Table of contents for 19-Sep-2024 in Pick Me Up!

A brand-new partnership Teaming up with the NHS to raise awareness of oral cancer, ASDA’s ownbrand oral hygiene products will now feature NHS advice in over 500 stores across the country – with advice being printed on millions of toothpastes and mouthwashes. The labels will encourage shoppers to become more familiar with the symptoms of mouth cancer, along with a link to more detailed information on the NHS website. Mouth cancer is the eighth most common type of cancer in the UK, with over 11,700 new cases diagnosed annually. It is twice as common in men and nearly eight in 10 cases occur in individuals over 55. • Oral products are available in ASDA now. Professor Peter Johnson, national clinical director for cancer at NHS England, said: ‘Early detection of…

AT FIRST BLUSH We’re all for versatile makeup products that we can add to our daily essentials – especially this new Caring Beauty Lip & Cheek Balm from Nivea. Providing 24-hour moisture, your lips can remain soft and plump throughout the day, without the risk of drying out. The buttery formula enriched with vitamin E and organic almond oil also helps to protect against collagen loss. Available in three vibrant shades, Rose, Nude and Coral, the balm is designed to be used as a blush, too. Simply dab onto your cheeks for a radiant glow that matches the bright pucker of your lips! • £3.69, Boots SKIN SAVIOURS Save your skin from autumn’s harsh winds with these light and gentle beauty blends… Add these to your usual routine 1. NEUTROGENA…

Pottering around in the kitchen, it was a typical Monday morning for me. But while I’d be getting our kids Monty, then seven, Hector, then five, and Tabitha, then six months, ready for the day, my husband Ben, 42, would be doing something more thrilling. A keen scuba diver, he was heading to the Kent coast to explore the SS Loanda shipwreck. Having tried it together on our honeymoon in Egypt back in 2008, scuba diving wasn’t really my thing – but Ben loved it. Meeting at university, Ben was always full of adventure, so it came as no surprise he enjoyed it. Heading off at 7am on 12 March 2018, he came into the kitchen, kissing me on the top of the head as he said bye. ‘Be safe…

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Looks like this guy had a long wait to get served at the popular seaside resort of Roker Sunderland. Maybe the staff were just bone idle… David Anderson, Sunderland Here’s my rag doll cat Minni relaxing on a high stool. Jean Cooper, Dunfermline STAR LETTER Me and My daughter Isla had a great time in London recently! This is Isla on the London Eye where we could see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. We went up so high, which wasn’t great as I am terrified of heights! Rebecca Davies, Cheshire While visiting Windsor I was thrilled to capture the iconic sight of these uniformed soldiers marching up the hill to change guard at the castle. Lucy Travell, Gloucester If your letter makes Star Letter of the week, you…

Adding the finishing touches to my hair and makeup, I had an afternoon of fun ahead of me. On 4 May this year, I was heading to a boozy bottomless brunch with an old pal and a few of his mates. With my two youngest Phoenix, 16, and Xander, 13, at their dad’s for the weekend, and my eldest Zac, 18, in town with his mates, it was a chance to let my hair down. With a final swipe of mascara, I was ready. ‘Ready whenever you are,’ my partner George, 53, said, kissing my cheek. George kindly dropped me into town, in time for brunch to start at 4pm. Reaching the venue, we had two hours of bottomless fun ahead of us. The staff handed out jugs of cocktails.…

As I swirled around the metal pole, my abs felt like they were on fire. But I loved it. Attending a pole fitness session twice a week, it was a little bit of me time. Normally me and my hubby David, now 39, would be running around after our boys James, 11, and Max, six. Football, school pickups – plus working full-time. So it was no surprise that I started to feel under the weather on 5 February this year. I must be coming down with a cold. My neck was really hurting as well. ‘You probably pulled it at pole,’ David suggested. ‘Yeah, it will be fine,’ I replied, taking some paracetamol. However, waking up the very next morning, I was in even more pain. The right side of…

Need to pack more veg into your diet? Incorporate it into these teatime classics from Discover Great Veg for an extra burst of nutrition with no extra faff. Plus, they can all be prepped in under 20 minutes – perfect for midweek meals. • For more, visit: discovergreatveg.co.uk Creamy Fish & Sweetcorn Pie with Spinach Mash Cook’s tip: Add any fish you fancy – prawns work well here. You can also swap the sweetcorn for peas and spinach for cavolo nero. YOU WILL NEED: ◻ 1kg waxy potatoes, scrubbed◻ 3 tbsp butter◻ 2 leeks, trimmed and sliced◻ 60g plain flour◻ 600ml semi-skimmed milk, plus 3 tbsp for mashing◻ 50g mature Cheddar, grated◻ 2 salmon fillets, skinned and chopped into bitesized cubes◻ 2 cod fillets, skin removed and chopped into bitesized…

