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Wishing you a happy new year…

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Worth sharing • We love to know what has inspired you in the magazine – this is the page where you tell us what you are thinking, making and reading

Good ideas for February • COSY TEXTURES AND CALMING NEUTRALS

‘AGE IS JUST A NUMBER & I have a huge appetite for life!’ • Call The Midwife star Jenny Agutter opens up to Nathalie Whittle about dealing with stage fright, telling off Tom Cruise and celebrating her 70th birthday with fish and chips

THE PERFECT FINISH • Chosen well, these 10 accessories have the power to transform your everyday wardrobe into one full of new and exciting possibilities. From the ultimate red handbag to a pair of luxe cream knee-high boots, and from joyful jewellery to belts with benefits, these are the small buys that will make a BIG difference to the way you look…

The new PIN-UPS • The accessory to wear now? Heirloom-worthy brooches inspired by nature are the fashionable gem of the moment

Hardworking workout wear • With the boundaries between home, work and leisure blurring, the athleisure trend is here to stay. Here’s how to turn your gym kit heroes into everyday staples…

SUSAN CALMAN ‘I needed to abandon the bland – and sizzle!’ • Eating more adventurously doesn’t need to cost a lot, says our columnist. Just be prepared to throw caution to the wind – and add some chilli

‘You have to be open, curious and interested’ • As she returns to the big screen in the Oscar-tipped film Women Talking, Claire Foy reflects on her most memorable roles

Dogs are a WOMAN’S BEST FRIEND • Three readers tell how their worlds have been completely changed for the better by their four-legged friends

‘Why I say YES to THINGS THAT SCARE ME!’ • From triathlons to swimming in shark-infested waters and transforming her basic cooking skills on Celebrity MasterChef, broadcaster Louise Minchin shares her inspiring insight into the joy of embracing new challenges

The positive payoffs of LIVING WELL FOR LESS • Nancy Birtwhistle embraced ‘the good life’ in a bid to help the planet for her grandchildren. Now, The Great British Bake Off winner is adopting a make-do-and-mend approach across her home. She reveals how, in addition to being cost-effective, it can bring satisfaction and a sense of wellbeing

Making a difference, Nancy’s way • Reap the benefits of Nancy’s experience by adopting habits that are good for the planet as well as your pocket.

Leap into a NEW FUTURE • A career shift can feel daunting, especially in uncertain times. BBC journalist turned-career-coach Rachel Schofield shares her insight on making the jump and finding a more satisfying future

Meet the CHANGEMAKERS • To make a difference in society and alter attitudes for the better, we need to be bold, shift the conversation and challenge the status quo. GH meets four women doing just that

‘The river is the beating heart of my community’ • As protecting our world becomes more important, we are launching a new series to champion those finding ways to help mother nature. First, we meet Karen Shackleton, 51, from Yorkshire, who is turning the tide on pollution in her local river

‘Babies bring HOPE AND JOY’ • After losing her mum and then raising her children alone, Lorna Phillip, 55, has been inspired to use her experiences to help new mums needing extra support

The winner takes it all • Rosie Brooks has travelled the world for free as a competition winner and enjoyed some unexpected adventures. She shares the thrill of getting something for nothing

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