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HI THERE! ED’S NOVEMBER 2015 Letter 23 SCARY IDEAS FOR HALLOWEEN HALLOWEEN IS HERE! And it’s justtheexcuseI need to wear black from head-to-toe –evenmorethanIusuallydo! LastyearIdidmyMorticia Addams bitandworealong black wig that fascinated my kids–andappealedtothehubby, too!ButHalloweencanbehard work,sowe’vecomeupwithlots of party ideas to make speedy stuffforless–fromspookysnacks tocreepycrafts.Right,I’moff to sortoutmyslinkyoutfit... Catherine GROUP EDITOR ESSENTIALS & GOODTOKNOW.CO.UK

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ESSENTIALS 5 Contents Fashion NOVEMBER 2015 13 FAST FASHION What’s new 14 YOU’VE GOT MALE This season’s Beauty sharp tailoring and soft layers for 50 COME SPA WITH ESSENTIALS AT effortlessly cool boy chic RAGDALE HALL Pampering treats 21 BLOCKVSBLOOMBold or floral – 51 EASY BEAUTY What’s new take your pick of the catwalk trend 62 LADY IN RED Warm shades of ruby 27 THEPOWERPIECESWardrobe and scarlet infuse your make-up bag essentialstoaddthatspecialsomething 64 BRONDE AMBITION It’s the hottest hair colour – and not just for celebs Features 66 HOT RIGHT NOW The beauty team’s 29 DUSTPANS ATTHE READY,BOYS choice buys for under a tenner KathyLettegivesusthelow-downon howtowintheChoreWars Health 32 TO WORK OR NOT TO WORK? 69 GOOD HEALTH What’s new What’s best for the kids 71 ‘ MY DAUGHTER KEEPS ME GOING’ 38 WE DANCED THE PAIN AWAY When Nicola lost her mum to breast Three amazing women describe the cancer she was heartbroken, then she healing power of dance too was diagnosed with the disease 44 ‘IDON’TWANTTODIE’The terror 75 ADD 20 YEARS TO YOUR LIFE ofhavingastroke–atjust32 Eight steps to better health 46 FRANKLYSPEAKING Pop star 77 WHAT’S YOUR FITNESS andmumFrankieBridgeonhowher PERSONALITY? Take our quiz lifeisnowbetterthanever and find the right workout for your character. Ready, set, go… Food 82 81 REAL FOOD What’s new 82 PASTA RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE We’ve got so much more than spag bol – try these simple new cheffy ideas 86 GET YOUR BAKE ON Sweet treats 14 all under 400 cals 89 HOW TO MAKE… THE BEST STEAK Master the basics – it’s posh enough for a dinner party and ready in 20 mins 21 On the 8 ’I’MNOTPERFECT,I’M BEAUTY AWARDS The Sarah Bridson cover JUSTME’That’swhywe No1 products, voted by you Hair 22 loveMartineMcCutcheon 72 EAT JUNK, GET SLIM 22 TOP COATS The best of There’s no such thing as Jumpsuit, Phase Eight this winter’s warmers forbidden food – hurray! Natalie Read 37 YOU & HIM How to get 90 SPOOK-TACULAR PARTY what YOU want in bed FOOD Yes, it’s Halloween! 43 IT’S A CRIME! Turns out 94 3 WAYS WITH AVOCADO our readers are a little less Including a dairy-free cake than law-abiding 96 A FIREWORKS FEAST 52 SAVE 20% AT FIGLEAVES Bonfire night banquet

Jamie-Lee O’Brien Martine wears Luxe lingerie for less 98 THE GREAT INDOORS 53 ESSENTIALS EASY You’ll love this cosy home Cover photography DavidCover Venni Stylist Make-up Make-up

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GROUP EDITOR CATHERINE WESTWOOD GROUP ART DIRECTOR Phil Attaway 98 ASSISTANT EDITOR (Features & Entertainment) Carrie Mitchell ASSISTANT EDITOR (Lifestyle) Stephanie Lowe CONSULTANT EDITOR Terry Tavner DIGITAL EDITOR GOOD TO KNOW Holly Boultwood ASSOCIATE EDITOR GOOD TO KNOW/ESSENTIALS Sarah Allard DESIGN ART EDITOR Becky Brannigan SENIOR DESIGNER Katie Archer PICTURE EDITOR Jo Crawford EDITORIAL PRODUCTION CHIEF SUB EDITOR Sue Linford DEPUTY CHIEF SUB EDITOR Toria Richards FOOD FOOD WRITER Sophie Austen-Smith FASHION FASHION DIRECTOR Caroline Baxter FASHION EDITOR Paula Moore FASHION STYLISTS Rachel Bassett, Sharna Newton FASHION ASSISTANTS Cigdem Tanrioglu, Becky Joiner O’Riordan BEAUTY BEAUTY DIRECTOR Jess Henley BEAUTY WRITER Annie Vischer BEAUTY ASSISTANT Meghann Thorp LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE WRITER Eleanor Jones Home FEATURES WRITER Anna Matheson 103 COPPER CRUSH Choose this CONTRIBUTORS on-trend metal for a gorgeous GOODTOKNOW Gemma Chandler contemporary indoor glow PUBLISHING MANAGING DIRECTOR Fiona Dent 118 COOL KIDS What’s new PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Roger Cummings 103 PUBLISHER Tom Smith Essentialist Regulars ADVERTISING 124 IRISH CHARMERS We can’t resist! 5 EDITOR’S LETTER HEAD OF CLIENT PARTNERSHIPS Alex Russell 125 ON THE BOX TV highlights 48 SUBSCRIBE TO ESSENTIALS for just HEAD OF AGENCY SALES Lindsay Dean 126 GO OUT Latest movie news and £22.99 for 12 issues and receive a free BRAND MANAGER Victoria Vatistas TRADING DIRECTOR nights out gift from Yardley London worth £19.99 (Manchester) Russell Matthews CREATIVE MEDIA 127 INSIDE THE MIND OF Ethan Hawke 145 NOVEMBER HOROSCOPES ACCOUNT DIRECTORS Hannah Biscombe, Holly Bishop, 128 ON THE SHELF Great new reads 146 LISA’S LAST WORD Lisa Faulkner on Emilie Morrissey ACTING ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Amanda Egbosimba 129 FRIGHTFULLY FUN! Halloween winter woes and the joy of croissant TIME INC (UK) LTD GROUP CREATIVE MEDIA outings for half-term kids bread & butter pud – mmmm! DIRECTOR Matt Downs 130 IT’S ALL ABOUT BOND The James CONTENT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Bonds who’ve shaken and stirred us Joanna Rahim MAKE IT PROJECTS DIRECTOR Kathryn Cane 131 ON THE RADAR What’s new… easy CLASSIFIED what’s in… what’s out CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MANAGER Emma van der Veen CLASSIFIED SALES EXECUTIVES Lili Cavaliere Travel Christie Wilson 133 GREAT ESCAPES What’s new INSERT SALES 134 GET AWAY WITH YOU! Fabulous LOOSE INSERT SALES DIRECTOR Lindsay Martin pick-me-up autumn breaks BOUND-IN & TIP-ON INSERTS Victoria Vatistas SUBSCRIPTIONS SENIOR SUBSCRIPTIONS MARKETING EXECUTIVE Gemma Burnie CRAFT PRODUCTION 105 MAKE IT EASY What’s new PRODUCTION MANAGER John Botten AD PRODUCTION Thomas Coelho 106 TRICK OR TREAT Fangtastic DIGITAL PRODUCTION Dominic Evans Halloween crafts for the kids SYNDICATION & CIRCULATION 114 UPCYCLE WITH STYLE Home SYNDICATION SALES EXECUTIVE Cerie McGee updates that are craftily simple 100 ASSISTANT SYNDICATION MANAGER Eﬁ Mandrides GROUP CIRCULATION MANAGER Paul Burden

ESSENTIALS 7 8 ESSENTIALS COVER STAR ‘I’M NOT PERFECT, I’m just me’

Martine McCutcheon talks life, laughter and learning to love her curves

INTERVIEW CARRIE MITCHELL | PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID VENNI

ubbly, beautiful and brazen, As soon as Rafferty was born, we were written about me personally. At the end Martine won legions of fans as smitten. Jack said, ‘Oh my god, he’s just of the day, it’s not what happens to you, troublesome Tiff’ in EastEnders the love of my life… Oh, but you are as well!’. it’s how you react to it that defines B and when the courageous I said, ‘Don’t worry, he’s the love of my life, whether you are a success or not. Cockney left the soap in 1998, too’. So we agree: he’s the love of both our it looked like her star would continue lives and we each come a close second. I wouldn’t live my 20s again for all to rise. She stole the screen from Hugh the tea in China! I wish I could go back Grant in Love Actually, topped the We’ve always been romantic with each and tell myself not be so hard on myself. charts with her single Perfect Moment other. Jack’s a songwriter and he’s written I think the chameleon in me wanted to and won an Olivier Award for her a few for me over the years. We’ve got a be everything to everyone, so I’d be performance in My Fair Lady, but then band called Stargazer and we’re recording one way with one person, then another things came to a juddering halt in an album that comes out next year. We way with someone else because I didn’t 2005, when she stepped away from love working together, but there are want to let anyone down. Eventually the limelight due to struggles with plenty of slammed doors, too. Jack lets I realised that I don’t have to be perfect, fatigue and depression. me think I wear the trousers, but that’s it’s OK to just be me – and if anyone finds It was six years before she was finally not really the case. I look back and think, that a disappointment, that’s fine, too. diagnosed with ME, fortunately by that ‘Hold on, we’ve just done exactly what you time she’d met her husband musician wanted to do – you’ve played me!’ Acting was always the most amazing Jack McManus, 30, who has stood firmly accident. I trained as a dancer and then by her side while she’s learned to cope. Even though he’s my husband, Jack as a singer, and I was signed to Polydor It’s no wonder the performer, now 39, is also my best friend. He taught me that when I was just 14. Things didn’t work out describes him as her ‘rock’. The couple, just because I’m so focused about what I and by the age of 18, I was working in an who live in Surrey, welcomed their first do, I don’t have to take myself so seriously underwear shop and felt like a has-been. child, Rafferty, back in February, but – and I shouldn’t take any notice of what’s It was then that the EastEnders audition motherhood definitely hasn’t slowed Martine down – she’s recording a new ‘Women shouldn’t feel guilty about album and has even designed her very own clothing range. But while fashion keeping your own sense of self as well is definitely a passion for the stylish star, family will always come first… as being the best mum you can be’

ESSENTIALS 9 ‘My fashion range isn’t plus size. The average woman in the UK is a size 16, so to call them ‘plus-size’ is just not accurate’

came along and changed everything. methatit’simportanttobeyourown work, you should. I’d like to do more TV, I was reluctant initially because I never person as well as being a mother. As a but I don’t want to be away from Rafferty wanted to do a soap, I had my heart set on single parent, she always used to feel so 17 hours a day. If the right thing comes the theatre and movies – plus, I felt like I’d guilty about going to work, but I actually along, I’d love to do it, but my priorities spent my life trying to get away from the used to love it because when she came have changed now, so it would have to East End! But when I read the script, the home, she’d have something exciting be something my soul is crying out to do. character just jumped off the page and I to talk about. I respected her as a person knew I could do something amazing with as well as my mum and that made me When Fashion World asked me to her. I think it was meant to be and I have love her even more. design a capsule collection, I was the best memories from my time there. really excited. I would never put my Some women feel they lose some of name to something I didn’t have an My mum has been an amazing support their own identity in motherhood, while input in, so my ﬁrst question was: ‘Can I throughout my whole career. She’s others just glow from being a full-time actually design it or do I have to wear what really wise and is such a chilled soul, mum. I don’t think anyone should feel you want me to wear?’. When they said, she’s just grounded me and helped me guilty about keeping your own sense of ‘no, you can genuinely design it,’ I was laugh. Having a big sense of humour is self, as well as being the best mum you thrilled. Getting to design clothes I love important in this industry. She also taught can be – and if that means going out to and can wear myself is like my dream.

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‘I wouldn’t live my 20s again for all the tea in China! I wish I could go back and tell myself not to be so hard on myself’

other’s best friends. Some Since having Rafferty, I’m a size 14 and journalists at the time were I’d just like to tone up a bit, but all in all like: ‘Oh my god, you’re not I’m pretty happy with my body. Having chubby.’ And I was like, a baby put things in perspective for me ‘Yes, I know, it’s fine’. – you suddenly see how wonderful your body is because it can create life. It’s not Learning to dress well just about how a top looks on you! really helped with my self confidence. It’s important to My ME means that I get fatigued easily, be brave and to know that but I’m now learning how to manage it. you don’t have to be perfect It’s a very misunderstood illness – some to enjoy fashion. It doesn’t people with ME get migraines and some matter what size you are, struggle with stomach problems and every woman will have earache. Lucky people get rid of it hang-ups about certain completely, while others battle with it parts of their body, but if terribly. The best thing you can do is you put on the right outfit, just keep your food clean and go back you can suddenly feel your to basics. I’ve cut out sugar and eat a best again. It’s all smoke healthy diet and that has helped a lot. and mirrors – creating The collection isn’t ‘plus-size’; it’s illusions with certain angles and cuts that I turn 40 next year, but I’m not worried designed for all shapes and sizes. are failsafe. My shape is naturally very – I’m just relieved and excited for my The term ‘plus-size’ can be insulting, soft and feminine, so I need structure in next stretch of life. I feel like the stars especially if you’re referring to women my clothes to balance that. have aligned at last and I’m not fighting who are a size 16 and under. The average against the tide any more. It’s taken me a woman in the UK is a size 16, so to call I love curvy bodies, women like Halle while and there have been a few obstacles, them ‘plus-size’ is just not accurate. Berry, Penélope Cruz, and Beyoncé but I wouldn’t change it for the world. are great because they celebrate being I’ve always had to work a bit harder to women. Besides, you learn that none of ✱ Check out The Martine McCutcheon for find clothes that flatter my body shape. what you see in magazines is real. I’ve seen Fashion World Collection at fashionworld. Even when I was a size 8, I had an them all on the red carpet and they’re co.uk. Prices range from £25-£70 and all

Red leather jacket, ASOS. Ring hazeem.co.uk. hourglass ﬁgure with boobs and thighs beautiful, but none of them are perfect. items are available in sizes 12-32. – there were times when I was younger I found it really hard because I couldn’t ﬁt into a sample size 4. Being in

Martine wears THE the public eye, you are constantly MARTINE CONFESSES… scrutinised and compared to girls REAL 4 I DON’T staying in my house with 4 I’D LOVE TO DO who are five foot tall and a size six Natalie Read Read Natalie ME WATCH Rafferty and Jack. STRICTLY. I always said – it’s crazy because I’m not a model EASTENDERS. 4 I REALLY DON’T LIKE no because of the ME, and it’s not my job to be that tiny. It just doesn’t INTENSE EXERCISE. but I love the outfits, feel like the same place I find it stressful, so I just I love the judges, I love In Love Actually, it’s a joke when people to me any more. stick to going swimming the journey. I’d definitely refer to my character as ‘chubby’, 4 I’M EXCITED ABOUT and out for walks, which think about doing it Jamie-Lee O’Brien Stylist but lots of people didn’t get it. Richard MY NEW CARPETS. are actually enjoyable. going forward. Curtis wanted a girl who was normal and That sums up how much 4 I WON’T GIVE UP healthy, with a feminine figure, but low Watch Martine play my perspective has MY ME-TIME – it keeps Truth or Dare – check out self-esteem. When other women in the changed. I honestly can’t me sane. My secret to our exclusive behind the scenes film said things like ‘she’s got a bit of think of anything I like finding time for myself is video at goodtoknow.co.uk/

