. I tried to make sure
that I was covering not only
all the different occasions, but
all the different disciplines.
So, we’ve got everything from
macramé and box making
to candle
making
and Easter
decorations.
n Craft Your Year
with Sara Davies,
£20, published
by Bantam, is
available from
October 19.
your craft
You will need: Glue gun, glue sticks, charger plate
(or old circular tray that you’re happy to upcycle),
thick rope, scissors, wooden rings (I used 25
wooden curtain rings).
To create: Plug in your glue gun to heat up. Take
the rope and use the glue gun to adhere it to the
centre of the tray. From the centre starting point,
spiral the rope outwards, gluing it into place as
you go. Once the plate is completely covered with
the rope, cut it at an appropriate point with some
sharp scissors. Set aside to dry. Once the rope is
glued firmly in place, use the glue gun to adhere
all the wooden rings to the outer edge of the tray
on top of the rope. Take care not to use too much
glue. Set aside to dry. Style your finished tray with
candles and ornaments of your choosing. Beautiful!
Sara says:
“I love air-dry clay and
have made so many things
with it. It’s especially fun
to use with the kids to create
memorable keepsakes. Years
ago you had to buy clay that
needed to go in the oven,
but these days it’s all
air-dry.”
Clay trinket tray
You will need: Air-dry clay, knife,
rolling pin, acrylic paints in various
colours, small paint brushes.
To create: Cut a piece of clay about
the size of a satsuma. Roll it out so
it’s roughly the size and shape of
a DL envelope and around half an
inch thick. Trim the edges with your
knife to create a neat rectangle.
Using your fingers, mould the sides
of the tray upwards to give it a
raised rim. When you’re happy with
the overall look of your tray, set it
aside to dry for around 24 hours.
Once the clay is completely dry,
it’s time to paint! Take your first
acrylic colour and mark a diagonal
line across the tray, from corner
to corner. If you’d like this to be
perfectly straight, use a ruler. Then,
paint one half of the tray in your
chosen colour. Next, take a second
paint colour and, using a fresh paint
brush, gently spatter some paint
across the entire tray. Set aside to
dry for at least one hour.
Once dry, add your favourite
pieces of jewellery to your stylish
new trinket dish!
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
BY LOUISE BENNETT. PICS: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE, BAKER ROSS, SARA DAVIES
Sara says:
“Beautiful centrepieces
are just as popular as
they’ve ever been. I’ve tried a
few different projects to create
the perfect centrepiece tray and
this boho chic-inspired piece has
to be one of my favourites. It
looks effortlessly stylish and
really is straightforward
to make.”
Rope tray
65
HOW TO MAKE
,
A YEAR
Boost your budget
by raking in some
extra cash
W
hether you fancy a
treat or need to cover
bills, you might be
surprised at how much
cash you can collect. Spend the next
week ticking off our money ‘do list’,
and you could bump up your income
by more than £2,500 a year.
Use loyalty and cashback balance
Check what you’ve raked in via loyalty
schemes, cashback websites and
reward account balances, and work
out ways to max out the money. For
example, you can transfer earnings
from sites such as TopCashback and
Quidco direct to your bank account,
or benefit from up to 25 per cent
extra as vouchers for specific shops
or websites. Similarly, points and
vouchers from loyalty schemes such
as Tesco Clubcard and Sainsbury’s
Nectar are typically worth more when
used elsewhere, rather than spent
on supermarket
shopping.
Dig out giftcards
er is an
e expert Faith Arch
Our money advic
blogger
d
an
st
ali
rn
jou
oney
award-winning m
ty
pu
de
Less. Faith was
at Much More With
raph
leg
Te
ily
Da
editor at The
personal finance
make
to
s
aim
e
Sh
.
BBC radio
and is a regular on
,
eting
ch as family budg
money matters su
and.
rst
de
un
to
r
sie
ea
pensions and tax
If you have any
giftcards shoved
at the back of a
drawer, boost your
budget by spending or selling
them before they expire.
Friends or family might
be willing to give you the
face value for unwanted
giftcards, or try websites
such as Cards2Cash to
turn giftcards into cash.
SpEnD LeSs
SaVe mOre!
Cash in on clutter
For money in a hurry, sell
books, DVDs and video games
via sites and apps that make
immediate offers and pay for
postage, such as Music Magpie
and We Buy Books. Snap quick
pics of clothes you no longer
want to sell on sites such as
Vinted or Depop. For mobile
phones, find where you can get
the best price at sites such as
Sell My Mobile or Compare and
Recycle. Revenue will range from
pennies to hundreds of pounds
for the most recent phone tech.
Refer a friend
SELL STUFF AT A
CAR BOOT SALE
To raise quick cash over a
weekend, scour local listings to
find a car boot sale. Take lots
of change, arrive early, choose
a good pitch and set out your
stall. Be prepared to accept low
offers to shift your stuff – as
a guideline, expect to charge
10 to 15 per cent of the original
value. Then resist the temptation to
spend your proceeds at other stalls.
Depending on your wares, you might
come away with £50 to £200.
See if any of the services or sites
you love will pay out if
you recommend them to
your friends. Many will
reward you both, if your
friend signs up and meets
any criteria required. Brits
earn on average £45 a year
by referring friends, with
some making as much as
£200 from a single referral,
according to research by
TopCashback. Big payers
include Octopus Energy, which
adds a £50 energy credit each,
BT Broadband, which offers a
£50 Amazon voucher each and
PayPal, which promises £10
each, while TopCashback offers
up to £30.
You could
cash in at
a car boot
SWITCH CURRENT
ACCOUNTS
Get paid just for switching your
current account. Right now, First
Direct offers a £175 bonus to new
customers who switch via the
Current Account Switching Service
(CASS) and pay in at least £1,000
during the first three months.
The CASS process only takes
seven working days and does all
the hard work for you, moving
your balance, direct debits and
standing orders across and
closing your old account.
SWITCH SAVINGS TO
A BETTER RATE
For every £10,000 moved from a
high-street bank paying as little as
1.16 percent to an easy-access account
paying five percent, you’ll earn an extra
£384 in interest every year, according to
advice website Savings Champion. Anna
Bowes from the company said, “Better
still if you don’t need access to the cash,
you could tie it up for a year earning up
to 6.2 percent – providing £620 gross
a year. Why say no to free money!”
Reclaim lost cash
The average value in lost pensions
is £23,125, £450 in forgotten bank
accounts, £800 in missing life
insurance policies and £40 in
unclaimed NS&I assets, according
to Gretel, the free online hub which
reunites consumers with lost and
dormant accounts across the
financial services industry. Duncan
Stevens from Gretel said, “Marriage,
divorce and moving jobs or homes
are often stages where people can
lose touch with their accounts.” The
average amount reunited via Gretel
is a chunky £2,400.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
67
book with us!
We select our partners to ensure that we only offer breaks
of good quality, to make sure you have a great time every time
TRAVEL
your money
Apply for
Pension Credit
SELL SERVICES
Turn time into money and get paid
for your skills such as babysitting,
dog walking, painting, gardening
or cooking. Set up an Airbnb
Experience such as hosting a
guided walk around historic
features nearby or holding a
cooking class in your own home.
My mother is getting
older and more forgetful.
Should I investigate
lasting power of attorney?
Clare Cousins
Faith says: If you are
concerned your mother
might need to set
up lasting power of
attorney (LPA), it’s a
good idea to discuss it with her
well before it might be needed.
LPA is a legal document that allows
someone else to make decisions
on your behalf, should you become
unable to make decisions yourself.
There are two types: LPAs for
financial decisions and for health
and care decisions. Crucially, LPAs
can only be put in place while your
mother has the mental capacity
to do so – that is, while she can
understand the decision needed
and the likely outcome.
Otherwise, if you don’t have
an LPA in place and your mother’s
health worsens, you may end up
having to apply to the Court of
Protection to be appointed as a
deputy so you can make decisions
on her behalf.
Kirsty Limacher, chief legal
officer at Solicitors for the Elderly,
said, “This process can be timeconsuming, expensive, and
burdensome for your relatives,
adding unnecessary stress during
an already challenging time.”
Setting up an LPA must be your
mother’s choice. Giving someone
lasting power of attorney is a big
responsibility, because they could
end up making decisions about,
for example, where she lives, how
to pay her bills and her medical
care. The instructions have to
come from the person making
the LPA, not from someone acting
on their behalf. It may be sensible
for your mother to appoint more
than one person that she knows
and trusts as her attorneys and
specify whether they can act
jointly or independently.
Although people can fill in
LPA forms themselves, it is well
worth getting help from an
expert, whether a solicitor or a
local advice agency. LPAs need
to be registered with the Office
of the Public Guardian (OPG)
before they can be used, but on
average more than 20,000 LPA
applications are rejected each year
due to mistakes, according to a
freedom of information request
by wealth managers Quilter. Allow
£82 to register each LPA, plus
solicitor’s fees on top, and expect
the registration process to take
several months. Ms Limacher said,
“Creating an LPA is like an insurance
policy against ill health.
You hope it will never
have to be used,
but if it does, it
Got a burning
makes life much
money question?
easier for those
We’d love to help, so
involved.”
please write or email
us using the contact
details on page 3
PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK
If you are past
state pension
age, do check if
you’re entitled
to Pension
Credit. Try benefits calculators
on sites such as Turn2Us.org.
uk, EntitledTo.co.uk or AgeUK.
org.uk. Payments are worth an
average of £1,900 a year for lowincome households according to
Age UK. Claiming Pension Credit
also unlocks a whole host of other
savings, such as £150 via the
Warm Home Discount Scheme,
cold weather payments, help with
Council Tax, reduced water bills,
free NHS dental treatment, a free TV
licence for over 75s, cheaper home
phone and broadband deals, and
extra Pension Credit for carers worth
up to £38.85 a week.
You can save hundreds of
pounds on replacing white
goods by using these tips to
help extend their lifespan
W
hen even a budget
washing machine can
cost around £400,
and you can fork out
anywhere between £300 and £1,500plus for a new oven, it’s important
to keep your household appliances
running for as long as possible. We
asked Ian Palmer-Smith, Supplier and
Heating Services Director at Domestic
& General, and Mira Yordanova, owner
at topcleaninggb.co.uk, to share their
top tips to keep yours in optimal
condition, and postpone the next big
household spend!
70
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
CHECK THE WASHING MACHINE
Got a machine that shakes the whole room when on a spin cycle? It’s
time to check it. “Setting up your machine will impact how it runs, so
it’s important to make sure the machine is installed correctly,” says Ian.
“Check that the feet on all corners are touching the floor. An uneven
machine can move across the floor during the spin cycle and risks
causing serious damage. Adjust the front-levelling legs to the correct
height and ensure the lock nut is tight.”
Once it’s level, keep it clean. Check the lint filter with a damp paper
towel to ensure it’s not clogged with lint, fabric softeners or
detergent, and run an empty hot wash once a month.
To refresh the drum and dispensers. “Spray white
vinegar around the inside of the drum, including
the rubber seal. Pour 500ml of white vinegar
into the detergent drawer and set to a standard
hot wash,” says Mira. “Add 60-70g of baking
soda into the drum and run through again.”
SpEnD LeSs
SaVe mOre!
EASY OVEN
DEGREASING
A clean oven will
reduce your bills
CLEAN YOUR VACUUM
“Your vacuum will have much more power if any debris is removed,” says
Mira. “If possible, remove the brush from any attachments or heads. Use
a pair of scissors to cut through trapped hair and other debris to release
it from the brush, but take care to avoid cutting any bristles.”
Mira recommends removing the cylinder from the vacuum and
emptying the contents. “Use a toothbrush to gently remove excess
dirt and dust from the rest of the compartment, making sure to reach
spots where any has built up,” she says. “If you can remove the filter,
run it under cold running water to rinse away any debris. Leave it until
completely dry before returning to your vacuum. This will improve
suction, but also help to remove any bacteria and germs.”
REMOVE DISHWASHER DIRT
If your dishwasher has become
less efficient, Ian recommends
cleaning it before shelling out
for a new one.
“Firstly, make sure your filter is
being maintained,” he says. “You
can normally remove the filter at
the bottom of the dishwasher,
by twisting or pulling. Using a
soapy sponge, scrub the inside
and outside of the filter. Run it
under a tap for a final clean.”
Then check the spray arms:
“Remove the racks and utensil
holders,” Ian says. “Use an old
toothbrush to get into the
nooks and crannies to ensure
all grime is cleaned. Check your
user manual to see if you can
lift the lower arm out. Clean
the arms in the sink and check
the holes in the arms are clear.
Hold each one under a tap to
check the water flows through it
properly and there is no further
blockage. If it doesn’t, it might
be time to replace them.”
Lastly, Ian suggests checking
you’re using the appropriate
dishwasher salt regularly and
trying rinse aid to help your
dishes look shiny.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
BY LUCY HUNTER. PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK
“A deep-cleaned oven will reach the
correct temperature for cooking much
quicker than one covered in food residue
and grease,” says Mira. “This means lower
bills – and nicer tasting food.” She advises
removing the racks and grill plate from
your oven first. “Use a dustpan and brush
to remove crumbs and debris from the
bottom of the oven. Mix baking soda
and water to a
thick, paste-like
consistency and
smear the paste
across the metal and glass – avoiding any
heating elements. Leave for 20 minutes,
then wipe the grease away.”
Mira suggests placing your oven
racks in a bath on an old towel (to avoid
scratches) along with hot water and a
few dishwasher tablets. “Soak
for as long as possible – you
should be able to wipe away
any grease.”
Spritz the outside of your
oven door with glass cleaner
and wipe the glass with a damp,
non-abrasive cloth in a circular
motion until you can see the dirt
and grime has disappeared.
71
Abby Williams, 59, from Worcestershire,
moved into a Victorian two-bedroomed terraced house
a year ago. Here, she shares how she saved a fortune with
her clever money-saving tips and tricks
By Moira Holden
I
started work on the outside of
the house first before turning my
attention to the inside. I paid a
professional £2,000 to replace old
roof tiles and to cap the crumbling
chimneys – only a professional can
do those sorts of jobs. But it’s worth
scouring local reclaim yards for
identical tiles or asking
neighbours if they have
any left over.
Turning to the
interior, I spent £400
on a stair carpet from
Carpetright, but there was a sizeable
amount left over. A friend suggested
keeping the offcuts and I used
a Stanley knife to cut a piece to
make a long runner for my wooden
bedroom floor, plus two doormats for
the front and back door. Using those
offcuts saved me from spending
a further £125. The trick is to have
a neutral coloured carpet that blends
well with any colour of paint or
patterned wallpaper.
In the kitchen, the two wooden
bench tops were faded and stained
with marks from
saucepans, but if I’d
had new bench tops
installed, the cost
would have been
£1,000. Instead, I paid
a professional £200 to sand them
down and to treat them with oil. They
look like new.
Sample bathroom tiles have also
saved me money. I couldn’t decide
on colour and pattern, so I paid £1.69
online each
for some
samples or
got them
free in-store.
I kept them
afterwards and
now use them
as placemats for
soap dispensers,
my beauty
products, salt
and
pepper pots,
a run
The trick is to have
carpets that are
a neutral colour
SaaRVoUiNnDg:
£125
r p e t fr o m
Sp are ctahe st a ir s....
72
...b eca me
ner
in my bedroo m
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
and even a vase of flowers. I’ve saved
around £30, and they look so pretty.
Friends ask where I got them from!
I spotted a towel rail in a charity
shop, paid £5 for it and painted it
white – a new one would have cost
about £40.
One of the best ways of saving
money is to join your local Facebook
group. People give things away for
free because they don’t want the
SpEnD LeSs
SaVe mOre!
SPRUCE UP
ON A BUDGET
,
Prices may be soaring, but
furnishing your home doesn’t
need to cost a fortune. Car boot
sales and charity shops make great
places to pick up preloved pieces,
often for next to nothing. All it
takes is a bit of patience! Scour
antiques shops for vintage finds
too – dark wooden furniture can
often be bought for a steal, and
it’ll stand the test of time.
Remember that a quick lick
of paint is an easy way to give
anything, from a wardrobe to a
mirror, a new lease of life. Be bold
with your colours too – statement
pieces will add character to your
home. Paints by Frenchic and
Annie Sloan are incredibly easy to
use, and you’ll find plenty of great
inspiration on their websites.
