Tabla de contenidos para November 2024 en Prima UK

As a Coronation Street fan, I love the character of Eileen Grimshaw played by our cover star, Sue Cleaver. Eileen is this no-nonsense and seemingly tough character – as Sue herself says in our interview on page nine, she’s like ‘every woman’ in that she has ‘faced a lot, dealing with what life throws at her, and not only managing but thriving in a way’. Us women can have so many things going on in our lives, but we find a way to cope. Sue admits to facing some tough challenges herself, which she talks about in her new book, A Work In Progress. Similarly, former Strictly star Janette Manrara opens up in our interview on page 35 about the ups and downs she has faced and how she picked…

Step into Christmas drenched in sequins, showing off a gorgeous silhouette or styling your new favourite midi dress. Whatever trend you have your eye on this season, inclusive retailer JD Williams offers chic, perfect-fit fashion that will make you feel your best over the festive period, and beyond. Putting midlife women at the centre of everything it does, JD Williams curates affordable, must-have clothing, homeware and more, from all your favourite brands, including Joanna Hope. Be inspired by gorgeous styles in sizes 8-32, and get feelgood fashion delivered right to your door, ready for the Christmas party. HOW TO CLAIM To receive your exclusive 20% discount at JD Williams, visit jdwilliams.co.uk and enter the code PRIMA at the checkout between 16 September and 30 October. TERMS & CONDITIONS This offer…

FALLING In the vast majority of cases, falling dreams refer to some kind of symbolic fall you feel is happening in your waking life. Maybe you’re concerned about an upcoming result or work project? Do you feel you’ve let yourself down in some way? If you were terrified when you fell, identify what is triggering the fear of falling and find ways to support yourself. If you enjoyed the sensation of falling, your dreaming mind is encouraging you to relax and go with the flow. OUT-OF-CONTROL CAR Pay special attention to whether you’re driving the out-of-control vehicle. If you’re not, who is? You need to find out why someone else has taken control and what you need to do in your waking life to get back to where you belong…

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BOOST YOUR PORRIDGE Eating a big breakfast boosts levels of a natural antiviral agent called gamma interferon, whereas skipping it makes levels drop. Choose porridge with pumpkin seeds – rich in arginine, they make you three times less likely to get a cold. MAKE A MEAL OF VITAMIN D Vitamin D enhances your body’s production of a peptide called cathelicidin, which makes a virus more visible to your immune system so it can fight it off. Take a supplement with your main meal as it’s best absorbed with food. WASH YOUR NOSE A Neti nasal cleaner is a small jug-like contraption that makes it easy to flush the lining of your nose with salt water. It clears the nose of mucus, which makes it easier to breathe. TAKE A COLD…

CURVE APPEAL Here are the retailers that put body positivity, comfort and fit at the forefront of their designs to create clothes made to celebrate your curves. DRESS YOURSELF HAPPY Isn’t it easier when you only have to buy one piece? With a dreamy dress, all the hard work is done for you! Choose a style that fits and drapes in all the right places and wave wardrobe worries goodbye. HIGH-STREET HITS Despite statistics suggesting that the average woman is a size 16, finding clothes in larger sizes in the shops can still be a challenge. From cosy knits to chic tailoring and stylish separates, Marks & Spencer, Next, Matalan and Monsoon have all extended their core ranges to cater to curvy shoppers. BOOST THE BASICS Brilliant basics will pull…

‘I love creating beautiful centrepieces for sideboards and tables, and with this boho chic-inspired tray it’s never been easier! It’s really straightforward to make and looks gorgeous with just a few candles and simple accessories.’ You will need * A saucepan or bucket (you will use the bottom of one of these as a template for the tray) * Clingfilm * Paintbrush * Mod Podge * Thick rope * Strong scissors To create 1 Take a saucepan or bucket and turn it upside down. 2 Wrap the base of your chosen object with clingfilm, taking care to cover the sides to the depth you would like the tray to be. 3 Using the paintbrush, cover the clingfilm on the base of your pan or bucket in Mod Podge. 4 Next,…