Sarah Bridson Make-up a bum on her’, it was just supposed to doing more than just called the mother-in-law! martinemccutcheon Hair Black tulle skirt & top, both fashionworld.co.uk reﬂect how women aren’t always each

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WHAT’S NEW FASTFashion goodtoknow_essentials

LADYIS THE VAMP Get into the gothic glamour trend with sultry dark lipsandafelthat. Hat, £14.99, top, £12.99, 6-18, coat, £29.99, 6-18, all New Look

PRINT Star ON PRINT Super-stylish style Jessica Alba mixes two FEELIN’ prints that clash and ties the look PEACHY up nicely with a Who says a winter bowbelt–and wardrobe is always dull? it really works. Add the wow-factor with a colour-pop coat – and brighten upanygreyday!Wanttoseemore fabcoats?Thenturntopage 22. Coat, £60, 8-22, Next

We Rex love… Textureiskeyforthisseason, Photography which means that this fake fur bag is totally on-trend. Wear with simple jeans and See moreFASHION T-shirts for maximum impact Fancy extra wardrobe Rachel Bassett Rachel forlessthan£20! inspiration? Go to pinterest. Faux fur bag, £18, Matalan com/GTK_essentials Feature

ESSENTIALS 13 CLASSIC CAMEL Coat, £90,6-18, River Island Jumper, £19.99, s-l, Zara Skirt, £125,8-16, Windsor London Trainers, £85, Geox

YOU’VE maleGOT Borrowfromtheboysthisseasonandopt for sharp tailoring and layers of light knitwear

FASHION EDITOR PAULA MOORE | PHOTOGRAPHY DEAN OLIVER

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DENIM DAYS Denim jacket, £28,6-22, Dorothy Perkins Roll-neck, £18,6-22,Next Trousers, £29.99,6-16,Zara Converse, £44.99, Ofﬁce

ESSENTIALS 15 FEELING BLUE Blazer, £65,6-22,Next Shirt, £32,6-22,Next Jeans, £40, 8-16, Oasis

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SHADES OF GREY Jumper, £49, 8-18,JohnLewis Skirt, £69, 8-18, Cos Earrings, £15.99, H.Samuel

KEEP IT SIMPLE Jumper, £35,8-24, Marks & Spencer Jeans, £14,10-20,Peacocks Necklace, £75,Alexi Brogues, £75, Dune

‘Giveaclassicwhite shirtanewlease of life by layering under a crew neck jumper this season’

DOUBLE UP Jumper, £34.99,s-l, John Lewis Shirt, £19.99, xs-xl, Zara Earrings, £15.99, H.Samuel Trousers, £39.99, xs-xl, Mango

ESSENTIALS 17 POWER PAIRING Blazer, £79,xs-xl, Mango Top, £26, 6-18, Warehouse Skirt, £69,8-18,Cos Earrings, £15.99, H.Samuel Trainers, £14.99, Deichmann

STRIPE IT LUCKY Jumper, £79, 8-22, Marks & Spencer Scarf, £7.99, New Look Earrings, £15.99, H.Samuel Trousers, £35.99, xs-xl, Mango Brogues, £79, Jones

TOP OF THE CROPS Jacket, £55, 6-14, Topshop Shirt, £49.50, xs-xl, Banana Republic Jumper, £12, 8-22, BHS Jeans, £22.99, 6-18, New Look Becky Joiner-O’Riordan, Lillie Smith & Marni Straughan Eve Taylor using Cosmetics à la Carte & L’Oréal haircare Fashion assistants Make-up & Hair

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‘Ithidesamultitude ofsinsandit’sbang on trend what’s not LONG AND LEAN to love about the new Waistcoat, £60, 8-16, Oasis Roll-neck, £18, 8-24, longline waistcoat?’ Marks & Spencer Watch, £19.99, New Look Jeans, £29,8-18, very.co.uk Boots £75, Next

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CATWALK TREND

Skirt, £28, Shoes, 6-18, River £69, Island M&Co

Stole, £18, Dorothy Perkins

Dress,0 £4 , 6-18, Warehouse

Necklace, £35, Cos

Shirt, £35,4-16, Miss Selfridge

5Top, £4 , 8-20, Lands’ End Top, from £15-£25, 6-22, Next RUNWAY Dress, £99,6-22, Boden Watch, £80, Olivia Burton at Topshop

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SALVATORE EDIT

Block Bloom Dress, £14.99, Bright andstrongorintricateand 6-20, H&M feminine–whateveryourstyle,thesekey Bag, £39.99, trends are the perfect must-buys Zara

Bag, £18, very.co.uk

Boots, £120, Alberto Zago at Zalando Skirt, £19.99, Rex 6-18, New Look Earrings, Photography £8.50, Jumpsuit, Topshop £20,8-20, George at Asda DOLCE & GABBANA

Shoes,£23, Dorothy

Meghann Thorp & Eloisa Johnson Trousers, Perkins Top, £35, Jacket, £95, £39,4-16, 8-16, Joy s-l, Darling Topshop Feature

ESSENTIALS 21 From just TOP £25 COATS Thefashionteamhavetakenthehard workoutofshopping–here’stheir pick of the best styles in store now

SHEAR LUXURY Take inspiration from the real fur seen on the catwalk and bag an affordable lookalike in timeless natural shades of tan or black

£35, 8-24, George at Asda

£39, 6-22, F+F at Tesco

£120, 8-20, Preen Edition at Debenhams £99,6-22,Limited 9Coat, £5 , at Marks & Spencer £79, 8-22, very.co.uk jumper, £20, skirt, £26,all 6-22, Dorothy Perkins

22 ESSENTIALS SMART SHOPPING

Coat, £99, Coat, £79,xs-l, blouse, £39, shirt, £85,xs-l, jeans, £49,all jeans, £99, 6-22, Monsoon. 6-14, all Hat, £29, La Redoute Accessorize

Coat, £199,8-20, Dickins & Jones at House of Fraser TAILOR MADE Choose alonglinecrombiecutinsubtleshades, like classic grey and pastel pink, for an instantly slimmer silhouette IT’SAWRAP! PERFECT PARKAS This versatile cross-over detailing is perfect This practical wardrobe staple will look good for staying stylish and warm this winter worn over jeans for many seasons to come

£199,8-20, Dickins & Jones at House of Fraser

£199 ,8-20, £99 ,8-20, £90 ,6-18, Gray & Principles at £65,6-22, Lipsy Willow at Debenhams Next House of Fraser £79, 8-22, Red Herring at Debenhams

£120, 8-22, £129,8-22, Twiggy at £95, 12-32, Autograph £85,6-18, £89, 8-22, H! by Marks & JD Williams at Marks River Henry Holland Spencer & Spencer £95, 6-18, Warehouse Island at Debenhams

ESSENTIALS 23 SMART SHOPPING

Coat, £95, jumper, £25, Coat, £110, culottes, £30, 12-32, all 6-18, Simply Be River Island

Cape, £59, blouse, £69, trousers, £49, all xs-xl, hat, £39,all Hallhuber

CLASSIC CAMEL It’sthecolourthatﬂatterseverycomplexion and adds instant class to any outﬁt

£55, CAPED CRUSADER 6-22, FURRY NICE Next This style makes layering so easy – look out Fauxfurhasneverbeenmorevaried– for on-trend Aztec prints or block stripes choose from shaggy textures, bright colours or even stripes! £25,8-24,George at Asda £95, 6-18, River Island

£32 ,one size, BHS £249,8-22, Monsoon £98 ,6-18, Warehouse £39.99, 10-28, Bonprix

£30, £85,8-20,H!byHenry 8-16, Holland at Debenhams Wallis

£34.99, 6-18, Tanrioglu Cigdem £34.99, 6-18, New Look £79, 8-22, New Look very.co.uk Feature

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YOUR STYLE

FUN FUR Scarf, £80, River Island

ATIMELESS ESSENTIAL Roll-neck, £18, 8-24, Very KNEE HIGH Suede boots, £75, THE very.co.uk POWER

HIGH PERFECT PLEATS STREET pieces Midi skirt, £49.50,8-18, HITS Twiggy for M&S Letusintroduceyoutothe statementitemsyouneedinyour wardrobe this season TOP OF THE CROPS Culottes, £18, BOXY 6-22, F+F at Tesco BAG Messenger bag, £16, F+F at Tesco FLORAL BOHO Dress, £75,8-18, Preen Edition at Debenhams

GOTHIC GLAM Rex Blouse, £40,s-xl, Wallis Photography

VELVET TOUCH GO LONG

Becky Joiner-O’Riordan Heels, £35, Sleeveless jacket, Limited Edition £68,4-16, at M&S Topshop Premium Feature

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OPINION DUSTPANS AT THE READY, BOYS KathyLettereckonsit’stimewomendeployedtheirmost powerful weapons to win the Chore Wars once and for all

AUTHOR KATHY LETTE, Share the load 56, LIVES IN LONDON WITH HER HUSBAND Even though women AND TWO CHILDREN. nowmakeuphalf HER NEW BOOK GIRL of the work force, TALK:INTHEPINK apparently we’re still (£6.90, KINKAJOU) ISACOLLECTION doingnearlyallthe OFHERWIT,WISDOM domestic chores and AND ONE-LINERS childcare. Giving aroomasweeping efore getting glance is the closest married,Iused most men ever come to fantasise to housework, besides Babout becoming leaving a roasting oneofthose pantosoakand superwomen who could looking thoughtfully balanceachequebook at the washing up withonehandanda now and then. baby with the other. The result is that AndthiswaswhileIwas women are completely whipping up an entire exhausted. In fact, the gourmetmealforallthe Dunkirk evacuation kids,plustheirfriends, would be easier even though the larder to organise than a wasbareandallIhadin working mum getting the fridge was some thrush –constant:timeoff–nil:no herkidsupandout cream, wart medicine and sickpay,noholidaypay–hell, of the house by 8am. One halfabulbofgarlic. nopay’.Wouldyoutakethis morningIwassotired ButonceIhadactuallytied job?Idon’tthinkso.Ifonly ‘Ifhusbandsare thatIspreadmyhandwith the knot and shot out a couple I’dnoticedthisdailydrudgery now getting strawberry jam and placed it of sprogs, I rapidly realised spelledoutinthesmallprint on my daughter’s plate. Many that if motherhood was of my marriage licence. ahandymanin atime,I’vethrownclothes advertisedinajobsvacant It still seems that a woman’s to do the DIY and into the washing machine column,itwouldread:‘Must work is never really done… –withkidsstillinthem. be good at making mince notbymenanyway.Anew mow the lawns, Even more annoying than interesting, locating the lost studythathasbeenconducted then it’s time they the husbands who don’t pull glove and finding the square byaBritishelectricalfirm theirdomesticweight,are root of the hypotenuse, (even has revealed that housework did the laundry’ the celebrity mothers who ifyoudidn’tknowthedamn is still generally considered maintain that they find chores thing was lost). Hours of work ‘women’s work’. ‘relaxing’. If I see one more

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photo of Gwyneth DON’T WASTE Paltrow doing QUALITY TIME Sensitive Things ‘Myhusbandworksshiftsand with Snow Peas, Iwork9’til5,soweeachdoour I may have to invent bitwhentheotherisatwork, anewrecipeofmy then when we’re home together, own–Domestic it’s all about “us” time and not Goddess Roasted housework. And I think he prefers SlowlyOnASpit! itthiswayasI’mnotthereto Any woman who nag him for not doing it right!’ saysshegetshigh Karen Reilly on housework has inhaled way too REIN IT IN much cleaning fluid. ‘I’mprettyOCD,butwhenwe Thesolutiontorestoring no,he’dhavenotroubleatthat subsistence basis is now first moved in together, I made female sanity and maintaining particulartime.Theyalso forbiddeninBritain–except aseriouseffortNOTtodoall maritalharmony,however, claim ‘domestic blindness’. But inonestate–theholy state the housework. Watching the is simple. Men must do their what women can’t understand of matrimony. mess pile up killed me at fairsharearoundthehouse. iswhyablokecandetermine Butgirls,Idohaveonetop times,buthedidlearnto WhenIwasyoung,mymum the exact mile to the gallon housework tip – offer your muck in eventually.’ and dad divided the domestic ratioofafive-hourtripto husbandasexualreward. Louise Simpson chores.Mumdideverything the south of France, where Believe me, he’ll vacuum so insidethehouseanddaddid he effortlessly thoroughly, your SHARE THE LOAD everything outside. But most locates the skirting boards ‘Webothworkandshare menIknowdon’t even own remotest fishing ‘Men always say will be practically chores,buthedoesthejobsI atoolkit. villagethat’snot sucked right off don’t like, such as cleaning out Myhubby’sonlyattempt evenonamap, they can’t multi thewalls.There drains, toilets, sinks and washing atdoingsomeDIYresulted yet can’t find the task.Thisisa is no greater up,whereasItendtodothe inaveryembarrassingcall mustard, the nail aphrodisiac cooking, dusting and washing. to the emergency services clippers or his biological cop thanamanin Wecandoafullspringclean afterhetrappedhimselfin cufflinks, which out. Can you an apron. What betweenusinacoupleofhours.’ aflat-packwardrobehe was have been kept doesawoman Chloe Greenfield trying to assemble. in exactly the imagine any man really want in same place having trouble bed? Breakfast! LEAVEITTOHIM Givehimareward for the last, oh, And she’ll be ‘My husband does the lion’s So,ifhusbandshavenow twenty years. multi tasking at, so grateful, she share.It’snotthatI’mlazy, decidedtogetahandyman Clearly, the say, an orgy?’ may show her more that I have a higher intodoallthoseDIYjobsand reason men like appreciation by thresholdformess,sohe’llbe mowthelawns,thenIsayit’s intelligent women is because orderingyou,fordessert,naked cleaning before I’ve even noticed it needs to be done. abouttimetheydid that big oppositesattract.Iusedto onabedofmeringue.Or,if He does all the cooking, too.’ pile of laundry. think that the ultimate proof notcarnallyinclined,you Jane Freeman Menalwayssaythatthey’d of female superiority is the could simply point out that like to help more around the fact that women live longer it’s in a man’s interest to do house only they can’t multi thanmen.ButI’venowrealised more to help around the house GetInTOUCH Isthereaburningissue

