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Simple advice on money + home + family + shopping + trends
Perfect
pickings!
Arm yourself with these
handy tips to ensure you
buy the very best fruit and
veg at the supermarket
Before buying a bell pepper
take a look at the underneath. The peppers
with four bumps on their bottom are females,
these are full of seeds but are sweeter and
best for eating raw.
The ones with
three bumps are
male which are
better for
cooking with.
Female
Male
If the shoulders (the top
bit, under the leaves) of a
strawberry are white
this means the berry has
been picked too early and
may not be as tasty and
sweet. Look for bright red
berries in any shape or size.
Flick the dry brown
stem off the top of an
avocado, if the
underneath is brown
then it’s overripe, if it’s a
yellowish green then
it means it’s
still good!
If you prefer your watermelon to be
sweet then choose a more rounded and
spherical-shaped one at the supermarket
as these are typically female and have a
sweeter taste. The male watermelon is
more of a long
oval shape and
will often be
watery and
less sweet.
Female
Male
If you love cherries
and want them to last
as long as possible be
sure to pick the ones
with the stems still
attached as they will
have a better shelf life.
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As the fourth series of Poldark
hits our screens, we go behind
the scenes to talk to its star,
heart-throb Aidan Turner
By Alison James
When it comes to
iconic TV moments,
they don’t come
much more
memorable than the
opening scene of Poldark series four.
As if the stunning Cornish scenery
– golden beaches, rugged cliffs, a
forever blue sky and rolling surf –
wasn’t enough, the real ‘wow’ factor
will always be Aidan himself.
The sight of a bare-chested Ross
Poldark emerging from the waves like
some kind of magnificent sea god –
Heart-throb: Actor Aidan
clad in tight, white breeches, droplets
Turner ready to set pulses
of sea water dripping off his muscular racing again in the new
torso and his dark, slicked-back hair… series of Poldark
A ‘Daniel Craig in his blue
swimming trunks’ moment if ever
there was one! Aidan laughs, “We did
that scene very early in the morning
Secrets from the
last September. It was cold and, to be
honest, not particularly pleasant.”
Maybe not for him but
Poldark set
for his legions of fans?
Pure catnip! He’s surely
aware of the effect such
scenes have on so many of
us women?
On set: Eleanor and Aidan
enjoy a relaxing ride
inbetween filming
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star chat
“Yes,” he laughs again. “But I don’t
mind! Go for it!”
So, did he work out in preparation?
“I have to keep relatively fit in order
for the costumes to fit,” he replies.
“Those breeches were rather tight!”
It actually seems that Aidan’s
modesty was spared. When Ross
Poldark goes swimming in the original
Winston Graham novels – which
he does a lot – he skinny dips! Time
perhaps to change the subject…
So how was it being back in Cornwall
with the Poldark cast and crew for this
eagerly anticipated fourth series?
“Oh, it was great,” he enthuses.
“A bit like a big family reunion. We
got together in Bristol for a few days
and then went down to Cornwall.
We all get on very well. Some of my
favourite scenes to film are the ones
between Ross and his nemesis George
Warleggan. I get on very well with Jack
Farthing who plays George and we have
great fun eye-balling each other and
even more fun when we have to fight.”
At the end of series three, Ross and
Demelza’s marriage was in jeopardy
after Demelza fell for damaged soldier
Hugh Armitage (and Ross had a brief
encounter with former love, Elizabeth,
of course). Can the
marriage survive?
“It’s not easy
for them,” replies
Aidan, “especially at
the beginning of the
series. They might
start off a bit rocky
and try to figure things
out. It’s a very real
relationship and things
like this sometimes
happen in a marriage.
“Marriage can be
tricky and complicated.
But ultimately Ross and
Demelza do love each
other, trust each other
and they want to make it
work. I think we tackle it
in a very real way and it’s
something an audience
will understand.”
It has to be said that
Eleanor Tomlinson
(Demelza) has a
chemistry with
Aidan that works
so well on screen
Aidan and actress Eleanor Tomlinson
who plays Demelza have an amazing
on-screen chemistry.
“We get each other,” he grins. “It
works. We have a connection when
the cameras aren’t rolling so that when
they are, we’re there straightaway.
