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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
On the cover
8 Health: Take 10 years
off your joints
10 Cover star: Claire King:
‘I want to grow old
disgracefully’
18 Beauty: Simple ways
to look younger

24 Cookery: Glorious...
and gluten free!
28 History: The codebreakers of Bletchley
38 Craft: Four garden
projects to make
47 Crochet: Exclusive!
Easter blanket, part 1

53 Book club
54 Serial, part 3:
When Winter Comes
by Geraldine Ryan

Home sweet home
36 Gardening: Garden
therapy to help you stay
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Life coach
30 Dr Mel: Coping
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33 Health choices
35 Here to help
51 Save & prosper!

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60 Puzzles
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To celebrate Thrive’s It’s Not Just Gardening week from 1-5 April, here are
two projects to try from celebrity gardener David Domoney

SUMMER
BASKETHANGING
Do same the
with waterretaining gel.
Put main
plant in
the centre
of compost,
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plants around
it. Plant one
plant per inch
of basket diameter.
Add spiller plants
around the edge so
they’ll trail over the side.
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between plants. Water

compost and leave to
drain before hanging.
Protect from frosts.

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TIME TO DO: April onwards
SUITABLE PLANTS:
Verbena, salvia, begonia,
calendula, lobelia,
trailing fuchsia
Fill lined hanging basket
with compost to within
7cm of the top. Measure
fertiliser pellets and mix.

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TIME TO DO:
Spring/early summer
SUITABLE PLANTS:
Rosemary and lavender
Select 7-10cm of your
cutting plant without
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straight cut. Remove all
the leaves from the lower
half of the cutting.

Fill a 13cm pot
with a 50/50
sand and compost
mix and put
cuttings around
pot edge. Ensure
they don’t touch.
Water and
label. Place
4 canes around
the pot edge and
cover with
polythene
bag. Secure
bag with
elastic band.
Put pot in
bright spot

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Tell us about
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Well, I’m pretty
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designer cast-offs!
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It has a hood, which
looks glam when the
coat is fastened. My
jacket is an Isabel
Marant knit, and my
velvet trousers are
Max Mara. My bag is
a gift and my boots
are by Vera Wang
– bought for me by
my daughter. She
has excellent taste!
And the best bit
of your body?
My new teeth!

Gertie Brehony, 74

Tell us about your look…
My style is very casual. I love jeans,
long boots, chunky knits and
a good jacket or coat – usually
in a bright colour. I think colour

always cheers you up – whatever
the weather. My coat is by Femme.
I found it in a store in Ireland.
I spotted my jeans on a website
called Pamela Scott. They’re a good
fit for my slim legs. My hat and scarf
were both bought locally. My bag
is M&S and my boots are Gabor.
And the best bit of your body?
My legs.

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Pat Currie, 90, in 1949
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Karen Russell, 53

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and Topshop. I’ve had these Miu Miu
trousers for a few years. My jacket is
Zara and my sweater from the men’s
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are 20 years old! My bag is from Topshop
and my scarf is Lucas and Stone.
And the best bit of your body?
I’m happy with myself. I like to exercise
as it’s good for body and mind!

Tell us about
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I tend to mix quality
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finds. I bought my wax
jacket in Superdry.
I found my scarf in
a market and my cap
is Monsoon. My jeans
are Debenhams and
my trainers are Echo.
My leather gloves, by
Osprey, are a TK Maxx
find. I’ve had my
Mulberry bag for a
few years and I love it.
And the best bit of
your body?
People say my hands
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Take 10 years off your

JOINTS

The way you live your life can have a profound
effect on your joints. Here’s what you can do
for yours to feel years younger

Take 1 year

Lose weight if you need to
Those extra pounds put added
strain on weight-bearing joints
like hips, back, ankles and feet,
especially your knees. When
you walk, the pressure on your
knees increases to around six
times your body weight so
even a small weight loss can
make a big difference. You’ll

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joints and stop the build-up
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Take 5 years
Stretch &
strengthen
Exercises that stretch,
strengthen and stabilise
your knees, hips, shoulders
and ankles are crucial in
keeping you mobile and
reducing the risk of future
joint problems. Try yoga,
Pilates or Tai Chi or
consult a physiotherapist
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exercises. The charity Versus
Arthritis has some great
moves on their website,
versusarthritis.org. For more
arthritis advice, call their
helpline on 0800 5200 520.

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Take 2 years

know if you need to
lose weight, but as
a rough guide your
waist measurement
shouldn’t exceed 31.5
inches (80cm). If you’re

losing weight, do it sensibly
(around 1lb a week) through
a well-balanced eating plan.