Measurements To fit chest: 81-91 (97-107:112-122: 127-137:142-152)cm. Actual chest: 117(129:140:151:163)cm. Full length (approximately): 58.5(60:62:63:65)cm. Sleeve length: 45cm. Materials ● 6(7:7:8:9) 100g balls West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat Chunky Roving in Quiet 1015 (A); 1 x 100g ball each in Serene 452 (B); Empower 1154 (C); Mellow 221 (D). ● 6mm circular needle, 40cm long. ● 6.5mm circular needle, 80cm long. ● 6.5mm circular needle, 40cm long. ● Pair of 6mm needles. ● 2 pairs of 6.5mm needles. ● Stitch marker. Tension 14 sts and 19 rows to 10cm square over stocking stitch using 6.5mm needles. Abbreviations beg beginning; cm centimetre; cont continue; dec decrease; g gram; k knit; mm millimetre; p purl; pfb purl into front and back of next stitch; pm place marker; rem remaining; rnd round; RS right side;…

Poppadom nachos with shredded curry chicken I love the satisfying strike to the centre of the poppadom stack whenever we go to an Indian restaurant. If you’re lucky, you break it perfectly all the way through into large shards, ideal for scooping up the chutneys and raita. SERVES 4 TAKES: 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts• 1 brown onion, chopped• 2tbsp mild curry powder• 1tsp ground cumin• 1tsp ground coriander• 200ml passata• 100ml water• 100ml low-fat natural yogurt• Zest and juice 1 lime• 8 poppadoms• 2 spring onions, finely chopped• ½ bunch coriander, leaves only, finely chopped• Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan) mark 7. 2 Rub the chicken and onion with the curry powder, cumin and coriander and…

LIGHTER BITES A good bag of oven chips is a freezer essential. These crinkle-cut fries from plant-based food brand Strong Roots are my chip of choice right now. They’re low in sat fat and ready in 20min. COOK CLEVER These handy new stock pots are brilliant for recipes requiring just a dash of wine. Each pot contains the flavour equivalent of half a glass of medium-bodied white – perfect for risottos or chicken dishes. NEW FOR YOU Protein-boosted products are all the rage right now, but we’ve rarely come across one so delicious. The Coconut Collab’s plant-based yog contains live cultures to support gut health, as well as 10g of protein per serving owing to the added soy and almond protein. All this and still retaining the yogurt’s signature nutty…

My book of the month Till Death Do Us Part by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn (HQ, £16.99) When June and Josh married, they expected a happy ever after but, a week later, Josh drowns on their honeymoon – his body never found. Ten years on, June is in a new relationship with Kyle, but is convinced she’s just seen Josh! Intent on finding out more about her dead husband, she looks for answers. This was a taut thriller that I was completely immersed in. It cleverly asks the question, ‘How well do we really know those closest to us?’ 24 October Hear Him Calling by Carly Reagon (Sphere, £18.99) This author is making a mark as a superb Gothic writer. I loved her debut, The Toll House, and she has stepped it up…

Clare pulled the door shut and felt the car settle. She’d parked in the corner of the care home’s car park – a habit picked up during the summer when her mother first moved in, though it was October now and really there was no need to worry about how hot it would get. She always had mixed emotions leaving: the peace of the car, but the guilt, too. ‘It’s the safest place for her, Mum,’ her daughter, Julie, had said, red curls around her face, so like Clare’s own, reduced to a dark halo by the poor Skype connection to Brisbane, on the other side of the world. ‘I know, I just don’t like to leave her there. It makes me think of…’ but Julie’s eyes were no longer…

The power of nostalgia It was lovely to read a positive article on how people are dealing with anxiety (‘Collecting Keeps My Anxiety At Bay’, September). And imagine my surprise when I saw the exact same childhood typewriter I owned! I identified with Rachel in an instant. Feelings of nostalgia can release emotions of happiness which, in that moment, blot out our worries. I deal with my anxiety collecting anything Enid Blyton. It takes me back to the childhood exhilaration I felt every time I was bought a new book by the author. Thank you for spinning anxiety on its head. Karen Stokes Dancing fit After giving up sports many years ago due to an injury, I never returned to it. Your article, 22 Ways To Get Fit For Free! (September),…

