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HOW TO REGISTER It’s FREE to enter and it really is so easy to do! Just visit comps.lifedeathprizes.com and register by hitting the join button and then you can enter as many competitions as you like. Go on, have fun! For website rules of play, go to comps.lifedeathprizes.com/rules. Terms and conditions apply, UK only. This promotion is running concurrently in the March issues of Chat monthly and Pick Me Up! monthly specials.…

PRIZES WORTH £££ TO BE WON EACH MONTH!

PRIZES WORTH £££ TO BE WON EACH MONTH!

HOW TO REGISTER It’s FREE to enter and it really is so easy to do! Just visit comps.lifedeathprizes.com and register by hitting the join button and then you can enter as many competitions as you like. Go on, have fun! For website rules of play, go to comps.lifedeathprizes.com/rules. Terms and conditions apply, UK only. This promotion is running concurrently in the March issues of Chat monthly and Pick Me Up! monthly specials.…

PRIZES WORTH £££ TO BE WON EACH MONTH!

WELCOME TO YOUR MONTHLY SPECIAL OF Pick Me Up!

The days are getting longer, the nights are getting lighter and it’s even (whisper it) getting a bit warmer…it ’s official, spring has sprung! As we transition into a new, brighter season, let the monthly Pick Me Up! special guide you through. From perfect pretty pastels to spruce up your spring wardrobe and your home (pg36 and pg28) to getting back to nature as we start to travel again (pg52), we’ve got you covered. When Amanda ended things with her Prince Charming Karl, she thought she’d never find love again (pg30). But incredibly, she was reunited with her knight in shining armour after 15 years apart – all thanks to a dusty old diary hidden away in the loft! Amazing Anna has dedicated her life to helping cute little hedgehogs…

WELCOME TO YOUR MONTHLY SPECIAL OF Pick Me Up!

WELCOME TO YOUR MONTHLY SPECIAL OF Pick Me Up!

The days are getting longer, the nights are getting lighter and it’s even (whisper it) getting a bit warmer…it ’s official, spring has sprung! As we transition into a new, brighter season, let the monthly Pick Me Up! special guide you through. From perfect pretty pastels to spruce up your spring wardrobe and your home (pg36 and pg28) to getting back to nature as we start to travel again (pg52), we’ve got you covered. When Amanda ended things with her Prince Charming Karl, she thought she’d never find love again (pg30). But incredibly, she was reunited with her knight in shining armour after 15 years apart – all thanks to a dusty old diary hidden away in the loft! Amazing Anna has dedicated her life to helping cute little hedgehogs in need (pg55)…

WELCOME TO YOUR MONTHLY SPECIAL OF Pick Me Up!

Your pick me ups

How did the bee brush his hair? With a honeycomb How funny! Why couldn’t the flower ride a bike? It lost its petals! How funny!…

Your pick me ups

Your pick me ups

How did the bee brush his hair? With a honeycomb How funny! Why couldn’t the flower ride a bike? It lost its petals! How funny!…

Your pick me ups

WITH HIS BARE HANDS

Watching my sister Gemma jumping around on a bouncy castle, I grinned. ‘Come on, Tom!’ she yelled. ‘Get on here!’ It was her 22nd birthday – or her 21st again, as she called it – and she’d gone all out, with all our friends and family over to celebrate. It summed Gemma up. She’d always been so fun and completely care-free. Later that afternoon, as we all gathered around to watch Gemma blow out the candles on her cake, I looked at the man next to her. He was Jason Burrows, Gemma’s new boyfriend. He seemed to make her really happy, and that made us happy. At 34, Jason was quite a bit older than Gemma, but we both worked with him at our local Domino’s. I worked part-time in…

WITH HIS BARE HANDS

Stepping down the ladder, my body hit the water. Swimming a few lengths, I waited for my friends to join me. Giving them a wave, we soon had our usual catch-up. However, I felt butterflies in my stomach as I paddled along. Turning to my friends, I couldn’t contain my excitement. ‘I’m pregnant,’ I smiled. Their faces lit up and we all splashed water around in joy. Finally telling people I was going to be a mum was an exciting feeling. Me and my husband, Tim, 53, were both on our second marriages. Although I loved being a step mum to Gabriella, then 20, and Annabelle, then 14, having a family of my own was always something I really wanted. So, our little baby was definitely a long time coming.…

WITH HIS BARE HANDS

Watching my sister Gemma jumping around on a bouncy castle, I grinned. ‘Come on, Tom!’ she yelled. ‘Get on here!’ It was her 22nd birthday – or her 21st again, as she called it – and she’d gone all out, with all our friends and family over to celebrate. It summed Gemma up. She’d always been so fun and completely care-free. Later that afternoon, as we all gathered around to watch Gemma blow out the candles on her cake, I looked at the man next to her. He was Jason Burrows, Gemma’s new boyfriend. He seemed to make her really happy, and that made us happy. At 34, Jason was quite a bit older than Gemma, but we both worked with him at our local Domino’s. I worked part-time in the shop, and they were delivery drivers. Jason was stocky…

WITH HIS BARE HANDS

Stepping down the ladder, my body hit the water. Swimming a few lengths, I waited for my friends to join me. Giving them a wave, we soon had our usual catch-up. However, I felt butterflies in my stomach as I paddled along. Turning to my friends, I couldn’t contain my excitement. ‘I’m pregnant,’ I smiled. Their faces lit up and we all splashed water around in joy. Finally telling people I was going to be a mum was an exciting feeling. Me and my husband, Tim, 53, were both on our second marriages. Although I loved being a step mum to Gabriella, then 20, and Annabelle, then 14, having a family of my own was always something I really wanted. So, our little baby was definitely a long time coming. Being pregnant was certainly a magical experience and as the weeks…

Postpartum cardiomyopathy

Also called peripartum cardiomyopathy, this rare form of heart failure occurs in the last month of pregnancy, or up to five months after giving birth.PPCM is characterised by the enlarging of the heart around the time of childbirth. This reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood around the body properly, a condition known as heart failure. The symptoms include tiredness, shortness of breath, swollen ankles, swollen neck veins, and the feeling of missed heartbeats or palpitations. Hundreds of women are diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) in the UK every year, with an estimated mortality rate as high as 50%. • To find out about the British Heart Foundation’s research visit: www.bhf.org.uk/this-is-science…

Postpartum cardiomyopathy

Also called peripartum cardiomyopathy, this rare form of heart failure occurs in the last month of pregnancy, or up to five months after giving birth.PPCM is characterised by the enlarging of the heart around the time of childbirth. This reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood around the body properly, a condition known as heart failure. The symptoms include tiredness, shortness of breath, swollen ankles, swollen neck veins, and the feeling of missed heartbeats or palpitations. Hundreds of women are diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) in the UK every year, with an estimated mortality rate as high as 50%. • To find out about the British Heart Foundation’s research visit: www.bhf.org.uk/this-is-science…

