Tabla de contenidos para Issue 489 en Yours Magazine

It’s almost time to pack away our summer wardrobes and think about pulling out our woollies, which always makes me feel a little sad. In the winter I miss the ease of throwing on a T-shirt and shorts or a lightweight dress. Most years, by the time it gets to December, I can barely move as I have to wear at least three layers to stop myself shivering! But there is some good news. My favourite fashion decade of them all – the Seventies – is making a comeback (again!) and in this issue we’ve got our pick from what’s in the stores now. Think flattering flares and floaty boho dresses and, best of all, items from just £10! Now is also a good time to think about preparing our…

The birth of red panda twins marks another milestone for West Midlands Safari Park, continuing their ‘baby boom’. Head keeper Amy Sewell says they ‘look forward to sharing their journey with visitors as they grow’. Park staff were overjoyed as it promises a positive future for the conservation of the endangered species. They join a long list of newborns at the park, including tiger cub triplets, an Indian rhino calf, and lion cub triplets. A mission to save the world’s most beautiful snail has begun after their attractive exterior has led to potential extinction. The endangered Polymita tree snail is easily identified by its brightly coloured shells, but their beauty has attracted the wrong crowd who want them as decorative objects. UK collectors are even selling them – with one…

PLAY WITH TEXTURE Corduroy fabrics will give your classic tailored co-ord a high-fashion twist. DRESS TO IMPRESS A floaty, boho-style frock will also work with a pair of heels and a red lip for a dinner date. DO IT IN DENIM Heading out to run some errands? This versatile shirt dress will have you looking - and feeling - great. ADD LAYERS A bold knitted waistcoat is the perfect layering piece for Autumn. Wear with jeans, skirts or even over a dress. EMBRACE DETAILING For a more subtle take on the trend, focus on small details such as embroidery, boxy pockets and versatile suede accents.…

Nacho jacket potatoes Serves: 4 Takes: 45min Cost per serving 71p 4 medium or large potatoes Olive oil, for brushing  Salt and freshly ground black pepper 395g can taco mixed beans in spicy tomato sauce 25g tortilla chips 120g Cheddar, grated 1 Preheat an air fryer to 200°C for 3min. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, brush with a little oil and season with salt. Cook for 40min, turning halfway through, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife. 2 Meanwhile, heat the beans in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Halve or quarter the potatoes and top with the tortilla chips and beans, and scatter over the cheese. Return to the air fryer, two at…

Make it this weekend From £34.50 YOU WILL NEED Remnant of cotton material for liner Reused summer hanging basket, or try therange.co.uk, from £3.49 Scissors, pen & string Plastic bin bag liner Hand trowel, & compost: Miracle-Gro Peat-Free Multi-Purpose Compost, £7.50/50L diy.com Plants: Dwarf chamaecyparis, Eucalyptus gunnii, cordyline ‘Peko’, heuchera, aster ‘Magic Mix’, carex ‘Everest’, winter-flowering pansies and winter-flowering heather, £25 from a garden centre Squash ‘Uchiki Kuri’, £2 from greengrocers Leftover ribbon, or try soft herringbone cotton ribbon, £6.89/25m theribbonroom.co.uk 1 Fold the material into quarters and, holding the string at the corner, draw a quarter circle the radius of the hanging basket and cut out with scissors. 2 Do the same with the bin liner, pierce a few times to make drainage holes and place the material, followed…

FILM: A PLACE IN THE SUN (1951) ICONIC COSTUME: A strapless tulle ballgown with full skirt and floral appliqué across the bust SHE WORE IT WELL: Elizabeth Taylor DESIGNED BY: Edith Head SHOWSTOPPING SCENE: Debutante society girl, Angela Vickers, first meets George Eastman (Montgomery Clift) and asks, ‘Do I make you nervous?’ ■ Taking a Dior’s New Look silhouette as the basis costume, designer Edith Head created a fitted, boned bodice which was embellished with small yellow velvet flowers. The dramatic full skirt was formed from three layers of cream tulle with a yellow taffeta underskirt. ■ Head chose to keep details, such as sleeves, to a minimum to ensure the dress would still be on trend as the release date for the film was to be more than a…