This lo ve ly la m p wa s
free fr om a lo ca l
Fa ce bo ok gr ou p SaViNg:
aRoUnD
BY ABBY WILLIAMS. PICS: ABBY WILLIAMS, INSTAGRAM/ANNIESLOANHOME
£15O
bother of going to the tip or
getting the council to take
them away. I got a beautiful
floor lamp, just what I’d always
wanted, for nothing – a new
one would have been £150.
I sent a photo of it in my
house to the lady who’d given
it to me. She said it looked
better in my house than
hers!”
SaViNg:
aRoUnD
£3O
SaViNg:
aRoUnD
£8oo
tained
My o l dosr kt o p...
w
Use bat hro om tile s
as pla cem ats
...rest ore d by
san din g and oil ing
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
73
shopwith us!
yours.co.uk/life/shopping
FREE BOOK
Bargain
Crime Bestsellers
with every six ordered
We have
a thrilling
selection of
unputdownable
titles for you in
this issue. If you
want a bespoke
selection or
top up – just
ask. There’s a
FREE bestseller
with every
SIX books
ordered. Our
best value for
avid readers, is
twelve books
+ two free.
2 THE PERFECT HOLIDAY
3 THAT WOMAN
4
5 THE SECRETS HE KEPT
6
Four people walked into the
dining room that night. One never
left. Matthew: the
perfect husband.
Titus: the perfect
son. Charlie: the
perfect illusion.
Rachel: the perfect
stranger.
MY HUSBAND’S SECRETS
Grief-stricken, Ali can’t believe that
beloved Matthew is gone. But
months pass,
Ali uncovers secrets.
And why can’t she
shake the feeling
that somehow,
somewhere, he is
still alive?
Please tick the desired book reference
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
I have ordered ____ books @ £5 each OR______12 books at £60 + P&P.
I enclose P&P £7.99 * for 6+ books (*£9.99 for N. Ireland (N.I.), Shetland,
Outer Hebrides isles and Isle of Man); 4-5 books £5.50 P&P (*£7);
1-3 books £4 P&P (*£6) to the total order value.________
PAYMENT
I enclose a crossed cheque/ P.O. (address and code Y34 on reverse;
P&P added) made payable to AB FAB BOOKS for £___________
Bank name _____________________Cheque no. __________
OR debit my card for the sum of £____________
Card
number
Security
number
Olivia and Julian are enjoying lazy
days in Spain. A chance encounter
with a younger,
attractive man
changes everything.
An idyllic break,
turns into cat and
mouse. Who will get
out alive?
He loves you and your children
and, would never put family in
danger or, would
he? Sally discovers
everyone has
secrets and truth is
not always good
to hear.
The new girl at work’s, everything
you used to be. Young, beautiful and
confident. Flattered
by friendship,
she slowly
takes control
of everything,
including your
life!
MY LOVELY DAUGHTER
Precious daughter, the world is
dangerous and you have no idea of
the horrors in our past,
that I have shielded
you from. Nor, can
you ever discover just
what I’ve done or am
willing to do, for your
safety.
7
Please send me a FREE book with EVERY six ordered
Expiry
date
WE GUARANTEE: ✔ Carefully selected
products ✔ Safe reliable service ✔ Delivery
straight to your door ✔ Yours customer
care helpline ✔ Reputable & trustworthy
1 THE DINNER GUEST
Yours Crime Fiction Offer
1
SHOPPING
➔ The last 3 digits on
the back of your card
Tel No (for queries & cards only)
Name on card
Signature
Title: Miss/Mrs/Ms/Mr
Name
Address
Postcode
Yes please, keep me up-to-date via email post or phone with the latest news and special offers from
Yours. I am happy for Ab Fab Books to contact me via email post or phone Please do let us keep in
contact so we make sure you don’t miss out. If you have opted to share your email address, you can
unsubscribe at any time from any email we send you via the unsubscribe link or opt out
by emailing dataprotectionofficer@bauermedia.co.uk For our privacy policy go to
OFFER CODE
http://www.bauer datapromise.co.uk Yours magazine is published by H Bauer Publishing,
Y34
company number LP003328,Media House, Lynchwood Business Park PE2 6EA
HOME TRUTHS
8 LITTLE DARLINGS
A terrifying encounter leaves Lauren
Angie’s happy life is shattered
convinced someone is trying to steal
when her son Liam falls in with
her new-born twins,
the wrong crowd.
so, she locks them all
Her son’s bad choices
in the bathroom until
lead to the murder
the police arrive and
of her husband and,
discover nothing on
somehow, she must
the CCTV. Lauren is
keep the remaining
convinced a woman
family together.
is after her children.
9
LUCKY
Etta joined a gambling website to
get a bit of cash. And she was so
good at it … until
she wasn’t. If she is
lucky, a friend who
hit the jackpot,
could lend her
money to win it
back, if she didn’t
feel so afraid.
How to order...
By post:
Send the coupon (left) to:
CRIME Bestsellers (Y34),
12 Gordon Road, Ealing,
London W5 2AD
Offer closes 18 November 2023
10 SNOW
D.I. Strafford investigates a
murder at Ballyglass House, home
of aristocratic
Osbourne family.
As snow falls with
an expanding
mystery unfolding,
people are
determined to
keep their secrets.
If you cannot post your order or are
paying by debit /credit card, please call
07941 57 58 15
and quote YOURS CRIME Fiction (Y34) and
leave your name and telephone number.
We’ll call you back to take your order. Line
opens 10.00am – 5.30pm Mon-Sat.
Call rates to mobiles apply.
Terms & Conditions: Offer closes
18 November 2023. Allow up to
28 days delivery. Offer open to UK
residents only. Courier rates for six+
books for Northern Ireland, Isle of
Man, Shetland, and Outer Hebrides
- £9.99. The free book is our choice
with every order of six books. Offer
subject to availability; we reserve the
right to substitute a title. Promoter:
Ab Fab Books 07941575815
SpEnD LeSs
SaVe mOre!
Helping you spend wisely and save
more, with money expert Faith Archer
BUMP UP YOUR
CREDIT SCORE
One-in-five UK adults
had their applications for
credit turned down during
the last year, according to the Money
and Pensions Service.
The main reasons given included
‘poor credit history’ (38%), ‘couldn’t
afford the repayments’ (28%) and
‘having too much other credit’ (19%).
Making multiple applications will
damage your credit history, meaning
you may be offered higher interest rates
in future or declined altogether.
Instead, before trying to borrow,
check your credit report for free with the
three main credit reference agencies.
Access your Experian details via the MSE
Credit Club, view your Equifax report
using Clearscore and
get access to your
TransUnion report
at Credit Karma.
Reporting any mistakes,
k updating
d
your address and registering on the
Electoral Register can all bump up your
credit score. Paying bills and debts on
time and in full, and using less than 30
per cent of your credit limits, will also
improve matters.
Jackie Spencer from the Money and
Pensions Service said: “If you’re declined,
it’s time to stop, take a breath and
reassess before applying again.
“If you need credit for essential costs
like food, or to repay other borrowing, it
might be time to seek free debt advice.”
SAVV Y SHOPPING
As the weather turns colder, get help towards
the cost of a new boiler. Heating accounts
for about 55 per cent of energy costs for the
average household, according to EDF, so
fitting a more energy-efficient boiler can really
cut your bills.
People receiving certain benefits can apply
for grants offered by most energy suppliers
under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO)
scheme, designed to help improve energy efficiency.
Even if you’re not on benefits, people in England or Wales may still be able
to claim up to £6,000 towards the cost of moving to a heat pump or biomass
boiler. Home Energy Scotland runs a similar scheme, with grants of up to
£7,500 to install a heat pump, or up to £9,000 if you live in remote areas, plus
interest-free loans worth up to £7,500 for any remaining installation costs.
MAKE MORE
S
SS
ES
OUT OF LE
Get extra cash towards
wards
the cost of Christmas,
mas,
using supermarket
et
savings schemes. Top up your
account before their deadlines,
and rake in up to six per cent in
free money. Just make sure it’s
a supermarket where you want to
spend the money.
The Iceland Bonus Card pays
£1 on every £20 deposit, the
Co-op’s Christmas Saving Stamps
tops up every £48 with £2 and
the Sainsbury’s Christmas Club
Card adds £2.50 to every £50. The
Tesco Clubcard Christmas Saver
scheme and the ASDA Christmas
Savings Card offer tiered
cashback.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
PICS: ALAMY STOCK PHOTO,
P
SHUTTERSTOCK
NeWs
YoU CaN
Use
75
shop with us!
yours.co.uk/life/shopping
Keep a clean
and tidy home
Spider StayAway
A quick spray keeps spiders away
Ideal for spider control, preventing
spider infestation and spider-webs
the humane way, the Advanced
Spider StayAway is a natural spray
that harmlessly repels those
unwanted visitors. Using
SPECIAL
OFFER
chestnut oil extract, a
BUY 2,
fragrance disliked by spiders, once
GET 1 FREE
SIMPLY
the area is sprayed, they won’t
ADD 3
come near. Simply use the spider
spray around doors and
windows and, spiders are
deterred from entering.
£12.99
My order
PRODUCT
PRICE
XL Heated Airer with Timer
5280 Easylife
£149.99
- 3 Tier
Superior Dirt Trapper Mat - S - 40x60cm
£8.99
Coffee (2020) Slate (2024) Linen (2028)
Superior Dirt Trapper Mat - M - 50x75cm
£12.99
Coffee (2021) Slate (2025) Linen (2029)
Superior Dirt Trapper Mat - L - 80x100cm
£24.99
Coffee (2022) Slate (2026) Linen (2030)
Superior Dirt Trapper Mat - XL - 80x150cm
£29.99
Coffee (2023) Slate (2027) Linen (2031)
3346 Spider Stayaway
£12.99
QTY SUBTOTAL
£
£
£
/
Tel No
Email address
Payment
I enclose a crossed cheque for £___________ made payable to
Easylife Limited (write your name, address and offer code YM266 on the back
of your cheque)
Or debit my:
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro (Tick as applicable)
Card
number
Valid
from
Expiry
date
Issue number
(Maestro)
£149.99
n Mains-powered with a 1.5m lead, the Airer measures H143cm (147cm on
castors) x W72cm x D67cm and folds flat (D8cm) for easy storage. Supereconomical and highly efficient, the Heated Airer comes with a 2-year guarantee.
Stop mud, water and dirt in its tracks
with this superior super-absorbent mat
Postcode
/
Even with the price cap and rebate, energy
prices are going to go through the roof and who knows what the next 12 months
will bring? We all need a little good news,
and here it is.
The Easylife XL Heated Airer, dries a 15kg wash on its 30 heated rails yet
costs only 10p an hour to run - compare that with a tumble drier which costs
around £200 a year to dry three loads a week!
With a 2- or 4-hour timer, it’s made from strong lightweight aluminium,
weighs just 4.6kg and, comes with four detachable castors.
£
Address
Date of Birth (optional)
Save £££s on electricity bills - dry a
family wash for just 6p an hour!
Superior Dirt Trapper Mat
Surname
Town
Easylife XL
Heated Airer
with Timer
- 3 Tier
£
TOTAL £
Initial
WE GUARANTEE: ✔ Carefully selected
products ✔ Safe reliable service ✔ Delivery
straight to your door ✔ Yours customer
care helpline ✔ Reputable & trustworthy
£
ADD P+P £3.95 PER ORDER £ 3.95
My details Title
SHOPPING
Security
number
The last 3 digits on the back of your card
Signature
Yes please, keep me up-to-date via email post or phone with the latest news and special offers from
Yours. I am happy for Easylife Limited to contact me via email post or phone Please do let us keep in
contact so we make sure you don’t miss out. If you have opted to share your email address, you can
unsubscribe at any time from any email we send you via the unsubscribe link or opt out
by emailing dataprotectionofficer@bauermedia.co.uk For our privacy policy go to
OFFER CODE
http://www.bauer datapromise.co.uk Yours magazine is published by H Bauer Publishing,
YM266
company number LP003328, The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL.
Used in place of an ordinary doormat, it’s
like a magnet for mud, rainwater, dirt, wet
leaves and snow. It absorbs up to six litres
per square metre – yet it’s 100 per cent
waterproof so your floor will always be
clean and dry.
Essential for pet owners, gardeners and
young families, this durable and hardwearing mat is made from millions of plush
super-absorbent micro-fibre bristles that are moulded into
its base, so fibres wont shed with wear. Mould and mildew
resistant, it’s also machine washable for effortless cleaning.
FROM
£8.99
n Available in a choice of three colours: Coffee, Slate and Linen, in
four sizes: Small (L60xW40cm), Medium (L75xW50cm), Large (L100xW80cm) and
Extra Large (L150xW80cm).
How to order...
By phone:
QUOTE CODE
By post: Send the coupon (left) to:
Reader Offers, Easylife Limited,
0800 055 7766 YM266 Yours
Euro House, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3US
Online: easylife.co.uk/YM266W
your gadgets
Gain insights into your
body to help achieve
a fitter, healthier you
LUCY BROWN PIC: SHUTTERSTOCK
S
mart scales are the
modern upgrade
on traditional body
weight scales. Able to
track more than just weight,
these scales are ideal for those
aiming to improve their health.
Depending on the brand,
many smart scales can access
body composition information
such as fat percentage, muscle
mass and bone mass. This
information can be useful as
we get older.
Smart scales work by using
bioelectrical impedance
analysis to measure how
much of our bodies resist an
electrical pulse. As electricity
moves faster through water
and bone than it does fat, this
can then estimate how much
fat, bone and muscle is in our
body. Lots of modern smart
scales come with a partnering
fitness app that allows you to
document your results over
time, making it easier to stay
on target.
Smart scales vary in price
with top-of-the-range devices
coming in at hundreds of
pounds and more budget
versions at less than £20.
OUR PICK OF THE BEST!
Renpho Smart Bathroom Scales
BEST
BUDGET BUY
This smart scale can measure up to 13 metrics such as body mass
index (BMI) and basal metabolic rate. Not only can the scales be used
with the Renpho Health app, but they are also compatible with other
apps such as Apple Health, Samsung Health, Google Health and
Fitbit. There is also a special ‘athletes mode’ made for more active
people, providing them with more detailed results.
n Argos, £25
Withings Body Smart
BEST FOR
TECH LOVERS
Paired with their own Withings app, users can keep track of
activity, sleep and weight, as well as see trends, progress,
and get coaching to help you improve over time. With a clear
display, the scales also offer nutrition tracking to help users
manage daily calorie intake.
n withings.com, £80.95
FITBIT Aria Air Smart Scale
Ideal for those who are already Fitbit users, these scales can be
paired with your tracker in the Fitbit app, which will display your
data in easy-to-read charts and graphs and sync seamlessly with
the device. The scales track data such as weight and BMI and
there’s no limit on how many users can be recorded.
n Currys, £49.99
BEST FOR
FITNESS FANATICS
Magazines
make the
When it comes to gift buying,
magazine subscriptions
make it easy.
With just a few clicks, you can give
all-year-round inspiration to your friends and
family. From motoring and outdoor hobbies to
lifestyle, entertainment, puzzles, and so much
more, you’ll find something for everyone.
6 m on th s fr om
£9.99
on se le ct ed tit le s
*
SCAN TO SHOP
Visit: greatmagazines.co.uk/give
or call 01858 438884 and quote code GIVE
Terms and Conditions: *£9.99 for 6 issues is an example of a print subscription trial available. Trials auto renew on 6 monthly
payments thereafter. See website for our complete range of magazine subscriptions and prices. Offers close 20/12/23. UK only.
Your subscription will start with the next available issue. Cost from landlines for 01 numbers per minute are (approximate) 2p
to 10p. Cost from mobiles per minute (approximate) 10p to 40p. Costs vary depending on the location. You may get free calls to
some numbers as part of your call package – please check with your phone provider. Order lines
open 8am-9.30pm (Mon-Fri), 8am-4pm (Sat). Calls may be monitored or recorded. For full T&CS
visit greatmagazines.co.uk/terms.
Choose
from over 40
magazines
BECOME A YOURS
SUBSCRIBER FOR
MEMBERS ONLY
REWARDS
DON’T MISS OUR
NEXT
ISSUE
Sign-up today to get your hands
on amazing offers, freebies and
discounts, exclusively for you!
WIN
ON SALE OCT 31
.
.
