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A dose of fresh inspiration

For obvious reasons, over the past 18 months many of us have experienced a shrinking of our usual horizons; we’ve spent much more time at home, travelled less widely, seen less of our friends and family and had fewer opportunities to try new things. Even going out for an afternoon of shopping has been off-limits for great swathes of time, so it’s not surprising that many of you have been in touch to say you’re craving a fresh start and would like inspiration and ideas across all areas of life. And I very much hope that’s exactly what you’ll find within the pages of our October issue, where we reveal the new season’s trends in fashion (page 20), beauty (page 67) and homes (page 103), plus delicious ideas for what…

A dose of fresh inspiration

THE ART OF LETTING GO ✶ STAR LETTER I really enjoyed How To Help Teens Bounce Back (July). Lorraine Candy’s approach of letting her children sort out their own issues, while offering background support, was a breath of fresh air. As a teacher of teenagers for more than a decade, I’ve seen how parents often want schools to resolve everything from friendship changes to anxiety, rather than letting children learn to deal with them in a safe environment. Parents: you don’t need to solve every problem! FRANCES RADLEY EVERYBODY BELONGS I was really touched by Anita Sethi’s story ‘My Journey Of Hope’ (July). Being racially abused and made to feel like an outsider in the country where you live is never okay, but sadly so often we hear stories like this. I love that…

Good ideas for October

COMPILED BY: MEDINA AZALDIN, DAISY BENDALL, GEORGIE D’ARCY COLES, AMANDA MARCANTONIO, ALICE SHIELDS…

Good ideas for October

‘Am I ambitious? Would you ask a man that?!’

Fiona Bruce is a true pro. Her journalistic curiosity is so strong that more than once on our photo shoot, I find the tables turning, her asking me questions. ‘Oh yes, whoops,’ she smiles broadly when I point this out. ‘Force of habit.’ The Question Time and Antiques Roadshow host is down to earth, warm and reflective. She is dressed casually in trousers and a blouse, and describes herself as ‘very low maintenance’. Rarely in make-up outside work, when asked about her must-have beauty product, she laughs – ‘I don’t have one!’ Fiona lives in London with her husband of 27 years, Nigel Sharrocks, son Sam, 23, and daughter, Mia, 19. ‘I’ve always firmly believed that there is more to life than work,’ she says, although she does put in ‘a lot…

‘Am I ambitious? Would you ask a man that?!’

THE NEW SEASON VIPs (Very Important Pieces)

THE CHECK DRESS How did we ever do without the day dress? Puff sleeves, look-at-me yellow hue, cool plaid print and a bow at the back… this dress couldn’t get much dreamier and will make you feel amazing, too. What to wear over it when the weather turns chilly? Look to a voluminous balloon-sleeve coat or cardie, which will be able to handle the dress’s roomy sleeves. Simply pair with chunky boots for a modern look and a play on contrasts. Dress, £110, 6-16, Selected Femme at Anthropologie. Boots, £155, 2-9 (wide-fit available), DuoBoots THE FAUX LEATHER SKIRT Never been tempted to try a faux leather skirt? This one from Marks & Spencer comes in soft, sophisticated olive green, burgundy and conker-brown tones and may persuade you to take the plunge. Endlessly versatile, the thicker…

THE NEW SEASON VIPs (Very Important Pieces)

‘I wanted to make the WORLD a BETTER place’

Billie Jean King can still remember how she felt the moment she picked up a tennis racket for the first time aged 10. It was a warm September day in 1954 and a school friend invited her to public courts in southern California where they lived. ‘I grew up playing basketball, softball and baseball. I loved team sports,’ she says. ‘But what I realised that day was how many times I got to touch the ball. I had to put my total self into it, you cannot make a pass to someone and get a breather in tennis. It was constant and it was exciting.’ After just one session with her first coach, Clyde Walker, she knew what she wanted to do with her life. Now 77, Billie Jean grew up…

‘I wanted to make the WORLD a BETTER place’

‘If life is a rollercoaster, pass me a blindfold now!’

Fear is a strange emotion, isn’t it? Sometimes it’s the irrational nature of it that’s the most surprising thing. For years, I was frightened of raisins, probably because of my dad’s predilection for calling a fruit slice a dead fly cemetery. So, I would approach a plain scone as if it was a grenade, just in case a rogue raisin had dropped into the mix to terrify me. Some fears are logical, of course. Flying in an aeroplane is, in essence, a bizarre thing to do; spiders do look a tad unusual; and, let’s be honest, some clowns are scary. What’s more interesting to me are the fears that come as a surprise. Because they are a whole new dimension of hell. Recently, while filming a television show, I was asked…

‘If life is a rollercoaster, pass me a blindfold now!’

Licence to THRILL

Naomie Harris began acting as a child, appearing in the BBC children’s show Simon And The Witch. She’s gone on to enjoy an impressive film career, first gaining attention as a post-apocalyptic survivor in 28 Days Later, before making her mark as a voodoo witch in Pirates Of The Caribbean and an intelligence analyst in Miami Vice. But it was her pioneering role as M’s secretary, Eve Moneypenny, in the 2012 Bond film Skyfall that brought her global recognition. She became the first Black actress to take the role, and the first Moneypenny to be given a first name. ‘My mum instilled this belief in me that you can achieve anything, but it requires hard work,’ she says. ‘I want to do the very best I can for her, for…

Licence to THRILL

‘There’s adventure inside all of us’

‘Wing walking looked exciting, dangerous and glamorous’ Angela Fraser, 63, from Solihull, West Midlands, felt something was missing from her life, so she took on a terrifying challenge. I’m not a fan of scary fun fair rides, and I like to be in control of my life, so I shocked myself when I signed up to be strapped to the top of an aeroplane and flown over the Cotswolds countryside. But looking back, it was quite a logical decision. In my head, I’ve always felt about 28 years old – bold, brave and invincible. But when I was 59, I was jolted into reality by a breast cancer diagnosis. After going through surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy in 2017, although I was very happy to be alive, I suddenly felt old. It was as…

‘There’s adventure inside all of us’

‘It was incredible to uncover my own strength and bravery’

When I was born, my feet turned inward so much that they were in casts for the first year of my life. Throughout my childhood they tripped me up, but I carried on climbing trees and racing around. Then, when I was in my early teens, a doctor told me: ‘If you don’t get your feet broken and reset, you’ll be in a wheelchair by the time you’re 40.’ I ignored the warning and carried on with my life, completing school and university and mixing a career in teaching with taking long trips all over the world. But increasingly, my body became racked with intense pain; my hips, legs and back in such agony that sometimes even the weight of clothing was too painful. The pain broke up relationships, made things…

‘It was incredible to uncover my own strength and bravery’

‘You just have to go for it’

Doing something just for the joy of it often falls to the bottom of our to-do list. And throwing yourself into something that others could label ‘silly’, such as skateboarding, might stop many people from giving it a go. I first tried it at the start of 2020, when my student daughter Niamh, 21, who enjoys it, encouraged me to have a go. She said it was a bit like snowboarding, which we’ve done together. I let her pull me along at the local skate park as I tried desperately to stay on the board. I was fit and strong, but skateboarding took a different level of balance and skill. Difficult as it was, I loved it from the start. My husband, Scott, 42, tried it as well. He enjoyed it so…

‘You just have to go for it’

‘I realised I could make a difference through nursing’