If anyone can lay claim to soap icon status, it’s definitely Sue Cleaver. The Coronation Street star first stepped on to the Weatherfield cobbles in 2000, and after nearly 25 years on the show, which has seen her character, switchboard operator Eileen Grimshaw, involved in all kinds of dramatic storylines (and the odd scrap), she has become a household name. No stranger to breaking out of her comfort zone, the 61-year-old star has survived a stint on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and recently completed a run as Mother Superior in Sister Act The Musical. After revealing in 2022 that she was adopted and had rediscovered her birth mum when she was 24, Sue has now written a book in which she reflects upon her own life…

It is autumn and 30 degrees, like the hottest of summer days, and yet the horse chestnuts are already autumnal brown, infected by a canker that accelerates their seasonal swap. The day feels out of sorts. I sit under a silver birch tree, sweating, as tiny yellow leaves float down in the breeze above me, dancing in the dappled sunlight like phosphorescence in a night-time sea. The grasses are golden not green, too. This seasonal mash-up is disconcerting; just as the kids are back at school and my inbox is full of promotional emails telling me to buy coats and sweaters. It’s all out of whack. But maybe that’s how all big life transitions make us feel. Discombobulated. A bit sad. Stuck with one foot in the past and one…

Tanya Mukendi thought of herself as a ‘clean freak’ until she became overwhelmed by the demands of her job as team leader of community support workers for the NHS. ‘As I took on more roles and responsibilities, managing my home became challenging,’ she says. ‘My work demanded long hours, early starts and late finishes. I lacked motivation and the standards of my home were slipping. My flat never felt quite homely, cosy or organised. However, the Covid lockdown forced me to be at home more often and face the reality of my living space.’ Coming up with a plan to regain control, which started with a deep clean and ended in organising and redecorating, Tanya started posting her progress on Instagram, sharing her natural, budget cleaning hacks. Today she has…

In the not-too-distant past, few of us gave much thought to our internal piping system. But now, thanks to the recent explosion of research into gut health and our microbiome (the bacteria that live in your gut), more of us are realising how vital it is. ‘Your gut isn’t just a digestive system, it’s a powerhouse – your second brain,’ says Dr Emily Leeming, a microbiome scientist, registered dietician and author of the new book Genius Gut. ‘Like your brain, your gut produces molecules that shape your mood. Like your brain, your gut is a hub of neural activity. Like your brain, your gut is in constant communication with your immune system – in fact, 70% of your immune cells live in your gut,’ she says. THE GUT-BRAIN AXIS Did…

I nearly lost my mum because of fibroids. She was found on the bathroom floor following a catastrophic haemorrhage and I remember an overnight dash from medical school in Cambridge to visit her in hospital – she was the same colour as the bedsheets, having lost five pints of blood! Fortunately, she was found and treated in time to save her life, but this experience, although rare, underlines how serious fibroids can be. WHAT ARE FIBROIDS? The term fibroids is a bit misleading as most contain very little fibrous tissue. They are more properly known as leiomyomas, which means smooth muscle growths. These benign (non-cancerous) tumours consist of ‘knots’ of smooth muscle fibres that can form in any muscle in the body, but most often occur in the wall of…

Mum of four Natalie Beard shares her passion for crochet with these three lovely patterns from her new book Get Hooked On Crochet. She says: ‘I’ve loved craft ever since I was little, but it was after losing my dad that I picked up a crochet hook as a means of coping. I believe crochet is a happy distraction from day-to-day stresses, and is so good for our mental health and wellbeing.’ TEA TOWEL TIDY Brighten up your kitchen with this eye-catching tea towel holder. Featuring floral granny squares, this design can be worked in any colours and is ideal for using up leftover yarn. SKILL LEVEL EASY Yarn and materials * 1 ball each of Rico Ricorumi DK (100% cotton) DK weight (light worsted) yarn (58m per 25g ball)…