£10 cheque for every letter published Star heritage ◆ A recent issue showed a picture of Deanna Durbin. Your readers might be interested to know her mother came from Chester, my home city. She later moved to Greater Manchester and then emigrated with her husband to Winnipeg where Deanna was born. The family then moved to Los Angeles and the rest is history! Helen Evans, Chester Regular donation ◆ At a recent blood donating session I was asked what age I was when I started donating. I replied that I was either 20 or 21 and I have spent my married life as a blood donor. I intend to continue donating as long as my health permits and realise that, by giving up a little time, I can help others…

We’re used to seeing Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas looking glam as she comes down the show’s famous steps on a Saturday night. But, when she’s not in the spotlight, she loves nothing more than spending time with her mum Audrey, son Mark and grandson, Banksi. ‘He’s just an absolute doll, he’s the sweetest,’ Shirley tells Yours of the latest addition to her family. ‘I love him, he’s gorgeous. He turns two in November, and he’s running now. He chats too – he knows the words “no” and “cottage cheese!” I put him on top of my toes for a cha-cha-cha around the nursery, or I pick him up and we have a waltz around the kitchen. Of course, he loves music, because his dad’s got his own music…

Firefighters battled a blaze in a south London flat which was started by none other than… a clumsy tortoise. The rambunctious reptile knocked his aquarium’s heat lamp onto a bed of hay, causing it to set alight. London Fire Brigade managed to quickly get the fire under control and rescue the tortoise alongside his canine brother, who was hiding under the stairs. We’re so glad they are both safe!…

Arriving home from her latest trip away, Sue Rogers opened the spreadsheet she’d been keeping of all the countries she had visited. As she updated it, she totted up the number of places she’d travelled to and then something dawned on her. ‘I was amazed when I realised I’d been to 80 countries,’ Sue from Brighton, says. ‘Within a few minutes, I had an idea that I just couldn’t shake off. I thought I could travel the whole world!’ Although definitions of how many countries there are in the world vary, Sue set about ticking off the 193 recognised by the United Nations. Divorced with no children, Sue was able to fund her travels from her work as an educational consultant and by downsizing from a three-bedroom apartment in London…

SUPERCHARGE YOUR SKINCARE When it comes to our skin, collagen is the building block that keeps it plump, firm and lifted. But as we age, natural collagen levels tend to deplete, so it’s useful to introduce topical replacements to boost and maintain them. Boots Collagen Cleansing Balm, £12, helps to keep skin hydrated as you cleanse, which in turn will aid product absorption throughout the rest of your routine. Peptides are also brilliant for encouraging collagen production, and work best when used in serum or oil form. We recommend applying Paula’s Choice ProCollagen Peptide Plumping Moisturizer, £49, and Charlotte Tilbury Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil, from £27, to help plump and nourish ageing complexions. SUPPORT WITH SUPPLEMENTS To build an effective collagen-boosting routine, it can be useful to start from within.…

Built-in shelving is both practical and stylish DUNELM With retro influences from the Seventies and Eighties, this nostalgic collection is re-imagined for today’s interiors. Think primary colours, bold geometric shapes and high-gloss furniture – these striking elements will be the stars of the show. PRIMARK Sleek lines and modern shapes with hints of gold for a touch of glamour, Primark’s new-season edit has stepped up a gear. This elegant collection has a high-end feel without the price tag. GEORGE HOME Keep it soft and simple as we head into autumn with this fabulous French Fancy collection and add a touch of romance to your home. Bouclé textured furniture, velvet cushions, and cosy, warming fabrics ensure this look is a must have. Bows are a big trend this season MATALAN Soft…

Difficulty rating: YOU WILL NEED Lion Brand Hue + Me (80% acrylic, 20% wool) chunky (bulky) weight, 125m per 125g ball 5 balls of Bellini shade 102 (peach) (A) 3 balls of Desert shade 99 (light pink) (B) 35 × 35cm cushion pad 30 × 30cm cushion pad Approx 100cm of co-ordinating ribbon for each cushion 6.5mm crochet hook Tapestry needle FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Large cushion: 42 × 42cm Small cushion: 33 × 33cm ABBREVIATIONS ch = chain yrh = yarn round hook WS = wrong side RS = right side dc = double crochet st(s) = stitch(es) sl st = slip stitch MB = make bobble: [Yrh, insert hook in st, yrh, pull hook back through work, yrh, pull through first 2 loops on hook] 5 times (4 times for…