The most precious photograph I possess is of me sitting on my mother’s knee on a garden bench; I’m about one, I have an Afro head of hair and I’m holding a rattle. My mother, Mary, is smiling and looking straight at the camera. It was almost unheard of at this time for a white mother to have a brown-skinned child, but she’s so proud. When people see this picture, they often tell me how uplifting they find it. My mother came from an Irish working-class family and there was huge pride in 1945 when she won a place at Newnham College, Cambridge, to read Classics. But on a trip back to the family home in Stafford, her mum noticed she couldn’t fit into her skirt. Mary broke down and…

‘I realised I could make a difference through nursing’

A crossroads on the high street

57% of GH readers visit their high street at least once a week From butcher to baker to cappuccino-maker, how can the shops on the UK high street recover from the Covid crisis? The closure of thousands of stores across the UK means the centres of towns and cities have changed dramatically over the past 18 months. Even prior to the pandemic – which forced non-food retailers to close their doors for months – the retail sector was suffering from long-term decline due to deep-rooted changes in our shopping habits, sparked by technology and a move towards online transactions. Internet shopping has grown even more rapidly since the start of the pandemic, to about £3 in every £10 spent in total, from about £2 before the crisis. Retail giant John Lewis &…

A crossroads on the high street

The original taste maker

Whoever said you should never meet your heroes has clearly never been to tea with Claudia Roden. We’re sitting at the Egyptian-born cookery writer’s kitchen table in North London separated by a shallow, conker-coloured cake elegantly dusted with icing sugar. Orange and walnut, she says, cutting us both a slice. It’s from her new book Med, a love letter to the culture that shaped her. My gift of an Ottolenghi pistachio, polenta and lemon loaf suddenly looks rather overdressed in comparison. An impulse purchase en route, it was a nod to the fact that, like Nigella Lawson, Jay Rayner and countless others, the British-Israeli chef is a huge Roden fan: he once described her as ‘what every cookery writer wants to be’. Indeed, when Yotam Ottolenghi first came to London as…

The original taste maker

Slow-Roasted Shoulder of Lamb with Couscous, Dates and Almonds

Slow roasting makes the meat meltingly tender and juicy. I once made this shoulder with a date syrup glaze and couscous with dates for a dinner for the artist Michael Rakowitz. His sculpture on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square – representing the ancient statue of the Lamassu, the winged bull with a human head that was destroyed by ISIS in Iraq – was made out of empty date syrup tins. Dates have something of a sacred character in an Arab culture born in the desert. They symbolise hospitality and are said to have been a favourite food of the Prophet Muhammad. Their sweetness complements the sweetness of the meat. I love the combination. Hands-on time 25min. Cooking time about 4hr 20min. Serves 6–8 • 1 whole bone-in shoulder of lamb• 250g…

Slow-Roasted Shoulder of Lamb with Couscous, Dates and Almonds

Spaghetti with Prawns Provencal

I cook the pasta a Catalan way in boiling fish stock (it adds a surprise layer of flavour) and serve with a sauce from the Côte d’Azur. My grandson, Cesar, adds a lot of chilli. I sometimes add other seafood, such as squid or shellfish. Hands-on time 20min. Cooking time about 25min. Serves 4 • 500g ripe tomatoes• 2tbsp olive oil• 1 onion, chopped• 3 garlic cloves, chopped• 200ml dry white wine• 3 thyme sprigs, leaves picked• 1-2tsp sugar• Good pinch chilli powder• 2 fish stock pots• 400g spaghetti• 500g raw peeled king prawns• 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil• 3tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 Quarter the tomatoes. Blend in a food processor to a creamy consistency. 2 Heat the oil in a wide pan over low heat and fry onion, stirring frequently, until very…

Spaghetti with Prawns Provencal

‘Support groups SAVED ME when I was adrift’

It was one of those beautiful early August mornings that holds autumn in its gentle breeze and the fading of its leaves. I’d arrived at work happy, having spent the night at my friends’ house after an evening out. I’d switched on my computer to check emails. Halfway down was one from my partner Paul’s brother. It said Paul had collapsed the night before with a brain bleed and had been rushed to hospital for surgery, and that I should get there as soon as I could. Paul died 10 weeks later, in October 2005, after suffering another catastrophic haemorrhage. He was 41 and I had just turned 40. We had been together for five-and-a-half years, living together for the last three of those, and both felt that this relationship would…

‘Support groups SAVED ME when I was adrift’

This month’s good advice from beauty director Eve Cameron Eye spy There’s been a boom in eye care as brands have responded to our increasing screen time (and the close examination of our faces those Zoom calls foster) with innovative products to soothe and smooth. First up, the Peep Club Heated Eye Wand, £60. If you suffer from dry eyes this is a boon. Drawing the gently heated, vibrating massage tool slowly under the lower lash line and over the upper lid unblocks tear-producing glands to boost lubrication. And there’s a red-light mode to tackle lines. Dark circles and a deep skin tone? The golden-hued pigments in Origins Ginzing Refreshing Eye Cream in Warm, £24.50, mask shadows, while vitamin C, niacinamide and ginseng brighten. I’ve also fallen for Dr Harris Anti-Wrinkle Sleep Mask,…

MOISTURISING SHAMPOOS

Our winner, with an impressive 94/100, is Dove Daily Moisture 2in1 Shampoo + Conditioner, £2.99. Our testers agreed it left their hair smoother, more nourished and less damaged; all without causing any irritation to scalps or leaving any residue. Coming in second with 92/100 is Philip Kingsley Moisture Extreme Enriching Shampoo, from £10.50, and Conditioner, from £11.50. The vegan formulations impressed our panel with how well they hydrated parched strands. Top budget buys at only 80p each are Waitrose Essential Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner, scoring 80/100. Only half of testers reported a hydration boost, but they scored four out of five in our lab test. ✶ HOW WE TESTED Our panel of 317 testers – with a range of hair types, from straight to coily – tried 24 shampoo and conditioner…

MOISTURISING SHAMPOOS

Homegrown HEROES

Skin & Tonic IN THREE WORDS… Self-care solutions. HOW IT STARTED ‘When life handed me lemons, I made Skin & Tonic,’ says Sarah Hancock, who left a high-stress career in TV in 2015 and started tinkering with natural aromatherapy-based skincare at her kitchen table in east London. WHERE IT’S BASED Skin & Tonic’s popularity (the brand is now stocked in Boots, John Lewis & Partners and Holland & Barrett) led Sarah to scale up production to a Yorkshire factory, where her green ethos is respected: the brand is certified organic and Fairtrade, and aims to be carbon neutral by 2023. WHAT’S HOMEGROWN? Upcycled hempseeds (rejected from food manufacturing) are cold-pressed into a silky bath soak, while lavender from Surrey, and Lincolnshire chamomile, lend soothing and healing properties to the bestselling Calm Balm, £13. WHAT YOU’LL LOVE Sleep Recovery Night Oil,…

Homegrown HEROES

My life in beauty

Don’t get hung up on your dress size. We all know that the sizes in different shops and across brands aren’t comparable. A size 12 in Marks & Spencer doesn’t equate to a size 12 in Primark. Apart from you, no one else is going to see what’s on the label and I think a slightly too big fit is always more flattering than slightly too small. Having a ‘uniform’ is a great idea. Once you’ve found some outfits you feel happy in, don’t be afraid to stick with them. My uniform is chinos and a Breton top with trainers. If I want to feel smarter, I can swap the chinos for wide leg trousers and add a slouchy jacket. I would say I’m quite boring and stick to the same look…