Measurements To fit chest: 81-86(92-97:102-107: 112-117:122-127)cm. Actual chest: 108(120:131:143:154)cm. Full length: 53(55:57:59:61)cm. Sleeve length: 45cm. Materials ● 8(9:10:10:11) 100g balls West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab Aran in Mulberry Pink 1176. ● 4.5mm crochet hook. ● 5mm crochet hook. ● 6 stitch markers. ● 5 buttons. Tension 14 sts and 9.5 rows to 10cm square over check crochet patt using a 5mm hook. Abbreviations blo back loop only; bptr back post; treble crochet; cm centimetre; ch chain; dc double crochet; flo front loop only; fptr front post treble crochet; g gram; htr half treble crochet; patt pattern; tr treble crochet; rep repeat; RS right side; st(s) stitch(es); tr treble crochet; tog together; WS wrong side; [ ] repeat instructions within brackets; * repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed. Back…

Get greener from your phone ELLYPEAR Transform your Instagram feed into a place of food waste inspiration with chef Elly Curshen’s genius ‘rollover leftovers’ video series. Follow Elly on Instagram, @ellypear. OLIO Planning a kitchen clear out? Offer up spare jars, packets and even perishables on Olio, an app that lets you pass on what you no longer need to your neighbours. Download the Olio app for free. KITCHE Use the app to scan barcodes on your food shop and create an inventory. Kitche will send you reminders about when to use your ingredients, as well as recipes and ways to use what you have at home already. Download the Kitche app for free. Make it go further CABBAGE Large red and white cabbages are top contenders for wilting away…

DELIGHT IN DARK TONES The shorter days and longer nights are often a pitfall of autumn. Indeed, darkness is something we usually dread. But here’s the twist: opting for dark tones in your bedroom is a quick hack for creating a more opulent feel. So effortless, yet so effective. For a deep red paint, try Farrow & Ball. Not a fan of plum tones? A navy blue or dark green will have a just as dramatic effect. Pair dark walls with velvet curtains for ultimate luxury. DISPLAY DRAMATIC AUTUMNAL FOLIAGE We often associate pretty foliage with earlier on in the year – think spring daffodils and summer wisteria – but autumn’s beautiful bounty should not be dismissed. Adorn your table setting with pumpkins, blackberries and walnuts to echo nature’s changing…

BEST DRESSED TABLES There has been a lot of talk about the colour red recently, so it’s no surprise that John Lewis & Partners has chosen Rebel Red as its colour of the season. Red is a great way to inject fun into a decorating scheme, as shown here by the dining chairs and candles. It will instantly add warmth to a space. Rebel Red pairs well with neutral tones and green, and is perfect for autumn. Spotlight on… MATALAN Introduce the much-loved scallop trend into your home right now. GENIUS IDEA This handsome chair swivels from side to side – perfect for snuggling up and reading a book. 3 of the BEST CARAFES 10 BUYS £10 & UNDER Treat your home to a new seasonal accessory…

Young people up and down the country will be thrilled that bestselling children’s author and playwright Julia Donaldson has released a new book with her longtime illustrator Axel Scheffler. The idea for Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures Of A Penguin had been in Julia’s mind for a decade, but she didn’t share it until the story was written. ‘I write in a vacuum because if anyone poured any cold water on the idea, I probably wouldn’t do it.’ Reading books competes for Julia’s time with crosswords: ‘I’m a cryptic crossword addict. I read two or three books a month, in between doing a lot of crosswords.’ Julia takes books in the bath with her, although she tends to drop them in: ‘I have to be careful, especially if it’s a library…

1 Baukjen You can’t beat a check coat for a cold weather cover-up and this one from Baukjen is a triumph. ‘Heritage checks are big this season,’ says Natalie Grant, the brand’s design director. ‘We went with a belted style, as they fit and flatter everyone. Our design is a classic with a modern edge, which is our style DNA.’ We love the mix of a traditional fabric being reworked into a modern silhouette, taking a winter staple from country to cool city chic. 2 Marks & Spencer Renowned for delivering a fabulous selection of coats year after year, this season is no exception for M&S. ‘We’ve worked tirelessly to provide a considered collection, including jackets and coats that feel stylish, versatile and timeless,’ says Lisa Illis, head of womenswear…