.
n
w
o
d
r
Hu n k e
COSY UP!
❯❯ Warming homewares
from £1.40
❯❯ Deliciously
simple mug cakes
❯❯ Keep feet
warm with heated socks
❯❯ Cosy winter escapes
A free embroidery
kit from Paraffle
every month
throughout the
year. This month,
there are two kits
to be won, hurry,
enter now!
SAVE 10%
Get an extra 10%
off all your
books, music,
gifts, and more
at Hive, all with
FREE standard
delivery either
direct to your home or to
pick up from your
local bookshop.
15% OFF
Support your
emotional
well-being all year
long with 15% off
Saskia’s Flower
Essences range.
Natural ways
to beat stress
Stylish winter coats
from £20
Subscribe and have Yours delivered
straight to your door!
TURN TO PAGE 94 TO FIND OUT MORE!
Subscribe to Yours today.
Visit greatmagazines.co.uk/yours-magazine
or download the Yours app on your
smartphone or tablet. If you’re already
a print subscriber, you can upgrade to
a Print-plus subscription for free, simply
log in to your account at
greatmagazines.co.uk/upgrade or
call 01858 438752. Be quick, as some rewards
are only available for a limited time.
PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK, GETTY IMAGES
HOW TO
CLAIM YOUR
TREATS
Peter Pan was
released in 1953
100 years
of
For a century, Disney has captured the
hearts and imaginations of children and
adults alike. We explore its incredible story and how it
became one of the most iconic companies in the world
Walt Disney was
a skilled artist
O
ctober 16 1923 proved to be
the start of an incredible
journey for Walt Disney
and his brother Roy, when
they founded the Disney Brothers
Cartoon Studio in Hollywood,
California. A skilled artist, Walt
already illustrated
cartoons and that year he
had signed a contract to
produce a series of short
films, called Alice’s Wonderland.
Half-animated, half live-action,
the black and white comedies were
based on Lewis Carroll’s iconic book.
The series was so
successful it ran
until 1927, but
the studio
nevertheless
struggled financially. However,
Disney’s fortunes changed the
following year, with the release of
Steamboat Willie. The short film
marked the birth of animated
film and forever changed the
entertainment industry. Not
only did it use groundbreaking techniques, it
was the first animated
short to use synchronised
sound. Crucially, it also introduced
us to the world’s most loveable and
famous rodent – Mickey Mouse.
Steamboat Willie sparked huge
innovation in the industry, and over
the next few years Disney continued
to produce animated shorts. Then in
1934, Walt Disney Productions took
a huge gamble, when it embarked on
creating the first full-length colour
animation from an American
studio, Snow White and
the Seven Dwarfs.
Nicknamed ‘Disney’s
Folly,’ it went 400 per
cent over budget and
The studio
struggled
Family favourites
Pinocchio and
Cinderella
80
YOURS
involved more than 300 animators,
artists and assistants, but when the
charming tale hit the silver screen
in December 1937 it was a triumph.
The box office sensation won an
Academy Award.
Over the following decades, the
Walt Disney Company produced
dozens of ground breaking
and acclaimed films, including
Pinocchio (1940), Cinderella (1950),
Peter Pan (1953), Sleeping Beauty
(1959) and One Hundred and One
Dalmatians (1961).
Inevitably, creating
the movies
tasked
Disney’s
legendary
Nine Old
Men (the
principal
animators)
with the novel
challenge of
animating people for
the first time.
your memories
Based on the 1812 German fairy
tale by the Brothers Grimm, Snow
White was the first full-length
traditionally animated feature film
how her pupils were amazed
when they discovered her secret
Disney identity.
In 1950, Disney began producing
live-action movies too, many of
which were box-office
hits – such as Treasure
Island and Mary Poppins.
Disney’s live-action
films quickly became famous for
teaming likeable human stars with
loveable furry friends and heartwarming messages. The company
was dedicated to preserving its
squeaky-clean image, so everything
had to be family friendly and no wild
behaviour was allowed while filming.
Of course, you can’t always account
for animals though – actress Jodie
Foster recalled the lion in Napoleon
and Samantha picking her up and
shaking her like a doll. The beast’s
trainer made it drop the star, but it
left her with a lifelong phobia of cats.
Walt Disney passed away from
lung cancer in 1966, but not before
realising his dream of creating a
theme park “like nothing else in the
Disney was
squeaky-clean
world.” Disneyland opened in July
1955, on a former orange grove in
California. It cost $17 million, but
soon raked in huge profits and now
hosts more than 18 million visitors
every year. Walt Disney World
Resort in Florida followed after his
death in 1971, opening to the public
for the first time with 10,000 guests.
Amazingly, the brand now has 12
parks across the world, including in
Paris, Tokyo and Shanghai.
Over the last 100 years Disney
has produced hundreds of movies,
with most recent including The
Little Mermaid, Elemental and
Indiana Jones the Dial of Destiny.
It has also acquired multiple
companies, including Pixar,
Marvel Studios and National
Geographic. Now, this autumn, we
can look forward to celebrating
its centenary with Wish, a film
exploring how the wishing star
that so many Disney Animation
characters wished upon came to
be. Here’s to enjoying the magical
celebration...
DID YOU KNOW?
Walt Disney's daughters Diane and Sharon
loved the book Mary Poppins, and so he
promised he would turn it into a movie.
However, it took him 14 years and
$2 million to convince author PL Travers
to sell him the film rights.
Mickey Mouse was originally called
Mortimer, until Walt’s wife suggested
Mickey might be a better name.
Walt built a family apartment
above the ‘Fire Department’ on Main Street in
Disneyland. A lamp was placed in the window,
and is now always lit in his honour.
Frozen II is Disney’s highest-grossing
animated movie, garnering $1.453 billion.
Walt Disney joined the Red Cross during
World War I and was trained as an ambulance
driver, then sent to France.
Contrary to rumours, Walt Disney wasn't
cryogenically frozen after his death.
BY SOPHIE BARTON . PICS: ALAMY STOCK PHOTO, GETTY IMAGES
Determined to capture
realistic body movement and
facial expressions, Walt Disney
did this by producing live action
film counterparts. Actors in full
costume would perform
within crude skeleton
sets, mouthing to prerecorded dialogue, with
cameras set at the same angle as the
storyboard drawings. The animators
took inspiration during filming then
viewed the playback over and over to
refine their characterisations.
Relatively little is known about
the unsung heroes who inspired
Disney’s animators, but they include
dancer Marge Champion, who
became the live action reference
for Snow White, and London-born
Kathryn Beaumont, who provided
the voice and live action reference
for Peter Pan’s Wendy. She was also
cast as Alice in Alice in Wonderland,
which proved a career highlight
for the actress-turnedschool teacher, who
later revealed
book with us!
We select our partners to ensure that we only offer breaks
of good quality, to make sure you have a great time every time
60s !o S"#$ & Mot"%&
TRAVEL
4-Sta' ()*+r ,'u)-+s - b. Ra)$ /r Ai'
4 to 7 nights
Bruce
Parker
Keith
Slater
Nancy
Ann Lee
Full Board PLUS
from £999pp
From
Free
Drinks
£75pp
deposit
Date
Destination
UK Entertainers On Board
Ship
4 nights
8 Apr
2024
Dutch Bulbfields & Amsterdam Waterways
Amsterdam > Enkhuizen > Hoorn > Keukenhof
Gardens > Amsterdam
Keith Slater &
Nancy Ann Lee ‘Little
Miss Sixties’
4-Star
MS
Carmen
7 nights
3 Jun
2024
Dazzling Danube - by Air only
Budapest > Bratislava > Dürnstein > Linz &
Salzburg > Melk > Vienna > Budapest
Keith Slater &
Bruce Parker ‘The California
Soul Man’
4-Star
MS
Carmen
7 nights
23 Sep
2024
Rhine Wine Festival, Lightning Night &
Moselle Cologne > Andernach > Cochem >
Koblenz > Rüdesheim > Boppard (Wine Festival
and Lightning Night) > Cologne
Keith Slater &
Bruce Parker ‘The California
Soul Man’
4-Star
MS
Otello
4 nights
4 Dec
2024
Rhine Christmas Markets
Cologne > Rüdesheim > Koblenz > Cologne
Keith Slater &
Nancy Ann Lee ‘Little
Miss Sixties’
4-Star
MS
Otello
Price from
£999
PP
£1899
PP
£1899
PP
£999
PP
What’s included:
● Escorted rail travel, or flights,
plus transfers
● Full-board cruise sharing a
main deck rear cabin – single
cabins and upgrades
available
● Entertainment every night
● FREE beer, wine & soft drinks
with meals and 6pm to
midnight at the bar
● Services of our Cruise
Director & Host on board
Call 01895 83 33 33
9am to 5.30pm weekdays. Book online www.gnholidays.com
These private UK guest cruises are operated by GN Holidays & Voyages (ABTA Y0291, ATOL 9362), a company wholly independent of Yours Magazine. From
price is per person sharing a main deck rear cabin, upgrades and singles available. *Flight supplement may apply. Danube cruises by air only. £75 per person
deposit by rail or £200 by air, or full payment if less than 12 weeks to cruise. GN Holidays reserve the right to change act performing. Over 40s only.
ABTA&ATOL
100% FINANCIAL PROTECTION
WINNER
your memories
the time
Carole Richardson looks back fondly on teenage shopping trips
PICS: ALAMY STOCK PHOTO
I
to mention the faux fur and suede bomber
’m not averse to online shopping, but I’m
not its biggest fan for clothes buying. Too jacket, or the lurid green A-line crimplene
mini-dress I wore to my first school disco.
many memories of scouring the high
Wardrobe treasures!
street for the latest trends in my teens
With time – and Saturday job wages –
have ruined it for me.
there was more money to be spent. School
What excitement there was in heading off
holiday excursions went further afield to the
by bus to the nearest town with my friends
nearest city and its more plentiful offerings.
to spend my pocket/birthday/
Chelsea Girl! That black and white plaid
Christmas money in the C&A
pinafore dress…
Gear Cellar.
Of course, I’ve enjoyed years of retail
We could while away an entire
missions (with girly lunches added)
Saturday afternoon in the
since. No more. Meagre stocks in
dark moody basement
the shops that still exist have
there, singling out the
WRITE TO US
converted me to click and
perfect tartan Oxford
Tell us your
collect. But it’s not nearly as
bags (think Bay
shopping
much fun.
City Rollers). Not
expedition stories!
Send them to the
address on
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
page 3
83
shop with us!
www.yours.co.uk/shopping
Harry Potter
NEW Limited Edition
Stamp Collectables
recommends
SHOPPING
WE GUARANTEE: Carefully selected
products Safe reliable service Delivery
straight to your door Yours customer
care helpline Reputable & trustworthy
Magical Harry Potter
Stamp Collectables - Unleash
your Wizarding Spirit!
Immerse yourself in the enchanting
world of Harry Potter with this limited
edition pair of Gryffindor & Slytherin
Harry Potter stamps collectables.
Celebrate your love for this iconic
series and bring the magic to your
home. Whether you’re a
die-hard fan or a casual viewer, these
stamps are a must-have for any Potter-head. Order your
set now and let the wizarding adventure begin!
LIMITED
EDITION
ONLY
£29.50
PLUS P&P
My order
PRODUCT
PRICE
BC730PAIR Harry Potter Pair of Covers
£29.50
£
£19.50
£
BC730M Harry Potter Miniature Sheet Cover
QTY SUBTOTAL
ADD P+P £3.45 (UK) £4.45 (WORLDWIDE) PER ORDER £
TOTAL £
My details Title
Initial
Surname
Address
Town
Harry Potter Creatures and
Beings Collection!
Postcode
Date of Birth (optional)
/
/
Tel No*
Email address*
Payment
Debit my card:
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro (Tick as applicable)
Card
number
Valid
from
Expiry
date
Issue number
(Maestro)
Security
number
The last 3 digits on the back of your card
Signature
Yes please, keep me up-to-date via email post
or phone with the latest news and special
post
offers from Yours. I am happy for Buckingham Stamps to contact me via email
or phone Please do let us keep in contact so we make sure you don’t miss out. If you have
opted to share your email address, you can unsubscribe at any time from any
email we send you via the unsubscribe link or opt out by emailing
dataprotectionofficer@bauermedia.co.uk For our privacy policy go to OFFER CODE
http://www.bauerdatapromise.co.uk Bauer Media Group consists of Bauer POTTERYRS
Consumer Media Ltd, Bauer Radio Ltd and H Bauer Publishing
LIMITED
EDITION
ONLY
£19.50
PLUS P&P
Step into a world filled with magical creatures and mythical beings with
our extraordinary collection. Featuring the mischievous house-elf ‘Dobby’,
the majestic phoenix ‘Fawkes’, and Harry’s very own Owl, ‘Hedwig’.
Grab this miniature sheet collectable which shows a Kelpie design in
Hufflepuff colours, and see these enchanting creatures brought to life like
never before.
How to order...
By phone:
01303 278137
QUOTE CODE
POTTERYRS
By post: Send the coupon (left) to:
Yours Reader Offer Buckingham Covers, Warren House,
Shearway Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4BF
Online: www.buckinghamcovers.com/potter-yours
Stamps issued 19th October 2023. Please allow up to 28 days after this date for delivery.
1950s
1960s
1970s
your memories
1980s
1990s
this fortnight
70 years ago
40 years ago
OCTOBER 30, 1953
OCTOBER 22, 1983
War drama Take the
High Ground! opened in
cinemas. Starring Richard
Widmark and Karl Malden,
the film follows two
tough drill sergeants who
are tasked with turning
civilians into soldiers during
the Korean War. The film
was a huge hit, earning
almost $2 million in box
office receipts.
The Campaign
for Nuclear
Disarmament (CND)
held its biggest
ever protest against
nuclear missiles
in London with
an estimated one
million people
taking part in
major cities across
Europe, where
similar events were
staged. Police
estimated 200,000
people turned
up in London
for the march
which brought
the city centre to
a standstill.
60 years ago
OCTOBER 18 & 19, 1963
Harold Macmillan tendered
his resignation as Prime
Minister on the grounds of
ill health at the age of 69.
After seven years in office
Macmillan chose a private
meeting with Queen
Elizabeth II to endorse
Alec Douglas-Home as
his replacement.
T
he spiritual leader of
Tibetan Buddhists,
the Dalai Lama,
arrived in Britain
for the first time. The 10-day
visit was part of a European
tour that began with him
meeting Pope Paul V at the
Vatican in Rome and continued
through Switzerland, Holland,
Belgium, Ireland, Norway,
Sweden, Denmark, West
Germany and Austria.
Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th
Dalai Lama, had been living
in exile in India since 1959.
He left his home country
following a failed uprising
against the Chinese in Tibet.
However he insisted that
this tour was not politically
motivated. The 38-year-old
Buddhist leader declared that
he simply wanted to meet
people on his trip who were
“thinking deeply about the
problems of mankind” and
said his message to British
Buddhists was that
“they must develop
compassion”.
During his
Which airbase was
stay he met the
the
site of the Women’s
Archbishop of
Peace
camp – an ongoing
Canterbury, Dr
protest
against
Michael Ramsey,
cruise
missiles?
and addressed
many of his followers
including a group at
Sutton Courtenay Abbey.
Jus t for fu n
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
85
PICS: ALAMY AND GETTY IMAGES
OCTOBER 20, 1973
DALAI LAMA HEADS
TO THE UK
ANSWER: GREENHAM COMMON
50 years ago
Whatever the season, enjoy
an overnight or weekend
break at one of these
gorgeous UK hotels with the
perfect coastal view
The Pier House Hotel, Argyll
The hotel overlooks
Loch Linnhe
Hidden away on the shores of Loch Linnhe, and surrounded by
natural rugged beauty, you’ll find the perfect Scottish escape,
with cosy comfortable rooms and views to take your breath away.
Enjoy days exploring the local area, hire an electric bike and make
light work of the surrounding valleys, or hike the Highlands.
If you’re more active, try a sea safari or kayaking on the loch,
before heading back for a spot of relaxation in this warm and
cosy hotel.
For dinner head to the on-site restaurant for some of the finest
and freshest produce, all from local suppliers, including farmers
and fishermen.
n From £130 per room per night with breakfast, book online at
Pierhousehotel.com
The Burgh Island Hotel, Burgh Island, Devon
This tiny gem of an island off the south coast of Devon is only
accessible by a strip of sand at low tide. At high tide the only way off
is via the one of its kind Sea Tractor, a hydraulic tractor that keeps
you above the water while navigating to the mainland.