Take 9 years

HEALTH

Think collagen

It’s essential for healthy joints but we
lose around 1% of it a year as we
approach our 30s. ‘It’s a
protein,’ says nutritionist
Dora Walsh, ‘so proteinbased foods can help
provide the basic amino
acids to make collagen.’
Eat plenty of eggs, yogurt,
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beans. Or try Care Collagen
Joint Formula (£17.95 for 60
capsules, Asda).
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seeds. The zinc in the seeds and
the copper in the nuts
combine to encourage the
formation of collagen.

Take 7 years

Get some sun

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Get any pain
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Take 8 years

Go for a run

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Research by the Arthritis Research
UK Centre for Sport, Exercise and
Osteoarthritis has found that far from
damaging joints, as previously thought,
running can have a protective effect.
Try the NHS couch-to-5km plan
(nhs.uk) or try regular brisk walks.

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‘I WANT TO
GROW OLD

disgracefully’
Actress Claire King, 56, tells Woman's Weekly
why she doesn't care if people think she looks
old on screen as she returns to Emmerdale

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mmerdale star Claire
King has openly
admitted that she
has suffered with
heartbreak, depression and

addiction in the past. But
now, as she makes a grand
return to the ITV soap,
the actress reveals she’s
happier than ever.
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WORDS: CHRISTINE SMITH. PHOTOS: ITV/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK

‘When my body
isn’t feeling
good, I have to
grin and bear it’


‘We’re a tea
club with a

DIFFERENCE’
Tea brought them together, but not how you’d expect.
Here, Natasha Wynarczyk speaks to Tea Gardens of
Scotland, a collective championing Scottish brews

Tasting some
of Mary’s tea

Tea consultant Beverly

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t was a chance moment
of picking up a magazine
in the waiting room of a
dentist’s surgery in 2007
that led Susie Walker-Munro
to grow her own tea in
Scotland – and build lifelong
friendships along the way.
The 53-year-old, who lives
with husband Euan on their
farm in Angus, Scotland, read
an article about tea growing
on the Tregothnan Estate,
Cornwall, in a gardening
magazine, sparking an idea.
The couple had been
looking for a new crop to
grow, and Susie realised
Scotland had similar growing
conditions to Cornwall, and,
with its cold, wet climate,
even to that of the Himalayas
– an important tea region.
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‘I got in touch

a consultant with the company
with the owners of
Teacraft,’ says Susie. ‘She
Tregothnan, and they invited
offered advice, and helped me
me to come and have a
create my hand-rolled Scottish
look,’ she recalls. ‘After, they
tea called Kinnettles Gold
sold me 20 tea bushes which
– she’s been a great support.’
I planted, and they survived.
Beverly, 59, has been in the
I’d put them in a sheltered
tea world since 2009, when
spot, but when I tried to plant she left her job as head of an
[OLTV\[PU[OLÄLSKZ^LYHU art company, sold her house
into real problems with the
and moved to Sri Lanka to
cuttings not thriving.’
volunteer with Voluntary
By 2015, Susie had
Services Overseas (VSO).
managed to grow some
‘I worked with
tea in polytunnels
farmers to develop
instead, but it
rural businesses,
wasn’t ‘up

and two years
to scratch’.
later I was
‘I was
invited to
introduced
volunteer at
to Beverly
the Amba
Wainwright,
tea estate
a fantastic
– the rest
tea maker
was history,’
Susie
grows
working as
she says.
tea in Scotland

When she moved back to
Scotland in 2014, she started
working as a tea consultant,
which is how she met Susie.
In 2016, Susie, Beverly and
several other women keen
on growing Scottish tea came
together to import seed from
Georgia and Nepal. Seed is

more robust than cuttings and
produces more leaves, and
they hope to have their teas on
sale to the public next year.
Although Susie is producing
her own tea, most of the
women plan to process their
teas in Beverly’s tea factory as
a joint venture. The tea factory
will also offer tea courses
and tours by appointment.
The women have formed
a company, Tea Gardens of
Scotland, sharing advice with


REAL LIFE

PHOTOS: ASHLEY COOMBES PHOTOGRAPHY, SPACE 21

From top left: Catherine, Kate,
Susie, Pinkie and Lisa; from bottom
left: Beverly, Mary and Ronnie

one another, having regular
meetings to provide support,
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Sri Lanka and Japan together.
Beverly regularly visits the
other women’s tea gardens to

advise and help with crops.
‘There have been times
when members have been so
demoralised by a hard winter
that kills off many of the
young plants,’ says Beverly.
‘None of us realised what
a huge amount of work it
would be, especially as it’s so
expensive to hire agricultural
workers. You have to be
very hands-on and it’s backbreaking, but I love this group.
The ladies are fantastic.’
Another member of
the group, Mary Gifford,
developed an interest in

growing tea with her
husband Patrick in order
to diversify their land.
‘We are all different
characters, and doing things
differently, but it’s been
amazing to compare notes,’
she says. ‘And it’s rather fun
when we all get together, for
example during our trip to
Sri Lanka where we travelled

around in a minibus and all

learnt an enormous amount.’
Susie, who has since found
out that Charles Alexander
Bruce, the ‘father’ of tea in
India, was her great-greatgreat grandfather, echoes the
thoughts of Beverly and Mary.
‘What I think is particularly
great is we are open about
any problems and really rally
round to help each other.