The relationship between Ross and
Demelza has always felt very real for
Eleanor and me, that’s why it is so
enjoyable to play.”
‘Marriage can be tricky
and complicated. But
ultimately Ross and
Demelza do love each
other, trust each other and
they want to make it work’
We’ve heard it rumoured that,
dressed as Ross and Demelza, Aidan
and Eleanor regularly race each other
on horseback across the Cornish cliffs.
“Yes, we do and we’re very
competitive with each other,” Aidan
confirms. “Eleanor tends to beat me
rather than the other way around –
even though she’s having to ride side
saddle. I make out that it’s because
she’s got a far superior horse but it’s
not that at all. She’s a very
experienced rider and has been
doing it a long time.”
What else can we expect from
series four? “With Demelza’s
encouragement, Ross becomes
involved with politics and spends
some time in London,” Aidan reveals.
“Demelza meanwhile stays behind
to look after the mine and the family.
He’s not in London that much,
though. That would be a shame
when Cornwall is so beautiful and
one of the stars of the show.
“In some ways Ross feels like a
different character to the Ross of
series one. Like any person, he’s
growing and changing all the time.
The scripts are so well written that
this flows quite naturally. He has
more of a sense of responsibility, is
less selfish and a better husband and
father. He’s learning to listen more.
“Having said this, he’s still as
complex as he ever was but that is
part of the joy of playing him. There’s
lots going on there – he’s not just a
straightforward, nice guy. He doesn’t
always make the right decisions, he’s
stubborn and he’s flawed, although
his heart is in the right place.
As the series progresses we’ll
see him change and grow and
maybe lose some of his ego.
“Fundamentally, though,
he’s still a gambler by nature
and a man who, although
hardworking, takes chances.
These characteristics work
well together and make him a
fascinating character to play.”
Aidan (34) also feels he’s
changed since playing Ross.
“Like him, I hope I’ve
learned to listen more. It’s
just kind of getting older,
I guess. Gaining more life
experience and becoming
more aware and sensitive to
other people.”
In one way, he definitely
hasn’t changed, though. He’s
just as gorgeous as ever!
n Poldark starts this month on
Sunday evenings on BBC1
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Wonder
Women
We meet two
amazing Red
Cross volunteers
who offer care
and compassion
to victims of
tragedy at home
and abroad
By Katharine Wootton
For the past 11
years, Linda
Cameron has
spent months
at a time
with her bags packed.
As a British Red Cross
emergency volunteer, she
could receive a phone call at
any time asking her to attend
a disaster anywhere in the
world where she’ll provide
support to people facing
one the most traumatic
times of their life.
Linda, pictured
below, who’s a retired
psychotherapist, first signed
up to the Red Cross as a
Bringing hope in
times of tragedy
support volunteer,
deciding she wanted
to use her skills to help
those facing tragedy.
Linda was there to
help in 2010 when the
Madeira Floods killed
42 people and in 2015
when a disastrous
earthquake killed 9,000
and injured 22,000
people in Nepal.
“The first thing we do
when we arrive in a disaster
zone is draw breath as it can
be a very chaotic situation,”
says Linda (65). “We work
with the Rapid Deployment
Team from the Foreign and
Commonwealth Office to
plan where we’re going
to be most useful. This is
The Red Cross helped many people in Nepal
often to work with British
nationals involved in the
crisis who are in shock,
bereaved, disorientated
and distressed.
“Our job isn’t to provide
counselling as that’s not
appropriate early on, but
to show kind actions. We
also make sure they’ve got
food and other
essentials and are
able to contact
loved ones at
home. Sometimes,
however, it’s a
case of just sitting
with someone
and listening to
them, reassuring
them that the
emotions they’re
feeling are completely
normal and being a calm
presence in the middle of
the chaos.
“I use some of the skills
I have as a counsellor but I
don’t do any therapy – it’s
just about being alongside
someone so they know
they’re not alone.”
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eal life
From the Nepal earthquake to the tragedy of Grenfell
Tower, Red Cross volunteers make a huge difference
‘Helping at Grenfell changed my life’
A year on from the Grenfell Tower fire that tragically
took 71 lives, Elaine Meakin, pictured below, recalls the
profound effect helping people caught in the tragedy had
on her personally.
Could you help?