My life in beauty

5 skincare trends to TRY NOW

1 ADAPTOGENS: your skin’s new bodyguards Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-oxidant when taken as supplements or sipped in teas, adaptogenic compounds from herbs and plants have also been found to balance the hormone cortisol and help lower stress. The herb ashwagandha is the current darling, with many holistic doctors prescribing it, while ginseng, rhodiola, reishi mushrooms and CBD are just a few other prized adaptogens. With stress-related skin conditions such as rosacea, acne and sensitivity at an all-time high, it comes as no surprise that skincare brands are now packing these healing botanicals into creams and lotions. But do they work as well topically? According to Tea & Tonic’s Sarah Strang, it’s a yes. ‘They calm stressed-out skin,’ she confirms. ‘That’s by quelling inflammation, neutralising damaging free radicals and supporting skin healing. They also…

5 skincare trends to TRY NOW

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A love LETTER TO patchouli

‘I had a single bed in the corner. It was covered with an Indian cotton bedspread from Kensington Market. I bought patchouli oil there, too, and my mother thought it was the smell of drugs. I recorded John Peel’s radio show on to cassettes.’ In V&A fashion curator Claire Wilcox’s beautifully written memoir Patch Work (Bloomsbury Publishing), she transports us straight back to the late-1960s and 1970s of her teenage bedroom with the waft of patchouli. Cut to 1987. I am at a 15-year-old’s party in rural Shropshire. Gothic-rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees plays on the stereo as ethereal girls drift by in paisley tassel skirts and Dr Martens boots, their hair crimped and backcombed. One has a cobweb inked on her cheek, in black liquid liner. I smell powdery…

A love LETTER TO patchouli

MIND what YOU EAT

We all know about avoiding foods that give a short-term mental boost but no nutritional gain, but now modern imaging techniques are showing that eating a great deal of ‘ultra-processed food’ actually alters the neural connections in our brains. In the BBC documentary What Are We Feeding Our Kids?, Dr Chris van Tulleken investigated what effect eating a diet made up of 80% ultra-processed foods for four weeks would have on his brain and body. The findings were shocking, and he reported weight gain, health problems and food cravings. Even more worryingly, one in five people in the UK already eats this way. Ultra-processed foods currently account for more than half (57%) of all our calories, according to a study reported in The British Medical Journal. In children that figure rises…

MIND what YOU EAT

WHAT COUNTS AS ULTRA-PROCESSED?

1 Unprocessed and minimally processed foods include fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, pulses, grains, eggs, fish, plain yogurt and milk, with no added ingredients. They may be dried, frozen or pasteurised. 2 Processed culinary ingredients, including oils, butter, sugar and salt. 3 Processed foods that are a combination of the first two groups and include, for example, smoked and cured meats, cheeses, fresh bread, bacon, tinned fruit in syrup, beer and wine. 4 Ultra-processed foods are formulations made mostly or entirely from substances derived from foods or additives. They include mass-produced breads, ready meals, breakfast cereals, sausages, confectionery, biscuits, pastries, cakes, soft drinks, ice cream, ‘fruit’ drinks, fruit yogurt, crisps, sauces, dressings, baked beans, tinned soups, meat alternatives, soya and other non-dairy milks, pre-prepared pies, pasta and pizza, cereal bars and margarines.…

WHAT COUNTS AS ULTRA-PROCESSED?

HOW TO EAT BETTER

At least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. One portion counts as 80g of any fresh, frozen or canned fruit, vegetable (except potatoes) or pulses, or 30g of dried. Wholegrains, such as oats, wholegrain bread (not mass produced or containing additives) and brown rice, instead of ‘white’ versions. Nuts and seeds – Heart UK recommends eating 30g a day to lower cholesterol levels. Try to avoid salted, honey-roasted or flavoured nuts, which come with extra salt and sometimes sugar, too. Lean protein, such as fish, chicken, tofu, beans and lentils – but limit red and processed meat to no more than three portions per week (totalling 350–500g cooked weight). Include more plant protein – aim for at least one meat-free day per week. Plant sources of protein include beans, lentils, chickpeas, hummus,…

HOW TO EAT BETTER

BREAST CANCER: How to protect yourself

For most of the 30 years that I’ve been a GP, the news on breast cancer has been optimistic. Survival rates have leapt during that time, with 85% of women surviving for at least five years after diagnosis, and more than three in four surviving for 10 years or more, by which stage the chance of the cancer ever recurring is a tiny fraction of the risk in the early years. But to benefit from treatment, women need to be diagnosed and, in this respect, an analysis of NHS England figures on cancer treatments in the year April 2020 to March 2021 by Cancer Research UK makes for worrying reading. BREAST CANCER AND COVID-19 Overall, about 15% of new cancers in the UK are breast cancer – but out of the 38,000 fewer…

BREAST CANCER: How to protect yourself

A BRIGHTER FUTURE

TREATMENT ADVANCES Adjuvant treatment is often used after initial treatments (surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy) to reduce the risk of cancer coming back. Examples include hormone therapy, immunotherapy (which works to stimulate or assist your body’s own immune system in fighting off cancer), and targeted monoclonal antibody therapy. A well-known example of the latter is Herceptin, which blocks the action of a protein called human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) in women with so-called HER2 positive breast cancer. We’re also seeing examples of pharmaceutical companies partnering with research groups and academic networks to look at potentially ground-breaking treatments. For instance, in June, the drug company Sanofi announced a partnership with the not-for-profit organisation for academic breast research groups, Breast International Group (BIG). They’re looking at a study for women with oestrogen receptor-positive (ER+)…

A BRIGHTER FUTURE

BREAKING BAD! (so look after those bones)

Tight waistbands nag us about weight and a walk up a steep hill is a sharp reminder of the health of our heart and lungs. But we seldom think about bones – unless we break one, and then suddenly we’re in A&E looking at X-rays and scans. ‘People often take the strength of their bones for granted because they’re hidden, which is why it’s vital to increase awareness of how to enhance and prolong good bone health and also recognise warning signs if a problem develops,’ says Professor Nick Harvey, vice chair of the Osteoporosis & Bone Research Academy, set up by the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) to find a cure for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bones’ and is a condition that develops slowly, as bones become less dense and more…

BREAKING BAD! (so look after those bones)

‘I’ve had six fractures but bones do heal’

Designer Cath Kidston, 62, lives in Gloucestershire, with her husband, record producer Hugh Padgham. She mixes remote working with trips to her design studio Joy of Print (joyofprint.co.uk) in west London, and she will launch a new collection of wallpaper designs this autumn. Having first broken a hip in her 40s and having since experienced several further fractures due to osteoporosis, Cath explains why she was keen to become an ambassador for the ROS and encourage better understanding of good bone health. ‘In my late 40s, I tripped over my dog Stanley in the garden. He was making a dive for my piece of toast! It was a hard fall and scans didn’t flag up osteoporosis. I broke my wrist a few years later. I was changing a light bulb standing on…

