Issue 17-May-2022 - Woman's Weekly (2024)

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IN THIS ISSUEHello!Parallel lives It’s too easy to imagine that our life experiences are similar to everyone else’s. I’m left-handed, and I vividly remember my mum telling me, when I was very young, that in the old days, left-handers were forced to write with their right hand. Oh, how we laughed at such a ridiculous notion. But as an adult, I’ve met people who had exactly that experience as a child, at the time that my mum and I were laughing about it. Similarly, in my family, it was a given that girls and boys should have equal opportunities. But Suz’s moving story on page 20 describes a very different childhood, and she’s not much older than me.…1 min

IN THIS ISSUEHello!Parallel livesIt’s too easy to imagine that our life experiences are similar to everyone else’s. I’m left-handed, and I vividly remember my mum telling me, when I was very young, that in the old days, left-handers were forced to write with their right hand. Oh, how we laughed at such a ridiculous notion. But as an adult, I’ve met people who had exactly that experience as a child, at the time that my mum and I were laughing about it. Similarly, in my family, it was a given that girls and boys should have equal opportunities. But Suz’s moving story on page 20 describes a very different childhood, and she’s not much older than me.…1 min

IN THIS ISSUE3 of the best... little National ParksEXMOOR Closest to my heart for personal reasons, its combination of lovely landscapes and stunning sea cliffs is hard to beat. PEMBROKESHIRE COAST Unique, as the only Park consisting mainly of a coastline, it has a string of sandy beaches between rocks and caves. NORTHUMBERLAND Hauntingly beautiful, this sparsely populated park on the English-Scottish border deserves to be better known and visited.…1 min

GREAT READSFrom us to youPonies on prescription Wild ponies at a Cornish nature reserve have helped boost people’s wellbeing in a series of socially prescribed activities. Attendees, who used a tracking app to find the herd of 26 Dartmoor and Shetland ponies at Goss Moor National Nature Reserve, reported feeling healthier and happier afterwards. The walks are part of Cornwall’s G7 Legacy Project for Nature Recovery, delivered by Natural England and Cornwall Wildlife Trust, which aims to connect people with nature and restore natural habitats for vital species. JUBILEE FOOD FEST The Blenheim Palace Food Festival will be back at the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site with a special Jubilee theme, from 2-5 June. There will be food, music and entertainment for all the family, and guest appearances from chefs Raymond Blanc and Italian…2 min

GREAT READSFrom us to youPonies on prescriptionWild ponies at a Cornish nature reserve have helped boost people’s wellbeing in a series of socially prescribed activities. Attendees, who used a tracking app to find the herd of 26 Dartmoor and Shetland ponies at Goss Moor National Nature Reserve, reported feeling healthier and happier afterwards. The walks are part of Cornwall’s G7 Legacy Project for Nature Recovery, delivered by Natural England and Cornwall Wildlife Trust, which aims to connect people with nature and restore natural habitats for vital species.JUBILEE FOOD FESTThe Blenheim Palace Food Festival will be back at the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site with a special Jubilee theme, from 2-5 June. There will be food, music and entertainment for all the family, and guest appearances from chefs Raymond Blanc and Italian legend Gennaro Contaldo.…2 min

GREAT READS3 Jobs to do in the garden1 Feed spring bulbs Your spring bulbs, such as daffodils and tulips, will have largely disappeared by now, but give them a liquid feed so they’ll put on a good display next year. 2 Tie in climbers New growth on climbing plants, such as wisteria, clematis and honeysuckle, should be tied in, to stop them getting unruly and to keep them looking attractive. 3 Support tall plants Put supports in place for herbaceous plants before they grow too large, and for those that produce heavier blooms, such as peonies, so they don’t flop over.…1 min

Issue 17-May-2022 - Woman's Weekly (2024)

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