Art has no bounds, and Brenda Delgado knows all too well how true that is! Portraits were once her thing, but she found herself a new type of canvas when a cockroach scuttled across her room. ‘I Yes, that’s right – she uses cockroaches for her works for art. Her work features recreations of classic paintings, including the Mona Lisa and Von Gough’s Starry Night. There are also popular characters including Spongebob Squarepants, as well as superhero Spider-Man and his enemies, Green Goblin and Dr Octopus. ‘Honestly, my cockroach art was not my intention,’ Brenda says. ‘It was a pop-up idea when I saw a cockroach in my room. make these roaches beautiful’ ‘I noticed that the back of cockroaches is flat so I decided to paint them. Most of…

Pretty portraits

Flicking through my student’s art folders, I sat with a cup of tea in hand marking their work for school the next morning. Being an art teacher was incredibly rewarding and it was lovely to be able to share my knowledge with others, seeing what they would create. For as long as I can remember, I have always loved painting, making and creating. And getting creative with my children is something I have always encouraged. When I gave birth to my eldest daughter in 2007, we discovered that she had been born with a cleft lip and palette – I felt the need to educate myself on everything cleft to ensure I could do my best for her. I found a support network She had her first surgery within six months…

Pretty portraits

Art has no bounds, and Brenda Delgado knows all too well how true that is! Portraits were once her thing, but she found herself a new type of canvas when a cockroach scuttled across her room. ‘I Yes, that’s right – she uses cockroaches for her works for art. Her work features recreations of classic paintings, including the Mona Lisa and Von Gough’s Starry Night. There are also popular characters including Spongebob Squarepants, as well as superhero Spider-Man and his enemies, Green Goblin and Dr Octopus. ‘Honestly, my cockroach art was not my intention,’ Brenda says. ‘It was a pop-up idea when I saw a cockroach in my room. make these roaches beautiful’ ‘I noticed that the back of cockroaches is flat so I decided to paint them. Most of them are alive, so I tape them…

YOU GOTTA BE KITTEN ME!

Racing cars around on the floor with my son Hugo, 18 months, my phone started buzzing. It was my partner Tommy, who was at work at a nearby scrap metal yard. ‘What’s up?’ I asked. ‘You might want to get down here…’ he said, and I frowned. ‘What do you mean?’ I said. He told me about his dramatic morning, and my jaw dropped. Part of Tommy’s job was perparing old cars to be crushed, and he’d been minutes from flattening a pile of old bangers when he’d heard a noise. He’d popped the bonnet of a rusty old Ford Mondeo, and made a shocking discovery. ‘There were two tiny kittens, right there in the engine,’ he said, and my hand flew to my mouth. ‘They’re alive, but barely –…

YOU GOTTA BE KITTEN ME!

Pretty portraits

Flicking through my student’s art folders, I sat with a cup of tea in hand marking their work for school the next morning. Being an art teacher was incredibly rewarding and it was lovely to be able to share my knowledge with others, seeing what they would create. For as long as I can remember, I have always loved painting, making and creating. And getting creative with my children is something I have always encouraged. When I gave birth to my eldest daughter in 2007, we discovered that she had been born with a cleft lip and palette – I felt the need to educate myself on everything cleft to ensure I could do my best for her. I found a support network She had her first surgery within six months and has had three other…

Pretty portraits

IT’S ST PATRICK’S DAY!

It is estimated that 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed on St. Patrick’s Day! In the beginning… Born in Roman Britain, St. Patrick was said to be kidnapped and taken to Ireland to work as a slave. He managed to escape and, whilst doing so, had converted the Irish to Christianity setting up many schools and churches. Folk tales explore his importance, and Ireland continues to celebrate his day with religious services and feasts. It is even said that this day has been celebrated for a millennium! THE SHAMROCK The shamrock or ‘four-leafed clover’ had been adopted as the national symbol of Ireland. According to folklore if you are to find one, you will be very lucky indeed. It can be custom to wear a fresh shamrock on St…

IT’S ST PATRICK’S DAY!

YOU GOTTA BE KITTEN ME!

Racing cars around on the floor with my son Hugo, 18 months, my phone started buzzing. It was my partner Tommy, who was at work at a nearby scrap metal yard. ‘What’s up?’ I asked. ‘You might want to get down here…’ he said, and I frowned. ‘What do you mean?’ I said. He told me about his dramatic morning, and my jaw dropped. Part of Tommy’s job was perparing old cars to be crushed, and he’d been minutes from flattening a pile of old bangers when he’d heard a noise. He’d popped the bonnet of a rusty old Ford Mondeo, and made a shocking discovery. ‘There were two tiny kittens, right there in the engine,’ he said, and my hand flew to my mouth. ‘They’re alive, but barely – and I can’t find their mum.’ ‘I’ll be right…

YOU GOTTA BE KITTEN ME!

IT’S ST PATRICK’S DAY!

It is estimated that 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed on St. Patrick’s Day! In the beginning… Born in Roman Britain, St. Patrick was said to be kidnapped and taken to Ireland to work as a slave. He managed to escape and, whilst doing so, had converted the Irish to Christianity setting up many schools and churches. Folk tales explore his importance, and Ireland continues to celebrate his day with religious services and feasts. It is even said that this day has been celebrated for a millennium! THE SHAMROCK The shamrock or ‘four-leafed clover’ had been adopted as the national symbol of Ireland. According to folklore if you are to find one, you will be very lucky indeed. It can be custom to wear a fresh shamrock on St Patrick’s Day, but there is another strange tradition. At…

IT’S ST PATRICK’S DAY!

How to make… DYLON Dyes have worked with stylist Kavita Donkersley, to create a collection of upcycling fashion craft ideas. Give your old jacket a new lease of life… YOU WILL NEED:…

SPANISH CHICKEN CASSEROLE

The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan have shared a heart-warming dish to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle, while enjoying sensational flavours. Give a continental twist to the well-loved hearty casserole by adding some fabulously Spanish flavours. Spice it up with paprika and tantalise your tastebuds by adding a handful of Mediterranean black olives. SERVES 2 YOU WILL NEED: TO MAKE: 1. Spray a large saucepan with oil and place over a low heat. Cook the onion, garlic and peppers, stirring occasionally for 6-8 minutes until tender. 2. Stir in the mushrooms and chicken for 5 minutes, turning a few times until brown all over. 3. Add the paprika and cook for a…

SPANISH CHICKEN CASSEROLE

How to make… DYLON Dyes have worked with stylist Kavita Donkersley, to create a collection of upcycling fashion craft ideas. Give your old jacket a new lease of life… YOU WILL NEED: □ An old denim jacket□ Dylon Dye pod in colour of your choice□ White fringe□ Fabric glue or glue gun…

FRINGE DENIM JACKET

TO MAKE: 1. Turn the damp and washed denim jacket inside out and place it in the washing machine. Then pop the unwrapped and opened Dylon Dye pod directly on top of the garment. Set the machine to a full cotton cycle. 2. Once the washing cycle is complete, leave the jacket in the machine and run another cycle with detergent. 3. Remove the jacket and leave to dry, keeping it out of sunlight. 4. Flip the jacket over so that the back is facing you. Lay out your fringe and cut it to the size that you desire. Cut it so it’s able to cover the entire length of the horizontal back seam. 5. Use fabric glue to attach the fringe as close to the seam as possible. Add…