‘We’re a tea club with a
difference. Our collective
came together by word of
mouth, and I didn’t know
some of the other women
before. But we’ve become
fantastic friends, and I look
forward to what the future
holds for our tea ventures.’
For more information, visit
teagardensofscotland.co.uk
and scottishteafactory.co.uk

The British obsession with tea

Tea is the UK’s favourite drink, and while
society. Tea is partly to thank for improving
it may seem quintessentially British,
the nation’s health, as boiling water killed

it’s not usually grown in the UK.
lethal waterborne diseases such as
The
nation
Our obsession with it started in
cholera and typhoid. Now, millions
loves
a
cuppa
the 18th century, when it was
of us consume the drink every
imported from China and India
day, and UK-grown tea is slowly
and became popular among the
on the rise, with the Tregothnan
upper classes. A century on, it
Estate having made the first
had permeated all of British
British-grown tea back in 2006.
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COLUMN

It’s A Funny
Old World

‘Everyone got homemade candles that
year. Wonky, but I called them artisan’

A

re you a craftsperson? Do
you have familiar tools,
materials and equipment
laid out ready, or cleaned
and put away? Have you kept
improving your skill in needlework
quilling, or watercolours?
Congratulations. I cower in shame
at your feet. You show up my lifetime
weakness. I dream the dream, get all
the kit and then somehow, fall away.
I was reminded of this in a craft shop

the other day, admiring the candles,
because at the peak of the mania,
I used to make them. I decided it
would be my one practical talent
(my husband Paul had wisely taken
over the cooking by then).
I got the wax, the bain-marie
boiler, thermometer, rubber moulds,
wicks... Such was the frenzy that
I even got a tall, narrow aluminium
pan to make dipped beeswax
candles in layers like a medieval
monk. It’s tricky: get the wax too hot
and every time you re-dip the wick
the last layer falls off... Everyone
got homemade candles that year.
Wonky, but I called them artisan.
But two years later the boiler,
moulds, wicks and pan were in the
garage, forgotten until shame made
me give them away. So had I learned
my lesson and sensibly gone back to
the keyboard because the only things
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practical creators
Libby’s braved the
sent me on to
chilly North Sea
an icon-painting
course in Kent, to

sit around a big
table with six other
students and lots of
lovely art materials.
I made paint with
egg yolks and
powder, primed
my plank of wood,
daubed a picture of

This week’s columnist:

PHOTOS: PA IMAGES, GETTY IMAGES

Broadcaster and writer
Libby Purves

St Michael the Archangel and
learned how to put gold leaf on his
halo and polish it with an amethyst
on a stick. I was the worst in the
class, but went and bought powder
paint and plaster and oh, the shame,
a packet of gold leaf and an amethyst
on a stick. None of which I used,
because the kitchen table didn’t
seem big enough. So I gave it away
to a real artist. As for St Michael, he
got lost in a house move.
Before long, I was on a beginners’

course in mosaic, chipping out
multicoloured tesserae for my picture
of an owl, with a troublingly leering
expression. They do an improvers’
course too, but the teacher kindly
said I can do the beginners as often
as I like, seeing that I never improve.
So I got some mosaic materials…
you know the rest.
We need not even mention the
watercolours. ‘Oh,’ said the teacher.
‘You’re going for a misty Fauviste
look.’ No, I wasn’t. Draw a veil over
the memory of rainbow colours
turned muddy khaki, dripping onto
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got donated to children up the road.
Even easy kits fail: for some reason
I never made that 2ft tall model of St
Basil’s Cathedral before Paul sneaked
the unopened box off to Oxfam.
But hope springs eternal: I may yet
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‘My funny old week’
Where I’ve been... To the beach to swim in the
wintry North Sea.
What I’ve seen... Goosepimples all over me. 
Who I’ve met... Sheridan Smith – I love her. 
What I’ve bought... A cuddly Merino

wool jacket.

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This statement animal-print jumper is much
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A

nimal print is one of those trends
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its great price tag, this jumper
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BThe lightweight fabric is great for layering;
try wearing it with a crisp white shirt
underneath for a smarter look.

B Dress it up or dress it down. It looks
great teamed with jeans or jazz it up with

a maxi skirt for an evening out.
B The contrasting yellow trim on the
sleeves and hem add a subtle pop of colour.
B Machine washable and tumble-dry safe,
it’s easy to wear again and again.

