New Zealand Woman’s Weekly 1924

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (37), may have stolen the spotlight at the Chelsea Flower Show with her playful garden, but the royal and her gorgeous children weren’t the only famous faces at the prestigious event. Famed garden enthusiast and food writer Mary Berry (84) delighted in the pink flowers at an indoor exhibit, while the absolutely fabulous Joanna Lumley (73) visited the silver award-winning Donkey Sanctuary garden. (Kate’s creation was ineligible for judging.) Downton Abbey’s Jim Carter (70) and his wife, Harry Potter star Imelda Staunton (63), were there, showing their support for award-winning garden designer Kate Gould’s charity garden. And Dame Joan Collins (86), with husband Percy Gibson (54), was tickled pink by the plants.…

A few years ago, when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, all the books I read on the subject said the same thing – I should eliminate gluten fr om my diet. At the time, it sounded like a ridiculous and near -on impossible idea. What would life be like without hot br ead fresh from the oven? What would I do if I couldn’ t nip out to the café ar ound the corner for the best cheese scone on those days I for got to eat breakfast? Actually , what could I eat for br eakfast now? What even is gluten?! Thankfully , my mini fr eak-out was completely unnecessary – and a small price to pay for helping to impr ove my illness. In New Zealand,…

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (37), may have stolen the spotlight at the Chelsea Flower Show with her playful garden, but the royal and her gorgeous children weren’t the only famous faces at the prestigious event. Famed garden enthusiast and food writer Mary Berry (84) delighted in the pink flowers at an indoor exhibit, while the absolutely fabulous Joanna Lumley (73) visited the silver award-winning Donkey Sanctuary garden. (Kate’s creation was ineligible for judging.) Downton Abbey’s Jim Carter (70) and his wife, Harry Potter star Imelda Staunton (63), were there, showing their support for award-winning garden designer Kate Gould’s charity garden. And Dame Joan Collins (86), with husband Percy Gibson (54), was tickled pink by the plants.…

A few years ago, when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, all the books I read on the subject said the same thing – I should eliminate gluten fr om my diet. At the time, it sounded like a ridiculous and near -on impossible idea. What would life be like without hot br ead fresh from the oven? What would I do if I couldn’ t nip out to the café ar ound the corner for the best cheese scone on those days I for got to eat breakfast? Actually , what could I eat for br eakfast now? What even is gluten?! Thankfully , my mini fr eak-out was completely unnecessary – and a small price to pay for helping to impr ove my illness. In New Zealand,…

It’s the reunion tour that fans have really, really wanted for a long time! Now, 25 years after they first stormed the charts, four of the five Spice Girls belted out their biggest hits at Dublin’s Croke Park. Kicking off their tour, Melanie Brown (44), Melanie Chisholm (45), Emma Bunton (43) and Geri Horner (46) captivated the crowd as they performed chart-topping singles, including 2 Become 1, Wannabe and Say You'll Be There. Most of the group’s costumes paid homage to their best ’90s looks, but there was an extra bit of sparkle – the singers, along with their dancers, debuted 100 costumes with a total of one million Swarovski crystals. However, not everyone enjoyed the evening. The concert was plagued by sound problems with some fans claiming they couldn’t…

‘This might be my last job’ She’s been losing her sight steadily since being diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2012, but in true Dame Judi Dench spirit, the legendary actress has managed to find quite a satisfying positive. “Because I can only really see someone when I’m six inches away now, I have to get very close to people – and I mean extremely close. “Which,” she tells, “is handy with the fellas – wonderful, really. And you have to find a silver lining, don’t you?” Despite not being able to see much of her co-stars any more, Dame Judi (84) hasn’t let a little thing like a lack of sight stop her career. In fact, she has not one but two films currently playing in New Zealand cinemas –…