FRINGE DENIM JACKET

SPANISH CHICKEN CASSEROLE

The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan have shared a heart-warming dish to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle, while enjoying sensational flavours. Give a continental twist to the well-loved hearty casserole by adding some fabulously Spanish flavours. Spice it up with paprika and tantalise your tastebuds by adding a handful of Mediterranean black olives. SERVES 2 YOU WILL NEED: □ Spray oil□ 1 large onion, diced□ 2 garlic cloves, crushed □ 1 red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced □ 175g mushrooms, sliced□ 250g skinned chicken fillets, cut into chunks□ 1 tsp paprika□ 200ml vegetable or chicken stock□ 1 can of chopped tomatoes□ 2 tbsp tomato paste□ 3 sprigs of thyme□ 2 small courgettes, thickly sliced□ A handful of black olives□ 300g potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks□ A small bunch of…

SPANISH CHICKEN CASSEROLE

SUPER EASY TIPS

This month HOW TO BE A MICHELIN STAR CHEF AT HOME Robert Thompson, founder of the kit service You Be Chef, has shared his top tips on how to get the most out of your kitchen… 1 Flavour first! For me, it’s all about the taste and it’s vital to try the food you are making before serving up. 2 Simplicity wins Adding too much to dishes can make them confusing. Try to use as few elements as possible. 3 Table scaping is important! Candles, cutlery, nice glasses and nice plates to hand! The best all round plates for me are plain white as they lend themselves to food presentation. 4 A family affair If you can involve other people in your cooking, it adds so much enjoyment to the process. Equally if…

FRINGE DENIM JACKET

TO MAKE: 1. Turn the damp and washed denim jacket inside out and place it in the washing machine. Then pop the unwrapped and opened Dylon Dye pod directly on top of the garment. Set the machine to a full cotton cycle. 2. Once the washing cycle is complete, leave the jacket in the machine and run another cycle with detergent. 3. Remove the jacket and leave to dry, keeping it out of sunlight. 4. Flip the jacket over so that the back is facing you. Lay out your fringe and cut it to the size that you desire. Cut it so it’s able to cover the entire length of the horizontal back seam. 5. Use fabric glue to attach the fringe as close to the seam as possible. Add a second layer of fabric…

FRINGE DENIM JACKET

SUPER EASY TIPS

This month HOW TO BE A MICHELIN STAR CHEF AT HOME Robert Thompson, founder of the kit service You Be Chef, has shared his top tips on how to get the most out of your kitchen… 1 Flavour first! For me, it’s all about the taste and it’s vital to try the food you are making before serving up. 2 Simplicity wins Adding too much to dishes can make them confusing. Try to use as few elements as possible. 3 Table scaping is important! Candles, cutlery, nice glasses and nice plates to hand! The best all round plates for me are plain white as they lend themselves to food presentation. 4 A family affair If you can involve other people in your cooking, it adds so much enjoyment to the process. Equally if you can only focus with an empty…

Sitting in my car, I chowed down on the last biscuit. Better bin this, I told myself, holding the empty packaging. It was 2016, and I’d just given birth to my second child, Anastasia, now five. I’ve never exactly been a slim chicken, but after falling pregnant in 2012 with my first child, Joseph, now eight, I couldn’t stop eating. As a lover of anything sweet, I would gorge on biscuits, chocolate and tasty treats. After all, I was eating for two. By the time I was seven months pregnant, I’d gained five stone. And after giving birth, instead of losing the excess weight, I just continued to eat. ‘I guess I’ll just be a big girl forever,’ I laughed to my husband, Matt, 32. As I munched on any…

STONE COLD KILLER

Moving to the US from China was supposed to be the start of a fantastic adventure for Mengqi Ji. Talented Mengqi, 28, had relocated from Shanghai to complete a degree in engineering at the University of Missouri. Afterwards, she got a job at a Columbia company that manufactured dental products, and the direction of her life completely changed. While working there, she became supervisor for colleague, Joseph Elledge. At first, they were just friends, but a year later in 2016, they started dating. Before long, they were in China visiting her family and Joseph asked Mengqi’s dad for his daughter’s hand in marriage. After proposing at a Rock Bridge State Park, the couple married in 2017, and Columbia, Missouri, became a permanent home for Mengqi. They talked about having a…

STONE COLD KILLER

Sitting in my car, I chowed down on the last biscuit. Better bin this, I told myself, holding the empty packaging. It was 2016, and I’d just given birth to my second child, Anastasia, now five. I’ve never exactly been a slim chicken, but after falling pregnant in 2012 with my first child, Joseph, now eight, I couldn’t stop eating. As a lover of anything sweet, I would gorge on biscuits, chocolate and tasty treats. After all, I was eating for two. By the time I was seven months pregnant, I’d gained five stone. And after giving birth, instead of losing the excess weight, I just continued to eat. ‘I guess I’ll just be a big girl forever,’ I laughed to my husband, Matt, 32. As I munched on any sweet thing I could, I just accepted my fate. And…

STONE COLD KILLER

Moving to the US from China was supposed to be the start of a fantastic adventure for Mengqi Ji. Talented Mengqi, 28, had relocated from Shanghai to complete a degree in engineering at the University of Missouri. Afterwards, she got a job at a Columbia company that manufactured dental products, and the direction of her life completely changed. While working there, she became supervisor for colleague, Joseph Elledge. At first, they were just friends, but a year later in 2016, they started dating. Before long, they were in China visiting her family and Joseph asked Mengqi’s dad for his daughter’s hand in marriage. After proposing at a Rock Bridge State Park, the couple married in 2017, and Columbia, Missouri, became a permanent home for Mengqi. They talked about having a big family and started when they had…

STONE COLD KILLER

Flora warm hot cross buns or generously spooned on top of fluffy new potatoes, Flora 100% Natural Ingredients is a tasty and trusted family winner. You can also use it to create some tempting bakes! For more delicious recipes visit: flora.com Vegan chocolate brownies Soft, gooey, and completely vegan friendly, these chocolate brownies have no egg or dairy but are still as tasty as ever. INGREDIENTS: METHOD: 1. Preheat oven to 180° C, 160° C fan, Gas mark 4. Place prunes in a heatproof bowl, pour over 5 tablespoons of boiling water and leave to stand for 15-20 minutes. 2. Liquidise the prune mixture using a hand blender until smooth and pour into a large mixing bowl. 3. Sieve the…

Flora warm hot cross buns or generously spooned on top of fluffy new potatoes, Flora 100% Natural Ingredients is a tasty and trusted family winner. You can also use it to create some tempting bakes! For more delicious recipes visit: flora.com Vegan chocolate brownies Soft, gooey, and completely vegan friendly, these chocolate brownies have no egg or dairy but are still as tasty as ever. INGREDIENTS: □ 75 g dried pitted prunes □ 75 g Flora 100% Natural Ingredients□ 200g golden caster sugar□ 2 tbsps golden syrup□ 1 tsp vanilla essence□ 175g plain flour□ 25g cocoa powder□ 1 tsp baking powder□ 100ml soya milk□ 50g dark chocolate, roughly chopped METHOD: 1. Preheat oven to 180° C, 160° C fan, Gas mark 4. Place prunes in a heatproof bowl, pour over 5 tablespoons of boiling water and leave…