Bitesize! pg 3 Hall Strike it! pg 13 Antelope (Cross out: 2, 9, 16, 24, 35, 42, 49, 66, 68, 80) Crack it! pg 23 Excitement PLEASE NOTE Pick Me Up! will still be bringing you great puzzles to pit your wits against, but will no longer be offering prizes. Don’t forget, you can do puzzles for big cash prizes every weekin our sister magazine, Chat. Fill it! pg 13 Chateau Sudoku pg 36 5,1,5 Cross it! pg 36 Kangaroo Number fit! pg 13 3832 Spot it! pg 24 Follow it! pg 8 Mansion Guess who? pg 20 Elton John – Lady Gaga – Adele – Sabrina Carpenter – Stormzy…

YOU’VE GOTTA BUZZ! Digging around in the soil, I wanted our allotment to be full of vegetables. However, the same thought couldn’t be said for my daughter Willow, nine. She had something different on her agenda. Rooting in the mud, she was looking for creepy crawlies. From wiggly worms to woodlice – she loved them! My eldest Freya, 13, was much more into her music, just like my hubby Rick, now 49. ‘Look,’ Willow would say, showing off her finds. The only thing she’d stay clear of were spiders. However, in June this year, Willow found a new interest. ‘It needs help,’ Willow insisted after discovering a bee lying on a piece of wood. So grabbing a container from the allotment labelled ‘chicken drumsticks’, she scooped up the hungry buzzer…

They say keep your friends close and your enemies closer – and Alexandra, Lucy, Bridget, River and Natalie are five friends who are all too aware how true that is. The five ladies have one thing in common, the worst thing in their lives. They’re all being stalked. When one of the group is murdered days after their stalker is released from prison, time stands still – they all know their lives could end just as brutally at any moment. And when they receive a threat that one of them will die in 10 days’ time, the terror that stalks their lives daily suddenly becomes all-consuming. But they don’t want to be victims anymore. It’s time to turn the tables and get revenge – because the only way to stop…

This week, our tip of the week will receive a great prize from Addis. Using sustainably sourced old CD cases, Addis have designed this Eco Range bin, made from 100% recycled household plastics. With a pedal for operation, it’s hygienic and easy to clean, too. Perfect for holding all your household waste. For more ways to make your life easier, please visit: addis.co.uk Picture perfect I found some old photo frames in the house and decided to make my own pictures. I made flowers, used wrapping paper and stuck it all together. I used extra embellishments, too. Tina Williams, Blaenau Gwent Sweet solution If you’re looking for a softer and not too cold ice pack for little ones, try using marshmallows. Fill a Ziplock bag with them, place in the…

INSTANT appointment With Dr Shireen Emad, GP at Cetraben (cetraben.co.uk) Sudden itch Q I’ve never had eczema before but at the age of 41, I’ve started getting repeated flare-ups. My skin is so sore and itchy – what could have triggered it and what can Ido? Orla, Keele A Eczema can be triggered by a range of factors, like change in temperature, hot showers, central heating, cold weather, dust mites, tight clothing, washing powders, soaps, diet and stress. Taking care of your skin is key to managing eczema. It’s important to maintain a healthy skin barrier and avoid disrupting the skin’s microbiome. I’d recommend using gentle skincare products and moisturising regularly. Try to keep your showers lukewarm rather than hot, as hot water can dry out your skin more. Avoid…

Strolling along the beach, it had been an amazing holiday. From playing in the arcade to relaxing on the sand, I’d had the best time. As had my partner Scott, 42. This holiday was particularly special as it was our last before we met our baby. It had just been me and my son, until I met Scott, 42, three years ago. And finding out I was pregnant at the end of 2022, we were over the moon. Keeping our baby’s gender a surprise, we wanted their arrival to be as special as possible. We couldn’t wait to be parents. And going through my pregnancy, it had been a breeze. I didn’t even have morning sickness! So in July last year, we went to Weymouth before my due date on…

Ashley Duncan is a registered therapist working online and in southwest London, too. She offers individual therapy and relationship therapy as well. To find out more about Ashley and counselling, please search Spacious Place Therapy and visit: bacp.co.uk HELP – I’m ready to open up… Q I was abused when I was younger and I feel like I’m ready to tell my husband all about it. How can I approach the subject with him? Is there any wording that I should avoid? Hayley, Twickenham A I am so sorry that you experienced abuse when you were younger, and for the impact that’s had for you. Every child and young person deserves to be protected from harm. There are no rules about the right wording for a conversation like this, but…

ARIES 21 March–20 April Venus enters Scorpio trine to Saturn retrograde in Pisces. This means the light goes on as you realise with ease what has to happen next to enter your next and best chapter. Resistance from family is remedied with time, so try not to rush them. But let time be your best friend, Aries. There’s no need to rush. Because time is your key to better times, my friend. Call: 09058 170 710* TAURUS 21 April–21 May Believe that you are moving in the right direction. Follow your feet and trust that you are choosing the best path ahead. You became nervous because others did not want the same things as you, but you’re not going in the same direction. You realise this with conversations had throughout…