The island boasts its own 1327 original
smugglers inn, The Pilchard Inn, serving ales
The artand traditional food along with stories of
deco Burgh
Island Hotel
pirates and bootleggers.
Known for its links to Agatha Christie, the
island’s art-deco inspired Burgh Island Hotel
was often visited by the famous novelist
and was also where she penned her book
Evil Under the Sun. Fans can even stay in her
favourite beach house retreat, which has
views of the bay and an outdoor hot tub.
n From £450 a night for a double room
including dinner and breakfast, book online at
Burghisland.com
Burgh Island
at low tide
your escapes
Dramatic views
surround Pier
House Hotel
The Swan, Southwold, Suffolk
Perched on the east coast of England,
the small town of Southwold offers
typical seaside fun with its sandy beach,
traditional pier and candy-coloured
beach huts, which have a different
appeal all year round.
A working lighthouse (open to
visitors) stands tall in the town centre,
while the Adnams Brewery, offers
daily tours and tasting sessions.
Stay at the famous Swan hotel for some
grown-up glamour and stylish interiors.
Behind the striking Georgian facade
is a very different story. Here you’ll
find modern, contemporary design,
with soft colours combined with pops
of hot pink, teal and aqua, which is
a delightful treat for the eyes. Each
bedroom is full of high-tech gadgets,
hidden in rustic furniture and your own
coffee machine for that first cup of the
day to get you going.
n From £250 per double room a
night, with breakfast, book online at
Theswansouthwold.com
Southwold beach
The Scarlet, Cornwall
The ecofriendly
Scarlet
Stunning views
from the hot tub
Perched upon a cliff top in north
Cornwall, The Scarlet is one of
the UK’s best eco-escapes. The
glass-structured building has been
designed to enjoy far-reaching
views of the beach and sea from
wherever you are in the hotel.
You can also enjoy all sorts of
natural elements including the cliffside log hot tubs, natural reed-bed
swimming pool and the on-site
holistic spa, which has an upcycling
towel programme where old
towels are made into sleep masks
and scrub mitts.
The hotel has 111 sustainable
measures to ensure it has taken
steps to improve its green
commitment, which includes the
use of solar panels, locally sourced
food for the restaurants and
biomass boilers throughout the
hotel that use wood pellets instead
of gas or oil.
Enjoy days exploring the
coastline before cosying up in one
of the many snugs dotted around
the hotel.
n From £260 per room, per night
including breakfast, book online at
Scarlethotel.co.uk
Experience awardwinning dining at
the Atlantic
The Atlantic,
Jersey
Situated on Jersey
in the Channel
Islands this stunning
Calm your mind
hotel has luxury
with some
rooms, award-winning
on-site yoga
dining and some of the
most beautiful coastal views.
For those looking for more of a wellness
break, guests can embark on an Atlantic Yoga
experience with the opportunity to immerse
themselves in nature with a programme of
outdoor yoga – you’ll learn from experienced
instructors before a relaxing massage at the
on-site spa.
n From £180 per room per night, book online at
PoBhotels.com
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
BY ZOE BISHOP
The Swan hotel’s
contemporary interior
87
book with us!
We select our partners to ensure that we only offer breaks
of good quality, to make sure you have a great time every time
Make it an
occasion to
remember
With so many special days coming up in 2024, why
not get ahead of the game and plan a celebration like
no other for yourself, or a loved one.
Maybe you’d like to treat your special someone, to an
indulgent stay and some quality alone time for your
anniversary? Or, celebrate the next big birthday with a
break full of great food, great entertainment, and even
better company?
There’s no better Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or
Valentine’s surprise than the gift of a relaxing getaway,
with so much already included.
Book today and Yours readers can also save money on
your break, to use on those little extras. With additional
packages like VIP tables, spa treatments, flowers, and
chocolate trees, you can make any break even more of
an occasion.
TRAVEL
CELEBRATE
WITH US
AND SAVE
Yours EXCLUSIVE OFFERS
Save £10 per person
on any 3 or 4-night
break plus, on select
breaks save up to
£40 per person.
Bohemian Rock
will light up
your evening
To book or for further information... Call Warner Hotels on 0333 202 0304
ote code
or visit warnerleisurehotels.co.uk/partnership-offers/yours Qu
WHYOURS
Save a minimum of £10 per person on any 3 or 4-night dinner,
bed and breakfast break arriving in 2023 and 2024. Plus,
exclusive monthly offers with up to £40 per person on selected
breaks. These offers are time and availability limited. The code
WHYOURS must be applied at the start of your break search, and
the discounts are not valid on Christmas or New Year breaks.
Prices are ‘from’ per person, per break, based on two people
sharing Standard accommodation. Supplements apply for
room occupancy, upgrades, views, balconies, patios, ferries,
spa treatments and other activities not included in the price
of your break. Discount applies to new bookings only, cannot
be combined with any other offer or discount, and are only
applicable on bookings of up to 19 people. All guests must be
aged 18 or over. Full terms and condition of booking on Warner
website. Warner Hotels reserves the right to change or withdraw
any offers without prior notice. Calls to 03 numbers from any line
type cost no more than calls to geographic (01 or 02) numbers.
Bourne Holidays Limited (trading as Warner Leisure Hotels)
is a company registered in England and Wales with company
number 01854900 whose registered address is 1 Park Lane,
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4YL.
short story
Vicky and Grampy both know what it is to be unlucky in love
years and never found him. “She’s
called Claudia,” he says.
“And you play cards with Claudia?”
“Um, yes,” he says, but he doesn’t
sound very convincing. I hope they
don’t play poker. After this, I decide
to start visiting more often, hoping
to run into Claudia, but she’s never
there when I call. The playing cards
are always on the table, as if they’ve
just been used.
I try asking Grampy
about the cards, but he
just clams up. I sense he’s
embarrassed. I suspect
they might be playing
cribbage and fear there is money
involved. I hope this Claudia woman
isn’t going to bankrupt my kind
granddad.
“Strip rummy?” my friend Pete
suggests when I tell him about it.
“Wash your mouth out!” I retort.
He brushes a strand of black curly
hair away from his eyes. He does
this when he’s put his foot in it and
he can see that I’m hurt. I have a
special fondness for Grampy
and can’t bear to think of
anything smutty going on.
The next day Pete arrives
with a bottle of Prosecco. He
has removed the original
label and replaced it
with one he has made
himself. It says, ‘Special
Sorry Vintage from the
Big Mouth Vineyard’.
‘I’d like to see
you settled
and happy’
PIC: ALAMY STOCK PHOTO
W
hose are those
playing cards?” I ask.
Grampy looks
uncomfortable,
as if I’m asking him to disclose
classified information.
“Er, well, I’ve got a sort of lady
friend,” he mumbles.
I can’t blame him for being
reticent. The last time he had a
girlfriend, things didn’t end well.
Her name was Marianne. Her
lipstick was bright red and her
voice was loud. After dating for a
few weeks, she invited Grampy to
join her dance class. In his day, he’d
been quite a whizz at the waltz, so
he donned his best suit and bought
some new aftershave.
“It was line dancing! Everyone
wore cowboy hats,” he had groaned.
Marianne had dumped him the
following day.
“What’s your lady friend’s
name?” I ask, trying to sound
positive because I know Grampy
gets lonely. I understand how he
feels. I’ve been looking
for that right
person for
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
89
Yours promotion
Wrapped in words
Give the gift of reading this Christmas with our best new book picks
T
ime spent with a good
book is never wasted.
Why not add these
uplifting and entertaining
reading recommendations to your
Christmas present list?
Midnight at
the Christmas
Bookshop –
Jenny Colgan
Amid snowflakes
and holiday cheer,
Carmen faces
a topsy-turvy
Christmas. To
save the beloved bookshop, she
embarks on a delightful adventure,
discovering hidden treasures and
unexpected allies. This feel-good
novel is a cosy escape into a world of
festive enchantment.
■ Out now in hardback, audio and ebook
Roseland –
Judy Finegan
Nestled on the
Cornish coastline,
Roseland, Eloise’s
ancestral home,
holds cherished
summer memories
for her friend Cathy.
A decade after Eloise’s passing,
Cathy’s return, prompted by a shock
wedding announcement, stirs up
the past and long-buried secrets
begin to surface. Judy Finegan’s tale,
reminiscent of Daphne du Maurier’s
‘Rebecca’, weaves a captivating
narrative, exploring haunting
legacies and uncertain futures.
■ Out now in hardback, audio and ebook
Christmas on
the Farm –
Adam Henson
Countryfile
presenter Adam
Henson captures all
the rustic charm of
the holiday season.
With heartwarming stories and
festive traditions, this delightful and
wholesome read reveals the warmth
of rural life in winter.
■ Out now in hardback, audio and ebook
The Proof in
the Pudding
– Rosemary
Shrager
■ Out now in paperback, audio and ebook
It Always Snows on Mistletoe
Square – Ali McNamara
Another delectable
blend of mystery
and culinary
delights. Celebrity
chef Prudence Bulstrode faces her
toughest challenge when a murder
occurs during her grand winter
feast. With intricate twists, this cosy
Practical presents
Walk Yourself Happy –
Julia Bradbury
With a refreshing approach to wellness,
Julia Bradbury invites readers –
through inspiring stories and practical
advice – to embrace the healing power
of nature, offering a transformative
journey that encourages physical and
mental well-being.
■ Out now in hardback, audio and ebook
crime novel offers a scrumptious
recipe for intrigue.
The perfect heartwarming
Christmas treat for readers. Elle’s
journey to capture a house’s history
unravels through enchanting
decorations and captivating tales.
As pasts intertwine, a charming tale
unfolds, blending festive magic with
newfound hope.
■ Out now in paperback, audio and ebook
Great British BakeOff: Kitchen Classics
With 80 revamped
recipes, Paul Hollywood,
Prue Leith, and the
2023 bakers add their
touch, transforming familiar treats
into irresistible creations. A must-have
for culinary enthusiasts, destined to
impress and delight.
■ Out now in hardback, audio and ebook
short story
I chuckle. Pete and I never fall out
for long. We’ve been friends since
junior school.
When I take Grampy a homemade
chicken pie, his eyes look watery as
he asks, “Do you ever wonder about
the future, Vicky?”
“We’re all in the hands of fate,
Grampy,” I reply.
I try to appear blasé, but I do often
wonder about the future and what it
might hold. I live in hope that one day
something exciting will happen to me
or I’ll meet someone gorgeous who
will sweep me off my feet.
“I’d like to see you
settled and happy,”
he sighs.
We both know that
I’m an expert at choosing the wrong
men. My relationships invariably end
in tears and Grampy is always there
with a clean white handkerchief.
On Tuesday, I pay him a surprise
visit. I spot an ancient Volkswagen
Beetle in his drive. It’s painted orange
and decorated with large daisies.
I park a little way down the road and
sneak round to the back of his house.
Feeling like a burglar, I peep
in through the dining-room
window. A woman is sitting close
to Grampy at the table. She has
frizzy hennaed hair and is wearing
a colourful kaftan with dreamcatcher earrings. They seem to be
playing a game of patience.
Grampy look up and sees me.
I wave and he comes to the back
door. He seems flustered. “Come in.
This is Claudia. Claudia, this is my
granddaughter, Vicky.”
I’ve never seen him go red in the
face before.
“Darling!” Claudia hugs me like
we’re long-lost friends. She smells
of patchouli.
Raising her eyebrows at Grampy,
she says: “Henry, this is the perfect
opportunity.”
I’m puzzled. Perfect opportunity
for what?
“Er, I’m not sure I’m ready,”
Grampy stammers. Ready for what?
I feel panicky.
Get in touch
Claudia says reassuringly, “You’ll
be perfect.” Grampy shuffles the
cards. I bite my lip nervously. He
holds the pack out to me and says,
“Take three cards.”
“OK – what’s all this about?”
Claudia says, “Hasn’t he told you?”
She shakes her head at Grampy as
though he’s a naughty child.
“Told me what?” I ask.
“Claudia has been teaching me
how to tell fortunes. The three cards
represent the past, the present and
the future,” he explains, as I follow
his instructions and turn
over the first card. It’s the
seven of spades.
Grampy closes his eyes as
he intones, “Advice given has
not been taken in the past. You are
your own worst enemy.”
I blush as I remember what he said
about my previous boyfriend, before
turning over the second card, the ace
of diamonds. Grampy says, “Today is
all about good news.”
I wish this were true. There’s been
no sign of good news so far. I turn
over the third card.
“Ah, the king of clubs,” Grampy
smiles. “A dark-haired, kind-hearted
man, generous and spirited, will play
an important part in your future.”
This all sounds like mumbojumbo to me, but I can see Grampy is
pleased with himself.
“Bravo,” says Claudia. They
exchange a tender look, so I depart,
not wanting to be a gooseberry.
Later I’m at Pete’s place, regaling
him with my version of the fortunetelling session. He’s listening intently.
We both laugh, sharing a moment.
Suddenly, I stop laughing. What
did the third card say? Darkhaired? Kind-hearted? Thank you,
Grampy, for making me see that
sometimes The One is right there
under your nose.
I’ve never seen
him go red in
the face before
Meet our author
Barbara Compton
lives in Hampshire
and also spends a
lot of time in Greece.
SUBSCRIPTIONS & BACK ISSUES
To contact us about an order, renewal or
missing issues email bauer@subscription.co.uk
or call 01858 438884 (overseas +44 1858
438884). To manage your account online visit
www.greatmagazines.co.uk/solo
To order back issues call 01858 438884
ADVERTISING OR OFFER QUERIES
01733 468444
EDITORIAL OFFICE
Telephone: 01733 468000
email: yours@bauermedia.co.uk
The Yours team
Group Editor: Caroline Reid
Deputy Editor: Claire Tapley
Reader Care Editor: Rosie Sandall
Senior Contributing Writer (News):
Carole Richardson
Art Director: Christine Curtis
Deputy Group Production Lead:
Debbie Oliver
Production Editors: Eddy Gardiner,
Phil Ventre
Art Editor: Karen Booth
Designer: Joanne Brooks
Contributing Fiction Editor: Marion Clarke
Digital Group Editor: Maria Martin
Digital Writers: Lorna White,
Emily Thorpe
MARKETING
Marketing Manager: Tara Belfon
Newstrade Marketing Manager:
Karen Caruso
ADVERTISING & COMMERCIAL
Group MD Advertising: Simon Kilby
Sales Director: Clare Chamberlain
MD – Commercial: Nicky Holt
Commercial Director: Reg Grundy
Brand Director: Sarah Bell
Creative Solutions Director:
Sara Jubb (0203 879 2225)
Display Advertising:
Jo Knowles (0203 879 2054)
Manchester office:
Katie Kendall
(katie.kendall@bauermedia.co.uk)
Head of Inserts: Simon Buckenham
(0203 879 2230)
Telesales Account Manager:
Catherine Whiteman (01733 979440)
Ad Production Manager: Zoe Bellamy
Media Planner: Andrea Herlingshaw
Senior Commercial Assistant:
Aaliyah Stretch (0203 879 2180)
PUBLISHING
CEO of Bauer Publishing UK:
Chris Duncan
Chief Financial Officer Bauer Magazine Media:
Lisa Hayden
Group MD – Women’s Mass & Celeb, Premium
and Entertainment: Helen Morris
Publisher: Tammi Townley
Print Production Controller: Richard Woolley
Printer: Walstead, Peterborough
Syndication: syndication@bauermedia.co.uk
Yours is published by H Bauer Publishing,
company no LP003328, registered address
The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road,
London, NW1 2PL
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
91
Yours
BOO K
CLUB
Our Books Editor
introduces her current
favourite read
Book Editor’s Pick
Past Lying
Here are our recommendations – and yours – of what to enjoy
What you’re reading....
The Sunset
Years of
Agnes Sharp
The Book of
Beginnings
by Sally Page
(Harper Collins,
£8.99)
by Leonie Swann
(Alison & Busby,
£14.99)
“A brilliant cosy
crime story,”
says Fran Potter.