$‘I’ve had six fractures but bones do heal’$

This month’s new trends and beautiful buys from homes & gardens director Carolyn Bailey SHINE A LIGHT Illuminate your space with this stunning fitting, which is handcrafted in Stoke-on-Trent. Pebble pendant, £1,499, Original BTC FIT FOR A QUEEN This classic fourposter is hand cast in Cornwall. Bed, from £2,118, The Cornish Bed Company HOT STUFF Match your radiator to your colour scheme. Radiator, £904, Rutland London BOOK CORNER A guide to global trends from the past eight decades. Atlas Of Interior Design (£69.95, Phaidon Press) by Dominic Bradbury HANG IT ALL Use pretty accessories to finish off a room. Hanging tealight holder, £25, The White Company CUSHY NUMBER Add drama to your sofa. Retro cushion (right), £16; geo cushion (below), £25, both Next WARM AND COSY Dark walls, such as burgundy, make ideal backdrops for smart cream furniture, like these pieces from Heal’s. Sofa, £3,049; armchair,…

WINNER Kenwood Mesmerine Kettle ZJM811 kenwoodworld.com/uk; £129.98 92/100 Max capacity 1.6L; min capacity 250ml; weight when empty 1.17kg A stylish, speedy boiler, our winning kettle took just 40sec to boil 250ml and a little over 3min to boil when full. The outside remained cool, too. BEST VARIABLE TEMPERATURE KitchenAid Variable Temperature Kettle – Artisan 5KEK1522 kitchenaid.co.uk; £149 86/100 Max capacity 1.5L; min capacity 250ml; weight when empty 1.29kg This comes with a manual on the settings to use for different drinks so you can reach the optimal heat for each. BUDGET BUY George Home White Diamond Effect Kettle direct.asda.com; £18 91/100 Max capacity 1.7L; min capacity 280ml; weight when empty 681g This lightweight model filled and poured well. Its minimum capacity boils in 45sec and the maximum takes 3½min. Our overall runner-up. HOW WE TESTED We tested 182 kettles,…

Trending now & FOR EVER

Mid-century elegance With a focus on form and function, mid-century modern design is characterised by architectural silhouettes that bring a refined presence to a room. Pieces of furniture created in, and inspired by, the era are known for their clean lines, smooth textures and innate design gravitas. For timeless examples that are well worth the investment, consider iconic brands such as Eames, Knoll and Ercol (whose sofa, shown here, is a classic of the genre and was first created by the brand’s founder in 1956). The simplicity of the designs can help create a serene space, especially when paired with neutral colours, natural materials and carefully curated accessories. Floral fancy As delightful in autumn as they are pretty in springtime, florals are a perennial trend and a go-to for colourful, uplifting spaces. Sticking…

Trending now & FOR EVER

Living QUARTERS

SEA OF CALM Jo created a calm coastal feel with advice from Catherine Goldsmith of Arcadia Interiors. The drawing-room walls are painted in Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball, with Elephant’s Breath on the woodwork. Seaside blues are woven into the scheme with tonal sofas, and the overmantel seascape painting by Erni Upton from the Greens & Blues Gallery. WHO LIVES HERE Jo Green had almost given up on her dream of finding and renovating an old farm building to create a perfect home with her husband, Roger, and their sons, Jake and Zac. After months of searching, a property finder finally alerted her to a possible solution. ‘It was just what we were looking for,’ says Jo, ‘an absolute gem in a great location, a coastal village in East Lothian.’ Jo’s project…

Living QUARTERS

WORDS: MONICA LOUDON. SHOP THE LOOK COMPILED BY: DAISY BENDALL. PHOTOGRAPHY: GAP INTERIORS/MARK NICHOLSON…

ONE-POT WONDERS Small Japanese maples in shades of copper are the classic choice for autumn containers, but you can display all of the season’s glorious hues in just one pot by planting several heucheras. These leafy perennials range in shades from lime green and butter yellow through to amber and burgundy, and have ruffled foliage that resembles falling leaves. In spring, plant them out individually in the border, where they will add rich colour splashes all year round. BERRY GOOD Fancy a supply of fresh berries to sprinkle on your breakfast muesli? Grab a few canes of autumn-fruiting raspberries, currently starring at your nearest garden centre. They’re a breeze to grow: just cut the canes down after fruiting and the fresh growth will produce next year’s berries. Three great choices: ‘Autumn Bliss’, ‘Joan…

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LOOK, no hands!

WHAT EXACTLY ARE SELF-DRIVING CARS? A self-driving or driverless car is one that is capable of operating without any human involvement. With the swipe of a smartphone app, you’ll be able to call a car, jump in and go wherever you want to while reading a book or catching up on emails. Using a combination of GPS and a host of other technology, including cameras, radar, lasers, sonar and light detection, the car navigates by scanning the surrounding environment and processing the data to determine an appropriate course of action, such as steering, braking or turning. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? As the biggest cause of road accidents is human error, driverless cars have the potential to improve road safety significantly. They could also provide greater mobility for older people and those for whom…

LOOK, no hands!

Take the guesswork out of applying for credit

It’s a Catch-22: you want to take out a new credit card (or apply for a mortgage) and while comparison sites make it easy to get a general idea of the best deals on offer, they can’t tell you which you would actually be accepted for, or even the rate of interest you might be offered if you are accepted, without you submitting an application. And the problem with that is that every time you put in an application to apply for credit or a loan, it leaves a footprint on your credit file (known as a ‘hard search’). And it’s not just applications for loans, credit cards and mortgages that leave their marks. ‘Utility companies and mobile phone providers may also conduct hard searches when setting up new accounts,…

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How to learn nearly anything – for free

Even if school is a distant memory, there’s something about the start of autumn that makes you think of new pencil cases and fresh starts. If you’ve long dreamed of learning a new skill, now is the perfect time to do it. And it doesn’t have to cost a fortune as there’s an abundance of free online resources. Here’s our pick of the best. FUTURELEARN FutureLearn partners with UK and international universities to offer a range of courses, from nursing to nutrition. Videos and articles make up the course materials, and you can connect with other students to discuss your subject. OPEN UNIVERSITY OPENLEARN The OU also offers hundreds of free online courses that cover everything from bookkeeping and music theory to personal branding and digital skills. You’ll get a certificate of participation at…

How to learn nearly anything – for free

Washing machines

WINNER Bosch Serie 6 WAU28R90GB £549.99, currys.co.uk 79/100 9kg capacity; energy rating C; water consumption per cycle 44 litres; 14 programmes; 15-30min quick wash; timer This adjusts settings depending on stains (grass, oil, red wine and blood, but only one per cycle). The machine showed impressive stain removal on cotton and polycotton. You can vary the temperature and spin speed, but other machines have a better energy rating. A+ to A+++ ratings have been scrapped. ‘A’ is now the highest, and even the most energy efficient machines now only get a ‘B’ or ‘C’ under the tougher new system. Visit good-housekeeping.com/uk/energy-efficiency-labels. BUDGET BUY Hisense WFGE80141VM £329.99, currys.co.uk 76/100 8kg capacity; energy rating B; water consumption per cycle 54 litres; 16 programmes; 20min quick wash; timer This removed stains from cotton and polycotton, such as coffee, baby…

