Innehållsförteckning för June 2023 från Chat Specials

Ffion Miller, 24, from Carmarthen, Wales Busting out some moves, the dancefloor was busy. ‘This is from The Greatest Showman,’ the coach at Hijinx Drama Academy, smiled in 2017. Going home to find out more, I discovered the hit after hit soundtrack – the perfect backing to my dance moves. ‘I love it!’ I confessed to my mum Janice, 66. I couldn’t wait to see him again From that moment The Greatest Showman became a fan favourite. Enjoying singing and dancing from the age of eight, it was like the movie was made just for me! Despite having Down’s syndrome, it couldn’t hold me back – my dancing was too fast! Going back to my regular session at Hijinx Drama Academy, I could resight the lyrics word for word. But…

Gemma Patterson, 40, from Loughborough Watching the clock tick by in the hospital waiting room, I tried to breathe out my nerves. Holding my son Joey, then one, on my lap, I couldn’t help but feel anxious. This was a make-or-break appointment. We would find out if Joey qualified for the surgery that would turn his little life around. Joey had always been a really happy and bubbly baby, with the biggest smile. Only, when Joey reached six months old, things changed. Weaning him didn’t go as smoothly as I had hoped it would. It was clear he couldn’t eat anything He would gag as I fed him different kinds of baby food. At first, I thought maybe he didn’t like particular foods, but it soon became clear he couldn’t…

Wordsearch According to old folklore, if a woman wants her husband to be subservient and obedient, she should feed him roast what? The answer is the one missing from the grid. • ALBATROSS • BISON • BLACKBIRD • CABBAGE • COBRA • EARWIG • EEL • GROUSE • HAMSTER • LOCUST • OSTRICH • OWL • ROOK • SQUIRREL • SWAN Your answer __________________________ Brick trick Research by a biscuit company has found that which type of biscuit is the best for dunking, with a preferred dunking time of between seven and fourteen seconds? To find out, solve the puzzle… Enter the answers to the clues in the grid. Every word is an anagram of its neighbours, plus or minus a letter. Read the shaded squares in number order for the answer.…

ON THE SHORE Rippling water and bright blue skies, it’s summer time at the beach! Here’s everything you need to look the part, with some dainty accessories that also pay homage to the water, too… Five questions with… TANYA PATEL Founder of Chapter. London, a made in England fashion brand in sizes 8-20. • For more information follow @chapter.london on Instagram or please visit: chapter.london 1) Tell us more about your brand – how did it start? I’ve always loved fashion. I can still remember aged eight when I would love drawing clothing for projects and by the time I was 12, I even shadowed my uncle, learning how to garment manufacture for brands like Topshop, Arcadia and M&S. I started my first fashion business at the age of 28, maternity…

Did you know?  Every single Wetherspoon pub is unique – the carpets are made bespoke to each location, too. With 900 Wetherspoon pubs across the UK, offering budget meals and cold pints, it’s a fan favourite. So, why not venture further afield for a grand tour of the best ‘Spoons in the country? Who’s with us? • To see more visit: jdwetherspoon.com The Royal Victoria Pavilion, Ramsgate – Kent If you’re a ‘Spoons fan, then you’re going to need to cross this one off your list for sure! Looking out to sea, the Royal Victoria Pavilion, a former dilapidated pavilion in Ramsgate, was designed as a concert hall for the locals. Now, it’s the world’s biggest ‘Spoons – holding up to 1,500 eager guests at one time. With old-school amusements, soak…

Manni Singh, 33, from Leeds Staring at the two graduation pictures at my mum’s house, I felt so disheartened. I had gained so much weight since graduating. I was taking a high dosage of steroids, after my kidney function had dropped to 25% back in 2012. I was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy when I was 13 – a kidney disorder that occurs when IgA, a protein that normally helps the body fight infection, settles in the kidneys. Throughout my teens, I had coped quite well, and had only had the occasional flare-up. But I knew I was heading towards renal failure, and it was a terrifying prospect. Spending a lot of time at the gym, I was determined to lose weight and keep healthy. The steroids caused massive water retention…

HEAR YOU ROAR Embrace your wild side this summer with Kiko Milano’s newest Roar collection. With a line-up of 17 products, this collection will leave you looking seriously hot this summer. Designed to enhance your natural beauty with a pop of fun and colour, you can create a truly individual look. With prices starting from £8.99, make your eyes pop with the Multi Finish Eyeshadow Palette or get that natural complexion glow with the Flawless Look Face Palette. Choose from the wide range of skincare and multi-functional makeup to cover all bases. Available from: kikocosmetics.com Celeb fav When it comes to beauty Holly Willoughby is known for her glossy, blonde locks. And we know she loves a bargain! Well, according to her hair stylist Ciler Peksah, a crucial step in…

Just for FUN FILM AND TV 1 Which Disney Princess has had the least amount of screen time? a Aurora b Jasmine c Ariel 2 Who voiced the sultry Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? a Rachel Ann Weiss b Anna Faris c Kathleen Turner 3 What is the name of Quint’s shark-hunting boat in the film Jaws? a The Great White b The Orca c The Basker 4 On which classic game show might you hear the phrase ‘can I have a vowel please?’ a Catchphrase  b Bullseye  c Countdown 5 Victoria Wood starred as Bren in which sitcom set in a canteen in Manchester? a Lunchtime b Dinnerladies c Are you being served? 6 Tom Baker, Peter Davison and Colin Baker have all played the same character – who? a James Bond b Sherlock Holmes c Doctor…