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uilt is an emotion that forstay-at-homemums,afactthatrules havinga‘non-traditionalrolemodel’i.e. everymotherisfarmore itoutasanoptionformostwomen. aworkingmother,giveschildrenamore familiar with than they Research for the Department for egalitarianviewofgenders,andwhatis G would like. You feel bad Educationlastyearfoundthatmorethan ‘right’and‘normal’formenandwomen. whenyouloseyourtemper athirdofworkingmotherswouldliketo Thesuggestionbeingthatthemore withthekids,whenyoucan’tgetthem give up their jobs and stay at home with commonitisformotherstowork,the to sleep, when you succumb to their theirchildren,butaccordingto the latest more gender inequality will be reduced. pleasforsweets.Butperhapsthemost figures from the Office for That’sastrongargumentfor guilt-inducingissueofthemallis National Statistics, only one ‘There should heading into work every day. work.Thefunnythingis,itdoesn’t intenactuallydoes.Youmay Full time even matter if you work full-time, well envy those privileged be more part-timeornotatall.Onewayor few whose husbands earn fulfilment another,partofyouwillworrythat enough to keep the family assistance for There are, however, women youhaven’tmadethebestdecision afloat, particularly as the mums,sothey who are more than happy foryourchildren.Butistherereally newfigureswereannounced withtheirdecisiontobe suchathingasa‘wrongchoice’? inthenewsalongside havetheoptionto aSAHM,suchasreader ‘warnings over the welfare stay at home, too’ VickiChild.‘Igaveupajob Working mum woes ofchildren’.Butisthegrass asanHRmanagertobe Thoseofuswhoreturntoworkfull-time really greener – for the mums, afull-timemumandIwouldn’twantto afterhavingkidswillknowallabout or indeed for their children? changeitfortheworld,’saysVicki,who thatwrenchingfeelingyougetwhenyou livesinEssexwithherhusbandandtwo dropyourlittleoneatnursery.It’sbad Making sacrifices children.‘IfeelprivilegedthatIgettosee enoughdealingwithyourownguilt ‘IchosetostopworkingwhenIhadmy mysonanddaughtergrowanddevelop without combining that with the sense secondchildbecauseIgenuinelythought everyday,andbeafullpartoftheirlives. ofdisapprovalyoufeelfromthestay-at- itwastherightthingformeandthekids,’ Irealiseit’snotforeveryoneandweare home mums (SAHMs) you pass on their says Imogen Edwards, who used to work fortunatetobeinthefinancialpositionto waytosoft-play,whileyou’rescreeching asanofficemanager.‘Butitwasonly be able to do it, which is why, although it’s pastinthecartryingtoshaketheimage afewmonthsbeforeIstartedfeeling great that the Government is focused on of your sobbing child from your head. isolated,embarrassedandjustlesslike providingmorechildcare,Ithinkthere It’s a feeling reader Sarah Harris knows myself.Eventually,Ifoundmyselflosing should be more assistance for mums, so alltoowell.‘I’vealwayslovedmyjobasa patience with the children and became theyhavetheoptiontostayathome,too.’ buyerforasupermarketandalthough we so scared that I’d start to resent them Andifyouworkingmumsoutthere couldhavescrapedbyonmy that I’m now looking for have felt judged by others, Vicki points husband’ssalary,Ijustdidn’t part-timeworksoIcanget out that it can be just as bad, if not worse, want to give it up. But that ‘Ichosetostop something back for myself.’ fortheSAHMsamonguswhoareoften doesn’tmakeitanyeasier working... but it It’snotjustthemums stigmatised:‘Sadly,thereseemstobea to deal with the guilt when whocouldfeelthenegative generalattitudethatstay-at-homemums Idropmysonoffearlyat wasonlyafew impact of their decision aren’t contributing to society by not schoolorpickhimuplate months before to give up work, but also, goingouttowork,andweareoften from after-school club.’ ultimately, their daughters. expected to justify what we “do”,’ she For those of us who’ve I started feeling According to a ground- returned to work out of breaking survey by the financial necessity rather isolated’ smartbodsatHarvard thandesire,itcanbeevenharderto Business School, daughters of rationaliseyourdecision.‘I’mcurrently workingmothersaremorelikelyto tenmonthsintoa12-monthmaternity be employed, earn more and have leavewithtwinsandthethoughtof more senior positions than girls leavingthemmakesmyheartache,’ raised by a full-time parent. While says university lecturer Dionne Delves, sonsofworkingmumswere ‘butit’sjustnotfinanciallyviableforme foundtospendmoretime tostayathome.Myfirstchild,whois caringforfamilymembersin fivenow,wentintonurseryassoonasmy laterlife,ahabitprobably maternityleavewasover.It’snotsomething adoptedfromhavingto myhusbandandIwereabletodiscuss, muck in from a young wereallyhadnochoice.’Andwhilethe age by, say, finding their Government is continually introducing own PE kit, washing a benefitsforworkingmums,suchas fewdishesoreven increasedmaternityleave,taxcreditsand (gasp)cookingameal. free childcare, there are no state benefits The study concluded that ASK YOURSELF

Different strokes So have mums like Anna-Lee achieved theelusiveHolyGrailthatistheperfect balance?Perhaps,butthiswayofworking doesn’tworkforeverymum.Asmum-of- threeAndreaVentressdiscoveredwhen shetriedtoswapfull-timeworkasa magazineeditorforacareerasafreelance journalist:‘Ithoughtthatwritingfrom homecouldsolvetheproblemofjuggling childcareandajob.ButallIfoundwas thatIwasconstantlyworkingand checking emails when I should have been watching the boys’ swimming lessons or talkingtothemovertea.Beingself- employedmeantIcouldn’teverswitchoff andImissedhavingco-workerstochat to.’ Eventually Andrea found a part-time jobinalocalschool.‘Itwasabitofa wrenchtogiveupmycareerasawriter,’she admits,‘butitgavemebackmylife.Ionly workedthehoursIwasemployedtoand whenIwaswithmykids,IwasreallyWITH them.Plus,Ilovedhavingcolleagues, holidays and sick pay again!’ Evidently, there is no ‘one sizefitsall’solutiontothe dilemmamumsfacewhen itcomestowork.There 68% are clear pros and cons OF UK MOTHERS ARE to working full-time, NOW WORKING part-time, or not working THAT’S THREE – at all, and these vary says.‘Surelyprovidingasecurelearning schedule. I box TIMESASMANY from family to family. environment for our children is an everything up when AS IN 1951 But rather than going important role?!’ Hear, hear! Reeceisatschoolandpick away from this thinking Miaupfromchildcareandwe ‘we’re damned if we do and Home office gotothepostofficetodropoffthe damned if we don’t’, the important Itisawishtofulfilthisrole,whilealso parcels, then in the evening, I work on the thingtorealiseisthatyouhavetodowhat earning,thathasnodoubtmotivated marketing.Butafterafewyearsofworking is right for YOU, refuse to judge other othermumstofindawaytokeepworking everyday,Inowmakeanefforttotake mothersfortheirchoicesandfinallykick –butfromhome,whichexplainsthe timeoffandit’sbeengreattofinallyfind thatever-presentguilttothekerb.None huge rise in mums who blog, vlog and abalancebetweenenjoyingtimewith the ofusareperfectparents.Butwe’retrying setuptheirownbusinesses. kids and developing the business.’ our best. And that’s all that matters. Onesuch‘mumpreneur’isAnna-Lee Kewley from Bournemouth, who was workinginabuildingsocietywhenshe HOW TO MAKE IT WORK decided something needed to change. FIND A BALANCE ASK FOR HELP HAVE ABACK-UPPLAN ‘The cost of childcare was horrendous This will change as your Juggling work and family Knowingthatyourchildis anditwasdifficulthavingtwokidsto priorities change, so canbestressful,sotalk in good hands while you’re

lookafterasasinglemum,’sheexplains. make sure you evaluate to your partner about at work is important. Getty Images Anna-Lee then noticed a gap in the your situation regularly sharing tasks, ask a Around nine times a marketforfun,affordablebabyclothes and allow yourself neighbour to carpool year, childcare falls

andrealisedshecouldﬁllitbydesigning toadjust.Makesure andgetyourparentsto through, so when this Photography andmakingherown.HerbrandBabyMoo there’stimeforyouin babysitsoyoucanhave happens and you need nowhasover85,000likesonFacebook thereaswell,beittime adatenight.There’sno anewplaninminutes, andshesellstocountriesacrosstheworld. toreadabookorgofor harm in asking, they can contact emergency Carrie Mitchell Carrie ‘It’sbeenahardslog,’admitsAnna-Lee, a session at the gym. only say no! childcare.co.uk.

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Strictly might be all glamour and glitter but, for these three women, taking to the dance floor means so much more ‘ Salsa classes helped rebuild my confidence after a divorce’ SHARON LEARMOUTH, 34, IS A COMMUNITY CARER. SHE LIVES IN BASILDON WITH HER SONS, KIERAN, 16, BRANDON, 12, AND JOSHUA, 8 When I told my kids I was months later, he mentioned it going to salsa classes, they again. He said I didn’t have couldn’t stop laughing. I had to dance with anybody, just go barely been out of the house along and see what it was like. since getting divorced, so it I was at rock bottom and was totally out of character. it was the kick up the butt that Like all marriages, we’d had I needed, so I got him to teach our ups and downs. I’d had me some basic steps before 13 miscarriages, which was braving my first class. I hadn’t difficult. Then my husband danced for years and the said if I kept putting on weight thought of being in a room full he would leave me. He kept of people was terrifying, but making these comments and everyone was so friendly. I was it knocked my hooked straight confidence. I away and soon went up to 14 ‘The thought of made great new stone and hated friends. Six of the way I looked, beinginaroom us have found so I avoided full of people was more classes going out, I and now go stopped chatting terrifying, but salsa together three to the neighbours, is my life now’ times a week. and I lost all my Salsa is my friends. Then, after ten years life now. It’s made me feel like together, we renewed our the person I was before I got wedding vows, but sadly split married. People ask you to up shortly after and in 2013 dance all the time and I’ve we got divorced. even been asked on a few Afterwards, I found it really dates. However, I’d rather not difficult and I felt very lonely. date anyone from class as I Then one day at work, the son wouldn’t want to risk not being of one of my clients asked if able to go if it didn’t work out! I wanted to go to a salsa class ✱ For more information on with him. My confidence was weekly salsa classes in Essex, so low, I said no, then seven visit salsashine.org.uk

ESSENTIALS 39 ‘Rock ’n’ roll dancing brought me back to life after a serious illness’ INEKE WOODS, 40, FROM KIDDERMINSTER IS REGIONAL SUPERVISOR FOR CEREBRA, A NATIONAL CHARITY FOR CHILDREN WITH NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS I’ve been into the ’50s era at weekends, I couldn’t do since I was 16. As well as the anything apart from sleep. clothes, I loved rock ’n’ roll, I felt quite isolated and also the sound of the double bass guilty because I knew there and the honky tonk piano were people worse off than me. – it makes me feel alive. It After two years, I had major was always my dream to surgery, which involved learn to dance, but I’ve got wrapping my stomach around two left feet and never my oesophagus. I lost nearly thought I could do it. I had three stone in weight and the rhythm, I just didn’t have my mood became quite low. the moves and I’d die of I knew I needed something embarrassment if I went to get me out of the house to see a band and someone once I’d recovered, so I tried to get me up. decided to look online and As I got older, I stopped typed in ‘where can I find rock dressing up and going ’n’ roll classes in the West to live gigs so Midlands?’ much. I think I Immediately, shied away from ‘It was my dream Strictly looking different Jitterbug and being who I to learn to dance, popped up – wanted to be and but I’ve got two it’s a mixture became someone of old rock ’n’ that I thought left feet and roll, Charleston, I should be. never thought lindy hop Then, four and swing. years ago, I I could do it’ It took a lot of started to get courage to turn stomach and chest pains up and walk in on my own. My and terrible heartburn. palms were sweating and I Certain things, like could feel myself shaking, tomatoes or tea or but everyone made me feel coffee, could trigger so welcome. It sounds daft, it off and I’d get a but I actually felt like Sandy burning sensation in in Grease being flung around my throat. I had tests the dance floor. and was diagnosed I feel like I’ve finally found with gastric reflux disease something I want to do for and a hiatus hernia. I had ever. It has given me such to give up swimming, which a boost – I feel better about I loved, and it affected my everything. Who cares if I like sleep. I also lost my voice for rock ’n’ roll and wear my hair three weeks and had to have in a quiff? It’s who I am! speech therapy, plus I put ✱ Strictly Jitterbug offer on weight and went from classes in Bedworth, a size 14 to a size 20. Birmingham, Kenilworth and I put all my energy into Rugby – for more details go my job, but was so shattered to strictlyjitterbug.co.uk

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‘Rediscovering my love for dance gave me my spark back after post-natal depression’ CARLA BANKS, 31, IS A DANCE ACADEMY CO-ORDINATOR. SHE LIVES IN SUTTON WITH HER HUSBAND, DARREN, ANDTWOCHILDREN,ARCHIE,3,ANDMATILDA,4

I’ve loved dancing ever since with post-natal depression I did my first ballet class and reluctantly agreed to try when I was just two years medication. After a few weeks, old. I got bullied when I was I started to feel a bit better and young, so I’d dance to get tried a few mother and baby away from it, and always groups, which gave me lots found it a relief if I got upset of tips and motivation. I had or angry. When I left school, so much more get up and I went to a performing arts go, I even started going to college and trained in ballet, the gym again and found a jazz and contemporary dance-based fitness class, dance, before getting a job called FitSteps, incorporating as a dancer on a cruise liner ballroom and latin-style dance. in the Caribbean. I had missed dancing so But then, when I was 22, much, yet I was scared it would I landed awkwardly after a bring back all the emotions lift and pulled my hip. I had from before, when I’d had to physiotherapy, but two years give up, but my hip had healed later it happened again. It and I loved it. It was fun and was so painful that I had to relaxed – just what I needed give up dancing and come and I got my spark back. back to England, where I got I wanted to do more things a job in IT. and see more people, so I did I got married and loved cognitive behavioural therapy, being a mum, but when which helped, and as the I had my little boy, he was two weeks progressed, I came off months premature and anti-depressants and started suffered with silent reflux, training to be an instructor. which meant he I ran my own was unable to fitness classes settle for more ‘I thought dancing for a few months than a few minutes and eventually at a time. I barely again would bring got offered a Liz Kitchiner & Sarah Jane Green Ineke wears had more than back the emotions full-time job at a an hour’s sleep in dance academy ten months, which from when I’d teaching ballet. left me feeling hadtogiveup’ I was finally hopeless. I wanted doing what to help him, but couldn’t. My I was meant to my whole life. I couldn’t go back to not

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ESSENTIALS 43 ‘I don’t want TO DIE’ When Leanne Arnold woke with a pounding headache after a party, she thought it was just a hangover. But the truth was far more sinister