Washing machines

GH GETTING GREENER

Will new law make appliances easier to fix? The UK produces more e-waste (electronic waste) per person in the form of discarded appliances and electronics than any other country except Norway*. Now, a new law aims to tackle the problem. Manufacturers must make spare parts available for up to 10 years and ensure that repair and maintenance information is readily available to professional repairers. It’s a step in the right direction, but Green Alliance’s Libby Peake says: ‘To benefit from a real “right to repair”, spare parts must be affordable, and product owners and independent repairers need easy access to repair manuals to keep repair costs down. Otherwise, electronics will continue to be thrown away at shockingly high levels.’ See goodhousekeeping.com/uk/right-to-repair. SMALL CHANGE, BIG IMPACT One issue, one expert, one piece of advice… ‘In the…

GH GETTING GREENER

ECO-FRIENDLY TOILET PAPER

In the UK, we use the equivalent of 127 loo rolls per person every year**. While toilet paper is something most would class as a household essential, it comes at an environmental cost when trees are felled to make it. The more sustainable alternatives on offer are bamboo-based and recycled toilet papers. But which is best? ‘Bamboo is a very attractive renewable source for materials because it grows at much faster rates than trees,’ explains Paula Chin, sustainable materials specialist at WWF-UK. ‘However, areas growing bamboo do not promote as much biodiversity as forests, especially where land has been specifically cleared to grow it.’ If you’re buying bamboo loo roll, look for an FSC-certified product, so you know the bamboo has been grown in a more environmentally friendly way, and avoid…

ECO-FRIENDLY TOILET PAPER

MONEY MOVES your FUTURE self will thank you for

Picture what it would be like to look in the mirror and have a conversation with your future self. What would the older (and probably wiser) woman looking back at you say? If you’re lucky, the first words you would hear would be: ‘Thank you.’ Decisions we make today, especially when it comes to money, can have a huge impact on our wealth, security and happiness in the future. Unfortunately, if you fail to look after the finances of your future self now, you may live to regret it. We asked some money experts to give us the easy money moves that you can make today that your future self will definitely thank you for. 1 MAKE SURE YOU ARE PROPERLY INSURED Any insurance provides peace of mind against life’s what-ifs. You…

MONEY MOVES your FUTURE self will thank you for

‘At a stressful time, an LPA made life easier’

Rosa Dickson, 46, is feeling grateful to her younger self. Last February, she set up an LPA, appointing her husband Kenny, 58, as her attorney – and he did the same for her. At the time, they were both in good health. Then, earlier this year, Kenny had a heart attack. He has recovered now, but she feels extremely relieved that they set up the LPAs. ‘If I hadn’t, I think my life would have been much harder,’ says Rosa. ‘At a stressful time, I had to deal with financial decisions and contracts that were in Kenny’s name only, and I wouldn’t have been able to do that without an LPA.’ All their money is joint money, but with the LPA in place, she had no problems managing their finances and…

‘At a stressful time, an LPA made life easier’

KITCHEN COMPANION I have a new friend in the kitchen: One Tin Bakes Easy by Edd Kimber. Following on from his hugely successful (and featured in GH) One Tin Bakes, it’s full of toothsome treats, including simple cookies, cakes, traybakes and free-froms, that won’t leave your kitchen in a mess. It’s out on 14 October (Kyle Books), so pre-order it now! SNACKS THAT GIVE BACK Crank up the flavour with Howdah’s tantalising new nibbles. Its Bombay Mix follows a recipe handed down through generations, while the Onion Bhaji half-moons are all innovation. Plus, for every pack sold, Howdah buys a school lunch for a child in need in India. Available from Sainsbury’s, £2.60 for 150g. TEA-RRIFIC TIPPLES Cold-brewed with loose-leaf tea, NOVELTEA’s exquisitely packaged alcoholic blends mix Earl Grey with gin, Moroccan green mint with…

WINNER: RED WINE Paul Jaboulet Aîné Parallèle 45 Côtes du Rhône Rouge 75cl, 14% ABV, £12.99; majestic.co.uk 89/100 Rich, spicy red fruit takes the lead in this exceptionally smooth wine. Best suited to light meat dishes. Our winning choice overall. RUNNER-UP: RED WINE The Hedonist Ecology Grenache Organic 75cl, 14% ABV, £22.50; thebottleclub.com 86/100 This spicy Australian wine is an excellent dinner party choice. Pair with intensely flavoured meat, such as duck or smoked charcuterie. BEST BUDGET: RED WINE Co-op Fairtrade Irresistible Malbec 75cl, 13% ABV, £7.50 83/100 Expensive-tasting wine with Fairtrade credentials, too. It has plump, dark fruit flavours and a spicy finish. WINNER: WHITE WINE Selfridges Selection Terra Alta Vegan Organic White 75cl, 13.5% ABV, £14.99 87/100 This fruity Spanish white has complex notes of honeysuckle, ripe peach and baked apples. Try with oily fish, such as tuna, or baked goat’s cheese. RUNNER-UP: WHITE WINE Emiliana O Organic…

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

WINNER Picualia Premium Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil £29.99 for 500ml; selfridges.com 91/100 Picualia’s organic EVOO is a premium product and not to be wasted on cooking. Created using antioxidant-rich Spanish picual olives, it has a fresh green flavour, that reminded testers of holidays in the Mediterranean. Rich and vibrant, it also makes a great gift. RUNNER-UP Taste the Difference Greek Kalamata Extra Virgin Olive Oil £4.80 for 500ml; Sainsbury’s 88/100 Fresh, fruity and perfect for everyday use. Our testers loved the depth of flavour, noticing a slight sweetness and powerful peppery kick. BEST UNFILTERED Filippo Berio Rustico Extra Virgin Olive Oil £9 for 1L; Tesco 76/100 A blend of oils from Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain, this has a slightly hazy, rustic appearance and surprisingly subtle flavours of basil, lemon and sweet apple. BEST BUDGET The Best Spanish Picual Extra Virgin Olive…

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

A harvest feast

Menu for 8 • Squash, Sage and Chestnut Soup ★★★★★ • Beef, Porcini and Ale Pithivier • Portobello Pithiviers (veggie main) • Braised Garlic Butter Kale • Roasted Mustard Parsnips ★★★★★ • Pumpkin Spiced Latte Cheesecake Squash, Sage and Chestnut Soup All hail the versatile butternut squash, the most comforting of autumn veg. Soups make a great starter, as they look elegant and can be made ahead. If you want to make this vegan, simply use a dairy-free cheese alternative. Hands-on time 20min. Cooking time about 45min. Serves 8 FOR THE SOUP • 1tbsp olive oil• 2 onions, roughly chopped• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 800g skin-on butternut squash, deseeded (see GH Tip) and cut into 2.5cm pieces• 2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped• 180g pouch cooked chestnuts, we used Merchant Gourmet• 1.5 litre vegetable stock• 2 sage sprigs TO GARNISH • 2tsp olive…

A harvest feast

Get together with JAMIE

Effortlessly Elegant Pasta Chilli, mint, almonds, double cream & Parmesan. Serves 6 • 150ml double cream• 50g Parmesan cheese• 50g whole blanched almonds• 1 clove of garlic• 1 fresh red chilli• 1 lemon• 4 sprigs of mint • 750g fresh free-range egg lasagne sheets YOU WILL ALSO NEED • Extra virgin olive oil TO SERVE Put a large pan of boiling salted water on a high heat. Pour the cream into a large serving bowl, then finely grate in the Parmesan. Pound up the almonds in a pestle and mortar until fine. Peel and pound in the garlic, finely slice and add the chilli, finely grate in the lemon zest, tear in the mint leaves and pound it all together, then squeeze in the lemon juice and muddle in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive…

