Published by Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Woman & home is the UK’s number-one monthly magazine aimed at women aged 35+. Including best beauty advice, fabulous wearable fashion trends, delicious recipes, in-depth health and wellbeing advice, latest looks for the home, plus insightful interviews with celebrities and real women who have achieved remarkable things, W &H’s pages are bursting with irresistible inspiration. And there are also short stories, travel ideas, exclusive offers, competitions and much more besides! With a raft of top writers and stunning photography, W &H is gorgeous, glossy package.
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MY WISH LIST • Luxe Christmas presents I’d love under the tree
Join the conversation! • WE LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU, SO LET US KNOW YOUR OPINIONS, YOUR STORIES – AND ANYTHING THAT MATTERS IN YOUR LIFE
HIGH HEROES STREET
BEST BEAUTY BUYS
MOOD OF THE MONTH
IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU!
CHRISTMAS is Ruth’s day! • Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes talk about their favourite traditions, spending the holiday apart for the sake of their mums – and the time she gave him 42 presents
FESTIVE FUN WITH RUTH AND EAMONN
CELEBRATE with the stars • A host of our favourite celebrities share their Christmas wishes, plans and memories
GIVING* is good for you! * AND SO IS RECEIVING! • It’s the season when many of us celebrate our loved ones with gifts, so life coach Faith Hill explores the value of giving… and getting!
OUR EXPERTS
Perfect your POSTURE • Not only can fixing it help you look svelte in seconds, it may even boost your energy levels – just in time for the busy party season
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE MENOPAUSE?
BUY OR BIN? • We asked the experts about the latest gadgets on the market promising to improve our posture.
The ARCHERS through the years • Ambridge holds a special place in the hearts of millions, as its stories reflect our own life and times, says Archers author Catherine Miller
BEST-EVER festive FILMS • It’s Christmas movie time, so grab the best spot on the sofa, a seasonal tipple and a box of tissues. Here are our favourites
CHRISTMAS on the farm • Come rain, hail or snow, there’s no day off when you look after animals – and these women wouldn’t have it any other way
Never mind THE BAUBLES! • From cold ovens to regifting disasters, there’s so much that can wreak havoc on your carefully laid festive plans. But help is at hand from Fi Glover and Jane Garvey
‘My heart BROKE’ • After the initial agonising wrench, poet Pam Ayres discovered downsizing wasn’t so bad after all
Joyeux NOËL! • Escape to the Chateau stars Angel and Dick Strawbridge on their amazing lives and Christmases past and present
Ways to make CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
‘We should all be kinder to ourselves’ • Radio 2 host Reverend Kate Bottley lives in Northamptonshire with her husband Graham and two children, Arthur and Ruby
The gospel according to JOAN • The uniquely fabulous Joan Collins has never followed rules – but wouldn’t dream of being seen without lipstick. With her unapologetic diary out now, she shares the secrets of her impossibly glamorous life
MEETING THE ROYALS
I’m a SURVIVOR • After losing her brother and husband in quick succession, Rachel was given more devastating news
We’re on the FESTIVE SHIFT • While many of us get to put our feet up at home, these very special women are on hand to take care of us when we need them most
HOW TO BE glamorous • TV super-stylist Gemma Sheppard explains the rules for glam dressing over 40 – so that the rest of us mere mortals can get it right!
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