Family party
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Necklace,
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Ashley
Trousers, £70,
sizes 6-22, Boden

FASHION

Out for
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Skirt, £30,
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JD Williams

Bangles, £9.99,
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WIDE
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Shoes, £20,
JD Williams
Bag, £12, V by Very

Jumper, £19.50,
sizes 6-24, M&S

Lunch with
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Earrings,
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set of two,
H&M

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Bag, £25, Accessorize

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Trainers,
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10
YOUNGER

ways
to look

These simple youth-boosting make-up tweaks
can make a real difference to your face

Before anything
apply a layer of

MOISTURISER

WORDS: STEPHANIE MAYLOR. PHOTO: GETTY (POSED BY MODEL)

After you’ve washed your face in the
morning, slather on day cream. It
doesn’t matter how expensive your
cosmetics are, if your skin is dry, your
make-up isn’t going to look its best.
Plus smooth, hydrated skin should
mean you’ll use less foundation and
concealer. Alex Steinherr Pollution
Solution Oil-Free Gel Hydrator,
£5, Primark, works extremely
well with make-up and protects
skin during the day.

Lighten up YOUR BROWS
Defining brows is a simple tweak, but makes a
big difference. Use a pencil to fill in any sparse
areas for fuller, more youthful brows – pick a

shade lighter than your natural hair colour for
the most flattering finish (but if you’re blonde
or silver, go a shade darker). NYX Professional
Makeup Precision Brow Pencil, £9, is great.

Switch to

CREAM BLUSHER
The more hydrated your skin, the healthier
it looks, so avoid heavy powders and opt
for fluid, cream formulas for concealer,
bronzer and especially blusher – powder
blush gathers in fine lines on the cheeks.
A cream or gel gives a flattering dewiness.
Dab Rosie for Autograph Cream Blush, £14,
M&S, across cheeks and blend over the tops of cheekbones.

Avoid

Swap your brush

FOR A SPONGE

A foundation brush is ideal for precise
application but wrinkles and dryness
need a softer touch. Apply your base
with a Beauty Blender Classic Sponge,
£17. Hold the sponge under running
water, squeeze it out then use to dab on
foundation. The water thins your base

slightly, so coverage is light and dewy.

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DARK LIPSTICKS
The older we get, the thinner
our lips become, especially
the upper lip. Dark colours only
accentuate this. The same applies
to matte finishes. A rose-pink satin
lipstick, however, is a universally
flattering shade, and the light-reflecting
finish creates the illusion of fuller,
smoother lips. Bourjois Rouge Fabuleux
Lipstick in 06 Sleepink Beauty, £8.99,
has a beautiful, buttery texture.

Use an

EYE PRIMER
They say the eyes are the
window to the soul. They’re
also a window to our true
age. Wrinkled lids make
eyeshadow crease, making
wrinkles look worse – it’s a
vicious circle. A primer, such
as Rimmel Magnif’eyes
Eye Primer, £4.99, creates
a smooth base and helps

keep shadow in place.


BEAUTY

Choose a

LIQUID CONCEALER
For ladies of a certain age, concealer is
a godsend, especially after a poor night’s
sleep. And don't just restrict cover to the
under-eye area – you should also be applying
concealer to the inner corner of each eye, the
sides of the nostrils and between your brows.
Concealing these magic zones disguises
thread veins and lifts the whole face. Revlon
Youth FX Fill + Blur Concealer, £11.99,
covers well and doesn’t seep into lines.

Swap black for

BROWN EYELINER
If you have dark features, you can
probably still get away with black
eyeliner, but switching to brown
is a lot more forgiving, with much
of the same impact. Benefit
Roller Liner, £20.50, comes in
brown, and gives a precise flick.
Or, if you prefer a pencil, CYO

Setting Our Sights Kohl Gel
Eyeliner in Brown, £3.50, feels
incredibly soft and won’t drag.

Find your

FOUNDATION
MATCH
Get colour-matched with your
favourite brand in a department
store. No7 counters even have
a gadget that reads your skin
tone to find your perfect
shade. Pick a foundation
with warm undertones
– the golden notes
neutralise redness and
fight any grey pallor
that comes with age,
which applies to all
skin tones, from fair to
black. The Ordinary
Serum Foundation,
£5.70, theordinary.
com, gives a radiant finish.
Look for your shade with a ‘Y’ for yellow
after the number to add instant warmth.

Exfoliate

YOUR LIPS
A weekly scrub can make all
the difference to lipstickwearers. Buffing gets the
circulation going, which
gives a slight plumping
effect. Plus, it gets rid of any
flakes, so colour glides on
more easily. We love Elf
Lip Exfoliator, £4.50 – its
vitamin E and shea butter
formula moisturises as it
exfoliates. Otherwise, use
a soft, new toothbrush.
Apply lip balm first, then
very gently scrub lips in
small, circular motions.

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