Get together with JAMIE

Easy Meatball Lasagne Jarred roasted peppers are the secret to this flavoursome sauce. Swap the Parmesan for mature Cheddar, if you like. Hands-on time 15min. Cooking time about 40min. Serves 4 YOUR 5 INGREDIENTS • 400g (24) small beef meatballs, we used M&S Aberdeen Angus• 350g jarred peppers (drained weight)• 75g Parmesan, grated• 150g fresh lasagne sheets• 350g fresh cheese sauce YOU WILL ALSO NEED • 2tsp olive oil 1 Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add meatballs and fry, turning regularly, for 5-6min, until browned all over. Safely discard all but about 3tbsp of the oil. 2 Meanwhile, thickly slice the peppers. Whizz 200g in the small bowl of a food processor, or with a stick blender, until smooth. Add pepper purée and some seasoning…

Let’s get FRUITY

Spiced Brioche Autumn Pudding A summer staple turned into a chilled autumn treat with stone fruits and warm spices. Add 2tbsp fruit liqueur to the strained fruit cooking liquid, if you like. Hands-on time 30min, plus cooling and (overnight) chilling. Cooking time about 10min. Serves 8 • 100g caster sugar• 1 vanilla pod, halved lengthways and seeds scraped out• 2 cinnamon sticks • ¼tsp freshly grated nutmeg• 600g dark-skinned plums, destoned and roughly chopped• 600g nectarines, about 4 large, destoned and roughly chopped• 8 slices brioche, about 275g, crusts removed, we used St Pierre Brioche Loaf• Double cream, to serve, optional 1 Line a 900ml pudding basin with a double layer of clingfilm leaving excess hanging over the sides. In a pan over low heat, stir the sugar, vanilla pod and seeds, cinnamon sticks,…

Let’s get FRUITY

TV Picks SILENT WITNESS Dr Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox), our favourite forensics expert, is back. The 24th series of the crime drama sees Dr Nikki and colleague Jack Hodgson (David Caves) forced increasingly close to one another, and there’s a new pathologist in town in the form of Jason Wong (The Gentlemen), who rubs the pair up the wrong way. BBC One THE NORTH WATER Based on Ian McGuire’s novel, Jack O’Connell plays Patrick Sumner, a disgraced ex-army surgeon who signs up as ship’s doctor on a whaling expedition. But when he clashes with violent shipmate Henry Drax (Colin Farrell), things take a sinister turn. BBC Two STRICTLY COME DANCING The fake tan and fancy footwork return as a new line-up of celebrities take to the dancefloor. Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly resume presenting duties, while…

• RESPECT Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson takes on the role of a lifetime in this Aretha Franklin biopic. Chosen by the late Queen of Soul herself, she’ll bring to life the singer-songwriter’s career from her church choir days to 1960s stardom. It has all the hits, plus an original song by Jennifer and Carole King. In cinemas from 10 September • NO TIME TO DIE In Daniel Craig’s final stint as 007, the spy’s peaceful retirement in Jamaica is interrupted by a plea for help from an old friend. See page 38 to read about Moneypenny aka Naomie Harris. In cinemas from 30 September • FOUR QUARTETS A far cry from his role as ‘M’ to Bond, Ralph Fiennes directs and stars in this stage adaptation of poet T.S. Eliot’s work. Coming to London’s Harold Pinter…

• The last great film you saw… Nomadland. I adore Frances McDormand. She gave a luminous performance – and it was so refreshing to see pictures of her getting her Oscar looking like a relatable human. • The film you could watch over and over… This Is Spinal Tap, one of the best comedies ever made. I watch it at least twice a year, sometimes more if I need to be cheered up or inspired. • The performance that made you cry… Jeanine, David’s girlfriend, in This Is Spinal Tap. She turns up and attempts to split up the band in a Yoko Ono-esque way. She makes me cry… with laughter. • The one you’d tell everyone to see… The Florida Project. Gritty, life-affirming and desperate all at the same time. It’s a…

This month’s 10 books to read right now! Book of the month BEWILDERMENT by Richard Powers Sometimes you know from the first pages you’re reading a special book, and this is one of them. Recently widowed Theo is raising his emotionally unstable son Robin. When Robin is expelled from school, he’s put forward for a study that allows him to channel his dead mother’s brain patterns to help him manage his emotions. A beautiful, thoughtfully written novel. Addictive thriller A SLOW BURNING FIRE by Paula Hawkins I was hooked on this perfectly paced thriller. After a 23-year-old man is found dead on his houseboat in London, it triggers suspicions about three women who knew him: troubled Laura, who was with him on his last night alive; Carla, his estranged aunt; and Miriam, the neighbourhood busybody. Turn the page…

The books that CHANGED MY LIFE

Liane Moriarty Liane Moriarty is best-known for Big Little Lies, which was made into a TV series starring Reese Witherspoon. Her latest thriller is Apples Never Fall. Here, she shares the books that have made her laugh, cry and think… THE LAST BOOK THAT MADE ME LAUGH If there isn’t a new Marian Keyes to devour, it can be surprisingly hard to find a book with humour and wit, but I recently laughed out loud while reading Sorrow And Bliss by Meg Mason and also Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers. Two very different books, but I adored them both. THE LAST BOOK THAT MADE ME CRY A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson. Each time I finish one of her books I think, ‘Well, that was perfect.’ I cried so much at the end of…

The books that CHANGED MY LIFE

‘The Girl On The Train changed my life’

Paula Hawkins is fascinated by complicated women. It was Rachel, the heavy drinking narrator of The Girl On The Train, who changed Paula’s life and made her a household name. Laura, the heroine of her latest thriller, A Slow Fire Burning, is another woman who refuses to meet society’s expectations, and when a crime is committed, is blamed for it. ‘I write about women who speak up, who take up too much space, women who don’t behave in the way that society says they are supposed to,’ says Paula. Having spent her early years in Zimbabwe with her parents and older brother, Paula moved to the UK as a teenager and studied at Oxford. She was a financial journalist at The Times before she turned to writing books. Her fourth novel,…

‘The Girl On The Train changed my life’

PEAKY BLINDERS Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Lake District National Park, with its high fells, shimmering waters and literary heritage (Arthur Ransome, Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth were all inspired here), is best explored on foot. Inntravel has a new six-night trip available during October, with highlights including Windermere, England’s longest lake; Coniston Water, made famous by the Campbells’ water speed records; and up to three of the 214 fells detailed in Alfred Wainwright’s pictorial guide to the lakes. From £845pp, including B&B and four dinners, luggage transported between hotels and transfers from Windermere station (or back to your car); inntravel.co.uk. NATURAL NATIONS Which countries have the highest percentage of protected land, ensuring the wildlife on it is kept safe? Topping the table, according to a survey of 80,000 nationally protected areas…

A DEEP LONGING TO SET SAIL AGAIN

For the past 18 months I’ve been dreaming of ships. Big and small, they’ve all taunted me at night, promising new adventures and voyages to ports unknown. After having so many travel plans aborted or put on hold, the end is finally in sight. We can all look forward to travelling again and the first thing I want to do is step back on board. Cruises, like most of the travel industry, suffered terribly during the pandemic, with hundreds of ships left at quaysides or riding at anchor with skeleton crews, all trying to weather the Covid storm. Now these vessels are setting sail again, with strict new health protocols, so we can rediscover the world in safety. Plus, there’s an armada of new ships. These include two from Celebrity, Apex and…

