Table of contents for August 2023 in Chat Specials

Women are often seen as mothers, sisters, daughters, all born with the natural desire to nurture and create life – certainly not take it. This digital issue of Women Who Kill unveils the stories that led certain women to commit the ultimate crime. From jealous lovers, who savagely removed their love rivals from the picture, to others who targeted innocent children. Packed with crime scene photos, maps of killers’ hunting grounds and the insight of top criminal psychologists, the world’s most notorious female killers are featured. To get your free digital copy of Women Who Kill use this link bit.ly/Chat291 Offer available from 13 July to 13 August 2023 Advice The link directs you to a landing page, please leave your details so that the digital download can be emailed to your inbox, this…

Snug as a bug My cat Blackberry sleeps for most of the day and always looks so content while doing so. By the window is her favourite spot, so we moved her bed up to the windowsill. I really love my lazy puss. Suzanne, Tiverton Pretty Polly This cheeky bird wouldn’t stop squawking when we went to visit the aviary. ‘She likes the sound of her own voice,’ I said to my wife, Valerie. She was inclined to agree with me. Thomas, Canterbury Keeping watch This meerkat made a very funny sight – just look at the way he’s sat. My hubby commented that he must be a look out for the other meerkats. They are quite peculiar. Dawn, Durham Put your paws up This is my dog Nancy passed out…

It’s time to buckle up your dungarees, prepare a feast consisting of feta and ripe olives and limber up for an epic instalment of Mamma Mia. Trending this year, discover how you can take inspiration from a Greek summer and become a real life goddess – this season is going to be your best yet… A LITTLE TASTER Want the ultimate Greek experience? Try these fun days out that are jam-packed with memories that will last a lifetime… 1. Hush: The Party, Shrewsbury Does your mamma know that you’re out? She will now – you won’t be able to hide these fabulous pictures! Step into a world of colour, music and Greek cuisine – and you won’t need to close your eyes to imagine you are on a Greek island…

The Seven Year Slip – Ashley Poston £8.99, WHSMITH Are you craving an easy summer read with a twist? Then look no further than this brand new release… Having had her heart broken before, Clementine vows to keep her heart safe. She plans to work hard, find someone decent to love and live in a castle! And for the last year, the plan has worked like magic. That’s until she meets a strange man in her late aunt’s kitchen. With kind eyes, a Welsh drawl and a craving for lemon meringues, he’s exactly Clementine’s type. Except, he only exists seven years ago in the past. But will Clementine realise that love is never a matter of time – but a matter of timing? The Palace Girls – Emma Royal £8.99,…

There’s nothing better than getting out in nature and if you’re looking for something remote, wild camping may be the best choice for you. But there are a few things you should know first… • Please visit: outdoorworlddirect.co.uk Know the basics! David Scotland, camping expert and owner of Outdoor World Direct, shares his insider knowledge to wild camping: • Do research your location. Wild camping is legal in Scotland and Dartmoor, provided you do it properly. Technically, it is illegal in England and Wales, however it is still done by many who follow the below etiquette. • Do ask for permission if camping on private land – it’s common courtesy that is more likely to allow that land to continue as a wild camping spot. • Do ‘leave no trace’…

I thought I’d only shut my eyes for five minutes…Basil Leeshue, 64, from Yorkshire WARNING SIGNS Pulling onto the motorway in June 2015, I felt tired. Maybe I just need a coffee to wake up, I thought. Only as I drove along, my vision suddenly went blank. It could have been after 10 seconds or 10 minutes that my sight came back. Luckily, I hadn’t swerved. That was strange, I thought, but I didn’t think too much of it. Except when I pulled onto my driveway, I noticed my arm felt a bit dead. And when I went to get out of the car, I realised my left side wasn’t working very well. Thinking I just had a dead leg, I pulled myself out of the car, falling in the…