Spreading my arms wide and feeling the crisp air rush past my cheeks, I was living the dream. In the mountains, tearing down the slopes on my skis was my happy place. I was an army combat medic, which was the best job in the world. Life was full of adventure, excitement and sport. When I wasn’t training the soldiers on the front line how to save a life if they needed to, I was doing triathlons, downhill skiing and running up mountains. I was exactly where I wanted to be at 27. After a long time away for work, I visited my parents, Michael and Elspeth. Waking up after staying at theirs, on the 23 October 2008, I headed to the shops in town. Jumping on my motorbike, I…

International Executive Coach of the Year and confidence & human behaviour expert, Jo Emerson, answers your questions. Jo’s new email course can help you build confidence – visit jo-emerson.com. Grab her book, Flying for Beginners, on Amazon. Find Jo on Instagram: @jo_emerson_ Do I take the plunge? After years of being unhappy with my nose, I want to have surgery. My friends and family are all against it. Should I go ahead anyway? Sharley, Southampton YES Pick Me Up! reader Ruby fromLiverpool says: Deep down you have already decided what you want to do. If you know that you want to have surgery, and that it will make you happier, then do it. A lot of the time family don’t actually understand hidden insecurities. They are most likely thinking that…

Spreading my arms wide and feeling the crisp air rush past my cheeks, I was living the dream. In the mountains, tearing down the slopes on my skis was my happy place. I was an army combat medic, which was the best job in the world. Life was full of adventure, excitement and sport. When I wasn’t training the soldiers on the front line how to save a life if they needed to, I was doing triathlons, downhill skiing and running up mountains. I was exactly where I wanted to be at 27. After a long time away for work, I visited my parents, Michael and Elspeth. Waking up after staying at theirs, on the 23 October 2008, I headed to the shops in town. Jumping on my motorbike, I had a list of errands but a…

International Executive Coach of the Year and confidence & human behaviour expert, Jo Emerson, answers your questions. Jo’s new email course can help you build confidence – visit jo-emerson.com. Grab her book, Flying for Beginners, on Amazon. Find Jo on Instagram: @jo_emerson_ Do I take the plunge? After years of being unhappy with my nose, I want to have surgery. My friends and family are all against it. Should I go ahead anyway? Sharley, Southampton YES Pick Me Up! reader Ruby fromLiverpool says: Deep down you have already decided what you want to do. If you know that you want to have surgery, and that it will make you happier, then do it. A lot of the time family don’t actually understand hidden insecurities. They are most likely thinking that your nose is just fine how it is.…

Animal CRACKERS

For these and more, visit redletterdays.co.uk – keep an eye on the Red Letter Days website for offers and deals! LUCKY TAILS ALPACA FARM ATHERSTONE, WARWICKSHIRE Get up close and personal to these fluffy friends and take them out for a stroll! You’ll see first-hand just how endearing and sweet these cute little alpacas are as you walk them around the farm in the beautiful Warwickshire country side. The experience will take around 90 minutes, so make sure you wear appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing. Learn about the alpacas’ charming nature and woolly fleeces, and don’t forget the obligatory selfie! The adorable alpacas are completey show-offs and love nothing more than a cheesy grin for the camera. As well as that, the farm is also home to lovable giant bunnies,…

Animal CRACKERS

Animal CRACKERS

For these and more, visit redletterdays.co.uk – keep an eye on the Red Letter Days website for offers and deals! LUCKY TAILS ALPACA FARM ATHERSTONE, WARWICKSHIRE Get up close and personal to these fluffy friends and take them out for a stroll! You’ll see first-hand just how endearing and sweet these cute little alpacas are as you walk them around the farm in the beautiful Warwickshire country side. The experience will take around 90 minutes, so make sure you wear appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing. Learn about the alpacas’ charming nature and woolly fleeces, and don’t forget the obligatory selfie! The adorable alpacas are completey show-offs and love nothing more than a cheesy grin for the camera. As well as that, the farm is also home to lovable giant bunnies, chickens, pygmy goats and runner…

Animal CRACKERS

Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture and Choice (FurnitureChoice.co.uk) shares how to style your home with Pantone’s Colours of Vitality palette. Associated with nature, abundance, and vitality, fill your home with the colour green… 1. Update a kitchen with Pantone 17-6030, AKA Jelly Bean Undertones of luxurious jade create this lush colour reminiscent of peppermint – great for adding subtle drama to a modern kitchen diner. Experiment through little pops of colour like dinnerware and throws, or kick it up a notch by giving your cabinetry a fresh coat of paint. A warm oak dining set pairs well and helps to balance this cool green. 2. Energise the bedroom with Pantone 13-0443, AKA Love Bird In the bedroom, use little bursts of Love Bird for a boost of energy…

Second chance at LOVE

Sipping my drink, I glanced around the crowded club. My mate Natalie’s boyfriend was the DJ at a nearby club, Cinderella’s, so we’d come for a night out. It wasn’t our usual haunt, and I wasn’t so sure about it. But then I locked eyes with a handsome bloke propping up the bar. Maybe Cinderella’s isn’t so bad after all, I thought. He certainly looked like a Prince Charming! I smiled at him, and he smiled back. But then Natalie grabbed me and pulled me onto the dancefloor. I kept looking around, but I didn’t see my mystery fella again. Eventually we called it a night. Natalie left with her boyfriend, and as I hadn’t had a drink, I got in my car and headed home. I pulled up at…

Second chance at LOVE

Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture and Choice (FurnitureChoice.co.uk) shares how to style your home with Pantone’s Colours of Vitality palette. Associated with nature, abundance, and vitality, fill your home with the colour green… 1. Update a kitchen with Pantone 17-6030, AKA Jelly Bean Undertones of luxurious jade create this lush colour reminiscent of peppermint – great for adding subtle drama to a modern kitchen diner. Experiment through little pops of colour like dinnerware and throws, or kick it up a notch by giving your cabinetry a fresh coat of paint. A warm oak dining set pairs well and helps to balance this cool green. 2. Energise the bedroom with Pantone 13-0443, AKA Love Bird In the bedroom, use little bursts of Love Bird for a boost of energy and positivity, and layer with…

Cleaning has become a real sensation in recent years, with many turning to social media platforms to share their tips and tricks, and the name of ‘cleanfluencers’ has seemed to stick! Tuning into TikTok you’ll come across individuals cleaning their sink with powders and brightly coloured cleaning products, toilet bowls being scrubbed, and rooms being tidied in under 10 minutes. Seeing the latest cleaning product that is all the rage on Instagram, you decide to rush to the shops to give it a go yourself. As soon as you get there you’re fronted with empty shelves. Damn it! The world has gone crazy for the hottest cleaning products and spring cleaning has never looked so good. Lynsey Queen of Clean is a showbiz cleaning sensation! She is a busy mum…

Second chance at LOVE

Sipping my drink, I glanced around the crowded club. My mate Natalie’s boyfriend was the DJ at a nearby club, Cinderella’s, so we’d come for a night out. It wasn’t our usual haunt, and I wasn’t so sure about it. But then I locked eyes with a handsome bloke propping up the bar. Maybe Cinderella’s isn’t so bad after all, I thought. He certainly looked like a Prince Charming! I smiled at him, and he smiled back. But then Natalie grabbed me and pulled me onto the dancefloor. I kept looking around, but I didn’t see my mystery fella again. Eventually we called it a night. Natalie left with her boyfriend, and as I hadn’t had a drink, I got in my car and headed home. I pulled up at a red traffic light, and another car pulled up…