A DEEP LONGING TO SET SAIL AGAIN

THE MAGICAL MEDITERRANEAN

Maiden voyage Celebrity Cruises is launching Beyond, the third ship in its innovative ‘Edge’ series, on 27 April next year. With a rooftop garden and sundeck designed by Kelly Hoppen, fine-dining restaurant by French chef Daniel Boulud, and wellness programme overseen by goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow, the ship is a destination in itself. This, its maiden 10-night voyage from Southampton, includes La Rochelle, Bilbao, Lisbon, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona. GET ON BOARD: From £2,219pp, departing 27 April 2022. Visit celebritycruises.com Eastern promise For a longer, more exotic voyage, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has a series of ‘Extraordinary Journeys’. Next winter, the newly refurbished Norwegian Jade has a 19-day itinerary around the Eastern Mediterranean. Sailing from Athens (Piraeus), the ship will visit ports in Turkey (Kuşadasi), Israel (Haifa and Ashdod), Egypt (Port Said…

THE MAGICAL MEDITERRANEAN

ROLLING ON A RIVER

Sail away on the Seine One of Europe’s most accessible cruising rivers, the Seine snakes its way through northern France and, with trains to and from Paris, is a great no-fly option. Avalon Waterways offers 11 eight to 16-day cruises, with highlights such as Monet’s gardens at Giverny, Richard the Lionheart’s castle, Rouen’s Gothic cathedral and excursions to the D-Day landing beaches. GET ON BOARD: From £1,800pp, departing 25 October 2022. Visit avalonwaterways.co.uk Dutch and Flemish waterways Spend a week sailing from Amsterdam to Antwerp on TUI Isla, which has a herb garden on its top sundeck and two restaurants on board where three meals with drinks are included. The itinerary includes the island town of Dordrecht, the port city of Rotterdam, Veere, with its Scottish roots, and medieval Utrecht in the Netherlands. GET ON…

ROLLING ON A RIVER

HIDDEN GEMS OF THE BALTIC

Forget any preconceptions you have about the Baltic (grey, cold); this inland sea is one of Europe’s top cruise destinations. I learned this on a week’s summer cruise on Seabourn Ovation, a luxury ship for just 600 passengers with five restaurants. We set sail from Stockholm, Sweden’s maritime capital, a great place to explore for a few days beforehand. Our first stop was Estonia’s capital Tallinn, where we had a day in the UNESCO-listed old town. Then to St Petersburg, Russia’s ‘window on the West’, a handsome city built by Peter the Great on the river Neva, where we had three days to visit palaces and cathedrals, as well as the impressive Hermitage museum. In Helsinki, our next port of call, I found out why people say it ‘has beer that beats Amsterdam’s, boulevards…

HIDDEN GEMS OF THE BALTIC

THE BEST SCENERY TO SAIL BY

Amazing Alaska Alaska, often considered America’s last frontier, has a coastline like no other. You’ll sail past glaciers, mountains and fjords, and may even spot seals, sea lions, orcas and other whales. Holland America offers seven-day round trips from Seattle or Vancouver, which include the Inside Passage and Glacier Bay, plus excursions to former Wild West gold-mining towns. GET ON BOARD: From £999pp, in April and May 2022. Visit hollandamerica.com Summer in the Norwegian fjords Ambassador is the first new British cruise line to launch in over a decade and its first ship, Ambience, sets sail in spring 2022. All cruises leave from its home port of London, Tilbury, and the Summertime Fjordland itinerary is a must. It’s a week-long cruise, following Norway’s spectacular fjord coastline. You’ll call at Bergen, with its medieval, UNESCO-listed…

THE BEST SCENERY TO SAIL BY

CLASSIC CARIBBEAN

Private island retreat MSC has its own island, Ocean Cay Marine Reserve, in the Bahamas. There are white sandy beaches, as well as a range of activities, such as snorkelling and catamaran tours, plus massages, bars and food trucks. Cruises depart from Miami or Port Canaveral in Florida, and take in more islands en route. GET ON BOARD: From £539pp, for seven nights on a range of departure dates. Visit msccruises.co.uk Take it easy Marella’s seven-night ‘Flavours of the Caribbean’ cruise includes Montego Bay in Jamaica, George Town, capital of the Cayman Islands, Havana in Cuba and Cozumel in Mexico for Yucatan’s incredible Mayan ruins. Sailings are on its newest ship, the adult-only Marella Explorer 2, which has a Champneys spa on board. GET ON BOARD: From £1,228pp, departures from November 2021 to April 2022.…

CLASSIC CARIBBEAN

Give your grey matter a workout

Sudoku Fill in the blank squares with the numbers 1 to 9, so that each row, each column and each 3x3 block contains all the numbers from 1 to 9. TRICKY PICK TOUGH STUFF Killer Sudoku Normal Sudoku rules apply, plus the digits in each inner shape (marked by a dotted line) must add up to the number in the top corner of the shape. Codeword In this finished crossword, each letter of the alphabet appears as a code number. Replacing the decoded numbers 5, 11 and 13 with their letters in the grid will help you guess the identity of other letters. Jumbo Crossword ACROSS 9 Mistakes in printed matter (6) 11 Former name of Myanmar (5) 13 Alternative forms of genes (7) 14 Pair of performers (3) 15 Took the lid off a jar (6) 16 Helps to happen (7) 17 Crave; desire (5) 18…

Give your grey matter a workout

Treat yourself to a NEW SEASON style update!

Enjoy 20% off at Phase Eight NOTHING BEATS THE COSY KNITS AND SUMPTUOUS COATS OF AUTUMN (no, not even summer dresses!) and, this season, we adore the selection at Phase Eight. With a new design director on board, Phase Eight’s stunning autumn collection of sustainable styles is practical yet pretty, comfy yet cool, capturing perfectly what we all want from our wardrobes right now. Expect beautiful hand-painted prints in a rich palette of luxe creams, inky blues and blush pinks, as well as contemporary silhouettes that will help refresh your everyday dressing, and prepare you for any special occasions over the coming months. There’s no denying it, we’re obsessed with its stylish jackets, polished dark denim, luxury leather boots and wear-forever knitwear. So whether you need a complete wardrobe overhaul or…

Treat yourself to a NEW SEASON style update!