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ins and needles course more?Butasthedayworeon,thepain Idon’tremembermuchaboutthenext through my body and my head in my head amplified – along with the fewdays.It’sabluroftests,doctorsand feels like it’s going to split terrifyingrealisationthatImightbe medical jargon, punctuated by snapshots Pwith pain – I’m groggy and dealingwithsomethingmuchmore ofthefewclearmemoriesmymind incoherent. Slowly, a stroke sinister than your average hangover. managedtocapture.AfterafortnightI is taking hold of me, and the only words Whenwavesofpinsandneedlesbegan wasallowedtogohome.Butforfourlong that remain clear in the fogginess of my topulsatethroughmybody,Idecided weeksafterthat,Istillcouldn’twalk,talk mind are these: ‘I don’t want to die’… to call my dad for help. I fought to stay or feel anything down the right-hand side When it comes to our health, a lot of us calm,buttherationalthoughtsIhad of my body. I had no idea whether or not are guilty of thinking we are invincible. neatlyorganisedinmymindwerecoming thedamagewaspermanent.Onlytime We never think the roulette wheel will outinagarbledtangleofwords.Iwasn’t wouldanswerthatquestionforme. land on us, that we might be the ones to makinganysense,andIdidn’tknowwhy. become an unlucky statistic. And maybe As we spoke and I tried desperately Living life to the full that’s unrealistic. But at 32, and known to coherently explain my symptoms, I threw myself into my rehabilitation. An among my friends as the healthiest my blinding headache gave way to amazingteamofspecialistshelpedme,as person they’d ever met, I never expected dizzinessandIcollapsed,crumblingto Inavigatedmywayaroundlearningto my brain to start bleeding one day, almost aheaponthebedroomfloor. walkandtalkalloveragain, killing me. A stroke? Me? Surely not. Woulditbeclichédtotell as a thirty-something you that, at this point, my ‘Slumped on the woman. It was a tough road, Filled with terror life flashed before my eyes? butslowlyIbegantosee It was July 2014 and I’d spent the day Becauseitdid.Myteenage floor, fighting to glimpses of my old self enjoying the sunshine and a few daughter Lauren was asleep stay conscious… reappear. And within three glasses of punch at a friend’s intheroomnextdoor.One months, I was back at work. barbecue. I’ve never been a big little wall separated her, allIcouldthink Then,defyingthegrave drinker – in my eyes, the key to a dozing soundly, from me, about was how odds that had been stacked healthy lifestyle is moderation and slumped on the floor, againstmeeversincethat restraint. 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ESSENTIALS 45 s onefifthofTheSaturdays, Frankie Bridge has spent years sandwiched between A her pop pals Rochelle Humes,UnaFoden,Mollie King and Vanessa White. But over the past year, as the girls stepped back from band duties to focusonsoloventures, Frankie, 26, has proved that she can fly solo too. Last year, she conquered her fears of performingalonetofinishsecond on Strictly; then in January, she and former footballer husband Wayne Bridge, 35, revealed theywereexpectingasibling for their two-year-old son, Parker. On 15 August, baby Carterarrivedtoajoyous fanfare: ‘He is absolutely perfect – Parker is so excited to be a big brother!’, tweeted Frankie, hours after the birth. But life hasn’t always been easy for Frankie. The Essex-born singer,whofoundfameatthe age of 12 in S Club Juniors, began suffering anxiety and panic attacks at the age of 15 and in autumn 2011, she was hospitalised for one month with depression. However, it’s clear that Mrs Bridge is now the happiest she’s ever been – and she credits Wayne for being such a supportive husband andFrankly father. SPEAKING Pop star and proud mum of two, Frankie Bridge talks depression, discipline and being a softie when it comes to her beloved boys

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ESSENTIALS 71 EAT JUNK GET SLIM Go from stodge to skinny with these tricks to cutting the calories in your favourite ‘forbidden’ foods…

Chippie chop Shun the chip shop or deep-fat fryer in favour of homemade oven chips and poached ﬁsh. Just add peppercorns, celery or bay leaves to the poaching liquid to add ﬂavour and mop up with wholemeal bread. Homemade chunky chips will also absorb less fat. ‘Or try sweet potato wedges,’ says Harley Street nutritionist Caroline Farrell. ‘They’re rich in antioxidants and lower in fat and calories.’ Scaled-down Domino’s Get a pizza the action without piling on the pounds with these nifty swaps: ✱ Homemade thick crust instead of supermarket thin crust. The average shop-bought pizza can tot up 1,000 cals (almost your entire daily allowance), with thin crusts often containing twice as much fat per 100g as thick crust*. ✱ A squirt of tomato purée (2.7g sugar per 100g) instead of tinned tomatoes (5.6g sugar per 100g) or sugar-packed passata (15g of sugar per 100g) ✱ Go for lower fat goats’ cheese (4.7g fat per 100g) or feta (6g) instead of mozzarella (7.5g) and Cheddar (10.3g). ✱ 5-a-day toppings – forget meaty morsels and try asparagus, petits pois, pepper, red onion or pineapple.

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CUTBACK Belt-tightening THE CURRY burger Add some spice to your life Think outside the bun and – minus the fat – with these sandwich your burger between tips from TV cook Monisha beef tomatoes, Portobello Bharadwaj, who runs Cooking mushrooms, or thick slices of With Monisha cookery classes: griddled sweet potato instead of Fry onion, garlic and ginger bread. Choose lean beef (trimming 1 then, in a blender, blitz with off any fat by chilling before grilling) tomatoes to a smooth purée to or opt for venison and ostrich give a creamy sauce without meat, which have less fat, but lots the need for cream. of flavour. Pep up with grilled For a sweeter curry without vegetables marinated in a little oil, 2 added sugar, use red onions lemon juice and salt and pepper instead of white. – instead of a sugar-rich relish – and To reduce the oil content, ‘top with vintage Cheddar, sliced 3 mix powdered spices in thinly,’ says nutritionist Caroline water to form a runny paste Farrell. ‘You don’t need to use as and use this for frying instead. much as it has a stronger flavour.’ Finish with a good squeeze 4 of lemon or lime as this reduces the amount of salt you’ll need to achieve a ‘A full English breakfast can balance of taste. Calorie-busting load you up with an entire day’s brownie fat allowance in just one go!’ For a choccy treat, try nutritionist Pared down Judy Watson’s recipe for raw pasta Fitter fry-up chocolate brownies Do an Italian job on your favourite Clocking up roughly 60g of fat per serving, a full ✱ 150g chopped dates family pasta dishes, such as English can load you up with a day’s fat allowance ✱ 75g ground almonds spaghetti Bolognese, by using in one go, so it’s time to make some skinny swaps. ✱ 2tbsp pomegranate juice wholewheat pasta instead of white ✱ Slash 10% more fat (compared with supermarket (or any fruit juice) – it’ll help you feel fuller for longer own brands) by making your own sausages. Mix ✱ 2tbsp raw cocoa and you’ll eat far less. 1lb finely chopped, good-quality pork with 1tsp ✱ 1dsp raw coconut oil ‘Use lean mince and pre-fry to salt, 1⁄4tsp pepper, 4tbsp water, 1⁄4tsp paprika and drain off the fat,’ says registered a handful of chopped herbs, chill for 30 minutes Blitz the dates in a processor, dietitian and nutritionist Gaynor and roll into sausage shapes. then add the rest of the Bussell. ‘Pad out with meaty ✱ And don’t skimp on the veg. ‘For a healthier ingredients, blending until it survey vegetables, such as mushrooms, fry-up, make half your plate vegetables,’ suggests forms a dough. Roll into 5cm and grate rather than shave registered dietitian Sophie Roberts. ‘Sauté field balls and cut off pieces as you Which? Which? Parmesan on top,’ says consultant mushrooms with garlic and thyme, roast cherry want them. Store in an airtight dietitian Helen Bond. ‘Use the finest tomatoes and steam spinach – and you’ll have container in the fridge. grating plate, so it gives the illusion half your 5-a-day before you even leave the house!’ of a generous amount!’ *According to a RIGHT ON ROAST Getty Images Turn a Sunday roast from Morris. ‘It’s slightly less water for 15 mins, then greedy to godly by ditching calorific, but high in medium use the strained liquid. the skin off meats, such as chain triglycerides, which ‘Swap stuffing for red Photography chicken, after roasting – you’ll are absorbed as energy onions baked in balsamic get the flavour, not the fat. and not stored as fat.’ You vinegar for 10 mins. Add Dry roast veg or brush can also cook veg in a chopped fresh sage leaves with coconut oil, says stock. Just soak porcini in the last 2 mins,’ says Alice Whitehead natural nutritionist Amy mushrooms in boiling nutritionist Judy Watson. Feature

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GO NUTS CHECK YOUR +3 YRS You’ll need to BLOOD PRESSURE eatahandfulofnutsfive +5 YRS timesaweek.‘Nutsare High bloodpressurerarelycausessymptoms, highinfat,butmostof butcouldknockatleastfiveyearsoffyourlife.‘In it’sokayforyou.Walnuts, onestudy8-16%of50yearoldswiththecondition forinstance,arepacked were dead within two years,’ says Professor Gareth with omega-3s, which are Beevers*. ‘Ideal BP is 115/75, so get it checked.’ goodforbothyourbrain and your heart,’ says nutritional therapy Getonyour consultant Judy Watson. HAVE LOADS feet more often MORE SEX! +7 YRS According to research +1-8 YRS Two orgasms a LIGHTENUP&LOL! in the US, sitting down for weekcouldadd1.6yearsto more than three hours a day your life expectancy, while +7-8 YRS ‘Laughter can reduce anxiety and stripstwoyearsoffyourlife happily having sex every tension, boost the immune system and even –evenifyouexercise.When daycouldtranslateintoan relievepainandinflammation,’saysholistic sitting, your body can’t easily extra eight years of healthy laughter yoga coach Melanie Bloch. Just control its blood sugar levels, life. ‘Sex gives your whole lookingonthebrightsidecanadd7.5yearsto which can lead to diabetes. body – including your heart your life, according to a Yale University study. So,standasoftenasyoucan, –aworkout,’saysCarol or try an adjustable Varidesk. Martin-Sperry, author of Sexual Healing (£9.99, Constable & Robinson). GETYOURZZZZS ‘Youalsogetafloodof IF YOU QUIT stress-busting endorphins.’ BY THE +3 YRS Astudyhasfoundthatgoodsleepers Getty Images; iStock *Professor SMOKING AGE OF 40, YOU’LL live three years longer than poor sleepers. ‘Three ADD ANOTHER to11hoursanightcountsasgoodsleepifyou NINE YEARS TO wake feeling refreshed,’ says Dr Neil Stanley**. Photography YOUR LIFE ‘Poor sleep is linked to obesity, diabetes, heart EXPECTANCY! disease, depression and even breast cancer.’ Karen Evennett Gareth Beebers of thethesleepconsultancy.com Blood Pressure Association **Dr Neil Stanley of Feature DO YOUR BODY MATHS +3 YRS Afewextrakiloscouldtipyououtofthe healthyBMIrangeof19-25,andaBMIof25-35 willtakethreeyearsoffyourlife,accordingto research.Divideyourweightinkilosbyyour height in metres, then divide the answer by your height again – or let calculator.net do it for you.

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YOUR FAVOURITE YOUR PRE- ormaybeachocolate TV PROGRAMME IS… WORKOUT bar at the bottom of A AnyTVprogrammesth 1SNACK IS…? my handbag. arehealthandﬁtnessrelated. A It’s a protein C Acoupleofslicesof 4–Ilovebeingintheknow. barorasmoothiewith applewhileI’mmaking B AnythingonNetﬂix–I’m addedchiaseedsfor thekidstheirteaand happiest when I’m mid OITNB binge. me–Ineedsomething before I take the dog C Blue Peter –well,it’snotreally to keep me energised. forawalk. mine,butit’stheonlyoneIdon’t B Ithinkthere’ssome D Ikeepitsimple with mind watching with the kids chewing gum in my car a banana. D AbitofCorrie or EastEnders with a glass of wine – heaven!

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ESSENTIALS 77 Mostly A’s: Hardcore hottie

YoucouldrivalGwynethPaltrow when it comes to your ﬁtness regime. You’re on top of the latest trends and you know your Bikram from your Kundalini. Your body is your temple and you’d rather spend your time out and about than sat in front of the TV. You’re either single or superwoman when it comes to your organisation, because you’ve got time to dedicate to at least three workouts a week, but you need to keep things interesting. Gymcube.com personal trainer Kevin Foster-Wiltshire suggests starting a challenging programme that has progressions each week, or signing up to an event, like a triathlon, so you’ve got something to aim towards. If that seems too much effort, then switch up your usual gym session and try the latest class to add a bit of variety. We’re loving the sound of cardio tennis that’s being rolled out across the UK. With a variety of tennis-based drills played to music on a court, you can burn over 600 cals an hour… and you might even improve that serve.

Mostly B’s: Reluctant runner

Your idea of a workout is walking to the gym means sitting on an rest. It’s intense, but just one hour the distance from the sofa to the exercise bike at a snail’s pace a week has been said to improve fridge to top up your wine glass, reading a book. You need to get your ﬁtness in 60 days – so that’s and the thought of climbing the yourself to a class where there’s more time to catch up with stairs to bed at night makes you an instructor to keep you motivated Strictly. If that sounds too harsh, feel mentally exhausted. The throughout your workout (read: then the best way to exercise problem isn’t necessarily that scream at you, so you feel guilty if without even thinking about you’re lazy, more that you just you don’t at least try!). Last year’s it is signing up to a team sport ﬁnd exercise boring and you’d lauded Insanity workout, available – something competitive like much rather be doing something at hundreds of UK gyms, is the netball or hockey can burn you think is more productive one for you – the intense cardio- up to 450 calories, and – like binge watching a week’s based 45-minute class targets you’ll be so focused worth of Emmerdale episodes. the whole body with three- to on winning you won’t When you do go for a run it turns four-minute periods of aerobic even realise you’ve into a walk and your idea of going exercise followed by a 30-second broken a sweat.

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Top tip Exercise doesn’t have Mostly C’s: Mummy mover to be boring – find a workout you enjoy and Between the school run, the washing seven-minute workout app on your you’re far more likely andlastnight’sdirtydishes,you’ve phoneorandroid,andstartfittingin to stick to it barelygottimetosay‘hi’toyourhusband, your quick, body weight only, exercises letalonegotothegym.Youneedan asandwhenyou’vegottenminutesto effectiveregimethatyoucanfitaround yourself.Ifyou’drathergetawayfrom your hectic schedule – a quick HIIT. the house/kids, why not combine your That’s high intensity interval training, workoutwithyourgirl’snightout?That andworkoutsc nbeaslittleasten wayyou’llhavefun,seefriendsand minutes. Kevin Foster-Wiltshire says: burnsomecaloriesintheprocess.Try ‘It’sthebestwaytoburncalories HulaFit–awholeclassdedicatedto convenientlyathomeandasmartway hula-hooping; or Clubbercise, which is a becausethistypeoftraininggetsand rave-based aerobics class complete with keepsyourrateup,soyouburnmore glowsticksand’90sclassicanthems fatinlesstime!’Trydownloadingafree –beatsbravinganightclubthesedays.

Mostly D’s: Laid-back lovely

Youknowthosecleverwomenthat juggle a fulfilling job and fun social life, while somehow managing to run a family home and never look flustered? Yeah, that’s you! You love the simple things in life and you’re always searching for a little bit of balance, whether that’s sharing the housework and childcare equally with your husband or knowing where to draw the line between doing just enough and taking on too much. You believe in everything in moderation, and you know the importance of giving Find ways to yourself some time to chill out. Like the multi-talented, yet always glossy, combine your Jessica Alba – actress, mum, health workouts with guru – you need to find a way to combine your workout with spending spending some some quality time on yourself. Kevin Foster-Wiltshire says a holistic quality time workout can help you keep all those spinning plates in the air: ‘Exercise on yourself Getty Images can really clear the mind,’ he says, ‘and Vinyasa flow yoga is perfect for finding your zen.’ In fact, any kind of yoga or Pilates can be an effective Photography way of clearing the head while also working your body. So you can

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ANTIPASTI Ready OPEN LASAGNE SERVES 4 in a READY IN 15 MINS ﬂash 6 fresh lasagne sheets 190g jar red pepper and ricotta pesto Large handful pitted black olives, halved 280g jar roasted artichokes, drained and halved 240g pack sunblushed tomatoes, drained and halved 100g Gruyère, grated Large handful basil

Blanch the lasagne sheets 1for 2 mins in salted boiling water. Drain and cut each in half. Spread each sheet evenly with the pesto, olives and artichokes. On a lined baking tray, layer 2up 3 pieces of pasta per person, top with the sunblushed tomatoes and sprinkle over the cheese. Heat the grill to high and cook until golden, then scatter over the basil to serve.