NEWS YOU CAN USE HOW TO GET HELP TO CLAIM BENEFITS With £23 billion in benefits such as Pension Credit left unclaimed, Nationwide has launched a phone line service to help people apply for the support they are owed. The service, which was launched in partnership with social policy data experts, Policy in Practice, offers both an online benefits calculator and a telephone service with experts to guide users through the process. It’s open to anyone, not just Nationwide customers. You can access the service via Nationwide’s website, app or a dedicated phone line, so even if you can’t, or would prefer not to use digital options, you can still access the same potentially life-changing support. ‘Millions of people across the UK are missing out on vital financial support they…

Singer and T-Rex frontman Marc Bolan died in a car crash in Barnes, south-west London. The 29-year-old was killed instantly when the purple mini, driven by his girlfriend Gloria Jones, careered off the road and hit a tree. The couple were returning home after a night out at a Mayfair restaurant at around 4am when the crash happened at a known accident blackspot. Bolan was pronounced dead at the scene, while Jones escaped with injuries including a broken jaw and arm. A witness to the accident, Phillip Evans-Lowe, who was driving to work, said ‘A girl was lying on the bonnet, and a man with long dark curly hair was stretched out in the road.’ The story was front-page news and thousands of fans mourned their hero, especially as, just…

Mrs C, a widow, mid-70s would like to meet a gentleman for friendship/companionship. She enjoys reading and days out. Non-smoker preferred. Tyne & Wear area. SEPT2-101 Friendly, single Trevor, 63, from Norfolk, is a genuine, loving guy who is looking for a fun-loving lady, 50-plus, for outings and good times. He enjoys music, the beach and countryside. Driver preferred. SEPT2-102 Anna, tall, non-smoker, 82, from Warwickshire, would like to make male/female friends for days out, coffee, theatre, cinema, pub lunches and possibly UK holidays. SEPT2-103 Hampshire girl Steph, 50s, seeks special friends to write to and text. Male/female. She enjoys music, country walks, cooking, shopping, sending cards and postcards. SEPT2-104 Non-smoking Janette, 72, from Croydon, likes to make the most of each day. She likes the coast/countryside, animals, reading, music…

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Theatre Almost 30 years after Stephen Fry portrayed Oscar Wilde on screen, he is playing Wilde’s formidable dowager, Lady Bracknell, on stage in director Max Webster’s colourful reimagining of classic satire The Importance of Being Earnest. From 18 September, Fry takes gleeful ownership of the play’s most famous line. ‘A handbag?!’, starring opposite Olly Alexander and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as friends Algernon and Jack. Hugh Dennis promises giggles as Reverend Canon Chasuble. noelcowardtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-importance-of-being-earnest Event York Food Festival, the not-for-profit 10-day celebration of local producers, independent restaurants and retailers, serves up a mouth-watering array of events, food stands and live music to get your teeth into from 19 September. St Crux Hall hosts a tantalising programme of tastings and demos featuring the likes of Great British Menu participant Ahmed Abdalla, who is…

Dear readers, Whenever I took a corner a bit too fast or revved the car engine to make sure I didn’t stall on a hill, Dad would look over and say, ‘Careful, Emerson.’ Emerson Fittipaldi was one of the youngest ever champions of Formula One, with the added bonus of seven syllables to roll out at opportune moments when we were learning how to drive. Stirling Moss was used as an expletive and James Hunt was in reserve for the times when we were heading towards a gate with seemingly no intention of stopping. Mum was coaching me the day when I froze and she had to perform a handbrake turn. It was like a version of Thelma and Louise only with a Morris Minor and a flock of sheep.…

MY LIFE lessons He was in the original cast of Hair, played Vince in TV hit Just Good Friends, and co‑starred with David Essex in the film Stardust. Now, Paul Nicholas is back on stage. With almost six decades in showbiz behind him, many wouldn’t blame the actor and musician for wanting to think about winding down. But the father of six and grandfather of 12 assures Yours he loves performing as much as he did when he started out on stage, playing the role of Claude in Hair on the West End in 1968. ‘I was the only one who didn’t have to strip naked. I would have done if they’d asked. Nowadays, producers would pay me to keep my clothes on,’ he laughs. He tells us about his…