SENIOR
Sunset Hall is
SLEUTHS
a house-share
for the old and unruly, led by Agnes
Sharp. When police inform them that
a body has been discovered next
door, the residents are relieved that
it’s not the one they’re hiding in the
shed. That body is Lillith and all the
group have to do is find out who
murdered their neighbour, so they
can pin Lillith’s death on them…
“A truly uplifting
read,” says
TOUCHING
Bridget Dalgliesh.
Jo Sorsby is hiding from her past
when she agrees to run her uncle’s
beloved stationery shop – which
she is hoping will distract her
from her bruised heart. When
she meets Ruth, a vicar running
from a secret, and Malcolm,
a septuagenarian still finding
himself, she suddenly realises she
isn’t alone. They each have a story
that can transform Jo’s life… if only
she can let them in.
What the Yours team are reading...
by Val McDermid
(Little Brown, £22)
A Stroke of the Pen
Val McDermid’s latest
offering proves once again
why she reigns supreme in
the world of crime fiction.
DCI Karen Pirie returns
in this heart-pounding
thriller set in Edinburgh, a
place haunted not just by
its literary ghosts but also
by unsolved mysteries.
McDermid masterfully weaves a tale where an
author’s manuscript becomes the blueprint for an
actual crime, blurring the lines between fiction
and reality. Set against the backdrop of Covid
lockdown with all the additional complexities of
that strange and unique time, the intricate and
clever plot balances fact and fiction while the
heroine Karen Pirie is as captivating as ever.
For fans of the series, it’s like a reunion with old
friends, and for newcomers, it’s an invitation to
dive into a world of suspense and intrigue where
McDermid’s storytelling prowess shines through
as she skilfully explores themes of betrayal and
revenge, leaving readers guessing with every
unexpected twist.
A treasure trove of 20 early short stories by the legendary
Terry Pratchett that showcase his trademark wit and
imagination. From the adventures of Og the inventor to the
evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers, Pratchett’s storytelling
prowess shines through. A must-have collection for fans
and a fitting tribute to a literary giant.
Simply a must-read for anyone who
appreciates top-notch crime fiction.
Terry Pratchett (Doubleday, £20)
FANTASTICAL
The Black Feathers
By Rebecca Netley (Michael Joseph, £18.99)
GOTHIC
MYSTERY
A chilling and atmospheric tale set in mid-19th century
Yorkshire. Annie’s marriage to Edward Stonehouse takes
a sinister turn as the eerie presence of Edward’s medium
sister, Iris, adds a spine-tingling layer to the story. As Annie
grapples with unsettling occurrences, you are drawn into
a haunting mystery that will keep you guessing.
The Figurine
By Victoria Hislop (£25, Headline)
A compelling story of heritage, archaeology, and the price
people pay to hold onto their history in the world of cultural
treasures. Set against the backdrop of Greece’s tumultuous
history, the story follows Helena’s quest to unravel her
family’s past and understand the origins of her grandfather’s
valuable collection.
ABSORBING
reading this fortnight
Bright Young
Women
WIN BOOKS...
That
Festive
Feeling
by Jessica Knoll
(Macmillan, £16.99)
“An utterly
compelling read,”
says Liz Tredway. It’s
1978 and Pamela
CHILLING
Schumacher,
president of her sorority in
Tallahassee, finds two of her sisters
dead; and two others maimed. On
the other side of the country, Tina
Cannon believes the young women
who keep going missing are the
targets of the man the newspapers
refer to as the All-American Sex
Killer. She rushes to Florida, on a
collision course with Pamela – and
one last impending tragedy.
Yours and Little Brown
are giving one reader the
chance to win a delightful
bundle of festive fiction!
Curl up with some wonderful
wintery reads; from Jenny
Colgan’s heartwarming bookish
romance to the story of an extraordinary cat who
helps a town in need in Midwinter’s Tail.
Entering is easy! Send a letter with your name
and address in an envelope marked ‘Yours Book
Giveaway 439’ to Yours, H Bauer Publishing, PO
Box 14369, London NW1 7NY by the closing date
of November 6, 2023.
If you don’t wish to receive further information
from Yours, please state clearly on your entry. You
can also enter online at yours.co.uk/competitions.
Normal competition rules apply (see page 102).
Good luck!
WoRtH
£58
By Heidi
Swan (Simon
& Schuster,
£8.99)
“This book
SEASONAL
ROMANCE
got me in the
Christmas spirit,”
says Emma Palmer. A heartwarming
holiday tale of self-discovery.
Set against the backdrop of a
close-knit community’s festive
celebrations, Holly’s house-sitting
adventure takes an enchanting
turn when she befriends May and
her charming Dachshund, Monty,
as well as the charismatic Bear and
his lovable rescue dog.
The Traitor
By Ava Glass (Penguin, £8.99)
A body is found in a padlocked suitcase and Emma
Makepeace’s relentless pursuit of a killer leads her
into a web of international intrigue and government
conspiracy. To find out who the traitor is, Emma goes
deep undercover on a superyacht owned by a rich
oligarch. This will keep you on the edge of your seat.
HIGH -STAKES
THRILLER
Harlem After Midnight
By Loise Hare (HQ, £20)
Assistant to the Villain
By Hannah Nicole Maehrer (Penguin, £8.99)
A delightfully quirky and witty take on the criminal
underworld. Evie Sage’s unexpected job offer from an
infamous villain leads to a mix of humour, romance,
and intrigue. With a touch of the supernatural and a
charmingly unique premise, this is a light-hearted read
that will have you rooting for the bad guys.
GET IN
TOUCH
For more book inspiration and
discussion, join our friendly
Yours book club at facebook.
com/groups/yoursbookclub.
Alternatively write or email to
tell us what you’re reading
– the address is on p3.
n These books are available from hive.co.uk/
yours-bookclub. Yours digital and print-plus
subscribers can get an extra 10 per cent off with
free delivery.
PIC: SHUTTERSTOCK
HISTORICAL
MYSTERY
A gripping historical mystery set in Thirties Harlem. Lena
Aldridge’s quest for the truth about her father’s past
and her burgeoning romance with handsome musician
Will Goodman make for a gripping storyline. As secrets
unravel and danger looms, the story will keep you
engrossed until the very end.
QUIRK Y
ROMANCE
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
93
o
Y
n
i
d
n
e
i
r
f
a
Find
Get more of
what you love by
taking out a Yours
Subscription today
Free UK delivery
when you subscribe!
With a Yours
Subscription,
you’ll be part of a
fun and friendly
community
where you can
share stories and
laughter with
other like-minded
readers. With
our exciting new
Subscription
options you can
expect exclusive
features, Memberonly rewards and
discounts in our
new app, full digital access
to previous Yours magazines
and so much more!
PRINT-PLUS SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS
Free UK
delivery
DIGITAL ONLY
SUBSCRIPTION
Includes:
✔ Digital Edition access via Members-only
app and website
Includes:
✔ 26 print magazines
delivered free to your door
✔ Digital Edition access
via Members-only
app and website
✔ Adjustable text size
Save an
and night mode
extra 10% on the
✔ Access the Past
Yours Book Club
Editions archive
Shop
✔ Option to listen
when you
to articles with our
subscribe!
audio feature
✔ Members-only
rewards, discounts,
and prizes
✔ Monthly Editor’s e-newsletter
Magnify text
✔ Adjustable text size and night mode
✔ Access the Past Editions archive
✔ Option to listen to articles with our
audio feature
Listen to
your articles
✔ Members-only rewards, discounts,
and prizes
PICS: ISTOCK, SHUTTERSTOCK
✔ Monthly Editor’s e-newsletter
Join Today!
mera
Use your smartphone ca
to scan!
01858 438884 QUOTE AJAA
greatmagazines.co.uk/yours
fill in the coupon, right
T&Cs: Prices quoted refers to the Print Magazine + Digital Edition Subscriptions on a monthly and annual recurring payment basis. *99p trial
refers to the first month on a Digital Edition Subscription only, this will automatically step up to £2.99 per month after. Offer ends 30/10/2023.
Cost from landlines for 01 numbers per minute are (approximate) 2p to 10p. Cost from mobiles per minute (approximate) 10p to 40p but vary
depending on the geographical location. You may get free calls to some numbers as part of your call package – please check with your phone
provider. Order lines open 8am-9.30pm (Mon-Fri), 8am-4pm (Sat). Calls may be monitored or recorded for training purposes. For general
terms and conditions please visit: https://www.greatmagazines.co.uk/offer-terms-and-conditions
PIC: ADOBE STOCK
urs!
Yours SUBSCRIPTION FORM
PLEASE TICK
TO SELEC T:
PRINT-PLUS
■ ONLY £4.30 PER MONTH
OR ■ AN ANNUAL 12-MONTH
SUBSCRIPTION FOR £49.99
Choose your preferred subscription, then please fill in your
details and send to the address below:
PLEASE TICK
TO SELEC T:
DIGITAL ONLY
■ 99P FOR YOUR FIRST MONTH, THEN
£2.99 EVERY MONTH*
OR ■ AN ANNUAL 12-MONTH
SUBSCRIPTION FOR £29.99
AJAA
✃
FIND OUR PRIVACY POLICY HERE: BAUERLEGAL.CO.UK/PRIVACY-POLICY
✃
By sharing their experiences, Jane Barnfield
and her husband Jerry are informing
tomorrow’s nurses about Alzheimer’s
PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK
B
efore Jane Barnfield’s
husband, Jerry,
was diagnosed with
Alzheimer’s, her
perception of the condition was
very different to what it is today.
“If you’d asked me then, I’d
have wrongly said that when you
get Alzheimer’s you go into a
care home,” says the 56-year-old
financial services worker. “I’d
have also said Alzheimer’s was
all about memory which wasn’t
the thing we first noticed. It was
more to do with finding words
which was unusual for Jerry.”
So when Jane and
retired actuary Jerry (69)
were offered the chance to
promote real awareness and
understanding about Alzheimer’s
to a new generation of healthcare
professionals they took it. The
couple who, despite challenges, still
manage to “live well” at their home
in Epsom, Surrey, five years after
Jerry’s diagnosis, are volunteers on
the Alzheimer’s Society’s Time for
Dementia programme.
Since 2019 they’ve been sharing
their experience about how it really
is to live with and care for someone
with Alzheimer’s with nursing
students over Zoom sessions. Some
have previously worked in the care
sector and only seen people with
later stage Alzheimer’s living in
96
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
Jane helps out on the
Alzheimer’s Society’s Time
for Dementia programme
SIGN OF SUPPORT
homes. “That’s very different to
people still living at home and being
part of society,” she adds.
Jane, who works part time, no
longer relies on Jerry to tackle
household problems. But he still
drives, plays golf and they enjoy
holidays together.
Feedback from students
describes their input as invaluable.
Talking so openly has also
prompted the couple to step back
and think about how they really
feel. “I come off the calls and I feel
invigorated. We both enjoy it and
I feel I’m adding value without
overcommitting. I’d recommend it
to anyone in our position.”
n Visit alzheimers.org.uk
If you have any experience of
living with or working with deaf
people, you’ll know that it can be
extremely isolating for them in
a predominantly hearing society.
The Manchester Deaf Centre
provides a range of services to
support and empower the deaf
community and at the heart of its
work are volunteers.
If you are familiar with British
Sign Language and hold at least
a BSL Level 1 qualification, or have
previous experience working with the
deaf community, they may have a role
for you.
Volunteering opportunities are
varied and include working within
the wellbeing group, the job club or
helping out at the social bar providing
n We’d love to hear about any volunteering
projects you take part in or support. Mark your
envelope ‘Yours Community’
Friends of Yours
These readers are looking for like-minded
penpals, companions or someone special
Jenny, 74, widowed, would like
to meet a gentleman of a similar
age for friendship, maybe more,
from the east Devon area. She
enjoys gardening, animals, days
out, entering competitions and
crafts. OCT2-101
Scottish James from Paisley,
68, is looking for company,
someone kind to share days out
with to the coast and holidays.
OCT2-102
trade, likes sport, reading,
travelling and holidays. He
is looking for a mature lady,
70-plus. OCT2-107
Married Barbara, 72, is
looking for female friends in
the Stockport area to enjoy
the cinema and meals out
with. She likes the gym, travel,
gardening and football.
OCT2-108
Patricia, 81, would like to meet
new, non-smoking friends,
male or female who live in the
Swanley/Kent area. She likes
going out for meals, theatre,
cinema and 60s/70s music.
OCT2-103
WhY NoT
VoLuNtEeR?
Maxine, 54, is hoping to find
new female friends in the
Newcastle area to meet up for
coffee and chats. She is also
looking for pen pals from any
area. She likes yoga, the soaps,
music, films, gardening and
walking. OCT2-106
Cameron, 53, from the West
Midlands, is a builder by
To place an appeal
admin support or organising
fundraising events.
All volunteers are subject
to DBS checks and will have a
trial session to ensure they are
suitable for the service chosen.
n To find out more information
visit manchesterdeafcentre.com
Friends of Yours is a
completely free way to make
connections and help tackle
loneliness. Whether you’re
looking for a new penpal,
someone to talk to on the
phone or over coffee; perhaps
to share a holiday with – or
even a new romance – you just
need to take the first step!
Tricia, 76,
a widow from Suffolk, would
like to meet new friends, male
or female to share social gettogethers and evenings out. She
likes people, history, exploring
places and music. OCT2-111
Pamela would like to meet a nice
gentleman around her age, 79, a
non-smoker from Milton Keynes
or surrounding area. She likes
going for walks, lunches out and
the seaside. OCT2-112
Spiritual Jane, 60s, likes crime
novels, walking the dog, nature
and historic houses. She would
like to hear from similar females
around the Stourbridge/West
Midlands area. OCT2-104
Widower Robert, 86, likes
cooking, gardening and doesn’t
smoke or drink. He is looking for
a lady 70-80 from the Leicester
or surrounding areas. OCT2-105
There’s no need to be
lonely – we can help!
Carol, 68, from Aberdeen would
like to meet a nice man for
company. She enjoys the beach,
going to the park, Facebook,
Spain and Jerusalem. She is
disabled but still walks around.
OCT2-109
Lewis, 75, would like to meet
a lady between 65-80 from the
Rossendale/Burnley area. He
likes reading, walking, playing
the piano and listening to music
and shopping. He does not drive.
OCT2-110
Don’t
forget to
include your
address so we
can send your
replies
Simply write a letter or send
an email introducing yourself,
telling us about any hobbies and
interests along with the kind of
person you’re hoping to connect with. A photo
will get people’s attention. We’ll also need
your contact details but these won’t be printed
in the magazine – for confidentiality, your
appeal will be allocated a box number. Write to:
Friends of Yours, Bauer Media Publishing UK,
Craft-loving Julie is looking for
pen pals from any area. She is an
animal lover, likes going to boot
sales and charity shops, reading
and listening to music. She will
reply to any letters received.
OCT2-113
Sandra, 73 and married, is
looking for friends around the
Preston area. She likes knitting,
reading, walking and animals.
OCT2-114
Active Brenda, from Cheshire,
mid-70s with a sense of humour,
likes country/sea walks,
gardening, music, films and
the theatre. She is looking for
friendship with a gent 70-80,
non-smoker. OCT2-115
The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1
2PL or email yours@bauermedia.co.uk including
‘Friends of Yours’ in the subject line.
To respond to an appeal
Simply write a letter introducing yourself,
including your contact details. Write the box
number on the outside of the envelope and
send it to: Friends of Yours, Bauer Media
Publishing UK, The Lantern, 75 Hampstead
Road, London NW1 2PL
The small print The editor reserves the Right to refuse publication. Appeals are restricted to over-50s. Space is limited;
we cannot guarantee publication. Allow three months from posting your appeal before applying again. Your details will
be used to administer Friends of Yours and are not kept on file or passed to a third party. We will forward letters to box
numbers on a regular basis from issues less than two months old. Unused appeals will be destroyed.
BOOST
YOUR
BRAIN!
£1,180PWROIZRETSHTOOFWIN!
Try our just-for-fun quizzes and brain teasers –
plus there’s a chance to win cash and prizes over
the next few pages!
Wordsearch
ANSWERS
ON PAGE
102
Double, double, toil and trouble: see if you can find these
words about magic and potion making!