Janette has been part of the Strictly family for more than a decade – first as a professional dancer, now as host of It Takes Two. She and husband Aljaž Škorjanec (who is returning to Strictly this year) are besotted parents to their one-year-old daughter, Lyra. Alongside Strictly, Janette has an enviable career presenting the BBC’s Morning Live and going on dance tours with Aljaž. But she’s known tough times, too. Janette is candid about the ups and downs she’s faced, from rejections in her early years as a dancer, to the imposter syndrome she experienced in her first year on Strictly, to the struggles she faced starting a family. She shares her journey in her first book, Tiny Dancer, Big World. What made you decide to write a book?…

We all dream every night, even if we can’t recall them. But why do we have them and what do they mean? In The Dream Cure, Theresa Cheung explains how decoding our dreams can help us lead more fulfilled lives. ‘Dreams are our inbuilt nocturnal counsellors, helping us get through difficulties we face in our waking life,’ she says. ‘Dream work is one of the greatest ways to bring balance into your life. And you can do it in a couple of minutes each day. The dreaming mind is your friend and dreams don’t lie. They give us the inner exploration to help us learn and grow, no matter what’s happening in our waking lives.’ WHY DO WE DREAM? Despite scientists’ best efforts, dreams remain an enigma. But in recent…

The best brow is one that supports the rest of your makeup, says makeup artist Caroline Barnes: ‘A strong brow can work with a smokey eye, for example, but if you like a softer look – maybe a tinted moisturiser with a pretty cheek – don’t go for something super-heavy.’ Her top tip when shopping for brow makeup is to choose a shade that’s slightly lighter or cooler than your hair colour, avoiding anything too dark or with reddish undertones (unless you have some natural warmth in your hair). ‘Greyish browns give the most natural effect – they mimic the little bit of shadow that naturally full brows create on the skin underneath,’ Caroline explains, recommending e.l.f. Cosmetics Instant Lift Waterproof Brow Pencil, £4, for its excellent range of six…

CLEVER MOVES I love exercise – the endorphins! When I’m on the treadmill or using the StairMaster, I also appreciate having time out to think and to let my mind wander. SOULMATE SCENTS You have to have a connection with your fragrance – I connect with two. YSL Libre Eau de Parfum, from £69, is sassy, sexy and a little bit mysterious. I’ve also been using Wylde Moon (borrowed from) The Wild Eau de Parfum, £42, from Holly Willoughby’s range. It has lots of oils that energise and invigorate. FRESH-FACED MAKEUP Day to day, I don’t really wear makeup. But if I have a meeting, I’ll wear a very light base, such as Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation in Cool Golden, £43. Another favourite is Stila Convertible Color Dual…

TREND WATCH GROWN-UP FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS Friendship bracelets are everywhere at the moment – and they’re no longer reserved for children! And there are so many cute kits out there to make your own. There’s everything from clay bead kits to traditional thread ones, with dozens of beautiful designs. They’re a lovely craft to make with teenagers on a rainy afternoon – every member of your family can have a friendship bracelet! HANDMADE WARDROBE CABLE KNIT VEST We love knitted vests for keeping you cosy when the days get cooler. Our cable knit vest is so stylish, and the perfect foray into cable knitting if you’ve not tried it before. Head to prima.co.uk/cable-knit-vest-pattern to get the free pattern. What I’m making this month I learned calligraphy while I was at school,…