Second chance at LOVE

Here are our top five cleanfluencer suggestions who will have you singing and dancing whilst dusting in no time. Use their tips for the ultimate spring cleaning session… 1. @PAUL_MENCANCLEANTOO 10.4K Paul is a blogger and Instagrammer with a refreshing love for even the most boring chores. He has a natural talent for finding alternative ways to clean and make life easier. His useful tips include spreading the cleaning load over the week so it’s not too overwhelming or cleaning little and often. Join Paul for a weekly boogie whilst having an insight into his everyday cleaning lifestyle. 2. @CLEANINGANDME 11.5K Steve is an Instagrammer who enjoys sharing videos of his cleaning routine. He is a brand ambassador with Zoflora, so we know his house smells amazing! Not only does…

Cleaning has become a real sensation in recent years, with many turning to social media platforms to share their tips and tricks, and the name of ‘cleanfluencers’ has seemed to stick! Tuning into TikTok you’ll come across individuals cleaning their sink with powders and brightly coloured cleaning products, toilet bowls being scrubbed, and rooms being tidied in under 10 minutes. Seeing the latest cleaning product that is all the rage on Instagram, you decide to rush to the shops to give it a go yourself. As soon as you get there you’re fronted with empty shelves. Damn it! The world has gone crazy for the hottest cleaning products and spring cleaning has never looked so good. Lynsey Queen of Clean is a showbiz cleaning sensation! She is a busy mum of three, TV cleaning expert, and author. Often…

Here are our top five cleanfluencer suggestions who will have you singing and dancing whilst dusting in no time. Use their tips for the ultimate spring cleaning session… 1. @PAUL_MENCANCLEANTOO 10.4K Paul is a blogger and Instagrammer with a refreshing love for even the most boring chores. He has a natural talent for finding alternative ways to clean and make life easier. His useful tips include spreading the cleaning load over the week so it’s not too overwhelming or cleaning little and often. Join Paul for a weekly boogie whilst having an insight into his everyday cleaning lifestyle. 2. @CLEANINGANDME 11.5K Steve is an Instagrammer who enjoys sharing videos of his cleaning routine. He is a brand ambassador with Zoflora, so we know his house smells amazing! Not only does he show you how…

CALL THE MIDWIFE

Waddling to open the front door, I opened the latch. Standing on the steps just outside my family home were a group of my friends from college. ‘Woohoo!’ they screamed, ready for the night ahead. They were wearing funky rave outfits and even had a bottle of booze on the go. I was always the first one to message the girls about going out and really loved to have a reason to dress up. I would have loved to join them. But looking down at my stomach, I realised how different our lifestyles were. At just 19 I was heavily pregnant. Giving birth to Ayva in January 2009, I entered motherhood as a single parent. Yet, I had the greatest support from my mum, Jackie, 64, and dad, Rob, 60.…

CALL THE MIDWIFE

Spring means all things colour! Add a soft and playful hue to any outfit with pastels. Whether you’re a fan of periwinkle or a dusty rose, check out these trending fashion pieces we have gathered especially for you… Choose one colour and stick with it throughout your outfit! Pastels pair well with neutral colours. Try matching yellow with beige and lilac with white Why not try mixing a few pastel colours together?…

CALL THE MIDWIFE

Waddling to open the front door, I opened the latch. Standing on the steps just outside my family home were a group of my friends from college. ‘Woohoo!’ they screamed, ready for the night ahead. They were wearing funky rave outfits and even had a bottle of booze on the go. I was always the first one to message the girls about going out and really loved to have a reason to dress up. I would have loved to join them. But looking down at my stomach, I realised how different our lifestyles were. At just 19 I was heavily pregnant. Giving birth to Ayva in January 2009, I entered motherhood as a single parent. Yet, I had the greatest support from my mum, Jackie, 64, and dad, Rob, 60. They lived a stone’s throw away from my flat and…

CALL THE MIDWIFE

Of what do dogs have thirteen, horses eight and cows nine, but humans only four? To find out, solve the puzzle… Add a letter anywhere in each of the boxed-off words to fit the clue, eg, MIX WELL = LEND + B = BLEND. Write the added letter in the space provided. Read down the added letters to spell out the answer. Mix well Inundate Cowboy contest Untethered Plank Sudden rush Fork part Movie award Fine mesh Games Perch Just for FUN Your answer____________________________________ Slim one Answer: BLOOD GROUPS…

Spring means all things colour! Add a soft and playful hue to any outfit with pastels. Whether you’re a fan of periwinkle or a dusty rose, check out these trending fashion pieces we have gathered especially for you… Choose one colour and stick with it throughout your outfit!Pastels pair well with neutral colours. Try matching yellow with beige and lilac with whiteWhy not try mixing a few pastel colours together?…

Breathing is the greatest pleasure in life. One that many of us take for granted. For over a decade, I was unable to take a healthy, deep breath, and feel the fresh air filling my lungs. I have suffered with shortness of breath my entire life. In 2009, at 29, I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension as a result of a gene mutation. The condition causes high pressure in the blood vessels connecting the heart and lungs, which puts increased strain on all the surrounding organs. I have severe breathlessness, palpitations and fatigue. And over time, my symptoms only worsened. ‘Feel this,’ I said to my husband Malcom, 49. My heart was working so hard that you could feel it beating under my armpit, and doctors said my heart had grown four times the average size, due to the…

Breathing is the greatest pleasure in life. One that many of us take for granted. For over a decade, I was unable to take a healthy, deep breath, and feel the fresh air filling my lungs. I have suffered with shortness of breath my entire life. In 2009, at 29, I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension as a result of a gene mutation. The condition causes high pressure in the blood vessels connecting the heart and lungs, which puts increased strain on all the surrounding organs. I have severe breathlessness, palpitations and fatigue. And over time, my symptoms only worsened. ‘Feel this,’ I said to my husband Malcom, 49. My heart was working so hard that you could feel it beating under my armpit, and doctors said my heart had…

Listening to my doctor, my jaw dropped to the floor. ‘I need a gastric bypass?’ I spluttered to her. ‘It’s one option,’ my GP explained to me. But I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I hadn’t even come to see the doctor to talk about my weight! Only, at 21 stone, I knew I was on the heavy side. My frame had increased over the years after having my four children, but I certainly didn’t think I was in need of weight loss surgery. My doctor certainly seemed to think otherwise. I’d been to see him a few months earlier after suffering from chest pain and a weird tingling feeling up and down my arms. He put it down to anxiety and prescribed me with some antidepressants. Only now,…

Listening to my doctor, my jaw dropped to the floor. ‘I need a gastric bypass?’ I spluttered to her. ‘It’s one option,’ my GP explained to me. But I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I hadn’t even come to see the doctor to talk about my weight! Only, at 21 stone, I knew I was on the heavy side. My frame had increased over the years after having my four children, but I certainly didn’t think I was in need of weight loss surgery. My doctor certainly seemed to think otherwise. I’d been to see him a few months earlier after suffering from chest pain and a weird tingling feeling up and down my arms. He put it down to anxiety and prescribed me with some antidepressants. Only now, in August 2017, I was still experiencing the same strange…

Amelia Earhart Fearless, rule-breaking feminist Amelia Earhart knew she wanted to learn to fly aircraft after her first experience in an aeroplane in 1920. Just a year later, she bought her first plane. Then two years after that, she earned her pilot’s license. Amelia Earhart was the first ever female to fly solo across the Atlantic and also from Hawaii to the US. In addition to this, she helped found an organisation of female pilots – encouraging women to become airborne, too. In the words of Amelia herself, ‘Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.’ Her flights became increasingly daring and hazardous. She even became the first person ever to fly solo from Los Angeles…

Child’s play!