Beefy, our old tyme bulldog staffy cross puppy, was babysitting our pet rat Tina while her cage was being cleaned. We are teaching Beefy to respect other animals and it’s going well. Sandra Morgan, by email Woody, nearly 15 years old, asking for his second walk. How can I possibly resist? Catherine Haggerty, Devon Meet my daughter’s cats, Freda, Betsie and Jupiter. They are wondering why on earth did I bother getting the new puppy, Isla? Barbara Gray, Oxford GET IN TOUCH Send us a picture of your pet with personality, tell us their likes, dislikes and age and if we print it you’ll receive a £10 cheque…

The stage and screen career of Raymond Huntley was long and prolific, ranging from the dashing and deadly title role in Hamilton Deane’s stage adaptation of Dracula (1926), to the venerable and avuncular family solicitor, Sir Geoffrey Dillon, in the television drama Upstairs, Downstairs, in the early Seventies. In the half century between, Huntley had proved himself indispensable to British film. He started out in comedy, supporting music-hall chump Sandy Powell in Can You Hear Me, Mother? (1935); and excelled in statesmanlike performances for producer Alexander Korda. Huntley was at his best when allowed to find the hilarity within these pompous and supercilious roles. An early stand-out example is the German bureaucrat Kampenfeldt in Carol Reed’s thriller Night Train to Munich (1940). Judging upon the possible criticism of the Fatherland,…

What you’re reading…. The Seeker of Lost Paintings by Sarah Freethy (Simon & Schuster, £9.99) ‘Beautifully told, heartfelt and intriguing,’ says Anna Clarke. When Beatrice uncovers a hidden painting and a letter after her mother’s death, her journey to Rome unearths family secrets, lost love and a piece of art history. Blending mystery, emotion and a sense of discovery, this is a memorable novel about courage, hope and the lasting power of the past. The Pieces of Us by Claire Alexander (Penguin, £9.99) ‘Honest and full of hope,’ says Emily Harris. Three generations of women face big changes as old secrets come to light, forcing them to rethink what family really means. Blending gentle humour, emotion and real-life challenges, this is a heartfelt story about love, acceptance and finding strength…

* I’m 79 years old and I’ve played the piano since I was six. I play at local care homes and at coffee mornings at the library. We have such fun belting out songs like Roll Out the Barrel, You Are My Sunshine and When You’re Smiling followed by Delilah and a bit of good old rock and roll. Being Yorkshire folk, we also do On Ilkla Moor Baht ‘at! It fills my heart with joy watching and listening to everyone, especially people with dementia, singing clapping their hands and dancing and having the time of their lives. When they leave, hugging and thanking me, it makes my day. Wendy Storey, Mirfield, West Yorkshire Yours says: As you’re proving, music is good for all our souls Wendy! ◆ Our star…

WIN! A CLOTHES SHOPPING SPREE AT JD WILLIAMS Looking for a wardrobe refresh this season? We’ve teamed up with JD Williams to give one lucky Yours reader the chance to win a £1,000 shopping spree to spend on their latest Anthology collection. Timeless, quality styles that are designed to last, Anthology is where elevated design meets effortless wearability. Think flattering silhouettes, luxe-feel fabrics and confidence-boosting styles that let you step into the new season feeling your very best. Whether you’re revamping your autumn wardrobe or simply craving a style update, this is your chance to select key pieces that bring you daily joy. JD Williams believe fashion should fit and flatter at every stage of life. Looking for clothing that’s stylish, empowering and feels as though it was made just…

If it’s your birthday this fortnight… You are born under Libra, the only inanimate sign of the zodiac, symbolised by the scales, forever weighing and balancing, looking for the best route forward, sometimes appearing indecisive, possibly waiting for others to show their hand first, a clever strategist! You appreciate harmony, beauty, stimulating conversation, comfort, connecting with others and sharing ideas. ■ Famous Librans celebrating this fortnight include Cherie Blair, Declan Donnelly, Felicity Kendal and Gwyneth Paltrow (pictured). SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV-20 DEC A new Moon on 21 September suggests heavier demands on your time, but then you’re making plans to spread your wings. ■ For a weekly update call 09044 705708 CAPRICORN 21 DEC-20 JAN The world of duty and ambition will feature now, though it’s important to shape a path…