530 CALS PER SERVING 33g FAT 10g SAT FAT 37g CARBS

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New veggie LIGHTER PASTA dish BAKE SERVES 6 READY IN 1 HR 4tbsp olive oil 1 celery stick, diced 1 yellow and 1 orange pepper, diced 1 courgette, diced 250g cherry tomatoes, quartered 250g conchiglioni (shells) pasta 50g butter 50g plain flour 200ml semi-skimmed milk 200ml hot vegetable stock 100g spinach Small handful basil, chopped

Heat 1tbsp olive oil in a pan 1and gently cook the celery, peppers and courgette for 10-12 mins, until just tender. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 mins. Heat the oven to 160C, gas 4. 2Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the pack instructions. Drain and cool under cold water. To make the white sauce, melt 3the butter in a pan and whisk in the flour, stirring constantly, and cook for 2-3 mins. Gradually add the milk and hot stock to form a smooth sauce. Bring to the boil and stir through the spinach. Cook for 2-3 mins, then pour into a large ovenproof baking dish. Fill the pasta shells with the 4vegetable mix, place them in the dish and cover with foil. Bake for 30 mins, remove the foil and continue to cook for 10 mins. To serve, mix the basil with 5the remaining oil and drizzle over the hot pasta.

356 CALS PER SERVING 16g FAT 6g SAT FAT 42g CARBS Short of time and looking for a quick cheat? Just use a jar of cheese or tomato sauce for the base

ESSENTIALS 83 Delish & meat free

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TURKEY&COURGETTEPASTA INARICHTOMATOSAUCE SERVES 2 READY IN 1HR15MINS

ORECCHIETTE WITH 2tbsp olive oil Heattheovento160C, WILD MUSHROOMS 1onion,diced 2gas4.Pourthesoffritto 1garlicclove,crushed SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS sauceoverthemeatballs 2tbsp freshly chopped andbringtotheboil,then 300g orecchiette pasta Heat the butter in a parsley season and cover. Transfer 25g Lurpak garlic 2large pan and cook the 350g turkey breast and totheovenandcookfor1hr. butter mushrooms until golden. thigh mince Meanwhile, cook the 400g mixed wild Stir through the cream and 690g soffritto passata 3pasta according to the mushrooms, halved stock, and return the pasta 150g linguine pack instructions and, 100ml double cream to the pan. Stir until well 1 courgette usingajuliennepeeler, 100ml hot vegetable stock combined and warm. 4tbspgratedParmesan, peel the courgette into Small handful parsley, Mix together the optional strands. Put the courgette chopped 3parsley and olive oil, stripsintoacolanderand 2tbsp olive oil and drizzle over to serve. Heat1tbspoliveoilin drainthepastaoverthem 1an ovenproof pan that’s –thehotwaterwillcook Cook the orecchiette 506 CALS PER suitable for the hob, add them through. Mix well 1pasta according to the SERVING 25g FAT the onion and garlic, and and pour overtheremaining pack instructions, then 13g SAT FAT cookfor5-6mins.Remove oil. Divide between bowls drain and set aside. 55g CARBS fromtheheatandallowto and top with the meatballs, cool. Stir through the tomato sauce and cheese, parsleyandmixwellwith if using, to serve.

For a meaty twist, fry 220g cubed pancetta the turkey mince. Form timeinccontent.co.uk into 6 large meatballs and 781 CALS PER SERVING with the mushrooms and add some freshly Austen-Smith Sophie return to the hot pan to 25g FAT 9g SAT FAT

ground black pepper brownoneachside. 71g CARBS Feature Photography

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WHOLEWHEAT SPAGHETTI Good WITH ROASTED VEG for you SERVES 6 READY IN 30 MINS 4 baby aubergines, quartered Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti 2 courgettes, sliced 2according to pack instructions. 4tbsp olive oil Drain well, then toss with the 500g wholewheat spaghetti remaining olive oil, the lemon juice, Zest and juice 2 lemons roasted vegetables and most of ½x30g packet basil the basil and mint. ½x30g packet mint Pour onto a serving platter and 3scatter over lemon zest and the Heat the oven to 200C, gas 6. remaining herbs to serve. 1Toss the veg in 2tbsp olive oil and put onto a lined baking tray. Roast for 400 CALS PER SERVING 10-15 mins until just crisp. Remove 10g FAT 1.5g SAT FAT from the oven and allow to cool. 57g CARBS

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ESSENTIALS 85 Get your BAKE ON These delicious treats are as easy as pie to make – and at under 400 calories a piece, are almost good for you

For adults only!

BOOZY CHERRY BAKEWELL MAGIC CAKE SERVES 8 READY IN 1 HR

1x390g jar Opies Cherries in Kirsch Heat the oven to 160C, gas 3. In a separate bowl, beat egg 4 large eggs, separated 1Grease and line a 20cm square 3whites until stiff. Fold into the 135g caster sugar, plus 2tbsp tin. Drain the liquid from the mix, then pour into the tin; bake ¼tsp almond extract cherries into a small pan and put for 40-50 mins. Add 2tbsp sugar ¾tsp vanilla extract the cherries in the baking tin. to the cherry juice and simmer 2tbsp brandy, whisky or cognac Whisk the egg yolks with 135g until thickened. Drizzle over the 125g unsalted butter, melted 2sugar, the almond and vanilla cooled cake, scatter with almonds 110g plain flour extracts, and the brandy until pale and dust with icing sugar. 500ml milk, warmed and thick. Gradually beat in the 395 CALS PER SERVING 20g 25g toasted flaked almonds butter and flour, then the milk. FAT 11g SAT FAT 41g CARBS

86 ESSENTIALS BEST BAKING

CLASSIC KEY LIME PIE WITH MERINGUE TOPPING Fresh SERVES 10-12 READY IN 1 HR & zingy 300g digestive biscuits 125g unsalted butter, melted 3 large egg yolks Zest and juice 6 limes 1x400g can condensed milk 3 large egg whites 175g caster sugar

Heat oven to 180C, gas 4. Crush biscuits 1in a food processor and mix with melted butter. Spread over the base and sides of a loose-based flan tin. Bake for 10 mins, then leave to cool. Turn the oven down to 170C, gas 31⁄2. 2Beat the egg yolks with the lime zest until creamy and pale. Pour in the condensed milk and whisk until thickened. Mix in the lime juice in two additions. Pour into the pie dish and bake for 15-20 mins. Using an electric whisk, mix the egg whites 3on a low speed until stiff. Turn up the speed gradually, then add the sugar, 1tbsp at a time – mix well between each spoonful. Spoon over the middle of the pie and place under a medium grill for 3 mins or until browned. 454-379 CALS PER SERVING 21-18g FAT 11-9g SAT FAT 57-48g CARBS

Petite puds MINI BAKED ORANGE CHEESECAKES MAKES 12 READY IN 45 MINS Juice 1 lemon the digestives in a food processor and Zest and juice 3 oranges mix with the melted butter. Divide 150g caster sugar between the muffin tin and press lightly. 225g digestive biscuits Beat the cream cheese with 85g unsalted butter, melted 3the eggs, then stir in the cream 600g cream cheese and two-thirds of the orange syrup. 2 large eggs Divide between the muffin tin, 100ml single cream smooth the tops and bake for 25 mins. 4 passion fruit Add the passion fruit to the 75g pomegranate seeds 4leftover syrup, then stir in 1tsp of water and bubble for 1 min. Pass To make the orange syrup: in a pan, through a sieve to remove the seeds, 1heat the lemon juice, orange zest then mix with the pomegranate seeds and juice, and caster sugar with 2tbsp and drizzle over the cheesecakes once water. Bubble for 3 mins, then set aside. cooled completely. Heat the oven to 170C, gas 31⁄2 and 362 CALS PER SERVING 2grease a 12-hole muffin tin. Crush 25g FAT 14g SAT FAT 28g CARBS

ESSENTIALS 87 BEST BAKING

TEAR & SHARE BRIOCHE WITH SALTED CARAMEL

SERVES 7 READY IN 11⁄2 HRS +RISINGTIME

1x375g pack brioche bread mix 7tbsp Nutella Melts 1mediumegg,beaten in your 125g caramel spread mouth large pinch sea salt

Make the dough to pack instructions. 1Once risen, cut off a third of the dough androllintosevenequal-sizedballs. Nowrolltheremainingtwo-thirds of dough into seven equal-sized balls. Gentlyflattenthelargerdoughballs 2andputablobofNutellainthemiddle ofeach.Bringthesidesofthedoughup and pinch to seal. Put the dough balls into a23cmgreasedroundcaketin. Brush the underside of each small 3doughballwithbeateneggandplace on top of the larger ones. Cover with a damp tea towel and leave in a warm placetorisefor1hr. Heattheovento180C,gas6.Brush 4thedoughwiththeeggandbakefor 25 mins. Mix the caramel with the sea salt andserveinabowlonthesideto dip. 307 CALS PER SERVING 14g FAT 67g SAT FAT 37g CARBS

MoreRECIPE IDEAS For all our recipes, Classic go to goodtoknow. PEAR&GINGERCARAMEL with a co.uk/baking PUFF PASTRY TART twist Eldridge Victoria SERVES 6-8 READY IN 45 MINS

1x320g sheet ready-rolled puff theedgeoftherectangle to create styling Prop pastry a1½cmborder. 3 balls stem ginger and 2tbsp syrup Finely chop the stem ginger and fromthejar,plusextratoglaze 2mix with the syrup, caramel Stuart West 50gdulcedelechecaramelspread spread, cinnamon, cornflour, lemon ¼tsp ground cinnamon juiceandthepearslices. Photography 2tsp cornflour Arrange the pear slices on the Juice1lemon 3pastry,insidetheborder,and 5-6ripepears,peeled,cored pour over any extra caramel sauce.

andsliced(nottoothickly) Cookfor25-30mins,brushingthe McClelland Katy 1 beaten egg, to glaze pastry with the egg after 15 mins. Servewithicecream. Heattheovento200C,gas6. 376-282 CALS PER SERVING 1Unroll the puff pastry, then 15-12g FAT 7-5.5g SAT FAT

pressing gently, run a knife around 51-38g CARBS Feature & food styling

88 ESSENTIALS BACK TO BASICS Howtomake… THE BEST STEAK Masterthebasicsandbemoreconfidentinthekitchen

TOP CHEFFY TIPS

4 Temperature Make sure you bring the steak to room temperature beforecookingasthis allowsthemeattocook evenly. This normally takes about 30 minutes. 4 Switch it up Instead of garlicbutter,whynottry crumbling over 25g Stilton for a truly indulgent treat. 4 Wine match Full-bodied and fruity red wines, like French Syrah and Chilean Carménère, are the perfect matchfornotjuststeak, butallrichredmeats. 4 French classics Turn thismealintoaclassic GRIDDLED STEAK WITH GARLIC BUTTER restaurant favourite SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MINS andwhipupyourown Béarnaise sauce with a 100g butter, softened season.Rollintoathicksausage, for3minsoneachside,remove little cheffy know-how 2garliccloves,crushed wrap in clingfilm and chill for them from the griddle and rest – find out how below. 2tbspparsleyleaves, finely chopped 30minsuntilfirm.Whenready inawarmplacefor5mins. juice½lemon to serve, cut the butter into Servethesteakswithadisc 4x200g sirloin steaks discsandallowtosoften. 3of butter on top and a green Watch &LEARN 1tbsp olive oil Getty Images; timeincukcontent.com To cook the steaks, heat a salad on the side. Make Béarnaise sauce 2large griddle pan until very to go with your steak by Sophie Austen-Smith Mix the butter with the garlic, hot. Brush the steaks with oil 480 CALS PER SERVING following our how-to video at goodtoknow.co.uk/bearnaise

Feature Photography 1parsley and lemon juice, and and season. Cook the steaks 32g FAT 17g SAT FAT 0g CARBS

ESSENTIALS 89 Spook-tacular PARTY FOOD Scary – and even a little bit disgusting – these creepy recipes will keep little fingers busy all day!

90 ESSENTIALS KIDS KITCHEN

SUPER- JUICY JELLY WORMS QUICK & MAKES 100 READY IN 10 MINS + CHILLING EASY 2 sheets gelatine jelly liquid. Pour into a tall, skinny 135g strawberry jelly, or mix and match glass and add the straws, bendy end your flavours first. Gently weigh down with another 100 bendy drinking straws cup to make sure the straws don’t lift up. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hrs Soak the gelatine leaves in cold or overnight if possible. 1 water for 5 mins, until soft. Once set, quickly dip the straws Meanwhile, cut the jelly into small 4 into a bowl of warm water to 2 pieces, cover with 150ml warm remove the extra jelly on the outside water and stir until the jelly dissolves. and soften the jelly on the inside. Gently You may need to microwave it for squeeze the bottom of each straw 10 secs at a time to help. and the worms will wiggle out. Squeeze the water out of the 4 CALS PER SERVING 0g FAT 3 gelatine and stir through the warm 0g SAT FAT 1g CARBS

FRIGHT NIGHT WITCHES’ SNACK FINGERS MAKES 45 READY IN 20 MINS + CHILLING 100g butter FINGER ’LICKIN 100g caster sugar GOOD 1mediumegg 1tsp vanilla extract 225g plain flour ½tsp baking powder 45 blanched almonds, halved 5tbsp strawberry jam

SPOOKY Using a food processor, SARNIES 1beat the butter and sugar untilpale.Addtheeggand MAKES 20 READY IN 10 MINS vanilla, and whisk again. Sift 1 large loaf of 50/50 bread intheflourandbaking 50g butter, softened powder,andmixtoforma 100g beetroot coleslaw soft dough. Chill for 30 mins. 10 slices ham, torn Heat oven to 180C, gas 4. 4tbsp ketchup 2Divide the dough into 45androlleachpieceintoa Lightly butter each slice of finger shape. Press the back 1 bread and cut out spooky ofaknifeintothedoughto shapes from each slice. make knuckles. Lightly press Spread half the bread shapes an almond where the nail will 2 with beetroot coleslaw and be.Putonlinedbakingtrays top with torn-up ham and the andchillfor30mins.Bakefor same shape bread topper. 10-12minsuntilpalegolden. Fill a piping bag with ketchup Add a few drops of green food 3Once cooled, spoon a and cut off the end to pipe RIP colouring gel to the dough to little jam onto the nail on the coffins. base and top with an almond. 141 CALS PER SERVING 4g FAT make these look even more gross 57 CALS PER SERVING 2.5g 1.5g SAT FAT 20g CARBS FAT 1.5g SAT FAT 7g CARBS

ESSENTIALS 91 KIDS KITCHEN

let the kids help with handy disposable piping bags… it’ll cut down on the washing up, too!