Reaching my 30s, I knew I was ready for a family. So, when me and my husband Gordon, 43, decided we were going to start trying, I was elated. And that’s when we had our daughter Georgia, four, in 2017. Just a year later, I found out I was pregnant again – with triplets! It was certainly a big surprise, but a special one. Joshua, Olivia and Emilia, now three, were all born at just 30 weeks. It was a relatively straightforward pregnancy, and we were all very excited. Yet, with the triplets at just five days old, we received very unexpected news. ‘Emilia has suffered a bleed on the brain,’ doctors confirmed. I had no idea what this meant, and I really hoped it wasn’t as bad as it…

Amelia Earhart Fearless, rule-breaking feminist Amelia Earhart knew she wanted to learn to fly aircraft after her first experience in an aeroplane in 1920. Just a year later, she bought her first plane. Then two years after that, she earned her pilot’s license. Amelia Earhart was the first ever female to fly solo across the Atlantic and also from Hawaii to the US. In addition to this, she helped found an organisation of female pilots – encouraging women to become airborne, too. In the words of Amelia herself, ‘Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.’ Her flights became increasingly daring and hazardous. She even became the first person ever to fly solo from Los Angeles to Mexico City.…

Child’s play!

Reaching my 30s, I knew I was ready for a family. So, when me and my husband Gordon, 43, decided we were going to start trying, I was elated. And that’s when we had our daughter Georgia, four, in 2017. Just a year later, I found out I was pregnant again – with triplets! It was certainly a big surprise, but a special one. Joshua, Olivia and Emilia, now three, were all born at just 30 weeks. It was a relatively straightforward pregnancy, and we were all very excited. Yet, with the triplets at just five days old, we received very unexpected news. ‘Emilia has suffered a bleed on the brain,’ doctors confirmed. I had no idea what this meant, and I really hoped it wasn’t as bad as it all seemed. But, Emilia was diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. And…

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INSTANT + APPOINTMENT With Rowan Connell FRCOG, Medical Director and Consultant Gynaecologist at Benenden Hospital Thinking of the future Q Can having an abortion reduce the ability to conceive later in life? Sandra, Wolverhampton A It is very unlikely to cause an issue. There are two ways to abort an early pregnancy. Either with tablets or by having a surgical procedure. The latter can – very rarely-cause infection or scarring inside the womb which could have issues with future pregnancies. Burning problem Q I keep getting reoccurring cystitis and it’s such a pain. What things can I do to prevent it? Brenda, Liverpool A There are many foods that can cause reoccurring cystitis. When looking to treat this issue, sometimes we need to look inside the bladder, cystoscopy, and occasionally we will give low…

1You have to be skinny to have an eating disorder ❑ True ❑ False 2 Only women can get eating disorders ❑ True ❑ False 3There are lots of different eating disorders ❑ True ❑ False 4An eating disorder is a diet gone wrong ❑ True ❑ False 5You can recover from an eating disorder ❑ True ❑ False 1. FALSE An eating disorder is a serious mental health condition. Although weight loss is typical in anorexia nervosa, most people with an eating disorder are actually a ‘healthy’ weight, or even ‘overweight’. Regardless of weight, the thoughts and behaviours that come with eating disorders will need to be addressed. 2. FALSE Eating disorders can affect people of all genders, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, weight and background. In fact, 25% of people with eating…

INSTANT + APPOINTMENT With Rowan Connell FRCOG, Medical Director and Consultant Gynaecologist at Benenden Hospital Thinking of the future Q Can having an abortion reduce the ability to conceive later in life? Sandra, Wolverhampton A It is very unlikely to cause an issue. There are two ways to abort an early pregnancy. Either with tablets or by having a surgical procedure. The latter can – very rarely-cause infection or scarring inside the womb which could have issues with future pregnancies. Burning problem Q I keep getting reoccurring cystitis and it’s such a pain. What things can I do to prevent it? Brenda, Liverpool A There are many foods that can cause reoccurring cystitis. When looking to treat this issue, sometimes we need to look inside the bladder, cystoscopy, and occasionally we will give low dose antibiotics. Doctors…

1You have to be skinny to have an eating disorder ❑ True ❑ False 2 Only women can get eating disorders ❑ True ❑ False 3There are lots of different eating disorders ❑ True ❑ False 4An eating disorder is a diet gone wrong ❑ True ❑ False 5You can recover from an eating disorder ❑ True ❑ False 1. FALSE An eating disorder is a serious mental health condition. Although weight loss is typical in anorexia nervosa, most people with an eating disorder are actually a ‘healthy’ weight, or even ‘overweight’. Regardless of weight, the thoughts and behaviours that come with eating disorders will need to be addressed. 2. FALSE Eating disorders can affect people of all genders, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, weight and background. In fact, 25% of people with eating disorders are male – but due to the…

BRILLIANT BLACKCURRANTS!

If you’re partial to a glass of Ribena, you’ll be glad to know blackcurrants don’t just make a really tasty squash – they’re good for your heart, too! Around 7.6 million Brits live with heart or circulatory disease – but according to clinical nutritionist Mike Wakeman, blackcurrant extract is proven to boost blood flow, reverse arterial stiffness, reduce high blood pressure and help make exercise easier. One week taking blackcurrant extract can turn the clock back 10 years. Fruit compounds widen the arteries and can increase blood flow by up to 45%, as well as having an anti-ageing effect on blood vessels, which improves their function.…

BRILLIANT BLACKCURRANTS!

If you’re partial to a glass of Ribena, you’ll be glad to know blackcurrants don’t just make a really tasty squash – they’re good for your heart, too! Around 7.6 million Brits live with heart or circulatory disease – but according to clinical nutritionist Mike Wakeman, blackcurrant extract is proven to boost blood flow, reverse arterial stiffness, reduce high blood pressure and help make exercise easier. One week taking blackcurrant extract can turn the clock back 10 years. Fruit compounds widen the arteries and can increase blood flow by up to 45%, as well as having an anti-ageing effect on blood vessels, which improves their function.…

WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOUR FACE?

Flicking white flakes off my shoulder, I sighed. I’d suffered with scalp psoriasis since I’d been at university, and I was usually pretty good at managing it. But flare-ups left me feeling down. I tried not to let it get to me. When it first happened, I’d been so self-conscious of it. But I learnt not to wear dark colours, and I got into the habit of going to the bathroom regularly to wipe any dead skin from my clothes. At least it’s only on my scalp, I thought to myself. But when my dad was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer four years ago, I was heartbroken. I was living in Switzerland, and being told Dad only had a few months to live was stressful. Thankfully, Dad is still…

WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOUR FACE?