M K N N O F F E R
S A C R
I
V A P
Y M I
I
F
I
Y T Q O T G E T
X S
I
I N G L S L N W B
I C E S O D S D E G U R
S N P E R R R R C E
I N O C A A T
E T S N L G U C I
I
X T
I C L M I M
G I N R E D M U Y E R N T T
N J A H I
I
I O N O
A O H O Q C I O H I G N
T W D B R S E P O U A E E R P R S K
K S L C N A R E
I
R E N T A E E T S
L Z R O O N L S W S B S N T L
E N T P P
I
I
I
I Q H
S R T E L P N K O O
T A H D E T N I O P C B P
E M E S O G A R T R
I
I G C L O
A S H U U C D
L S L R O E D Y Y E N E O S M A C P
G I
A F T R C S R O Y L P V U O I
S
N L B A F O T N S E S O A L T H N L
A A H S C A O I O P C G D C Z F C A
T T U L L U O F L U A R R R
N N M B U P N I
I
T A N
S E O O O R E A N I
E N A B N E H E M N G W C S R C T T
P L
I D W S S W E F L E D E A K A E
L B T T N R A K C I
T U A Y T C T A
O D R C L E B
E R P S S A
I Q I
I
P
F O G D R T P E N H M Z A H D L O O
ACONITE
BLACK CAT
BROOMSTICK
CAULDRON
CRYSTAL BALL
EYE OF NEWT
GRIMOIRE
HENBANE
HOCUS-POCUS
INCANTATION
INCENSE
INQUISITOR
MONKSHOOD
OFFERING
PENDANT
PENTANGLE
PHILTRE
POINTED HAT
POISON APPLE
POTION
POULTICE
SACRIFICE
SORCERY
SORTILEGE
TALISMAN
TAROT CARDS
WING OF BAT
E V D L D N I N U O D B N W
WIN
£100
WHERE
IS SAMMY
SQUIRREL?
Find where he’s hiding
in this issue of Yours
and you could win
£100. To enter, fill in the
Competitions answers
coupon on page 102.
Closing date for entries
is November 6, 2023.
More prizes to win
at yours.co.uk
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
PIC: SHUTTERSTOCK
U A C I
99
WIN
£50!
1
3
4
5
8
TWO £50
PRIZES
11
13
For this puzzle we’ve provided two sets of
clues, each giving the same answers. One
set of clues is cryptic, one is quick. It’s a good
way to hone your skills because it gives
you two ways to crack the crossword! Once
complete, the letters in the shaded squares,
when read from top to bottom, left to right,
will spell out a word — this is your prize
answer. Write it on the entry coupon on page
104 and post it, email it or enter online. Two
winners will be chosen randomly from all
correct entries and whichever set of clues you
follow, you have an equal chance of revealing
the prize answer and winning!
7
12
14
15
16
17
22
18
20
19
21
24
23
25
27
26
29
Cryptic clues
28
30
Quick clues
DOWN
1 US soldier takes in terrible ogre
with a girl’s name (7)
2 Vegetable plot found in outskirts
of Ghent below even hedge (8)
3 Head of France is not commonly
hard to spot (5)
4 Mix together tiny fish to make
eastern dish (4-3)
5 Scaring me silly, laughing
wildly (9)
6 Hospital employee masters
sci-fi film (6)
7 Angel upset over new and old
penny for nation (7)
15 It carries the patient engraver
underneath the street, right? (9)
18 Fire 8A perhaps for what might
have happened on Strictly Come
Dancing (8)
19 Compendium listing data from
a large chap with a cold (7)
20 She gives lessons from church after
drink with Cockney woman? (7)
21 Barbie’s guy follows elegant
bird (7)
23 Excellent child acquires love
of martial art (6)
25 King serves 21D to heartless
royalty (5)
ACROSS
8 Noncommissioned officer in
certain armed forces (8)
9 Unit of length that is equal
to 22 yards (5)
10 Very small quantity
of liquid (4)
11 NHS employee? (5)
12 Character in a play, eg (4)
13 Backless sofa (5)
14 Well-known (9)
16 Condition (5)
17 Audibly inhale through
the nose (5)
22 Perceptive (5-4)
24 Wood-turning machine (5)
26 Knave in a pack of cards (4)
27 Travel by bike (5)
28 Per person (4)
29 Become rotten (5)
30 Improved, made better (8)
ANSWERS
DOWN
IN ISSUE
1 Former Soviet
441
republic (7)
2 North American name
for an aubergine (8)
3 Momentarily lose consciousness (5)
4 Cook quickly in a wok (4-3)
5 Shrieking (9)
6 Senior 11A (6)
7 This is - - -, 2007 film that spawned
three TV miniseries (7)
15 Device for moving wounded
people (9)
18 Passionate Spanish dance (8)
19 Yearbook (7)
20 Educator (7)
21 Domestic fowl (7)
23 Japanese system of
self-defence (6)
25 Lenny - - -, comedian who
founded Comic Relief (5)
SOLUTION TO PRIZE CROSSWORD: ISSUE 437/September 19, 2023
Across 1 Omnibus, 5 Shifty, 9 Arson, 10 Oar, 11 Pitch, 12 Gobi,
13 Mainstream, 15 Demonic, 16 Fences, 20 Hiding, 21 Chicane,
24 Chartreuse, 26 Undo, 28 Cobra, 29 Ton, 30 Sprig, 31 Broker,
32 Trimmer.
Down 1 Orange, 2 Nosebleed, 3 Bank, 4 Sporadic, 5 Shrink, 6
Impatience, 7 Title, 8 Chemise, 14 Soundtrack, 17 Conundrum, 18
Choc-ice, 19 Chestnut, 22 Letter, 23 Dogger, 25 Amber, 27 Asti.
Prize word NATION
Entering is easy!
ONLINE: Enter at Yours.co.uk/competitions
BY POST: Send the coupon on page 102
with the answer created by the shaded
6
9
10
Prize crossword
ACROSS
8 Portrait artist heard Constable’s
superior (8)
9 Charles Hawtrey — initially one
in an ongoing series (5)
10 Dismiss doctor prior to quick
operation (4)
11 Patient watcher! (5)
12 Lore complicated part (4)
13 Item of furniture I’d brought
back with goods vehicle (5)
14 Notable concert in place for
those camping without a leader (9)
16 Say 1D, perhaps (5)
17 Fish’s head and limbs return
smell (5)
22 Discerning half of clergy are
past the island’s furthest tip (5-4)
24 It might be used for shaping
articles in French and English (5)
26 Device for hoisting ship’s flag (4)
27 Round segment of juicy
clementine (5)
28 For every one that’s been eaten
by 20D (4)
29 Confuse Dale about receiving
award finally (5)
30 With a bit of a boost, he had gone
after nicer changes (8)
2
squares above to: Yours Issue 439
(October 17) Crossword, PO Box 504,
Leicester LE94 0AE
n The first two correct entries drawn
at random from all entries will win.
Yours competition rules are on p102.
Closing date: November 6, 2023.
Number Cruncher
Time to test your mental arithmetic! You have just 60 seconds to try and
solve these three sums — can you beat the clock?
ANSWERS
ON PAGE
102
Beginner
45
x5
DOUBLE
IT
+6
HALVE
IT
x13
1/6
OF THIS
TRIPLE
IT
÷13 +46
x8
3/8
OF THIS
+54
2/3
OF THIS
÷9
-24
x8
÷4
+5
DOUBLE
IT
-39
x3
TRIPLE
IT
÷9
Intermediate
3/
4
OF THIS
40
Genius
94
÷2
90%
OF THIS
-75
Arrowword
Sudoku
Fill in the answers following the direction of
the arrows.
Medium Grid
Fill in the squares in the
grid so that every row,
column and each of the
nine 3x3 squares contain
all the digits from one
to nine.
Existing
in reality
Leave
empty
Rock ’n’
roll ‘King’,
--- Presley
Colorado
resort
Unoriginal
Warble
Star Trek
android
Dry white
Burgundy
wine
Reserve
(3,5)
Hard Grid
Our harder grid has 16 4x4
squares to challenge you!
Craftsperson
Leaf
through
Paused
Foreign
Snatch
hold of
Little
Saltwater
expanse
Starchy
pudding
Overhead
Painful
Deep
opera
voice
Pull along
behind
Sad
colour?
Changes
direction
Scottish
river
More prizes to win
at yours.co.uk
6
5
6
6
6
6
6
9
6
6
6
4
7
6
3
6
6
6
6
6
9
8
2
5
4
6
6
2
6
6
6
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
1
2
6
7
8
6
6
9
6
6
6
1
6
6
6
2
6
6
6
9
3
2
5
6
6
6
6
3
6
6
1
7
6
6
6
8
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
5 14 3
2 8
13 1
8
3 9
6 7 15
4
1 14 7 16
6
13
6 8
3 1
11
13 9
5
15
1
8
4 16
2 11 4
16 12 6
6
7 2
13 10
15
1 14
9
6 4
7
3 11
10 12
15 8 3
5
9 13
8
10 14
1 11
7
5
4 16
13 14 10
15 1
7
9
16
2
3 6
7
2 11
9 15
8
9
6 13 11 14
16
12 10 8
3 15 7
6 2
7 1 10 9 13
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
101
Yours
PUZZLES
& PRIZES
ISSUE
439
PUZZLE ANSWERS
Wordsearch (p99)
Closing date:
Midnight, November 6, 2023
How to enter
by text, online, phone or post...
BY TEXT to 65115
*
All you need to do to enter
each fortnight is…
In your text message, type:
YRS439 then a space followed by your
name, house number/house name
and postcode, then the names of the
giveaway words and competition
answers you wish to enter, all separated
by a space to: 65115, eg YRS439 J Smith
19 (or house name eg Old Mansions)
AB1 2CD then all the giveaways you wish
to enter (see example, right).
Handy hints…
50p*
TO SEND ALL
YOUR ANSWERS
BY TEXT
BY POST:
Send the coupon (right) to:
Yours Competitions
Issue 439, PO Box 504,
Leicester LE94 0AE
I
F
I C E S O D S D E G U R
Y M I
I
Y T Q O T G E T
X S
I
S N P E R R R R C E
I N O C A A T
E T S N L G U C I
N J A H I
I
I
X T
I C L M I M
G I N R E D M U Y E R N T T
I O N O
A O H O Q C I O H I G N
T W D B R S E P O U A E E R P R S K
I R E N T A E E T S
L Z R O O N L S W S B S N T L
E N T P P
I
I
I
I Q H
S R T E L P N K O O
T A H D E T N I O P C B P
E M E S O G A R T R I
I G C L O
A S H U U C D
L S L R O E D Y Y E N E O S M A C P
G I
A F T R C S R O Y L P V U O I
S
N L B A F O T N S E S O A L T H N L
A A H S C A O I O P C G D C Z F C A
T T U L L U O F L U A R R R I
N N M B U P N I
P L
You can enter as
many competitions
as you like.
T A N
S E O O O R E A N I
I D W S S W E F L E D E A K A E
L B T T N R A K C I
T U A Y T C T A
O D R C L E B
E R P S S A
I Q I
I
P
F O G D R T P E N H M Z A H D L O O
U A C I
E V D L D N I N U O D B N W
Arrowword (p101)
65115
Text message
A
C
T
P U
A
A L
S
M
S A
L
B L
V
H A
C
T A
R T
I E
T
E A
B
G O
V
U E
E
B L
V
S I
I S
N
G R
E
A S
T
E E
D
Beginner 13
Intermediate 249
Genius 14
A
I S
P
D E
A N
T
A B
R
S O
OW
R S
E E
Sudoku (p101)
Medium
3 8 6 2
5 2 1 7
7 4 9 8
1 7 8 3
4 9 2 5
6 3 5 9
2 6 4 1
9 1 3 4
8 5 7 6
4
3
1
2
6
7
8
5
9
9
6
5
4
1
8
3
7
2
7
4
6
9
3
2
5
8
1
5
9
3
6
8
1
7
2
4
1
8
2
5
7
4
9
6
3
Hard
7 6 5 14 11 3 16 2 8 10 15 4 13 1 12 9
16 8 1 3 9 12 4 5 13 11 2 6 7 10 15 14
12 11 4 15 13 1 10 14 7 5 16 9 3 6 2 8
2 13 10 9 6 8 7 15 12 14 3 1 16 5 11 4
13 9 7 5 14 10 15 3 6 1 11 12 8 2 4 16
3 2 15 11 4 5 13 1 14 9 8 16 12 7 6 10
6 4 8 12 7 2 11 16 5 3 13 10 1 14 9 15
1 10 14 16 12 9 8 6 4 15 7 2 5 3 13 11
10 14 12 6 1 15 2 8 3 4 5 7 11 9 16 13
8 3 16 13 10 14 6 12 9 2 1 11 4 15 5 7
9 5 2 4 16 7 3 11 15 8 6 13 14 12 10 1
15 1 11 7 5 13 9 4 10 16 12 14 2 8 3 6
5 7 3 1 2 11 14 10 16 13 9 15 6 4 8 12
4 15 9 8 3 6 12 13 11 7 14 5 10 16 1 2
14 12 13 10 8 16 1 9 2 6 4 3 15 11 7 5
11 16 6 2 15 4 5 7 1 12 10 8 9 13 14 3
Where’s Sammy Squirrel? Issue 437: Sammy was on page 79.
The winner will be notified by post
ONLINE:
yours.co.uk/
competitions
BY PHONE:
0905 669 6606
Calls cost 50p per min plus your
network access charge. You must be
18 or over and have the bill payer’s
permission. Phone UK SP: Spoke
(0333 202 3390). Text SP: Bauer
Media. Email smshelp@bauermedia.
co.uk or call 0330 159 2525. Normal
network messaging rates apply.
✁
V A P
E N A B N E H E M N G W C S R C T T
YRS439
J Smith 19
AB1 2CD
DVD JUMPER
MIRROR
COFFEE GIN
You can also enter:
S A C R I
K S L C N A R E
Example only
✔ Use capitals ✔ Keep texts
under 160 characters or you may be
charged for more than one text
Number Cruncher (p101)
M K N N O F F E R I N G L S L N W B
*Text entries charged at 50p per
text. Normal messaging rates apply.
If you enter after the closing date
you will not be entered but may be
charged. Not available in Eire. This
is not a subscription service. Please
ensure your entry is completed
correctly as incorrect entries may be
charged but not entered. You are
automatically consenting to
receive further communications
about these competitions from
us via SMS text. You can opt out
of this at any time by texting
STOP to 65115. This will be charged
at your standard network rate but
you will need to do this each time
you enter the competition by text.
Your personal data will (regardless
of whether you opt out) always be
used to process your entry. For further
information on this, please see our
general terms and our privacy policy at
bauerdatapromise.co.uk
COMPETITION RULES:
Competitions open to residents of the UK
(including Channel Islands and the Isle of
Man), Eire or BFPOs, aged 18 or over, except
Bauer Media employees, its affiliated
companies, any promotional partners, or
their families and anyone connected with
the competitions. Enter by text, online,
phone or post. No purchase necessary.
Answers must be the product of own work.
Unless expressly stated, travel expenses
and spending money is not included. There
is no cash alternative to prizes and no
alternative holidays can be offered. Prizes
are not transferable. No responsibility can
be accepted for entries that are delayed,
damaged, mislaid or wrongly delivered, or
for any loss in service of the online entry
mechanism or for entries lost, delayed or
corrupted due to computer error in transit.
Only one entry per person. A winning entry
is the first correct answer drawn after the
closing date. For a free entry enter online
at yours.co.uk/competitions Prizewinners
will be notified by post on headed paper or
by official email. The results are published.
Winners must agree to the publication of
their names, age and photos. The Editor’s
decision is final and no correspondence
can be entered into. Your information will
only be used to administer promotions in
accordance with our privacy policy. Entry
implies acceptance of these rules.
Promoter: H Bauer Publishing.
Full T&Cs can be found at bauerlegal.
co.uk/competition-terms.html
EVERY TEXT, ONLINE ENTRY, CALL OR COUPON HAS AN EQUAL CHANCE OF WINNING!
Yours Issue 439 Puzzles & Prizes entry coupon
PRIZE CROSSWORD (p100):
SAMMY SQUIRREL:
TITLE
What word is created
by the shaded squares?
On which page did you
see Sammy Squirrel?
SURNAME
_______________
_______________
ADDRESS
you would like to enter
ENTER THIS
WORD BY
TEXT
■ A break in Edinburgh
HOLIDAY
PRIZES TO WIN (p103): Tick all that
PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS THROUGHOUT
FIRST NAME
POSTCODE
HOME TEL NUMBER
EMAIL ADDRESS
102
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
✁
Bumper
PRIZE
giveaway
There’s something special about
waterside settings and The Wateredge
Inn at Ambleside certainly hits the spot.