If you’re interested in volunteering to
help The Red Cross in local, national or
international emergencies call 0344 871 1111
or visit www.redcross.org.uk/volunteer
‘One moment
you’re sitting at
home in front of
the television and
the next you’re in a
disaster zone’
During the Nepal
earthquakes in 2015, Linda
was based at the British
Embassy in Kathmandu,
mainly helping people
who’d been trekking in
the mountains when the
earthquake struck.
“Many of them had
had a traumatic journey
finding their way back
to the capital when the
earthquake happened and
were distressed by the things
they’d seen. A lot were young
people who’d been travelling
the world, too, and we had to
help them make the decision
whether to go home or carry
on with their travels.”
As well as the Nepal
earthquake, Linda also
recently supported child
refugees fleeing violence
in their home country as
they travelled to the UK from
Calais. “Being able to bring
support was very moving
as the children were very
scared, disorientated and
uncertain of their future.”
Dealing with such
emotional situations
“I’d been a member of
staff at the Red Cross for a
month when an email went
around the office asking
for volunteers to help at
Grenfell. While I’d normally
never do anything so out of
my comfort zone, I’d been
watching the events of
Grenfell unfold on the news and there was something in me
that made me want to help.
“Seeing Grenfell Tower for the first time was
horrendous and I was incredibly moved by the tributes
and messages about missing people around the area.
My job was to volunteer shortly afterwards at a local
‘I just showed
kindness and
empathy which
is something
everyone can do’
centre for people caught
in the tragedy, welcoming
them and signposting to the
organisations who could
provide help with counselling,
food and financial support.
“We were sitting down
with people, comforting them and just being a friendly face.
Many people were understandably distraught while others
were angry and we were there to listen. I felt so proud to
help, especially as I’d never done anything like this before.
I just showed kindness and empathy which is something
everyone can do.
“This experience made me much more confident as I
realised I could actually help and be involved. I’ve made a lot
of changes to my life since Grenfell, including signing up as a
Red Cross community reserve volunteer to step in if there’s
a disaster, such as a large flood or fire, in my area.”
obviously comes with its
own challenges for the
volunteers, but Linda says
the hardest thing is how fast
everything moves.
“One minute you’re sitting
at home in front of the TV
and then you’re in a disaster
zone. You have to be resilient
and quick to adapt. Then
when you come home you
have to take time to process
everything as it can be
overwhelming to be back.”
But Linda says it’s worth
it for the help she can give
people when they’re in a
moment of need. “I love
what I do – it’s so rewarding.
It’s amazing what a big
difference a small gesture
such as a cup of tea, or a
kind word, can have on
someone who’s scared
and feeling alone. They
always remember that and
it helps enormously with
their recovery.“
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Garden
rights & wrongs
A garden comes
with rights and
responsibilities and
we need to know
where we stand.
Read our handy
Q&A guide to find
out what you can
and can’t do, so
you’ll stay on the
right side of law and
in harmony with
your neighbours!
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Can I cut branches from
a neighbour’s tree?
Yes, but only up to the boundary
line. If you go beyond your
boundary they could take you
to court for damaging their
property, so be careful!
If your property borders a road
the local council can ask you to cut
back trees or hedges that might be
causing an obstruction to the road.
They also have the right to come
on to your property to do this
themselves if you don’t.
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How big should a
boundary hedge be?
There is no law about what
a hedge should look like but
there is ‘high hedge’ legislation.
If a neighbour’s hedge is more
than 2m (6ft 8in) high, is mainly
made up of evergreens and is
affecting the enjoyment of your
garden, ask your council for a
complaint form. Try to resolve
disputes informally first as
complaints carry a fee.
High hedge
fact & fiction!
❧ Gardeners don’t
have to get permission
to grow a hedge more
than 2m high.
❧ Councils don’t
have a duty to tackle
high hedges unless a
complaint is made.
❧ The law can’t require
the removal of a hedge,
just cutting it back.
❧ There is no absolute
‘right to light’ or ‘right to
a view’ in law.
❧ You can trim
branches and roots
that grow on to your
own property up to the
boundary line.

good to know
Can I prune a tree with a
preservation order?