GINGERBREAD MUMMIES MAKES 30 READY IN 45 MINS 350g plain flour, plus extra to dust GREAT 1tsp bicarbonate of soda BATCH 2tsp ground ginger BAKE 100g butter 175g soft light brown sugar 3tbsp golden syrup 1mediumegg 400g icing sugar Mini blue and green Smarties

Siftflourintoamixingbowlwiththe 1bicarbonateofsodaandginger. Using your fingertips, rub in the butter until Watch &LEARN the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, It’sneverbeeneasierto then stir in the sugar. give your friends a fright –gotoourhow-tovideoat Gentlywarmthesyrupinaglassbowl goodtoknow.co.uk/juicyworms now 2inthemicrowavefor15secs.Addthe egg,whisktogetherandpourontothe flourmixture.Mixwithawoodenspoon untilclumpsform,thenmixwithyour DONE CHEESY handstomakeasmoothdough. IN 10 BROOMSTICKS Lightlydusttheworksurfacewithflour MINS! MAKES 12 READY IN 10 MINS 3androlloutthedoughtoaboutthe thicknessoftwo£1coins.Cutoutshapes 6slicesDairyleacheese usingbiscuitcuttersandplaceonbaking 12 pretzel sticks Will Heap trays lined with baking paper. Re-roll the 12 chives trimmingsandcutoutmoreshapes until Photography allthedoughhasbeenused. Carefully slice each Dairylea square Heattheovento190C,gas5.Bakethe 1in half. Cut ‘fringing’ three-quarters 4biscuitsfor10-15mins.Coolslightly,then of the way up each piece of cheese to transfertoawireracktocoolandharden. create the bristles. Party decorations & accessories shopmerimeri.co.uk

Todecorate,mixtheicingsugarwith Wrapasliceofcheeseroundtheend Sophie Austen-Smith 53-4tbspwaterandpipealloverthe 2ofapretzelstickandcarefullyseparate biscuits to create a mummy effect. Finish the bristles. Secure the cheese to the Victoria Eldridge Victoria offbyaddingSmartiesforscaryeyes. pretzels with chives. 158 CALS PER SERVING 3.5g FAT 25CALSPERSERVING1.5gFAT Prop styling Prop 2g SAT FAT 30g CARBS 1g SAT FAT 2g CARBS Recipes & food styling

92 ESSENTIALS 5:2 COMPLETE MEAL PLANNER SPECIAL 101 RECIPES FOR OFFER TURBO-CHARGE WITH YOUR FAST DAYS THE ULTIMATEYOUR JUICE DIET GREAT DIETDIET BUNDLE 5:2 AND THE APPLE APPAPPS –TWO FOR £2.49 STORE NOW!IN

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PRICES SHOWN ARE UK ONLY, AND PRICES MAY VARY ACROSS DIFFERENT APP STORE TERRITORIES. PRICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ‘COMPLETE MY BUNDLE’ T&CS’. £1.99 ways with... 3AVOCADO Baked, sweet or savoury, the rich and creamy flesh from this fruit (yes, really) can work with almost any dish CRISPY AVOCADO WEDGES SERVES 6 READY IN 30 MINS Heat the oven to 200C, gas 6. Peel 1and stone 2 avocados and slice into 6 wedges. Dip in plain flour (you’ll need around 75g), then dust off the excess. Dip into beaten egg (you’ll need 2), then coat in a mixture of 75g polenta and 75g panko breadcrumbs. Repeat the process again to double coat. Bake for 10-15 mins, drizzling over any leftover egg after 5 mins to help them crisp up. Cut each one in half to serve. Heat ½tbsp light olive oil in a pan and 2cook the sweetcorn sliced off 2 cobs with a pinch of sweet smoked paprika and a pinch of chilli flakes. Take off the heat and stir in a large handful of coriander, chopped, a little lime juice, 2 spring onions, chopped, and half a red pepper, sliced. Layer up 12 mini tortilla wraps with 3iceberg lettuce, shredded, the sweetcorn mix and 2 pieces of avocado. Add some chipotle tomato salsa and sour cream. 618 CALS PER SERVING 26g FAT GREEN GODDESS 9g SAT FAT 75g CARBS DRESSING SERVES 6 READY IN 5 MINS In a food processor, blend the flesh from 11 avocado with 75g soured cream, 1 garlic clove, crushed, the juice

of 1⁄2 lemon, juice of 1⁄2 lime, large handfuls of tarragon, parsley and chives, 1-2tbsp cold water and some salt and pepper. 75 CALS PER SERVING 7g FAT 2.5g SAT FAT 1g CARBS

94 ESSENTIALS HEALTHY FOOD

All Dairy Free!

Stuart West PISTACHIOCAKEWITHAVOCADOICING SERVES 8READY IN 45 MINS Heattheovento170C,gas3.Grease Tomaketheicing:usingablender,mix 1andlinea18cmroundcaketin.Beat 2theﬂeshfrom1avocado with 35g cocoa 175g Stork with 150g soft brown sugar powder,2tbspmaple syrup,1tspvanilla untilpaleandcreamy.Next,alternately,mix extract and 25ml coconut milk. in 3 beaten eggs,addingone-thirdof275g Oncethecakeiscookedandcooled, plain ﬂour (with 1½tsp baking powder 3remove from the tin and spoon over the added).Addthezestof1lime and the juice icing. Chop 20g pistachios and scatter More AVOCADORECIPES of2,thenmixin75mlcoconut milk (at overthecaketoserve. room temperature). Spoon into the cake 445 CALS PER SERVING 23g FAT 8g Keepthehealthyeatinggoingwithmore ideas at goodtoknow.co.uk/avocado tin and smooth the top. Bake for 25 mins. SAT FAT 48g CARBS Recipes & food styling Katy McClelland Photography Prop styling Eldridge Victoria

ESSENTIALS 95 A fireworks FEAST! Make it a night to remember for the whole family with this hearty bonfire banquet SLOWCOOKED PORK BELLY & BEANS SERVES 6 READY IN 3HRS+MARINATING 27g Bart Smokehouse Smokey Chipotle Rub 2tbsp honey 1tbsp olive oil 1tbsp sea salt 1.3kg pork belly 2 sprigs each fresh thyme and rosemary 2 garlic cloves, bruised 250ml cider or chicken stock For the beans Rich ’n 1tbsp sunflower oil spicy 2 shallots, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2x400g can mixed beans, drained 400g passata 3tbsp BBQ sauce 1tsp Worcestershire sauce

Mix together the chipotle rub, honey, 1oil and salt. Rub over the pork and place on top of the herbs and garlic on the base Sweet of a foil-lined baking dish. Leave for 4 hrs. & Heat the oven to 140C, gas 1. Pour cider sticky 2around the meat, cover with foil and roast for 2½ hrs. Remove from oven, cut away the MAPLE ROASTED SWEET POTATOES skin and place under a grill on high until crisp. SERVES 6 READY IN 45 MINS Cover the meat and leave to rest for 20 mins. 6 sweet potatoes tray and roast for 30-40 mins until For the beans, heat the oil in a pan and cook 2tbsp olive oil cooked all the way through. 3the shallots and garlic until softened. Stir in 1tbsp smoked sweet paprika Drizzle the maple syrup over the beans, passata, BBQ sauce and Worcester 4-5tbsp maple syrup 2the potatoes, return to the oven sauce. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 mins. 2 limes, cut into wedges and cook for a further 5-8 mins, Add the pork juices and bring back to the boil. until golden and crisp. Serve with Serve beans topped with soured cream and Heat the oven to 180C, gas 6. the lime wedges. 4thyme along with shredded pork and crackling. 1Rub the potatoes with olive oil 305 CALS PER SERVING 4.5g FAT 754 CALS PER SERVING 50g FAT and paprika. Put them on a baking 0.8g SAT FAT 59g CARBS 17g SAT FAT 22g CARBS

96 ESSENTIALS WEEKEND FOOD

New side CREAMED dish CORN SALAD SERVES 6 READY IN 30 MINS 2 corn on the cobs 25g butter 1 shallot, sliced 340g can sweetcorn, drained 5tbsp single cream 3tbsp pumpkin seeds

Heat a large frying pan and dry fry the 1corn on the cobs until they’re lightly charred on all sides. Remove from the pan and allow to cool slightly. Then, using a sharp knife, cut off the kernels. Meanwhile, gently heat the butter 2with the shallot until softened. Add the canned sweetcorn and the cream, and warm through. Remove from the heat and use a hand blender to whizz until coarse. Season to taste and keep warm. Add the pumpkin seeds to the frying 3pan and cook until crisp. Serve the creamed corn topped with charred kernels and toasted pumpkin seeds. 152 CALS PER SERVING 10g FAT 4.5g SAT FAT 9g CARBS

More MEAL IDEAS Foralltheserecipesandlotsmore, just go to goodtoknow.co.uk/bonﬁrenight

ESSENTIALS 97 The great INDOORS Acalmingpalette,pilesofcushionsandaroaring fireisallittakestogetthatcosycottagevibe

98 ESSENTIALS REAL HOME

LIVING ROOM Natural elements 4The easy mix of blues and greys make this room a relaxing heart of the house, where Emily and Paul can enjoy open-plan living. The gorgeous free-standing fire adds to the cosy- chic feel and is the perfect focal point. 4Exposed brickwork adds a rustic look, as does the natural wood and textured accessories – check out dunelm.com for a similar jute rug. 4Emily makes a lot of her own cushions: ‘My husband thinks we have far too many – but I say you can never have enough!’ she laughs. Mix and match plaid, plain and photograph prints to recreate Emily’s eclectic style. 4Putting a piece of furniture, like a dresser, in a thoroughfare is a clever way to connect the living and dining rooms and allow them to flow as one. MANTELPIECE Upcycle & decorate 4Paper name tags aren’t just for presents – use them to personalise accessories like Emily’s candelabra. 4Don’t forget to save all your wine corks to make a quirky, fun mantelpiece decoration.

HALLWAY Wicker & wood 4Can’t find any coat hooks you love? Then make your own. Emily’s WHO LIVES were a combination of old pieces of painted wood and hooks that she HERE? bought cheaply online. Emily Davies and husband 4Hang your coat hooks in an alcove Paul bought this 1950s three- and it will make a room feel neater bedroomed terraced house in and more ordered naturally. Hide any Hertfordshire in 2013. Although they excess clutter (shoes, book bags, were intimidated by the amount of winter coats, brollies) in a generously work needed, the location was sized wicker hamper. perfect, so they started to transform 4Don’t be afraid of hanging large the space into the cosy country- pieces of artwork, like Emily’s inspired home of their dreams. wanderlust print, in relatively small spaces – it’ll have much more impact.

ESSENTIALS 99 DINING AREA Back to basics 4An inexpensive flat-pack dining set can easily be upcycled to suit your own taste. Emily went through several colour combos before settling on pastel blue for the chairs, that she paid only £30 for in a charity shop. 4Mounting a shelf just above the tabletop creates extra room for when you’re entertaining, and makes a handy place for candles and salt-and- Style tip pepper shakers when you’re not. Get zig-zagging! Chevron print (like the fabric used for Emily’s blind) is big news BEDROOM this season Relax & enjoy 4 Verticalstripesonyourwallscreate theillusionofheightinaroom.Copy Emily’sstyleandoptforaneutral stripe,likestoneorgrey,whichis easier to accessorise with bedding andcushions,andmakesforamore restful, relaxing environment. 4 Astringofpaperdecs(orfairy lights)addsawhimsicalfeeltothe bedroom,and these are really easy to make.Ifyou’renotthathandywith scissors and a glue gun, you’ll find hundreds of prettyready-made

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Emily’s furniture is a mix of secondhand,

homemade and high Eleanor Jones Photography

street buys Feature REAL HOME

KITCHEN GET Bright & breezy THE 4Carrying a colour through the LOOK lower level of your house creates Seek Adventure unity, but you can keep some spaces wall art, £12, Sainsbury’s from feeling too repetitive by adding pops of different colours. Emily added accents of red to her kitchen, including the funky vintage clock. 4 Wicker heart To create extra storage space, string lights in the rack above the stove is a clever white, £7, Wilko addition, as is the handy kitchen trolley on wheels. 4A butler’s sink is a must-have in a country kitchen like this, but the real personality comes from the quirky vintage pudding prints and cake- Large cake dome, inspired crockery. Now, hands up, £37, Oliver Bonas who wants a set of those fabulous Jammie Dodger mugs?

Reversible stag cushion, £10, Tesco Direct

Grey knitted throw, £34.99, HomeSense

Willow basket, £35 for two, House of Fraser,

BATHROOM Nautical style 4Originally the entire bathroom was painted a vivid blue, but the shade was too oppressive for the size of the room. Instead, Emily went back to basics with a coat of bright, clean Five-shelf narrow ladder display, white, keeping only the statement £119, very.co.uk tiles for colour. 4Adding rope and some rustic wood summons up images of seaside 12-piece Tuscany getaways. Try wood panelling for dinner set, £25, the side of the bath, or a hanging rope George Home shelf or mirror, for a contemporary at Asda take on the nautical trend.

ESSENTIALS 101

CATWALK TREND

Wild woods duvet set, £12, copper slogan cushion, £7,charcoaljumbo cord cushion, £7, grey faux mohair Palmistry hand, Nymö lamp shade, throw £20, £8,George £35, Ikea wolf faux-fur throw, Home at Asda £25,allGeorge Home at Asda

Klein copper tealight holder, £40, Habitat

Doftljus musk jar crushCOPPER candle, £20, Habitat Mixthishotmetalwithintenseblacks Metallic faux- and greys for a rich and stylish look leather cushion, £17, very.co.uk

Embossed bowl, £40 for two, House of Fraser

Copper-effect Chicago mirror, £18, floor Matalan lamp, £189, made.com

Black & copper wall clock, £53,

The Contemporary Home LONDON TEMPERLEY Getty Rex Images; Style tip

Photography Drape plenty of textured fabrics about theroomtomakethis Rembrandt Modern metallics look feel cosy frame in Eleanor Jones collection, from Peonies in black, £8, £10-£38, Oliver Bonas utility jar, Wilko DONNA KARANDONNA

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ESSENTIALS 103

MAKE IT WHAT’S NEW easy 5 WAYS TO HI THERE! GET BUSY CRAFT QUEEN GoodtoKnow.co.uk GEMMA CHANDLER WITH FREE SHARES THE MAKES MATERIALS THAT ARE WORTH YOUR WHILE THIS MONTH 1 CONKERS –whodoesn’tlove aclassicplayground game? Safety goggles Midnight magic at the ready everyone! It’s Halloween and at my house, preparation for the witching hour 2 DRIED gets into swing with lots of orange LEAVES make fabric,purpleglitterandsmall, wonderful garlands plasticspiders.Ifyou’reafterkid and are great for friendly,spookycraftstokeep painting. your little ones occupied, just 3 PINE turntopage106.Me,I’llbebusy découpagingthispumpkin–who CONES saidscarycouldn’tbestylish? lend themselves perfectlytopaintand For a brag-worthy pumpkin pic, a pair of googly eyes. print off our carving templates at goodtoknow.co.uk/pumpkintemplates 4 APPLES areperfectforcovering in toffee for bonﬁre night–aswellas TRIED This tiny, playing the bobbing TESTED intricately game, obvs. detailed 5 ACORNS LOVED! narrow boat reignites canbeartilypiled my childhood Create faux-pumpkins using felt uptomakeapretty displayinaglassvase. fascination with all things tip pens on oranges. they’re mini. You’ll ﬁnd this Find more craft ideas and lots more brilliant super-cute and safer for little ones for little ones, go to outdoorsy projects to make goodtoknow.co.uk/kidscraft

Shutterstock; in Let’s Go Camping by Kate Bruning (£8.99, Kyle Books).Nowwheredid THIS MONTH… I put those crochet hooks? Photography timeincukcontent.com I’m shopping Malted Milk at etsy.com cushion, £32 £300 Nostalgia and sweets are two million ofmyfavouritethings,andUK THE AMOUNT designer Nikki McWilliams has SPEND ON WE BRITS combined them with her Custard EACH HALLOWEEN cream YEAR handmade prints of the childhood cushion, A WHOLE –THAT’S treats of yesteryear. The retro £47 LOT GLITTER! OF biscuitprintscomeintheform of cushions, stationery and jewellery–yes,there’seven Tunnock’s a Jammie Dodger brooch! cushion, £46

ESSENTIALS 105 easyMAKE IT Trick or KIDS TREAT CRAFT Keepyourlittlemonstersoutofmischiefthis Halloweenwithourfangtasticcreepycrafts 5-7 YEAR OLDS HUBBLE BUBBLE WANNABEWITCHESWILLLOVE MAKING THESE MAGIC POTIONS

4 Small bottles 4 Glitter 4 Star confetti 4 Water 4 Washing-up liquid 4 Luggage tags 4 Letter rubber stamps 4 Black ink 4 Twine

Remove the cap or cork stopper from the 1bottle.Poursomeglitterintothebottle, followed by the star confetti. Fillthebottlewithwater,thenadd 2acoupleofdropsofwashing-upliquid. Replacethelidorcorkstopper. Stamptheluggagetagwithlettersin 7-9 3blackink,thentiearoundtheneckof YEAR the bottle with twine. OLDS WHERE TO BUY Mini bottles, £7.27 for six, square bottles, £2.98 each,alllakeland.co.uk.Starsconfetti,£1apack,glittershaker,£1.50, luggagetags,£1.50for30,typewriterletterstamps,£10,blackink pad, £2, all hobbycraft.co.uk. Liquorice & Silver Twine, £2.95, themakery.co.uk. Buried Alive Skeleton, £10, sainsburys.co.uk

READY STEADY GLOW TRANSFORM SOME OLD JARS INTO THESE BOO-TIFUL CANDLE HOLDERS 4 Tissue paper 4 Variety Decorate the candle of jars 4 PVA glue 2holders with scary 4 Paintbrush 4 Black faces and spider webs marker pen 4 White and usingtheblackmarker pink paint pen 4 Stars and white paint pens. stencil 4 LED tealights Forastarrylantern,use astenciltodrawstarson Tear the tissue paper apurplejarwithwhite 1into small pieces. andpinkpaintpens. Stick the tissue all over Pop some LED WHERE TO BUY Tissue Paper, 90p for ﬁve sheets, Sharpie the surface of the jars 3tealights inside the Permanent Marker Pen, £1.50; Posca 1M Pen, £2.50, green organdie ribbon, £1.05 for 8m, LED tealights, £1 for four, with PVA glue and leave jars and watch them all hobbycraft.co.uk. Grey skull goblet, 99p, dunelm.com. Black skull goblet, £5, sainsburys.co.uk to dry completely. glow in the dark.