Baked orchard fruit cobbler with cinnamon crème fraîche This versatile dish can be easily adapted to any time of year, using pretty much any fruit you like. SERVES 6 • 8 large plums• 3 pears• 250g blackberries• 1tbsp crème de cassis, optional• 4tbsp soft brown sugar FOR THE COBBLER TOPPING • 180g plain flour• 1½tsp baking powder• Pinch salt• 75g unsalted butter, cubed• 50g granulated or caster sugar• 125-150ml buttermilk FOR THE CINNAMON CRÈME FRAÎCHE • 150g crème fraîche• 2tsp icing sugar, sifted• Little ground cinnamon YOU WILL ALSO NEED • 2-litre Dutch oven (lidded casserole pot) 1 Preheat oven to 190ºC (170ºC fan) mark 5. 2 Halve, stone and thickly slice the plums. Peel, core and thinly slice the pears. Wash and dry the blackberries. Place the fruit in…

HOW THEY WORK Wireless lamps are either battery-operated or rechargeable, and often have remote controls. The wall light is fixed with screws and uses a rechargeable bulb.…

ARTFULLY CHILLED The Ice Hotel (icehotel.com) in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, made of ice and snow, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. From an ice sculpture of a rhino in a guest room to the famous sub-zero bar, this year’s ephemeral creation promises to wow when it opens on 13 December. WHAT A CARRYON Kipling (kipling.com) has launched a range of British Airways, Ryanair and easyJet airline-approved cabin size luggage designed to prevent you ever being caught out by extra charges at the airport. We love this Spontaneous S carry-on case, £195, and Palermo Up under-seat bag, £160. BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS If you love learning on holiday, book yourself on one of Flavours Holidays’ Italian trips, with a choice of learning Italian, painting or photography. Enjoy vineyard visits and delicious meals, and spend…

Paddington In Peru Everyone’s favourite duffle-coated bear is back (with a marmalade sandwich in hand, of course) for a brand-new adventure. This time around, Paddington sets off to pay a visit to his Aunt Lucy in South America along with the beloved Brown family. But their trip soon takes an unexpected turn when they’re told on arrival by a guitar-playing nun (Olivia Colman) that Lucy is missing in action, sending the bunch on a quest to find her through the Amazon Rainforest. In cinemas 8 November Wolf Hall: The Mirror And The Light Prepare for more Tudor debauchery as the BBC’s historical drama returns for a second instalment. Based on the final novel in the late Hilary Mantel’s award-winning trilogy, the series explores the aftermath of the beheading of Anne…

A feelgood break in Cornwall Win a three-night stay for two at Budock Vean Hotel, which has a golf course, tennis courts and health spa. Stay in a Signature room with breakfast each morning and a four-course dinner each evening. Visit budockvean.co.uk. Save 10% on a B&B stay with dinner at the hotel, including use of facilities. Dogs welcome in Standard rooms (£10 fee per night). To book, call 01326 250288, quoting PRIMA OFFER. Enter for free online at prima.co.uk/treatsnov24. Call 0905 789 1009 (80p per min plus your network access charge)*. Text PRIMACOMP1 to 88833 (£1.50 plus your network charge)**. Leave your name and address when entering. TERMS & CONDITIONS Prize based on two sharing a double/twin Signature room, valid for 12 months, excluding hotel’s in-house special interest breaks,…

STAR OF THE MONTH SCORPIO 24 October to 22 November You’ve been through major ups and downs with the VIPs in your life and the cycle isn’t over yet. Now you need to be really clear about who in your personal life you do, and don’t, want to take into the future with you. Not everyone deserves to ride with you! Cut off or cut out what and whom you need to. SAGITTARIUS 23 November to 21 December For a long time, your sense of humour and optimism have been your secret weapons. However, as of this month, it’s also your word that is your magic wand. It’s said that ‘abracadabra’ means ‘with my words, I create’, and as you speak it, so it shall become! Talk about what you…

Music! We all love it and even if we say we don’t, there’ll be something about music that will spark a memory, or perhaps make a song pop out of our mouths or cause us to do a quick little dance. But how about learning a new instrument? How many of us say we will and then don’t actually do it? Do you remember me telling you that a little while ago I bought a ukulele? Well, I need to be honest and say I hadn’t picked it up for an age, but then, recently, I took it into work for someone else to play and decided I would have another go. My younger daughter learned the guitar for a few years at school and she taught me how to…