Found at the head of England’s
largest lake and recently refurbished,
this historic property is perfectly placed
for enjoying the best that this bustling
market town has to offer.
With breathtaking views from the
inn and its expansive lakeside beer
garden, home-cooked food and delicious
drinks can be enjoyed while soaking
up the atmosphere and activity around
Waterhead pier.
It is a convenient base for exploring
too, with the heart of Ambleside and all
the amenities of the town just a short
stroll away.
From beautiful parks to quaint streets
with independent shops, visitors can
stride out into the great outdoors too,
with the spectacular Stock Ghyll Force
and wooded walks found at the top
end of town.
The Wateredge Inn is also an excellent
place from which to explore the wider
Lake District too with frequent
ENTERING IS EASY!
BY POST: Send the coupon on p102
ONLINE: yours.co.uk/competitions
TEXT AND BY PHONE!
See left for details!
Closing date: November 6 2023
The historic inn
started life as a row of
fishermen’s cottages
WORTH
£980
Enjoy a comfortable
break away
transport links serving destinations
including, Coniston, Grasmere, Kendal,
Keswick and Windermere.
Dating back to the 17th century,
The Wateredge Inn was originally a
row of terraced fishermen’s cottages
but as tourism boomed, they were first
converted to serve the growing number
of visitors in the 1890s.
One of ten properties owned by The
Inn Collection Group in the Lake District,
it has recently reopened following a
multimillion-pound refurbishment.
Open all day, every day, The
Wateredge Inn is designed to delight all
that come through the doors, be they
visitors to the
area or
The beautiful
Lake District
local residents, creating a convivial
atmosphere that brings people together.
Embracing the inn style of hospitality
for their fabulous locations, The Inn
Collection Group ensure that guests find
a fantastic mix of comfort, convenience,
and quality in equal amounts, creating
the best possible stay and a wonderful
break away from home.
With 33 sites across northern England
and North Wales in picture-postcard
locations, there is an inn well-placed to
serve whatever break that lies in store.
There are superb packages available to
enjoy these locales as well, with popular
Christmas and New Year staycations and
budget winter breaks all available to
book now.
n For more information about The Inn
Collection Group and it’s venues from which
to eat, drink, sleep and explore, visit
inncollectiongroup.com
Terms and Conditions: Prize is for a two-night dinner, bed &
breakfast stay for two-people in a lakeview room. Prize must be
taken by July 31 2024. Booking is subject to availability and is
unable to be booked between December 24 to 27 2023 and
December 31 2023 to January 2 2024. Travel to and from the
Inn is not included. No cash alternative offered.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
PIC: SHUTTERSTOCK
Win a stay at
The Wateredge
Inn at Ambleside!
103
TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL BETHANY RAMSDEN ON 01733 459351 OR EMAIL BETHANY.RAMSDEN@BAUERMEDIA.CO.UK
Simply Yours
IT’S TIME
TO FOCUS ON
LIFE NOT THE
COST OF LIVING
Free up cash and lower your
overheads in a comfortable,
well-located home
Freedom to live life to the full. Modern comforts.
Community spirit. Exclusively for the over 45s.
Move in ready homes available
Moving to one of our coastal, rural or semi-rural residential parks
could help you free up cash and save on your bills. So, not only will
you be super-comfortable in a brand new home in a like-minded
community, you’ll also have more to spend on the good things
in life and could be closer to friends and family. Whether you’re
retiring or winding your work down, it’s time to give yourself the
opportunity to make the most of every day.
High-quality, low-maintenance, single-storey homes
Safe, secure community of like-minded residents
Private garden and parking
No stamp duty
Part exchange and assisted move options available
*HWLQWRXFKWR"QGRXWPRUHRUDUUDQJHDSDUNYLVLW
www.tingdene-parks.net | 01933 427806 | info@tingdene.net
104
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
Simply Yours
O
FF
25
%
Bathe in luxury,
comfort and safety
once again!
for extra wide
or swollen feet
STYLES
FOR
MEN &
WOMEN
MADE IN
BRITAIN
25 YEARS
1
2
• British designed and manufactured
• Safely lowers and raises you at the
click of a button
• Battery operated, no wiring or cables
just recharge every 7-10 days
• Belt retracts into cassette for normal
bath use for other family members
• Stud walls no problem
• Normally fitted in under an hour
For a FREE brochure call us on: TRY IT OUT!
FREE UK DELIVERY & RETURNS
QUOTE CODE YR1023 • OFFER ENDS 17/11/23
0800 011 4376
WITH A FREE
‘DRY’ HOME
DEMO
Britain’s household name in bathing mobility
STAIRLIFTS
VISIT
• WALK IN BATHS • WALK IN SHOWERS
CALL
0800 731 0148
The normal size Walk-in Bath
you can lie down or shower in!
A family business offering a friendly service specialising
in Front Fastening Bras, Corsetry, Shapewear,
Vests, and Classic Lingerie, Nightwear & Outerwear.
100% watertight door - Available either side
of the bath O Low threshold
O Optional powered seat
O Wide, roomy interior
O Thermostatic taps
O
We are proud to manufacture our 100% Cotton
Slips here in the UK and offer a special
made to measure service.
We supply Triumph, Sloggi, Naturana, Royce,
Slenderella, Marlon, La Marquise and many more .
Call for a
Free Brochure
cosyfeet.com
01234 871901
www.suzannecharles.co.uk
Algores Way, Wisbech,
Cambridgeshire PE13 2TQ
01945 587584
www.wigs4u.co.uk
FREE
wig & headwear
catalogue
FITTED IN
A DAY*
SALE
Easy
to use
handset!
UP TO
20%
OFF
For a free
brochure call
FREEPHONE
0800 316 9798
ASK FOR EXT. 65246
*Based on a straightforward fitting.
**Not in conjunction with any other offer.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
105
TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL BETHANY RAMSDEN ON 01733 459351 OR EMAIL BETHANY.RAMSDEN@BAUERMEDIA.CO.UK
LE ON
A
S W
NO
Simply Yours
10%
TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL BETHANY RAMSDEN ON 01733 459351 OR EMAIL BETHANY.RAMSDEN@BAUERMEDIA.CO.UK
For Men & Women
OFF
Stylish WIDE FITTING
Shoes Fittings EE to 8E
YOUR ORDER*
QUOTE
YRX2342F
FREE
for your FREE catalogue call 01933 311 077
or visit www.widerfitshoes.co.uk
*Excluding Postage & Packing. Not valid with any other promotion.
My stairlift has
made a massive
life changing
EJŢFSFODF
.ST5BZMPSTPO $VNCSJB
POSTAGE
On Returns
& Exchanges
For UK
Orders
Enjoy Better
Health!
Happy Tummy®
charcoal capsules
adsorb acidic
toxins, can
reduce wind &
improve
digestion.
Supports a
healthy tummy.
T.0800 612 7496
finefettlefeed.com
DENTURE
PROBLEMS
Antibacterial and antiseptic properties
Turmeric which helps maintain healthy intestine
Apple-plum extract to stimulate digestion
Free from preservatives, lactose and gluten
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
GDC 157100 - GDC 50299
Cosmetic Natural Dentures
Lip support if required
New Copy Dentures
Different choices of dentures
offered at various prices
‘Get what you want not
what you are given’
WE COME TO YOU
Over 80 year’s family experience
in Denture Prosthetics
MOBILE
07831 157 761
www.dentureproblems.co.uk
Help!
Available from selected
Holland & Barrett,
health food stores
and pharmacies.
&RQWLQHQFHFDUH
SURGXFWVIRUPHQDQG
ZRPHQ
2QOLQHDQGPDLORUGHU
www.floradix.co.uk
106
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
)RUDGYLFHIUHHVDPSOHV
DQGDEURFKXUHFDOO
RUYLVLWZZZDUHOOHFRP
…is at
hand as
you write
and publish
your life
story.
Phone Mike for a
free brochure
01869 246796
www.boundbiographies.com
Simply Yours
NORTH DEVON,
Find YOUR Heavenly Partner!
Call 0208 088 3961
www.friends1st.co.uk
NEAR CLOVELLY
3 delightful cottages situated in 12 acres of idyllic
countryside. Sleeps 2-4. 1 Wheelchair friendly.
BOOK NOW FOR 2023
TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL BETHANY RAMSDEN ON 01733 459351 OR EMAIL BETHANY.RAMSDEN@BAUERMEDIA.CO.UK
-ÌÀÕ}}!"#}Ì%w#`Þ%ÕÀ
Christian life partner?
Ring ‘Friends1st’>#`Üi
Ü"!!'i!«Þ%Õw#`Þ%ÕÀ
perfect match.
Brochure: Tel. 01237 431324
E: foxwoodlodge@outlook.com
www.foxwoodlodge.co.uk
DO YOU NEED HELP
WITH EVERYDAY TASKS?Ã
Opening jars, turning taps,
bending? 100’s of items
to make life easier,
FREE MAIL ORDER
CATALOGUE.
Tel: Clark’s Independence
Centre 0113 258 8888
www.clarksmobility.com
CARMARTHEN BAY
LOVELY SELF-CATERING
CONVERTED RAILWAY WAGONS
Beautiful Yorkshire Wolds.
Four-posters, c/heating, TV’s,
pets welcome NO giraffes!!
01377 217342
www.thewagons.co.uk
SOUTH WALES
Seafront Chalet situated on
an Estuary
Can sleep up to 6
Sea view - Free Wifi
Dogs welcome free of charge
FOR BROCHURE RING
01269 862191
LONG MELFORD
SUFFOLK
Delightful 1838 cottage
on Upper Green, near
the Church, sleeps 2,
regret no pets.
Please contact:
020 7267 3653 /
07702 954701
markashleythomas
50@gmail.com
HOLIDAY APARTMENTS,
Paignton, Devon
Spacious, comfortable for 1-4 mature
adults. Peaceful retreat. Level walk
through park to seafront & town
centre. On site parking. Now all with
dishwashers. Free onsite parking,
WIFI, Wheelchair friendly. Brochure:
Tel no. 01803 558430.
www.alpenrose-apartments.co.uk
WE WILL BEAT ANY QUOTE
Travel Insurance
with No Age Limits!
Experts in Cover for
Medical Conditions
Enjoy
Bathing Safely
in your Own Home.
If you’ve ever had trouble
getting cover for your medical
conditions we can help
24 Hour Medical
Emergency Support
Direct from the Manufacturers.
No expensive alterations needed.
Keep the bathroom & bath that you love.
Save money, Buy direct, Stay independent
Can be fitted to ANY bath and wall.
Available in both battery or mains.
Lightweight Battery Model
30-40 lifts per charge. Charges quickly.
INTEREST FREE CREDIT
BUY DIRECT
For the BEST
PRICE
Lightest Battery
on the market
Cover for
Cruise
Holidays
Call us FREE
for an instant
quote - It’s easy!
SPECIAL OFFER FOR
YOURS READERS
10%*
OFF
BASE PREMIUM
Quote code Y10
0800 531 6819
Call us today for a brochure:
Excellent
Our friendly team are waiting to help you
0800 083 3608
Bath-Lift Ltd proudly manufacture the Bath-Knight
www.bath-lift.co.uk
<zKh
Goodtogoinsurance.com is a trading name of Ancile Insurance Group Limited. Authorised &
Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority - No. 471641. *Discount applies to base premium
only and not to any medical screening premiums or optional extras. Discount valid until 31 Mar 2024.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
107
.
..
s
w
o
sh
le
b
sa
is
m
n
u
&
s
Catch up on the latest TV new
Inspiring stories
Seventy-five years ago, the Empire Windrush
ship landed at Tilbury Docks in Essex, and
the men and women who stepped ashore
were pioneers for a group of people who
transformed Britain – the Windrush Generation.
In the Pride of Britain Awards: Windrush Special,
Sir Trevor McDonald, Mel B, Alesha Dixon
(pictured), Judi Love and HRH The Prince of
Wales hear from some of them.
n Pride of Britain Awards, ITV1, Thursday
October 19, 9pm.
SCHEDULE DETAILS ARE CORRECT AT THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS
The ship carried
1027 passengers
– and two
stowaways
Baring
Italy’s sole
According to Gino D’Acampo, the
southern heel and sole of Italy is
where the country is at its most
epic. In six-part series Gino’s
Italy: Secrets of the South,
the chef explores the rugged
mountains, cave cities, sandy
beaches and clear turquoise
waters, as well as cooking
some of the Puglia and
Basilicata’s favourite dishes.
n Gino’s Italy: Secrets of the South,
coming soon
to ITV and
ITVX.
Ireland hopping
The former Countryfile presenter Julia
Bradbury returns to the land where
she was born to explore the Emerald
Isle’s landscape, culture and history.
From the hills of Connemara to the
streets of Dublin, Julia Bradbury’s
Irish Journey sees her experience the
people and places of a country that
has captured the world’s imagination.
n Julia Bradbury’s Irish Journey, episode
three on Channel 4, Saturday October 21,
8.30pm. Catch up on Channel 4.
Celebs on
the search
for antiques
DON’T MISS
Old buildings
get a new life
Book
From the Sunday Times
bestseller Rose Tremain,
comes a piercing story of
first love. It’s Chelsea in
the Sixties and Marianne
Clifford falls in love with
18-year-old Simon Hurst,
whose cleverness and
beauty suggest he will
have a successful future. But fate
intervenes…
The programme that follows intrepid Brits breathing new life
into abandoned and remote villages, hamlets and borgos
and cortijos in Europe is back. In Help! We Bought a Village,
a restored village in Italy prepares to host its first guests and
the owners of a derelict French hamlet renovate their most
cherished building.
n Help! We Bought a Village, on Channel 4, Tuesday
October 17, 5pm. Catch up on Channel 4.
Take five
Jamie Oliver’s back, as he helps us
say goodbye to long shopping
lists and hello to all-new easy,
clever recipes that use just five
hero ingredients to deliver
maximum flavour. In four-part
series Jamie’s Five Ingredient
Meals, he uses ingredients easily
sourced from the supermarket to
demonstrate hassle-free dishes that
surprise and delight without busting
the budget.
n Jamie’s Five Ingredient Meals, episode two on
Channel 4, Monday October 23, 8pm. Catch up on Channel 4.
Treasure hunting
The latest stars to take part in Celebrity Antiques Road
Trip are Derry Girls actors Ian McElhinney and Tara Lynne
O’Neill. They join experts Paul Laidlaw and Natasha
Raskin Sharp for a tour of Aberdeenshire’s antiques
emporia. On Wednesday, Strictly’s Dianne Buswell and
Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn Evans are in South Wales.
n Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, BBC2, second week starts
Tuesday October 17 at 7pm, catch up on BBC iPlayer.
Cinema
Director Martin
Scorsese teams
up again with
Leonardo
DiCaprio (left)
and Robert De
Niro for the
western Killers
of the Flower Moon. It tells the story
of how members of the Osage Tribe
were murdered in Oklahoma during
the Twenties.
n In cinemas October 20.
Podcast
From ghostly
phantoms to UFOs,
The Battersea
Poltergeist’s Danny
Robins investigates
more real-life
stories of paranormal
encounters in the third series
of Uncanny.
n BBC Sounds, new episodes every
Wednesday.
Theatre
Backstairs Billy stars Dame
Penelope Wilton as the
Queen Mother, with
Luke Evans as her loyal
servant William ‘Billy’
Tallon in this comedy
set in 1979.
n The Duke of York’s
Theatre, London,
October 27 to
January 27, 2024.
PICS: MARMALADE SKY, PA ARCHIVE/PA IMAGES, BBC / STV STUDIOS, CHANNEL 4,
BBC/JAMIE SIMONDS/RUFINA BRESKIN, ALAMY STOCK PHOTO
Restoration nation
n Published by Chatto & Windus,
£16.99
book with us!
We select our partners to ensure that we only offer breaks
of good quality, to make sure you have a great time every time
TRAVEL
Cover that’s with you
every step of the way
Holiday Extras Cover: Helping you travel hassle-free
With over 30 years experience in
selling travel insurance and partnered
with over 500 travel agents across
the UK, we’re trusted by hundreds
of thousands of travellers each year
to insure their trips. We’ve also been
awarded Best Travel Insurance Provider
at the Globe Travel Awards for 14
consecutive years, so you can rest
assured that your holiday is
in safe hands with us.