I took matters into my own hands when I noticed my hair falling out…Lolita Sanders, 49, from London Clutching my newborn baby close to my chest, he was perfect. ‘Hello, Zac,’ I cooed. And what’s more, my labour had gone smoothly, too – with my eldest Ethan, now 12, I had been in labour for days, but with Zac it had been a few hours. He was born on 23 February 2016, weighing a happy and healthy 6lb 8oz. ‘Isn’t he gorgeous?’ I smiled at my husband Adam, 50. ‘Beautiful,’ he agreed. He had been a surprise baby, but we were so grateful to have him with us. Having suffered from postnatal depression with Ethan, my doctors and midwives followed me closely while I was pregnant with Zac. I had…

GOLDEN STAPLES FOR SUMMER Are you wanting to add a little something extra to your summer wardrobe this season – giving yourself a golden glow as you do so? Dropping their Summer Accessories Guide, with jewellery staples made for layering, Betty + Biddy have shown that the possibilities are endless – and we are loving them! By mixing fine and chunky necklaces and wearing hoops with a pinch of colour, add a little flair to your look – you’ll get compliments for sure. • See: bettyandbiddy.com IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS… Mazes, den-building, sports days and a little bit of competition – a recipe for the perfect day out, right? This summer, all throughout August, the National Trust are launching a Summer of Play Scheme sponsored by Starling…

August means picnics, wild swimming, the smell of sun cream, packing your beach bag – oh, and not forgetting a new monthly special of Chat. Brimming with as much fun and exciting content as possible – we know that you are sure to have an absolute blast this summer. Whether you want to make more of a conscious effort to stay active, getting those 10k steps in (pg50), organise a trip to some of the UK’s greatest vineyards for a tasty tipple (pg40) or learn the ins and outs of wild camping (pg31), there’s something for everyone. And getting outdoors is something that allows Marta (pg28) to experience freedom and peace. Setting herself the ultimate challenge to get peak after peak under her belt, she wants everyone to give it…

I wasn’t looking for love, until an unexpected man came into my life showing me that miracles really do exist…Jessica Perez, 32 Working yet another night shift as a transplant nurse, I could barely keep my eyes open – if anything, the ward was completely overwhelming. Surrounded by individuals who were very sick, often in the recovery process after experiencing extensive injuries to their bodies, it was incredibly hard to see – but a rewarding process at the same time, too. Having worked in organ preparation for five years before becoming a nurse in Ohio, US, I’d seen both sides of the treatment. Meeting donor families on what was potentially the worst day of their life, I knew just how much a donation meant to individuals – for some it…

Dressing for summer has never been so cheap – especially with Matalan on hand to help you pinch the pounds. With tropical prints, staple accessories and sizzlin’ shades, you’ll get compliments galore. • Shop in store and online now, please visit: matalan.co.uk Flatforms are a great summer shoe – perfect for around the pool or dressing up a casual outfit for the evening! Leaf prints are trending – go big or go home! When wearing a midi dress, if you feel unsure about the cut, wear with wedges to elongate your legs – perfect!…

I didn’t realise I’d make a fortune when I decided shaving wasn’t for me!Calita Fire, 35 Running my hand over the long hair on my armpits, I smiled at the camera. ‘It’s soft,’ I purred. I often got requests like this on my OnlyFans page. Working from the comfort of my home in Spain, my subscribers loved my body hair. And I often got requests asking me to describe my body hair – a fetish called body hair worship. It’s difficult to describe, but I explain the smell and texture of my hair – and my fans love it! Angling the camera, I gently run my hands through the soft hair. And the subscriber who requested this video loved it – they really were getting off to my body hair!…

I know the power of putting one foot in front of the other to achieve my dreams…Marta Misztal, 38, from Belvedere, London Stepping over mountains of mess in my house and looking out to my jungle of a garden, cleaning up actually wasn’t at the forefront of my mind. Neither was getting my nails or hair done or even going on a date – I really had to utilise my time to the maximum instead. Whether that meant quickly eating my lunch at my desk to ensure that I could have a full hour in the gym or loading my backpack with 30 litres of water, certain aspects of my life had to take a backseat. Especially if I wanted to complete a new mountain climbing world record – taking…