It is an offence to cut down, uproot,
lop or otherwise damage a tree with a
preservation order without the local
council’s permission. That said, the
orders don’t mean the tree can’t be
pruned at all, for example a weeping
willow’s long drooping stems can be
trimmed. Ask your council what can
and can’t be done.
The local council will have a register
of protected trees so you can check
if those on your property are listed.
Likewise, if you see work being
carried out on a tree that you think is
protected, contact them to check if
the owner has permission.
You can also tell the council about
any trees you feel should be protected,
even if they’re not on your property.
When can I
have a bonfire?
Apart from occasional local
by-laws, there aren’t really
any rules about when
you can light a bonfire.
And ‘smokeless zones’
only apply to smoke from
chimneys, not garden fires.
You can’t burn anything
that will cause pollution
or harm to peoples’ health
and it’s important that
smoke doesn’t cause
loss of visibility on
nearby roads.
If someone nearby is
causing a nuisance with
frequent bonfires you
can complain to the local
council, who can issue an
abatement notice and a
fine if it continues.
Can I stop a
neighbour’s weeds
invading my garden?
It’s very difficult to do
anything about weed seeds
blowing in. Legislation
only covers the spread of
‘invasive, non-native plants’
such as giant hogweed
and Japanese knotweed.
Growing them is allowed,
but it’s against the law to let
them spread from there.
Did
you know?
You don’t
need planning
permission for
a new shed if
the building is
single storey, it
is no more than
2.5m high and no
more than half
the area around
the original house
will be covered by
other buildings
Top tip
Who should look after
my garden fence?
If you have a fence or wall that
needs significant work check who it
belongs to before you spend money
on repairs. The property’s title deeds
will indicate who it belongs to. The
deeds will also show if fences or
hedges have strayed off the original
boundary lines. If you don’t have
the deeds they may be held by your
solicitor or mortgage company or
you can request a copy from the
Land Registry (0300 006 0411) for £7.
Always let your neighbour know
if you plan to work on a shared fence
or wall.
Can I cut my
hedges while
birds are
nesting?
It is against the
law to disturb a
bird’s nest that
is being built or
used, so if you
know that your
hedge is being
used for nesting
you shouldn’t cut
it during nesting
season, from
March to August.
If something about your neighbour’s,
garden is causing tension try to have
a positive and amicable conversation.
Invite them round to see for themselves
– they might be surprised how things
look from your side of the fence!
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eauty advice
Make-up with staying
power!
These beauty buys will guarantee a fresh and flawless look
whatever the weather, says Beauty Editor, Michelle Nightingale
Urban Decay
All Nighter Long
Lasting Makeup
Setting Spray,
£24/118ml
Expensive, but
brilliant, this spray
promises to set
your make-up for
up to 16 hours.
Sceptical? Try the
travel-size version
(£10/30ml) first.
Rain
or
shine!
e.l.f. Mineral Infused Face
Primer, £7.50
With this budget primer your
foundation will not only stay
put for longer, but will look
better too!
Top tip
Apply just a
little primer
with your
fingertip
and work
into your
skin
No7 Stay Perfect
Smoothing
Eyeshadow, £8
A cream eyeshadow
that puts a stop to
creased eyelids!
Pretty Pink is eyebrightening
or try
Bronze for a soft
smoky eye.
Avon mark. Big &
Extreme Mascara, £8.50
Gives fuller and longerlooking
lashes and is
smudge, humidity and
water-resistant. A holiday
essential!
Bobbi Brown Long-Wear
Eye Pencil, £19.50
Waterproof, smudge and transferresistant,
this liner stays put! Our
favourites are the emerald-green
Hunter and Mahogany.
NYX Professional Makeup
Tinted Brow Mascara, £6.50
In five natural-looking shades, blonde
is perfect for giving brows definition
and keeping unruly hairs in place.
Rimmel Lasting Finish
Breathable Foundation,
£8.99/30ml
Excellent for dry skin types, it
won’t sit heavily in fine lines
and has built-in SPF 20.
Revlon Colorstay
Overtime Lipcolour,
£8.99
We like the dual-ended
wand with colour one
end and a glossy top
coat the other. The best
long-lasting and nondrying
lippy we’ve tried.
For
dry
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from Superdrug 0345 671 0709; NYX, Revlon and
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from Debenhams 0344 800 8877
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