Statins are a medicine taken by around eight million Brits, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. But scientists have found that they could also cut men’s chances of getting prostate cancer – because those at greater risk of it have higher levels of a cholesterol-linked protein. Lipoprotein A, or LPA, is a protein which transports ‘bad’ cholesterol around the body – and a study of more than 140,000 men found that those with raised levels of LPA were at a greater risk of prostate cancer. Statins may help to reduce LPA as well as cholesterol, which could explain previous findings that men who take statins are less likely to develop prostate cancer. However, the study authors say much more research is needed before men could be advised to take statins…

WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOUR FACE?

Flicking white flakes off my shoulder, I sighed. I’d suffered with scalp psoriasis since I’d been at university, and I was usually pretty good at managing it. But flare-ups left me feeling down. I tried not to let it get to me. When it first happened, I’d been so self-conscious of it. But I learnt not to wear dark colours, and I got into the habit of going to the bathroom regularly to wipe any dead skin from my clothes. At least it’s only on my scalp, I thought to myself. But when my dad was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer four years ago, I was heartbroken. I was living in Switzerland, and being told Dad only had a few months to live was stressful. Thankfully, Dad is still with us today. But his diagnosis triggered a psoriasis…

WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOUR FACE?

Statins are a medicine taken by around eight million Brits, to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. But scientists have found that they could also cut men’s chances of getting prostate cancer – because those at greater risk of it have higher levels of a cholesterol-linked protein. Lipoprotein A, or LPA, is a protein which transports ‘bad’ cholesterol around the body – and a study of more than 140,000 men found that those with raised levels of LPA were at a greater risk of prostate cancer. Statins may help to reduce LPA as well as cholesterol, which could explain previous findings that men who take statins are less likely to develop prostate cancer. However, the study authors say much more research is needed before men could be advised to take statins to lower…

YOUR GUIDE TO SHOW YOU CARE

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity, caring for more than 40,000 terminally ill people in the UK every year. Every March they launch The Great Daffodil Appeal, to raise awareness and funds to help in their mission to support people through dying, death and bereavement – and help everyone get care and support at the end of their lives. How do they help? Marie Curie offers free nursing care to people with terminal illnesses, as well as support and guidance for their family and friends. The Marie Curie nurses provide one-to-one nursing care and overnight support from the comfort of your home, usually for up to eight or nine hours at a time. They also offer care for shorter periods of time, and in a crisis. What…

YOUR GUIDE TO SHOW YOU CARE

Pain free Tangle Teezer Everday Detangling Spray, £7.99, Boots Tangles, we all hate them. But fear not, instead of painfully hacking them out, let the Everyday Detangling Spray do all the hard work for you. As well as their famous Tangle Teezers, this detangling spray is a lightweight styling aid to support painless, easy brushing. With a cream texture, it smooths strands to help nourish and condition your lengths, as well as minimising frizz and fly-aways. Available in two formulas, you can choose the best one for your locks! QUICK AND EASY It’s undeniable that big, bouncy hair is on-trend. With the like of the Duchess of Cambridge rocking the style, there is no doubt that the trend is here to stay. However, achieving this look at home isn’t all…

YOUR GUIDE TO SHOW YOU CARE

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity, caring for more than 40,000 terminally ill people in the UK every year. Every March they launch The Great Daffodil Appeal, to raise awareness and funds to help in their mission to support people through dying, death and bereavement – and help everyone get care and support at the end of their lives. How do they help? Marie Curie offers free nursing care to people with terminal illnesses, as well as support and guidance for their family and friends. The Marie Curie nurses provide one-to-one nursing care and overnight support from the comfort of your home, usually for up to eight or nine hours at a time. They also offer care for shorter periods of time, and in a crisis. What can you do? One…

YOUR GUIDE TO SHOW YOU CARE

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DECHOX FOR BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION Are you a chocaholic? Maybe you’ve tried and failed to cut back before, but this month there’s a better reason than ever to give up the choccy. British Heart Foundation (BHF) is asking chocoholics to unite and give up their favourite snack for 31 days, throughout March. By giving up chocolate for just a month, you can help raise awareness of heart disease and raise vital funds for ground-breaking research into heart and circulatory diseases. Choose from three levels: • Chocoholics for change: give up all things chocolatey. • Sweet-toothed superstar: go the extra chomp by giving up biscuits, too. • Leader of the snack pack: if you’ve got rock-solid willpower, ditch chocolate, biscuits and cakes. Prove the doubters wrong, and get sponsored to swap your Crunchie for…

What’s TRENDING?

Pain free Tangle Teezer Everday Detangling Spray, £7.99, Boots Tangles, we all hate them. But fear not, instead of painfully hacking them out, let the Everyday Detangling Spray do all the hard work for you. As well as their famous Tangle Teezers, this detangling spray is a lightweight styling aid to support painless, easy brushing. With a cream texture, it smooths strands to help nourish and condition your lengths, as well as minimising frizz and fly-aways. Available in two formulas, you can choose the best one for your locks! QUICK AND EASY It’s undeniable that big, bouncy hair is on-trend. With the like of the Duchess of Cambridge rocking the style, there is no doubt that the trend is here to stay. However, achieving this look at home isn’t all that easy. Well, Amika have you…

What’s TRENDING?

DECHOX FOR BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION Are you a chocaholic? Maybe you’ve tried and failed to cut back before, but this month there’s a better reason than ever to give up the choccy. British Heart Foundation (BHF) is asking chocoholics to unite and give up their favourite snack for 31 days, throughout March. By giving up chocolate for just a month, you can help raise awareness of heart disease and raise vital funds for ground-breaking research into heart and circulatory diseases. Choose from three levels: • Chocoholics for change: give up all things chocolatey. • Sweet-toothed superstar: go the extra chomp by giving up biscuits, too. • Leader of the snack pack: if you’ve got rock-solid willpower, ditch chocolate, biscuits and cakes. Prove the doubters wrong, and get sponsored to swap your Crunchie for carrots or switch your…

What’s TRENDING?

Blow away the cobwebs, breathe in the fresh air and surround yourself with what the natural world has to offer. For the wildlife lovers White-tailed Sea Eagle’s became extinct in the UK around 200 years ago, but they are now being successfully re-introduced. Robin Hill nature park on the Isle of Wight is the only place you can see these impressive and elusive birds. On their 88 acres of stunning woodland green spaces, you’ll also be in for a chance to see red squirrels, Glanville fritillary butterflies, water voles and great green bush crickets. The One Holyrood Hotel which oozes with amazing character and history is a short 10-minute drive away, making it the perfect place to stay if you’re looking for a weekend away to spot the Isle of…

Talk the talk Learn a language using a clever app on your phone. This way, you can really make the most of being abroad. Babbel’s language experts have created podcasts, games, live classes, recorded episodes and more for you to polish up on your lingo before a trip away. For more information visit my.babbel.com Disney delight Disneyland Paris are thrilled to announce the reopening of the Sleeping Beauty Castle to guests just in time for the 30th-anniversary celebrations. After the long 12-month renovation on the 43-metre-high castle, it truly is fit for a princess. After over 1,200 litres of paint and 41,200 gold leaves, the castle looks truly breathtaking. Memory Dreamer Travel Pillow £19.99, go.travel/uk Travel in comfort with a 360º neck support, made with memory foam which you will…

