Grazia Issue 794

IF YOU’RE HOPING this new year comes as somewhat of a fresh start, you’ve come to the right place. Fearne Cotton kicks off our ‘Make 2021 count’ special on page 40, writing about the three promises she’s made herself going into January that you might want to adopt too. Elsewhere, there are plenty of ideas about how to continue socialising, even if you can only see people outdoors (clue: mulled drinks and many layers) and the hottest new stars of books, TV and film to see you through a(nother) month on the sofa. Enjoy!…

IF YOU’RE HOPING this new year comes as somewhat of a fresh start, you’ve come to the right place. Fearne Cotton kicks off our ‘Make 2021 count’ special on page 40, writing about the three promises she’s made herself going into January that you might want to adopt too. Elsewhere, there are plenty of ideas about how to continue socialising, even if you can only see people outdoors (clue: mulled drinks and many layers) and the hottest new stars of books, TV and film to see you through a(nother) month on the sofa. Enjoy!…

THE TRUST DIVIDE I’m totally with Polly Vernon (How do we bridge the great vaccine divide?, 1 Dec) and will be first in the queue for my vaccination, but surely the reason others are sceptical is that in England you have a PM who has been exposed many times as a liar. In Scotland we have a female First Minister who’s been upfront about the challenges of the pandemic (and has rewarded healthcare workers financially). Consequently, the majority trust her on the safety of the vaccine. Let’s have more women running the world! Dr Mary Brown THE OTHER BIG C Emma’s piece, Things you only know if… you’re engaged to a man your mother will never meet (14 Dec) resonated with me. My mother was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer…

THE TRUST DIVIDE I’m totally with Polly Vernon (How do we bridge the great vaccine divide?, 1 Dec) and will be first in the queue for my vaccination, but surely the reason others are sceptical is that in England you have a PM who has been exposed many times as a liar. In Scotland we have a female First Minister who’s been upfront about the challenges of the pandemic (and has rewarded healthcare workers financially). Consequently, the majority trust her on the safety of the vaccine. Let’s have more women running the world! Dr Mary Brown THE OTHER BIG C Emma’s piece, Things you only know if… you’re engaged to a man your mother will never meet (14 Dec) resonated with me. My mother was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer earlier this year…

HEROES, WE SALUTE YOU! I enjoyed your Chart Of Lust 2020 special (28 Dec). This year has been tough, but there are some people who we’ve loved and lived for. You rightly listed Marcus Rashford for his work in tackling child food poverty. Also David Attenborough for his tireless efforts to warn people about climate change; Captain Tom and the extraordinary amount of money he raised for the NHS. There are other heroes too – the scientists, because a Covid-19 vaccine was developed in record time; NHS staff, carers, teachers, key workers, and so on. It might be months before we can get back together with our family and friends but, when we do, what a lot of catching up we have to do! Kim…

HEROES, WE SALUTE YOU! I enjoyed your Chart Of Lust 2020 special (28 Dec). This year has been tough, but there are some people who we’ve loved and lived for. You rightly listed Marcus Rashford for his work in tackling child food poverty. Also David Attenborough for his tireless efforts to warn people about climate change; Captain Tom and the extraordinary amount of money he raised for the NHS. There are other heroes too – the scientists, because a Covid-19 vaccine was developed in record time; NHS staff, carers, teachers, key workers, and so on. It might be months before we can get back together with our family and friends but, when we do, what a lot of catching up we have to do! Kim…