CRUISES | TOURS | HOTELS

At the time of writing, the opportunity to plan overseas holidays looks possible for many of us, and international cruises have been given the green light. For those ready to reconnect with the world, it’s time to ask yourself what you missed most. Delicious food and drink? Breathtaking views? Lovely hotels? Waking up to the feel of crisp sheets? Fantastic service? The experts behind GH Holidays and the finest tour operators, which are featured in this section, offer all this and more! We only print a selection of trips, so pour yourself a cuppa, grab a biscuit (or three) and browse goodhousekeeping.com/uk/2022 for more extraordinary adventures. gaby.huddart@hearst.co.uk THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING HOLIDAYS GUARANTEE ✓ Many of our trips can now be booked with low deposits, starting from just £50pp. ✓ Your money is safe because…

CRUISES | TOURS | HOTELS

COSTA BRAVA BEACHES AND MOUNTAIN WALKS

COMBINE SIGHTSEEING AND SANGRIA ON THIS NO-FLY HOLIDAY Reasons to book RELAX IN ROSES You’ll stay in a three-star hotel (with an indoor pool, restaurant, cafe, gardens and sun terrace with sea views) in delightful Roses on the Costa Brava, with its wide beaches and historic old town. SPECTACULAR WALKS Enjoy exceptional walks, including a moderate guided one from Cala Montjoi to Punta Falconera, the Sanctuary of La Virgen de Núria walk and the refugee trails across the border used in the 1930s. GREAT RAILWAY JOURNEYS Ride the Roses Express up into the hills of the Cap de Creus National Park, take one of the world’s great rail journeys on the Little Yellow Train of the Pyrenees and admire mountain peaks while aboard Spain’s Núria Valley Rack Railway. YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… • Stay in Roses for…

COSTA BRAVA BEACHES AND MOUNTAIN WALKS

ENJOY LAKE COMO, ST MORITZ AND THE BERNINA RAILWAY

INCLUDES THREE WONDERFUL EXCURSIONS Reasons to book SCENIC LAKE COMO The third largest lake in Italy, Lake Como is enchanting. You’ll see its scenic highlights by boat and road. BERNINA RAILWAY TO ST MORITZ You’ll travel to St Moritz on the UNESCO-listed Bernina Railway, which rolls through Alpine mountain scenery to the chic resort town in Switzerland. STAYING IN CADENABBIA A popular health resort since Victorian times, Cadenabbia is the ideal place to relax while discovering one of Europe’s most idyllic regions. Hotel Britannia Excelsior has a pool, lakefront bar and four restaurants. Readers can upgrade to a premium package, if desired. YOU WILL GET THE CHANCE TO… • Enjoy seven nights at Hotel Britannia Excelsior on an all-inclusive basis‡. • Take a full-day trip on the Bernina Railway and St Moritz excursion. • Join a coach tour around Lake Como. •…

ENJOY LAKE COMO, ST MORITZ AND THE BERNINA RAILWAY

Visit Sandringham with DR LUCY WORSLEY & explore Norfolk’s railways

NEW 2022 DATES FOR THIS SELL-OUT TOUR! EARLY BOOKING ADVISED MEET OUR SPECIAL GUEST Dr Lucy Worsley is chief curator at Historic Royal Palaces and the author of many books. She has presented Jane Austen: Behind Closed Doors and a number of shows for the BBC, Channel 4 and History. For hundreds of years, the glorious coastline, gentle pace of life, famous Broads and poppy fields of Norfolk have drawn visitors, including the Queen herself at her Sandringham home. On this magical five-day tour, you’ll visit Sandringham House and Gardens with entertaining historian Dr Lucy Worsley, as well as enjoy steam railway journeys on the Bure Valley Railway and the Poppy Line, and a memorable cruise along the Broads on the Southern Comfort Mississippi paddleboat. Reasons to book EXCLUSIVE EVENTS WITH DR LUCY WORSLEY Lucy will…

Visit Sandringham with DR LUCY WORSLEY & explore Norfolk’s railways

Discover rural France WITH AUTHOR JOANNE HARRIS

EXPLORE RURAL FRANCE WITH LIKE-MINDED GH READERS MEET OUR SPECIAL GUEST Author Joanne Harris MBE will join you in the region that inspired her writing. Her novel Chocolat was shortlisted for the 1999 Whitbread Book Awards book of the year and was made into a film. The Strawberry Thief returns to France and is the fourth book in the series. Since Joanne Harris captured French village life so magically in her novel Chocolat, people have wanted to experience it for themselves. On this tour, you’ll explore the places that inspired her. ‘We’ll look at the historic little town of Nérac,’ she says. ‘As well as visit the church, old quarter and chocolaterie that started everything off!’ Reasons to book JOANNE HARRIS’S FRANCE The bestselling author will join you in Nérac, the town that is thought to…

Discover rural France WITH AUTHOR JOANNE HARRIS

Cruise the fjords with the Hairy Bikers

SELLING FAST! RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY MEET THE HAIRY BIKERS Si King and Dave Myers are huge fans of Norway, and will share their love of the country on this trip. An on-board cooking demo is sure to be hilarious, and they will also host a lively cocktail party. The cliffs and fjords of Norway have to be seen to be believed, and you’ll have the chance to experience it all on this nine-day cruise. ‘We discovered Norway while filming Bakeation in 2012, cooking on a ship going along the fjords,’ say the Bikers. ‘The food and people are amazing and the fjords are ridiculously beautiful!’ Reasons to book FANTASTIC FOOD Travelling aboard the new Rotterdam ship, you’re assured of the same superb food that Holland America Line is known for, with plenty of restaurants and cafes…

Cruise the fjords with the Hairy Bikers

Explore the ARCTIC CIRCLE in summer or winter

CHOOSE BETWEEN TWO NATURAL WONDERS Winter above the Arctic Circle is all about the Northern Lights and, in summer, the focus switches to the phenomenon of the midnight sun. With a variety of departure dates for this full-board, six-day cruise, you’ll get to choose which you want to experience. Travelling south, you’ll see some of Norway’s finest fjords, with their sheer cliffs, stunning waterfalls and spectacular landscapes, which are populated by wildlife, such as sea birds and seals. Reasons to book THE BEST OF NORWAY Your journey will begin in Kirkenes, just kilometres from the Russian border. From there, you’ll head south, visiting Lofoten’s many ports and sailing between the islands of the Helgeland coast. You can also choose from a range of optional excursions, such as dog sledding, beer tasting and crab fishing. SEE…

Explore the ARCTIC CIRCLE in summer or winter

A quick word from our experts at the GHI

▪ ONEPWR BLADE 3 PET Vax The main motorised floorhead of this cordless vacuum cleaner gives excellent pet hair pick-up. ▪ LUXURY 4 EXTRA TASTY QUARTER POUNDERS Iceland The caramelised exterior of these patties enhances their peppered beef flavour. ▪ LEAN BEEF STEAK MINCE Iceland The natural, beefy savouriness of this steak-style mince impressed testers with its quality. ▪ SOFT HANDS GLOVES Spontex These gloves keep hands protected and soft, and have a great fragrance, too! ▪ DELUXE WASHABLE WOOL PILLOW Woolroom Our woolly winner, this pillow felt cosy and luxurious to sleep on. ▪ DEEP CLEAN MOP E-Cloth This flat mop seems made for sprucing up hallways and kitchens, and its large head makes quick work of bigger spaces. ▪ HYBRID MATTRESS Simba This mattress feels premium in design and our testers rated its balanced comfort and support. ▪ MAPLE BBQ PORK BELLY SLICES Iceland Hints of cinnamon and paprika balance the…

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Me… and my housekeeping!

Juliet lives in London with her husband, anthropologist Hugh Brody, and their two children, Rosalind, 27, and Gabriel, 20. How would you describe your home? It’s a real family home – we’ve lived here for 26 years, so it’s had a whole generation of kids grow up in it. It’s a lovely Victorian terraced house, but I live in a constant state of wanting to make it look more beautiful and failing at it because we’re all hoarders. How tidy is it? It’s quite ‘busy’. The kitchen is the boiler room of the ship, so I try to keep that tidy. But we have a 7ft dining table where everything happens – we eat, work, polish shoes and iron clothes on it – and that gets messy! What are your kitchen cupboard must-haves?…

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