106 ESSENTIALS KIDS CRAFT

ADULT HELP REQUIRED CREEPY CRAWLIES THEY’RE CREEPY AND KOOKY, MYSTERIOUS AND SPOOKY

4Black, green and purple acrylic paints 4Paintbrush 4Plastic plant pots 4Black, green, red and white self- adhesive felt 4Pencil 4Scissors 4Wiggle eyes 4Pipe cleaners 5-7 4Hot melt glue gun or strong glue YEAR OLDS Paint the outside of a plant pot with 1two coats of acrylic paint and leave to dry completely. Draw some eyes, a nose, a mouth 2and eyebrows on the self-adhesive felt. Cut out and stick to the painted pot. Next, add the wiggle eyes. Cut and bend eight pipe cleaners 3into leg shapes. Stick to underside of the flower pot with a hot melt glue gun or strong glue, and leave to dry.

WHERE TO BUY 10cm plastic plant pots, £1 for ﬁve, wilko.com. Art Acrylic Paint, £2 for 75ml, A4 self-adhesive felt, 80p a sheet,pipe cleaners in assorted colours, £3 for 100, all hobbycraft.co.uk. Skeleton hanging decoration, £8, talkingtables.co.uk

Watch AND LEARN Follow our easy step-by- step guide at goodtoknow. co.uk/halloween-craft

ESSENTIALS 107 OW_E N SS K E O N

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HANDS DOWN SURPRISE THOSE TRICK OR TREATERS WITH GLOVE- FILLED GOODIE BAGS 4Powder-free vinyl gloves 4Paper wrapped sweets and lollies 4Ribbon 4Spooky plastic rings

Fill gloves with paper- 1wrapped sweets and lollies. Tie the top of each glove 2with some ribbon, then slip a spooky plastic ring onto a finger.

WHERE TO BUY Powder-free vinyl gloves, from £1.85 for 100, justgloves.co.uk. Orange neon ribbon, £4.95 for 3m, black sparkle ribbon, £5.95 for 3m, both themakery.co.uk. Halloween eyeball wreath, £12, sainsburys.co.uk. Boo! Photo Booth Sign, £8 for a set, talkingtables.co.uk

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There’s no need to make a matching pair of monster WHERE TO BUY Art feet, two odd ones will Acrylic Paint, £2, orange tissue paper, 90p for ﬁve sheets, A4 card, £1.50 look much more fun for ten sheets, A4 foam, 50p a sheet, satin and ADULT HELP organdie ribbons, from REQUIRED £2.10 for 6m, paper chains, £1, all hobbycraft. co.uk. Confetti spiders, SCARY STEPS from 66p, etsy.com. Liquorice & Silver ONE SMALL STEP FOR MONSTERS, Twine, £2.95 for 40m, ONEGIANTLEAPFORLITTLEFEET! themakery.co.uk. Skull goblet, 99p, dunelm.com. Canapé sticks, £4 for 24, 4Monster foot template 4Foam sheets talkingtables.co.uk 4Pencil 4Scissors4Feathers 4Wiggle eyes 4Pom-poms 4Glue 4Craft knife 4Ruler

Freehand draw or print the foot 1template (go to goodto know.co.uk/ halloween-craft) and cut out. Draw 9-11 round the template on foam and cut out. YEAR Repeat to make two large feet. OLDS Draw and cut out small foam 2triangles and stick to the toes of the feet with glue. Decorate the feet with feathers, pom-poms or wiggle eyes. Using a craft knife and ruler, cut 3a cross on each foot, large enough for your child’s foot to fit through.

WHERE TO BUY Funky Foam, 65p a sheet, neon pom-poms, £2 for 100, feathers, £1 a pack, wiggle eyes, £1 a pack, all Craft Planet at therange.co.uk

Watch AND LEARN Follow our easy step-by- step guide at goodtoknow. co.uk/halloween-craft

ADULT HELP FACE TIME REQUIRED MAKE SOME FABULOUSLY FREAKY PAPER PLATE MASKS FOR FRIGHT NIGHT 4Paper plates 4Acrylic paints 4Paintbrush For the ‘pumpkin’ mask, cut 3cm-wide 4Glue stick 4Pencil 4Craft knife 4Bandage 4 4strips of orange tissue and snip one Confetti spiders 4Scissors 4Orange tissue edge to create fringing. Stick onto the paper 4Green and black card 4Pink and orange plate in overlapping layers. Cut black foam sheets 4Ribbon 4Twine out a green card stalk, a black mouth 4Garden cane 4Sticky tape 4Glue gun and triangular nose and stick to the face. For the ‘black cat’ mask, paint white Paint plates with two coats of orange 5eyes, nose, mouth and whiskers 1and black acrylic paint; leave to dry. onto a black plate. Cut pink and black Draw eyes on the back of the plates. foam triangles for the ears and stick to 2Carefully cut out with a craft knife. the top of the plate. 3For the ‘mummy’ mask, cut the 6To make the holders, bind ribbons 3-5 bandage into 2.5cm-wide strips and twine around 30cm pieces of YEAR and stick across the black plate. Trim cane and secure with tape. Glue to the OLDS the edge and add some confetti spiders. back of the masks.

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team our spider hat 3-5 with a black top and YEAR OLDS trousers for an easy costume idea

ADULT HELP INCY WINCY REQUIRED MAKE OUR SILLY SPIDER HATINAMATTEROFMINUTES 4A3 black card 4Pencil 4Ruler 4Scissors 4Glue 4Different sized wiggle eyes

Cut a sheet of A3 paper into two strips 1measuring 10cm wide. Glue the strips together and, when dry, measure it around your child’s head. Then cut off the excess card and stick the loose ends together to create a base for the hat. Cut eight thin strips of black card 2measuring 2cm wide, and bend into quarters to create spider legs. Glue four legs either side of the top inside edge of the hat. Stick lots of wiggle eyes to the front of 3the hat with glue – and remember, the more the scarier!

WHERE TO BUY A3 black card, £5 for 5 sheets, wiggle eyes, £1 a pack, paper mache skull, £6, all hobbycraft.co.uk. Boo! Photo Booth Sign, £8 for a set, talkingtables.co.uk

7-9 YEAR OLDS ADULT HELP BAG OF BONES REQUIRED LET KIDS PRINT THESE LOOT BAGS READY FOR THE BIG NIGHT 4 Large potato 4Knife 4Paper towel Cut a piece of paper to fit inside 4Felt tip pen 4Sheet of A4 paper 2the bag. Lay the bag flat on a 4Scissors 4Small cotton bag work surface ready for printing. 4Fabric paint 4Paper plate 4Iron Pour paint onto a paper plate, 3and dab the potato into the Cut a potato in half lengthways, paint. Start stamping on one side 1then blot one half dry with the of the bag and leave to dry. Turn the paper towel. Draw a spooky shape bag over and print the other side. with a felt tip pen, then carefully Remove the paper from inside score around the pen lines with 4the bag, then iron over the the knife. Cut around the sides design to seal the paint. of the potato and remove the WHERE TO BUY Flat cotton goody bag, from 71p, unwanted parts of the potato, thecleverbaggers.co.uk. Tulip Soft Fabric Paint, £3 for 30ml, hobbycraft.co.uk. Pumpkin tinsel wall plaque, leaving a raised design. 99p, dunelm.com

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4 Cardboard tubes 4 Black and brown acrylic Freehand draw or use the template (go to paints 4 Paintbrush 4 Wing templates 4 Pencil 2goodtoknow.co.uk/halloween-craft) to draw 4 Blackandbrowncard4 Scissors 4 Glue 4 Pipe wings onto card. Cut out and stick to the tube. cleaners 4 Wiggle eyes 4 White paint pen 3Cut a pipe cleaner into 10cm lengths. Glue to the inside edge at the bottom of the tube. WHERE TO BUY Art Acrylic Paint, Paintthecardboardtubeswithtwocoats Stick wiggle eyes to the head and draw a £2 for 75ml, wiggle eyes, £1 a pack, A4 card, £1.50 for ten sheets, stripe 1ofacrylicpaintandleavetodrycompletely. 4mouth with the white paint pen. Curl the pipe cleaners, £2 for 50, black pipe cleaners, £3 for 100, Posca White Pressdownthetopsoftubestocreatetheears. pipe cleaner legs and hang on a branch. 1M Pen, £2.50, all hobbycraft.co.uk

ESSENTIALS 111 STYLE IT UP INSTEAD OF CARVING THEM, GIVE PUMPKINS A GLAM MAKE-OVER WITH PAINT AND GLITTER

4Pumpkins 4Acrylic blue and pink paint on paints 4Paintbrush the painted sections, and 4Glitter 4Masking tape paint the stalk. 4Pencil For a spotty pumpkin, 3first paint ¾ of the Paint the pumpkins pumpkin with two coats 1in different patterns of white paint and leave with bright acrylic paints. to dry. Then, dab the While the paint is still end of a pencil in pink wet, sprinkle some glitter paint and stamp onto over the top. the white to create a For a stripy pumpkin, spotty pattern. 2stick strips of masking tape onto the sides of the pumpkin, then paint the untaped sections in black. Allow to dry, then remove the tape. Add fine brush strokes of

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WHERE TO BUY DecoArt Crafters Acrylic Paint, £1.50 for 59ml, hobbycraft.co.uk. Stampendous Crushed Glass Glitter, £4.99 for 40g, crafterscompanion.co.uk. Large skull decoration, £3, sainsburys.co.uk

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WHERE TO BUY White Paper Light Shade, £1.75, wilko.com. Dylon Fabric Dyes in Goldﬁsh Orange and Intense Violet, £6.84 each, dylon.co.uk. A4 black card, £1.50 for ten sheets, hobbycraft.co.uk. Black tinsel spider, 99p, dunelm.com. Cardboard Photo Booth Glasses, £8 for you can always add a set, talkingtables.co.uk a bit more bling to your wands with some stick-on gem stones

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4Twigs 4Bright acrylic paints 4Paintbrush 4Glitter 4Bright wool 4Scissors

Collect some long, strong twigs from the 1garden, allowing time to dry out if wet. Paint the twigs in bright colours. Then, 2before the paint dries, sprinkle with glitter. When the paint is completely dry, cut 3lengths of brightly coloured wool and bind around the bottom of the twigs. Tie a knot to hold the wool in place.

WHERE TO BUY DecoArt Crafters Acrylic Paint, £1.50 for 59ml, hobbycraft.co.uk. Stampendous Crushed Glass Glitter, £4.99 for 40g, crafterscompanion.co.uk 9-11 YEAR 9-11 OLDS YEAR OLDS

FRIGHT LIGHT OUR SUPER-SPOOKY LANTERNS ARE SIMPLY TO DYE FOR 4 Rubber gloves 4 Orange and purple 5 minutes, before turning and soaking dyes 4 Measuring jug 4 6litres warm the next section. Move the shade water 4 Washing-up bowl 4 White around, until the entire shade has paper light shades 4 String 4 Washing been completely dyed. line 4 Pegs 4 Face and bat templates Remove the shade and hang with 4 White paper 4 Black card 4 Pencil 2some string on a washing line 4 Scissors 4 PVA glue 4 Templates at until it’s completely dry. Mix up the

Daniel Linden Linden Daniel goodtoknow.co.uk/halloween purple dye and repeat the process. Print the black skull and pumpkin 3face templates onto paper and cut Wearing rubber gloves, make up out. Glue the skull to a white shade and 1theorangedyeinajugfollowing the pumpkin face to the orange shade. thepackinstructions.Pourinto the Print the bat templates and cut Suzie Attaway Assistant 4 Graeme Ainscough Graeme waterinthewashing-upbowl and out. Draw the bats onto black mixwell.Submergeasection of a card and cut out. Bend the wings up paper shade into the dye and leave for slightly and glue to the purple shade. Makes & Styling & Makes Photography Photography

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TAKES55 MINS TEA TOWEL TABLE RUNNER USE LENGTHWAYS, AS HERE, OR SIDEWAYS FOR A COSY TABLE SETTING FOR TWO 44 tea towels (you’ll need ones of another, right sides facing, seams open on the wrong that have the same dimensions) and pin together along the side and pin them flat. 4Pins 4Sewing machine edge. Do the same with the Stitch the seams down as 4Thread 4Iron other tea towels, so all four 3close to their outer edges are pinned together to make as you can. You can use the Choose tea towels for this one long runner. runner on both sides, either 1runner in patterns and Now sew the tea towels with seams showing for a rustic colours that complement each 2together, stitching 3cm look, or with the seams hidden other. Put one tea towel on top in from the edge. Press the away underneath.

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READING NOOK A LOVELY WAY TO ADD A COSY AREA TO YOUR LIVING ROOM – AND THIS PROJECT CAN BE MADE IN AN AFTERNOON 4Coffee tables (we used foam, just stitch them three Lack side tables, together to form one £25 each, from Ikea) long piece). 4Paint and paintbrushes The fabric for the TAKES 4Tape measure 4Foam 4cover needs to be seating pad 4Fabric long enough and wide 90 (see step 4 for quantity) enough to wrap around MINS 4Scissors 4Needle the foam with an extra and pins 4Thread 5cm added to both the 4Sewing machine length and the width for hemming. A sturdy Make sure your cotton or wool fabric 1tables are clean and works really well, or you dust free. If your tables could use fleece as it need brightening up, makes a very warm give them a coat of and comfy seat. Fold white gloss. Allow the the fabric in half, right paint to dry thoroughly, sides facing. Pin down then apply a second the long side and one coat if necessary. of the short sides and Push your tables stitch, allowing a 1cm 2 together and seam allowance. measure across the Turn the cover right top, so you can work out 5side out. Now it’s the dimensions of the time to wrestle the foam seating pad you are pad inside the cover – going to make. Leave you might find it a little some space at both bit snug, but it will fit. ends to provide a Fold the corners of surface to put books 6the open end in, as and a cup of tea or though you’re wrapping glass of wine. a present, and neatly Have a piece of foam hand stitch it closed. 3cut to size, or butt Put your seating pad on smaller pieces together the bench and you’re (if you can only get ready to accessorise square pieces of seating with pillows.