We pride ourselves on
providing policies that best
suit your own personal
travel needs, including cover
for cancellation, baggage,
medical expenses with cover
for your medical conditions
also considered.
What are the
advantages?
At Holiday Extras, all of our policies
include specific benefits such as:
✔ Cancellation cover
Cover if you are unable to go on
your trip due to circumstances
beyond your control
✔ Personal possessions cover
If your luggage gets lost, stolen
or damaged on your trip
✔ Optional gadget cover
An additional level of protection
for any gadgets you’re planning
to take on holiday
✔ Curtailment
Cover if you have to cut your trip
short and return home
(Terms and conditions apply, please check
the policy wording for full details)
To book or for further information...
Call Holiday Extras Cover on 0800 093 1900
quoting YOURM or go to
holidayextras.com/travel-insurance.html?agent=YOURM
tv chat
‘I’ve always been
a big Frasier fan’
The famous sitcom is back
– with Nicholas Lyndhurst
making an unexpected but
welcome appearance
By Caroline Blight
They were at college together. They
were at Oxford together. And there’s
a deep love between them. He likes
teasing people and there are some
characters in this cast that are very
easy for him to tease.
Tell us about your character…
What is Kelsey like to work with?
I think the quickest way of telling
you something about Professor Alan
Cornwell is the brief that’s said on
page one of the script, ‘Alan is British
and boozy’ – and I thought, yeah,
I can do that! He’s very
non-PC. He comes out with
whatever he wants to say.
He drinks too much. He
doesn’t think enough. He’s a college
lecturer, but he doesn’t really like
any of his students at all. There’s
one episode where my character
says, “There are two things I care
deeply about. My cat and Frasier
Crane.” And that’s it. His saving
feature, I suppose, if he has one
at all, is his love for Frasier Crane.
They were at school together.
Nicholas joins the cast of Frasier,
playing his old friend Alan
He is the most genuinely charming
man I’ve ever worked with. And he’s
an exquisite director, he’s very fast.
He knows exactly what he wants,
knows where the camera and sound
wants to be. He’s done
it for so long, I think he
probably knows everyone’s
job. He composes the most
beautiful music, just tinkling there
on the piano, and it made me cry.
‘It was a big
part of my life’
111
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
Did you used to watch the show?
I was an avid fan, like most of the
planet – it was a big part of my life.
Still is. It’s a clever show. Nowadays,
perhaps people are sort of going, “Oh,
it’s funny, but it’s a bit divisive.” Or
somebody won’t like that, or part of
society won’t like that. I don’t want
to sound like I’m on my soapbox
here, but comedy has got to have
a victim, otherwise it’s not funny.
[Charlie] Chaplin knew that. [Buster]
Keaton knew that. Something’s got
to happen, be it verbally or physically,
to make it funny.
Are the fans going to love it still?
It’s like putting on a lovely warm
jumper. It’s always been cleverly
written. It’s always been hugely
entertaining. People want to know
what’s happened to Frasier, and
now here are 10 episodes telling
them what’s happening to his life.
It’s a really lovely ride to be on.
n Frasier, Friday 13 October,
Paramount+
Enjoying a pint
was easy for
Nicholas!
PICS: CHRIS HASTON/PARAMOUNT+, SHUTTERSTOCK
C
lassic sitcom Frasier is
returning to our screens
after almost 20 years away,
with Kelsey Grammer
back in the role of psychotherapist
Frasier Crane. Many of the former
cast will be popping up in cameos as
we find Frasier returning to Boston
and reconnecting with his adult
son Freddy. A new but familiar face
joins the cast in the form of Nicholas
Lyndhurst, who plays Frasier’s friend
Alan. Speaking before the current
SAG actors and writers’ strike in the
States, Nicholas, 62, filled us in…
shop with us!
yours.co.uk/life/shopping
Comfort and
style guaranteed
SHOPPING
WE GUARANTEE: ✔ Carefully selected
products ✔ Safe reliable service ✔ Delivery
straight to your door ✔ Yours customer
care helpline ✔ Reputable & trustworthy
Comfort Bras
The ultimate comfortable bra, you’ll forget you’re wearing it!
A breakthrough in body-contouring
technology and, the secret to seamless
shape and support. Many women
struggle to find a bra that combines
comfort, fit and support. It’s like
wearing nothing at all!
In super stretchy nylon and
elastane, the Comfort-Bra can be worn
all day! It’s perfect for work, weekends
and exercise, and even for sleeping in.
Wide comfortable shoulder straps
and full coverage cups, eliminate
discomfort. And because it’s so
stretchy, it adjusts to fit when gaining,
or losing weight, and is a great option
post-surgery for a comfortable
supportive fit. (Pack of 4 – 2 x Nude,
1 x White, 1 x Black).
£19.99
My order
PRICE QTY SUBTOTAL
Comfort Bra. Please tick size:
M n 5216 L n 5217 XL n 5218 XXL n 5219
Criss Cross Bra. Please tick size:
M (10-12) n 2699 L (12-14) n 2700
XL (14-16) n 2701 XXL (16-80) n 2702
£19.99
£14.99
£
£
ADD P+P £3.95 PER ORDER £ 3.95
TOTAL £
My details Title
Initial
Surname
Address
Town
Postcode
Date of Birth (optional)
/
/
Tel No
Email address
Payment
I enclose a crossed cheque for £___________ made payable to
Easylife Limited (write your name, address and offer code YM265 on the back
of your cheque)
Or debit my:
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro (Tick as applicable)
Card
number
Valid
from
Expiry
date
Issue number
(Maestro)
Security
number
The last 3 digits on the back of your card
Signature
Yes please, keep me up-to-date via email post or phone with the latest news and special offers from
Yours. I am happy for Easylife to contact me via email post or phone Please do let us keep in
contact so we make sure you don’t miss out. If you have opted to share your email address, you can
unsubscribe at any time from any email we send you via the unsubscribe link or opt out
by emailing dataprotectionofficer@bauermedia.co.uk For our privacy policy go to
OFFER CODE
http://www.bauer datapromise.co.uk Yours magazine is published by H Bauer Publishing,
YM265
company number LP003328, The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL.
Criss Cross Bra
Enjoy comfortable
support in the ‘oh so
flattering’ Criss-Cross
Bra
You’ll look as good as
you feel (and you’ll feel
wonderful) in a CrissCross Bra. Why? Well, the
clue’s in the name. You
see, criss-cross lifting
straps promise you a
supportive, youthful lift
without uncomfortable underwires. Flatteringly
feminine, the Criss-Cross Bra is beautifully
fashioned from a super-soft, breathable fabric (96% nylon, 4% spandex)
that features mesh ventilation, for cool dry comfort - day and night. Finished
with a convenient side buckle and adjustable straps, the Criss-Cross Bra is
supplied with removable cups for extra support.
Available in sizes: M (10-12), L (12-14), XL (14-16) and XXL (16-18).
£14.99
How to order...
By phone:
QUOTE CODE
By post: Send the coupon (left) to:
Reader Offers, Easylife Limited,
0800 055 7766 YM265 Yours
Euro House, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3US
Online: easylife.co.uk/YM265W
your stars
Astrologer Lynne Ewart
predicts what’s in store
for you this fortnight
NOV 23-DEC 20
OCT 17-30
If it’s your birthday this fortnight...
You are born under Scorpio, the sign of autumn’s
withdrawal, time for sowing the seeds of spring. Yours
is a water sign, sensitive, intuitive, and you are a
wonderful listener, which means folk trust you with
their confidences. You have great willpower and can
rise like a phoenix and make a fresh start when necessary.
n For a weekly update call 09044 705708
CAPRICORN
DEC 21-JAN 20
You could be making a career move,
experiencing a status shift, or welcoming
a new dimension to your personal life.
n Famous Scorpios celebrating this fortnight include Sarah
Greene, Julia Roberts, Hillary Clinton, Fleur East, John Cleese,
Keith Urban and Winona Ryder (pictured).
n For a weekly update call 09044 705709
AQUARIUS
JAN 21-FEB 18
What’s being resolved feels as though
it opens doors in family life, or brings
a hoped-for domestic change.
n For a weekly update call 09044 705710
PISCES
FEB 19-MARCH 20
If you’re serious about a travel ambition,
then late October brings a liberating
‘push’ in your chosen direction.
n For a weekly update call 09044 705711
ARIES
MARCH 21-APRIL 19
There may be fixing afoot, or perhaps
a financial changeover going ahead for
another, concluding a challenging phase.
n For a weekly update call 09044 705700
TAURUS
APRIL 20-MAY 20
The more committed you are to a longer
term target, the better, with welcome
rewards shining around October 28.
n For a weekly update call 09044 705701
GEMINI
MAY 21-JUNE 20
VIRGO
AUG 24-SEPT 22
This is eclipse season and time to strip
away what no longer merits a place in
your plans. Strong foundations beckon.
A financial ‘lift-off’ is possible, with
eclipse power suggesting potential
turnarounds with a degree of luck.
n For a weekly update call 09044 705702
n For a weekly update call 09044 705705
CANCER
JUNE 21-JULY 22
LIBRA
SEPT 23-OCT 23
With a root-level eclipse suggesting time
for new directions, there may be keys
ahead and a much needed ‘completion’.
It’s your time to make a change you’ve
been thinking of, for stripping off the old,
preparing for new chapters.
n For a weekly update call 09044 705703
n For a weekly update call 09044 705706
LEO
JULY 23-AUGUST 23
SCORPIO
OCT 24-NOV 22
Routines may be shifting, work may
be afoot at home, and some serious
conversations link to family plans.
Something is settling down for you now,
perhaps ending a turbulent phase, with
agreements between partners.
n For a weekly update call 09044 705704
n For a weekly update call 09044 705707
PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK
SAGITTARIUS
There’s a phoenix aspect afoot now
and it could shift your outlook, bringing
change, perhaps a healthy one.
HOROSCOPES
For a weekly update calls cost 65p per minute plus network access charge.
For entertainment purposes only. Users must be over 18. Service provider: Spoke.
Customer services helpline: 0333 202 3390 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
The useful stuff...
Subscriptions
Visit www.greatmagazines.co.uk/yours-magazine or call 01858 438884
Back issues Call 01858 438828 or email bauer@subscription.co.uk
Yours on tape and CD
A recorded version is available for blind and partially sighted readers from
RNIB Newsagent. For a free sample and information call RNIB Newsagent
Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk/newsagent
No computer?
Sometimes our offers and information are only available online.
You can access the internet, with help, at libraries – often for free.
No part of the magazine may be reproduced in any
form in whole or in part, without the prior permission
of H Bauer Publishing. All material published
remains the copyRight of H Bauer Publishing and
we reserve the Right to copy or edit any material
submitted to the magazine without further consent.
The submission of material (manuscripts or images
etc) to H Bauer Publishing, whether unsolicited
or requested, is taken as permission to publish
that material in the magazine, on the associated
website, any apps or social media pages affiliated
to the magazine, and any editions of the magazine
H Bauer Publishing is a company registered in England and Wales
with company number LP003328, registered address The Lantern,
75 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 2PL. VAT no. 918 561701.
H Bauer Publishing is authorised and regulated by the FCA
(Ref no. 845898).
Complaints H Bauer Publishing is a member of the Independent
Press Standards Organisation (www.ipso.co.uk) and endeavours
to respond to and resolve your concerns quickly. Our Editorial
Complaints Policy (including full details of how to contact us about
editorial complaints and IPSO’s contact details) can be found at
www.bauermediacomplaints.co.uk
published by our licensees elsewhere in the world.
By submitting any material to us you are confirming
that the material is your own original work or that
you have permission from the copyRight owner
to use the material and to authorise Bauer to use
it as described in this paragraph. You also promise
that you have permission from anyone featured or
referred to in the submitted material to it being used
by H Bauer Publishing. If H Bauer Publishing receives
a claim from a copyright owner or a person featured
in any material you have sent us, we will inform that
person that you have granted us permission to use
©2023
magazine please recycle
the relevant material and you will be responsible
for paying any amounts due to the copyRight
owner or featured person and/or for reimbursing
H Bauer Publishing for any losses it has suffered as
a result. Please note, we accept no responsibility
for unsolicited material which is lost or damaged
in the post and we do not promise that we will be
able to return any material. Finally, while we try to
ensure accuracy of your material when we publish
it, we cannot promise to do so. We do not accept
any responsibility for any loss or damage, however
caused, resulting from use of the material.
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
113
anessa
And finally…
Our columnist d
iscusses
the very British
tradition
of keeping a stu
ff upper lip
and bottling thin
gs up
Dear readers,
We all know it’s beneficial to get things off our chests.
Sigmund Freud, the father of psychotherapy carved a
career out of it. The late great Bob Hoskins made the case
for a jolly good chat, starring in the BT commercials of
the Nineties telling us “It’s good to talk.” Americans took
enthusiastically to baring their souls on their ‘shrink’s’
couches. We Brits were less keen. We were all about the
stiff upper lip, soldiering on and
putting up and shutting up. We
didn’t feel comfortable letting
our innermost feelings out and
we’d been rigorously trained by parents who believed
children should be seen and not heard that no one would
have the slightest interest in our emotions if we worked up
the courage to reveal them.
Let’s face it, those of us of a certain vintage were reared
to think bottling things up was a virtue. Don’t burden
others with your problems. Don’t hog the conversation
and be branded an attention-seeker. Don’t let the cat out
of the bag. Zip your lip. Keep yourself to yourself and put
on a happy face.
Of course, we now know that stuff doesn’t work.
Putting a cork in our worries and internalising them leads
to unhappiness, isolation and even illness both mental
and physical. We’ve had to work hard at ‘unlearning’ our
childhood programming and communicating our anxieties
to friends, partners and professionals.
When the Vanessa Show started in the UK in 1994, nearly
30 years ago, alongside
Vanessa proved
her show was
a winner
114
YOURS EVERY FORTNIGHT
the indignation about an Oprah Winfrey-style series being
made over here, was the emphatically stated conviction
that it couldn’t possibly succeed. “We Brits are naturally
reserved” fumed the critics, “there is no way we will act
like the Americans and wash our dirty linen in public.”
They were wrong. It turned out we couldn’t wait to stop
bottling things up. The show went from two afternoons to
three and swiftly to five mornings a week. Viewers lapped
it up. The tide at last had turned.
Now, though I still try not to deluge unsuspecting
strangers with my personal turmoil, I wholeheartedly
endorse the healing power of sharing thoughts and
experiences. Make sure the listener is willing. Obviously
be kindly receptive to doing the same for them. Make
sure you listen a little more often than you talk and let it
all out. Then have a nice cup of tea and
enjoy how much better you feel.
PICS: SHUTTERSTOCK
The tide at last
had turned
n Do you agree with
Vanessa? Let us know your
thoughts by contacting us
using the details on page 3
2nd - 31st October
The Burrows Classic 3 Seater Sofa,
shown in Bennington Berry.
Save up to 20%* across our collections.
Delivered in time for Christmas
Visit your local showroom, browse online or
contact us to arrange a free Home Visit.
Call 01924 507050 | Visit hslchairs.com | Quote: YOR23
*Up to 20% off selected ranges, ask in-store or see website for details. Cannot be used in conjunction with any money off vouchers, discounted or
special offer products and cannot be used on retrospective purchases. Only valid on full priced items on orders placed between 02.10.23 - 31.10.23.
†
T&C’s apply, Christmas delivery cut off dates may vary by product and are subject to change, please ask in-store for details.
AS SEEN ON
TV
SALE NOW ON
25%
OFF
*
We’re Rated Excellent
*
Riser Recliners
Matching Sofas
Adjustable Beds
Luxury, handcrafted furniture made just for you
• Wide range of riser recliner
chairs and adjustable beds
• Enjoy temporary
positional relief
For a brochure call free on
• FREE Delivery and installation
• VAT-FREE for
qualifying customers
0800 854 330
• Over 25 years’ experience
• 100’s of fabrics to suit all styles
and tastes
YRS17/10/23c
Or see the full range at
willowbrook.co.uk
*25% OFF applies to selected items, excludes Home Care range. Optional extras charged as per retail price list. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Offer ends 31/10/23.