I had a special request on my wedding day, preparing for a hard future that was to come…Leanne Chapman, 29, from Essex Dear Mum, Doing everything you could to make everyone feel welcome, it was no surprise that we always had such a close bond. Growing up, we had to make sure to get Dad, Dean, now 58, a dog so he wasn’t left out – there were five girls in the house that he had to deal with! With all things girly coming from Danielle, now 33, Jade, now 30, me in the middle and then Billie, now 24, you used to dress us all in similar outfits. And as we got older, you would always be the one that everyone would gravitate towards. So, when it came to…

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Perfect picky bits for summer snacking!…

Strike a pose Here is me and my hubby on our summer holiday. We take selfies everywhere we go – here we are trying to get the beautiful architecture in the background. We always have a good time. Joy, Yeovil Bottom’s up! Well, I’m proud as punch. One of my girls graduated with a first in English Literature and here we are at a celebratory dinner. I never went to university and I’m so happy she did. The world is her oyster. Donna, Grimsby Summer walks In peak summer, I love walking along the canal boats. Surrounded by butterflies and flowers I always wave to the people on the houseboats as I go. When I retire, I plan to move down to the canal myself – it seems a much more…

King Edward II employed a man whose job it was to do what for the amusement of the King? The answer to each clue (apart from the first) begins with the last letter of the preceding answer. The shaded squares will then spell out the two-word answer. 1 Use a sailboard (8) 2 Staircase outside a building in case of a blaze (4,6) 3 Stretch material (7) 4 Offspring, son or daughter (5) 5 Flakes from the scalp (8) 6 Type of clover that’s lucky (4-4) 7 Shopkeeper who sells cod, skate, salmon and more (10) 8 Item rolled out for royalty or celebrities (3,6) 9 Large hairy spider (9) 10 List of letters, A to Z (8) 11 The ‘T’ of G and (5) 12 Alternative to spectacles (7,6) 13 Californian city…

Packed up! When cleaning out my kitchen cupboards, before putting the food back inside, I make a list on my phone of what I have. It makes the food shop so much easier as I already know what I have in my cupboards back at home and what I’m running low on. Alice, Cheshire Be-leaf in yourself! Keeping houseplants alive in summer can be tricky and knowing how much water to give them used to stress me out. Now, I place a plate full of water underneath the plant, meaning it can absorb exactly what it needs from the root – it works every time. Corrine, Newcastle Bucket list Instead of rushing around the garage trying to find all of your car essentials, I place mine all in the same…

Sue Tappenden is an experienced Coach and People Expert who helps her clients untangle their brain spaghetti and improve their relationship with themselves and those around them, at work, in everyday life and at home. (headspaceforchange.com) I don’t know how to help him… Q My 30-year-old son has Q just come to me and his dad asking for a house deposit. We are not in the position to give him any money, however I don’t want to see him suffer – how can we still help him? Abbie, Stockport A As a parent, you will naturally want to help your son in any way that you can and so exploring different ways of doing so, outside of giving him deposit money, is definitely a kind and supportive reaction. It’s tough…

Ask our doc With Cheryl Lythgoe, head matron for Benenden Health Addicted to sugar Q I need to lose around 5st, but no matter how hard I try I can’t stop eating sweets and chocolate. I think I’m addicted to sugar – is that a thing? Jessica, Thornbury A When we eat sugary foods, our bodies release a small amount of dopamine which is a feelgood hormone – this response to sugar can be addictive. Current research claims that sugar could be as addictive as cocaine. The effects of being overweight or obese, and the damage that sugar does to our teeth, comes at just as high a risk. I’d suggest limiting your alcohol, using things like frozen grapes (these can be just like boiled sweets), add different berries to…