Blow away the cobwebs, breathe in the fresh air and surround yourself with what the natural world has to offer. For the wildlife lovers White-tailed Sea Eagle’s became extinct in the UK around 200 years ago, but they are now being successfully re-introduced. Robin Hill nature park on the Isle of Wight is the only place you can see these impressive and elusive birds. On their 88 acres of stunning woodland green spaces, you’ll also be in for a chance to see red squirrels, Glanville fritillary butterflies, water voles and great green bush crickets. The One Holyrood Hotel which oozes with amazing character and history is a short 10-minute drive away, making it the perfect place to stay if you’re looking for a weekend away to spot the Isle of Wights fascinating, rare…

SUPERMARKET SWEEP

Tasty food, packed with goodness…

SUPERMARKET SWEEP

Talk the talk Learn a language using a clever app on your phone. This way, you can really make the most of being abroad. Babbel’s language experts have created podcasts, games, live classes, recorded episodes and more for you to polish up on your lingo before a trip away. For more information visit my.babbel.com Disney delight Disneyland Paris are thrilled to announce the reopening of the Sleeping Beauty Castle to guests just in time for the 30th-anniversary celebrations. After the long 12-month renovation on the 43-metre-high castle, it truly is fit for a princess. After over 1,200 litres of paint and 41,200 gold leaves, the castle looks truly breathtaking. Memory Dreamer Travel Pillow £19.99, go.travel/uk Travel in comfort with a 360º neck support, made with memory foam which you will melt into. Sit back, relax and enjoy…

As my alarm rang out, I quickly shut it off and grabbed my slippers. It was 3am, but I was soon out of bed and making my way to the garden. With four orphaned hoglets in my hedgehog hospital in the back garden, I was used to being up at all hours of the night. They needed round-the-clock care, which meant a 3am wake up call for me. But I didn’t mind at all – in fact, I loved it. ‘Time for some grub,’ I whispered, as I gently lifted the tiny hoglets from their hutch. With the smallest weighing just 35g, the spikey little patients weren’t doing so well. The first two had been brought in at the start of June last year, after being found in an abandoned…

SUPERMARKET SWEEP

Tasty food, packed with goodness…

SUPERMARKET SWEEP

As my alarm rang out, I quickly shut it off and grabbed my slippers. It was 3am, but I was soon out of bed and making my way to the garden. With four orphaned hoglets in my hedgehog hospital in the back garden, I was used to being up at all hours of the night. They needed round-the-clock care, which meant a 3am wake up call for me. But I didn’t mind at all – in fact, I loved it. ‘Time for some grub,’ I whispered, as I gently lifted the tiny hoglets from their hutch. With the smallest weighing just 35g, the spikey little patients weren’t doing so well. The first two had been brought in at the start of June last year, after being found in an abandoned nest. Their mother had likely been run…

Your style SUPERMARKET STEALS!

Dragging the trolley around the supermarket can be a chore, but what if fashion could make it a better experience? It’s no secret that well-loved supermarkets have some extremely affordable and stylish clothing items. Grab a bargain with these trending spring pieces… TESCO – F&F Wrap blouses look amazing with tailored trousers or skinny jeans for a simple spring outfit SAINSBURY’S - TU Supermarkets will follow current trends, so keep an eye out when buying your food items Linen dungarees are perfect for spring, you can still layer if need be!…

Your style SUPERMARKET STEALS!

GLASS HALF FULL

Groaning, I rolled over in my bed. My head was pounding, and I ached all over my body. I don’t remember anything, I thought as I felt a wave of nausea pass through my stomach. Shutting my eyes, I tried to think back to the night before, but nothing came to me. This was a regular feeling for me. Followed by the dread about seeing how disappointed my husband Chris would be in me. ‘I’ll only have a couple,’ I told him before I left for the pub. At the time, I believed what I was telling him. But as soon as I was faced with the booze, I had no self-control. My drinking hadn’t always been this way though. When Chris and I got married in 2009 often we’d…

GLASS HALF FULL

Your style SUPERMARKET STEALS!

Dragging the trolley around the supermarket can be a chore, but what if fashion could make it a better experience? It’s no secret that well-loved supermarkets have some extremely affordable and stylish clothing items. Grab a bargain with these trending spring pieces… TESCO – F&F Wrap blouses look amazing with tailored trousers or skinny jeans for a simple spring outfit SAINSBURY’S - TU Supermarkets will follow current trends, so keep an eye out when buying your food itemsLinen dungarees are perfect for spring, you can still layer if need be! COMPILED BY ANAÏS SEELY. STOCK IMAGES: ALAMY AND GETTY…

Your style SUPERMARKET STEALS!

GLASS HALF FULL

Groaning, I rolled over in my bed. My head was pounding, and I ached all over my body. I don’t remember anything, I thought as I felt a wave of nausea pass through my stomach. Shutting my eyes, I tried to think back to the night before, but nothing came to me. This was a regular feeling for me. Followed by the dread about seeing how disappointed my husband Chris would be in me. ‘I’ll only have a couple,’ I told him before I left for the pub. At the time, I believed what I was telling him. But as soon as I was faced with the booze, I had no self-control. My drinking hadn’t always been this way though. When Chris and I got married in 2009 often we’d share a bottle of wine at home two or three…

GLASS HALF FULL

Aries March 21st - April 20th If you have something to say to loved ones of a delicate nature, do it at the beginning of this month, with the help of a wonderful conjunction the planets are offering for help and support. This is your chance to win them over. You know it’s time to look at those financial issues. Just because something didn’t work for others on your path, doesn’t mean it won’t work for you. It may be better not to tell all of your plans, or you could end up backing yourself into a corner. This is your life to lead, Aries. Own it! Call now to hear where you’ve failed before. Taurus April 21st - May 21st You have much on your mind as you enter…

A DANGEROUS MAN

It was a routine night for Jessica Heeringa as she served alone at an Exxon gas station in Norton Shores, Michigan. Her fiancé was at home with their three-year-old son, while Jessica, 25, worked hard to support her family. At just 5ft1in, the blonde mum may have been petite, but she had a larger-than-life personality. It was 26 April 2013, and Jessica served her customers. One lady commented that she shouldn’t be alone that late at night while another man was ‘flirty’ with her. Jessica was used to it all. At 11.55pm, she made her last transaction when she sold a female customer a lighter. Just fifteen minutes later, a member of the public walked into the gas station to pay for his fuel, but was surprised to find it…

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It was a routine night for Jessica Heeringa as she served alone at an Exxon gas station in Norton Shores, Michigan. Her fiancé was at home with their three-year-old son, while Jessica, 25, worked hard to support her family. At just 5ft1in, the blonde mum may have been petite, but she had a larger-than-life personality. It was 26 April 2013, and Jessica served her customers. One lady commented that she shouldn’t be alone that late at night while another man was ‘flirty’ with her. Jessica was used to it all. At 11.55pm, she made her last transaction when she sold a female customer a lighter. Just fifteen minutes later, a member of the public walked into the gas station to pay for his fuel, but was surprised to find it empty. There was no one behind the…

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