Make sure your table is sturdy enough to support a person’s weight. If in doubt, strengthen joints with metal corner brackets

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OFFICE TABLE UPDATE IF YOU HAVE A PIECE OF FURNITURE THAT’S SEEN BETTER DAYS, TRANSFORM IT WITH A LICK OF PAINT AND SOME WASHI TAPE – IT’S THAT EASY! 4Old table in need of an update cover them with masking tape. When the paint’s almost dry, 4Paint 4Foam paintbrushes Put little bits of cloth underneath 4peel away the masking tape 4Masking tape 4Old cloths the table legs to protect the floor carefully to reveal your stripes. 4Washi tape 4Clear varnish from paint drips. If you’re really To add more decorative detail to messy, you could use a full-size the tabletop, apply four stripes Make sure your table is clean dust sheet. of washi tape, sticking them 1and dust free. Start off by If you want to keep some of along the edges of the white painting the side edges of the 3the tabletop wood on show, lines (this will also cover any table bright blue. Use foam just use masking tape to make slightly smudged paint lines). brushes, as they drip less and two stripes, one a little wider Give the whole table a coat you can cover the side of the than the other. As the table legs 5of varnish. This will protect table in one smooth move. and sides have been painted a the painted surfaces and seal Next, paint the table legs. bright colour, keep the top of in the washi tape. Allow the 2If your table has metal bits the table very clean by painting varnish to dry thoroughly that you want to keep unpainted, it a bright white. before using the table..

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PLATE CLOCK EVERYONE NEEDS AN OFFICE CLOCK, EVEN IF ONLY TO TELL YOU IT’S TIME FOR A CUPPA 4Plate 4Masking tape 4Scrap of wood 4Drill, ideally with a porcelain drill bit 4Clock mechanism and battery 4Nail TAKES polish (optional) 60 Decide where to position the clock MINS 1hands on the plate – this could be off to one side, as here. Do make sure the clock hands won’t rub against the edge of the plate, as this would interfere with it keeping good time. Stick a piece of masking tape on the 2spot where you are going to drill the hole (masking tape will reduce the risk of the plate chipping). Put a piece of wood under the plate to protect your table. Carefully drill the hole. If your plate is 3thick, this may take some time – ours was fairly thick, so drilling the hole took a couple of minutes. Take your time and don’t force the drill. If you wish, you can paint the clock 4hands. Nail polish is ideal for this as it gives a shiny finish, is super-easy to apply, and dries within a few minutes. Attach the clock mechanism to the 5back of the plate and attach the hands, following the manufacturer’s instructions, then insert the battery.

TAKES QUIRKY CANDLESTICKS 40 MAKE UNUSUAL CERAMIC HOME ACCESSORIES BY STACKING MINS TOGETHER ORNAMENTS TO MAKE FUN CANDLESTICKS 4Ceramic ornaments, cups, eggcups Mix the two components of your – make sure one can hold a candle 3epoxy glue together – do this in or tealight 4Epoxy glue 4Paper small batches, as it dries quickly. plate 4Plastic cutlery 4Sandpaper You can use a paper plate and plastic 4Masking tape 4Multi-purpose cutlery to do this. decorative paint (we used Annie Using a small amount of glue, stick Sloan Chalk Paint) 4one item on top of the bottom one. If your china’s very smooth, roughen Collect different ceramic objects the area you’re gluing with sandpaper. 1– try charity shops. Make sure they Let each level dry before adding the by Hester van Overbeek(£14.99, Cico Books) have a flat surface so they’ll stack. 5next and use masking tape to hold 2Try out different arrangements, the stack as it dries. Don’t make your James Gardiner; Hester van Overbeek but put larger pieces at the bottom, candlestick too tall or it won’t be safe. smaller ones at the top. Remember the When the glue is completely dry, you top piece has to be able to hold a candle. can paint your candlestick. Photography Photography Taken from Hacks Furniture

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Up your exercise Sue Henson, 49, from Warwickshire wanted to dance again and get in shape: ‘I stopped dancing because I was embarrassed about my weight.’ Exercise is an important part of any weight-loss plan to improve energy levels, plus it helps to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers. It will also reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol, while increasing good cholesterol. Evidence shows that those who exercise are more likely to keep the weight off, as it builds lean muscle and improves your metabolism.

Enjoy celebrations Therewillalwaysbeasocialoccasionplanned, from birthdays and weddings to office parties, that will make healthy options a struggle. Thesecelebrationsoftengohandinhand withlotsofindulgentfoodandalcohol,and canbeadieter’sworstnightmare.As longasyouplanwellandestablisha fewsimplerules,there’snoreason 85:15 why you can’t enjoy yourself without worrying about what it’s THE NEW RULE IS ALL doingtoyourwaistline.Thekeyis ABOUT MODERATION finding that balance and allowing – MAKE RIGHT CHOICES yourselftoenjoyafewtreats,but 85%OFTHETIMEAND withoutgoingoverboard;youcan LEAVE 15% TO TREAT YOURSELF haveaglassofChampagneand dessert, but not the whole bottle followed by late-night nibbles. STAY MOTIVATED Most of us are aware of what step in any weight-loss we need to do to lose weight, programmeistowritedown but you need to be motivated, why you want to lose weight as Gemma Warmington, 40, – doing this will motivate you from East Sussex, knows andgiveyousomethingtogo when she had a breast cancer back to if things start to dip scare–itwasthekick-start a little. It will make your Turn the page… sheneededtostartherdiet weight-lossjourneyalot Start your journey with our six andfitnessplan.Thefirst easierandkeepyoufocused. easy steps to a brand-new you

ESSENTIALS 121 GIVE YOURSELF SIX SIMPLE STEPS TO A SOME METIME HEALTHY LIFESTYLE... Set yourself a goal to work 1towards by booking yourself Losing weight is something that and the right plan, plus the in for a pamper session, so many of us want to do, and we right motivation and goals, such as a cut and colour, in three think about being slimmer daily, you can set off towards a weeks time. Not only will it be but actually making it happen? healthier, fitter new lifestyle a fabulous (and well deserved) Well, that can be a really tough that will bring all the changes treat, but knowing that you have challenge. Losing weight and you want in your life and give that feel-good appointment getting your BMI down is vital you a major confidence boost. coming up will keep you feeling for a healthy and fulfilled life. So, in the spirit of helping motivated during those first tricky We are all full of the right you get started, here are six few weeks. We all know that once intentions, but it’s putting it great incentives to get you we have a new ‘do’ we immediately all into action. With a little help going – good luck… have to go out for dinner or cocktails to show it off!

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Ethan delivers a powerful performance alongside Emma Watson in Regression

I wanted to be brilliant and amazing, but you just want your kids to be normal Onbecomingaheartthrob…In school, I was a guy who could never ﬁnd his pen. A year later, I did Dead Poets Society and suddenly I was interesting to girls. Sadly, I spent the bulk of 18 to 25 being insecure.

On his previous marriage to Uma Thurman… We tried to be optimistic: we all want to believe in love. The older you get, the more you realise how powerful love is. You understand the right ways for emotion to lead your life and the dangerous ways. I don’t regret marrying early.

On current wife Ryan, formerly his children’s nanny… My relationship with her is thrilling and I’m committed to it. INSIDE But neither of us know what shape the THE future will come in. If you really love MIND somebody you want them to grow, but you OF... don’t get to define how that happens. Ethan Hawke On infidelity… People have a childish view of monogamy and fidelity as opposed to a recognition that our species The Hollywood actor on fatherhood, fidelity is not monogamous. To act indignant, that your world has been rocked because your and why he’ll never fix his teeth lover wasn’t faithful, is like acting rocked that your hair went grey.

Rex On his parenting style… One of the weird On what he would tell his younger self… things about having kids and supporting Relax. That’s what I say to my 16-year-old On his imperfect smile… I watched the them is it infuses your life with compromise. daughter and my friend [Boyhood actor] Oscars on TV a few years ago, and they all Photography When I was younger I used to say that my 20-year-old Ellar Coltrane. People spend looked so fake. Then crazy Sean Penn got highest priority was artistic integrity. I’m so much of their youth worrying. I guess on stage, and I thought, ‘There’s a human not even saying I had it, but that’s what they should because it’s what drives you being’. So, I’m not going to ﬁx my teeth. I coveted. The funny thing is, I wanted to form your identity and what you think, Anna Matheson Matheson Anna to be brilliant and amazing, but you just but most of what’s happening happens on 4Ethan stars with Emma Watson in Regression Feature want your kid to be normal. its own – you’ve just got to ride with it. , out 9 October.

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Best for Scottish THE G&V HOTEL, EDINBURGH style WHY HERE? Famed for its tartan, bagpipes gun, it’s time to wander down The and Scottie dogs, there’s so much more to Mound where the cultured among Edinburgh than the clichés suggest. As well you can drop into the Scottish as cutting edge bars and restaurants, the city National Gallery, while the rest has some seriously stylish hotels and this head directly to the shops. one might just be its most appealing. Choose Princes Street for the ROOMS Minimalist and modern, the rooms usual high-street suspects; strike the perfect balance between style and George Street for more upmarket comfort. Complimentary drinks and snacks, stores or Thistle Street and free movie channels, Nespresso machines, Harvey Nicks for designer buys. and iPod docks are available in every room. And if you’re there in time for Smack bang in the middle of Edinburgh’s Old Christmas, drop in to St Andrew’s Square leavesomespaceforbreakfas the ext and New Towns, you can open the window festive Scottish Market for stocking-ﬁllers. morning: the epic buffet is not to be missed for views over the cobbled streets of the Royal FOOD & DRINK As restaurants go, Cucina – you’ll work off those wafﬂes with another Mile to the city’s most famous landmarks. may not be remotely Scottish, but trust us, you day spent exploring ‘Auld Reekie’. ACTIVITIES With the castle just round the really won’t care. The menu is packed with THE IMPORTANT STUFF Superior rooms corner, you’d be mad not to visit for a morning rustic dishes so authentic, they’ll transport start at £240 and include breakfast. Visit of grand tales and turrets. After the one o’clock your tastebuds to an Italian piazza. Try to gandvhotel.com for more details.

ESSENTIALS 137 HOAR CROSS HALL, BURTONONTRENT WHY HERE? Tucked away in a sleepy involved a deep cleanse using a machine Staffordshire village, in 50 acres of formal (£78) which left us feeling bright eyed and gardens, Hoar Cross is rather grand. The bushy tailed with a glowing complexion. imposing redbrick hall, with its 48 chimneys FOOD & DRINK For breakfast, choose from and mullioned windows all scream grandeur, a selection of freshly baked pastries or the and the recent restoration has seen the hall heartiest of full-English feasts. That should reinstated back to its former glory. keep you going until afternoon tea (available ROOMS It’s not just the public areas that are at an additional cost). The real treat, grand – the rooms are very generously sized. however, comes in the evening, in the hotel’s Even the most basic enjoys beautiful views of sumptuous ballroom with its twinkling the gardens, woodland and stunning Italian chandeliers and magical atmosphere. water garden. Antiques and French-style The extensive menu caters to every Best for furniture all complement the surroundings, taste, but for dessert, three words to Your while a range of pampering spa products and remember: triple chocolate mousse. budget posh coffee-maker are all a nice touch. THE IMPORTANT STUFF A Classic SPA You’ll ﬁnd indulgence in abundance Escape break costs £189pp (based on here. There are two large heated pools – plus two sharing on a Saturday night) and two luxury whirlpools and a starlit cave – and includes a three-course à la carte dinner, a cold plunge pool. Explore the relaxation breakfast and lunch, plus full use of the areas with heated loungers, saunas, steam spa and leisure facilities. Treatments can rooms, sensory showers and aqua massage be added at an additional cost. For more jets. The invigorating Geneo+Medi facial information, go to hoarcross.co.uk.

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138 ESSENTIALS Feature Terry Tavner Photography 4Corners Note Prices are correct at time of going to press h ROOMS 90 acres of landscaped gardens. historic hotel surrounded by inthis magnificent luxury 21st-century meets grandeur Seventeenth-century as aguest. VIII, Louis ofFrance, King exiled claimthe can homes of stately 18th-century riding school. school. riding 18th-century arestored Court, in Hartwell 16 afurther plus suites, and listed building has 33 bedrooms fr WHY HERE? HARTWELL HOUSE, BUCKS co ROOMS restoration. sheer and peace Cotswolds, rambling walks, The over views Uninterrupted positively embraces its guests. th SPA soft light on opening. way your wardrobe is with filled tapsto the waterfall-style from E quintessential For HERE? WHY HOUSE,DORMY BROADWAY pearlescent tiles. Treatment otel since 1989 and this Grade II II thisGrade and 1989 otel since nglish charm, Dormy House House Dormy charm, nglish om London, this most stately ermal suite withtiny, glisten ermal untry chic with modern luxury, luxury, chicwithmodern untry The infinity pool and and pool infinity The Hartwell has been a a been has Hartwell Each room merges merges room Each Only 40 miles miles 40 Only Visit hartwell-house.com. pool. indoor and facilities spa o based night, per £205 from B&B THE IMPORTANT STUFF dinner costing around £32. with a three-course affordable and prices are surprisingly sourced islocally offer on what’s of up.Much toexcuse dress ro &DRINK FOOD it!! Book –everywhere. tension E SPA info at dormyhouse.co.uk. More of choice. your treatment a60-minute and dinner R &DRINK FOOD Facial (£85). Repose the exquisite. favourite Our is prices aren’t cheap, but are a atSpa £210pp breaks start THE IMPORTANT STUFF treat. you’re a infor likeyou duck, if And isirresistible. menu carte la à and windows panoramic its n two guests, includes use of of use includes guests, n two xperience (£85) releases the the (£85) releases xperience nd include bed and breakfast, and bed include nd o trecuss 4)with £45) courses, (three oom om is a grand affair and a great agreat and affair isagrand om The Ultimate Aromatherapy The dining The Garden The Stunning Best for views A country Best for escape escape THURLESTONE HOTEL, DEVON an ROOMS holidays don’t come better. charm and tradition. Family atmosphere of old-school –into warm the repeat them of most – visitors welcome to later, continues family Grose the Afewgenerations coast. Devon beautiful south the on spots most ofthe one collared Grose to when 1896, Margaret Amelia r WHY HERE? hyd SPA godown. sun watching the while dinner G&T on your balcony Bay. apre- Enjoy Thurlestone views over have sensational un hotel in the UK dates back back dates UK inthe hotel un History Best for d suites (most withbalconies) lovers rotherapy pool, steam room room steam pool, rotherapy Languish in the jet spa jetspa inthe Languish The 65 luxury rooms rooms luxury 65 The The oldest family- view f Visit thurlestone.co.uk. breakfast. include and night per 2 children under 8) at £323 start THE IMPORTANT STUFF 6pm. and 5.15 daybetween every here served is tea Children’s tea. cream obligatory to the enjoy where is sea to the gardens the over looking Terrace Bar formal less the while beef, West Country and mussels scallops, sourced ex &DRINK FOOD facial. finish-off and full-body exfoliation, massage (£99) –asensational Escape Voyage Ocean Ytsara the Spa to yourself treat and sauna or tensive includes menu locally amily rooms (2 adults and and (2 adults rooms amily The varied and TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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