Spiral crossword In 2002, which Hollywood actress co-authored the scientific paper entitledFrontal Lobe Activation During Object Permanence? The answer to each clue (apart from the first) begins with the last letter of the preceding answer. The shaded squares will then spell out the two-word answer. 1 Buffing material (7) 2 Communal whirlpool bath, often outside (3,3) 3 One story house (8) 4 Seal-like sea mammal with a famous moustache (6) 5 Physical comedy, often with custard pies (9) 6 East African country, capital Nairobi (5) 7 Genuine, real (9) 8 Snap taking item (6) 9 Seabird with a huge wingspan (9) 10 Clothing worn by astronaut for work outside capsule (9) 11 Dental cleaning material (10) 12 Scored a levelling goal or point (9) 13 - - - immunity, amsbassador’s freedom from prosecuton (10) 14 Where…

Levi Carter, 24, from Lincolnshire Heading to the front door, my precious little pup followed me. ‘I’ll see you later Chico,’ I smiled, patting him gently on the head. Chico was our Yorkshire Terrier, and he was always scurrying around after me. But as I was heading to the hair salon, he couldn’t come with me and sitting in the chair later on, I was ready for a few hours of TLC. ‘So, what are we thinking?’ the hairdresser asked. ‘I want to go blonde,’ I said excitedly, staring at my dull, drab hair in the mirror. The dye was starting to burn I’d always dyed my hair by myself at home, but knowing how difficult it was to go from brown to blonde, I decided to leave it up…

What advice has Hollywood actress and star of Gravity, Sandra Bullock offered the world in general after doing it and not liking what she found? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the answer. ACROSS 11 Notorious, well-known for bad reasons (8)  12 Long pointed weapon (5) 13 Purple flower (6)  14 Ship’s floor (4) 15 Green jewel (7)  16 US state including Richmond (8)  17 Hundred years (7) 18 Dodged (7) 19 Get bigger (4) 21 Back tooth (5) 23 Musical performance (7) 24 Facial hair (7) 28 Prison room (4) 29 Weeding tool (3) 30 Eighth month of the year (6) 33 Specialised school (7) 35 Place for exercise (3) 36 Very small particle (4) 38 Swimming tournament…

According to research by an online voucher site, how much does a house have to be worth (in pounds) if it is to be used as a status symbol? To find out, solve the puzzle… Fit these numbers into the grid, reading across and down. One number doesn’t fit. This is the answer. 3 digits 165  258  387  447 456 540 642 773 799 814 942 981 4 digits 1004 2150 3838 4073 5379 6226 7566 8527 9252 5 digits 12999 28937 38961 41752 42085 50791 61190 71423 71939 81084 96532 6 digits 268292 332779 558826 603767 758000 886565 7 digits 1174753 4562055 5742832 8254249 8 digits 59472413 Your answer _____________________________ Number jig Answer: £603,767…

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We all know how important it is to keep ourselves healthy – but do you ever give your brain much thought? You can’t stop diseases like dementia happening, but there are some things you can do to try and keep your brain in tip top condition. LOWER THE RISK ‘By 2030, over a million people will have a diagnosis of dementia – the numbers are rising,’ says Victoria Lyons, clinical lead for digital services and dementia at Dementia UK. ‘The more we can do to help ourselves learn habits and techniques and live our lives to try and prevent dementia developing, the better. ‘If I could give you a pill that reduced your risk of dementia by 40%, you’d take it – lifestyle changes are harder, but it’s so important…

Soulmates who were going to make a difference in the world – that was how loved ones described teen couple Lukasz Klosowski and Chelsea Ireland, both 19. They were best friends who had fallen in love and everyone was certain they had an amazing future together. They had dated for a couple of years and they were now both in their first year of university. Lukasz, who was known for his warmth and humour, was studying journalism at the University of South Australia. He was also working part-time in KFC, too. Chelsea was doing a mechanical engineering degree at Adelaide University and working at a bakery on the side. She was passionate about environmental issues and volunteered at a charity for vulnerable children. The couple were driven and in love…

We all love a cocktail at the weekend. Perhaps you have your own signature drink. But what do the stars say? Here’s what you should be drinking based on your zodiac sign… ARIES – ZOMBIE A fiery, hot-headed sign, you like to pack a punch – which is why a Zombie is a perfect cocktail for you. Like the absinthe inside the drink, you like a party and you’re not afraid to walk on the wild side. The pineapple juice, grenadine and summery rum highlights your fun, sweet side. But much like a Zombie, you are a little dangerous… GEMINI – SEX ON THE BEACH Symbolised by the twins in astrology, this dual-coloured cocktail reflects your split personality. Your witty nature and chattiness makes this a perfect, fun and fruity…

Gorgeous girl This is my beautiful girl, Marie. I named her after The Aristocats – it’s my favourite Disney film after all! She is so elegant. Denise, Epping Mummy and me I’ve loved looking at all the baby lambs last month. Lambing season is one of my favourite times of year – they are just too cute! These two let me get close to them while out walking, too. Sammie, Huddersfield Buzzing about My favourite thing about summer is the arrival of the humble bumblebee. They are so important to our eco-system and we should all do a better job of looking after them! John, Minehead By the sea! Look at what I found whilst looking at rock pools with the kids. Such a beautiful creature and it is safe to say…

Garden Wildlife Week runs throughout the first week of June – but here at Chat we believe wildlife should be looked after all year round. The Wildlife Trusts has shared some handy gardening tips and crafts to ensure your creepy crawlies and critters are thriving all season long. • To find out more, please visit: wildlifetrusts.org ATTRACTING MOTHS AND BATS Flowers that release their scent in the evening are a big draw in for moths, so planting them is a great way of attracting more moths into your garden. They also give us the pleasure of sweet perfume, striking silhouettes and luminous glow. As well as planting the right flowers, if you garden with moths and their caterpillars in mind, you will have a whole range of fluttering friends coming to visit.…

Solve the puzzle to find a word. Fit the words back in the grid and the letters in the highlighted squares spell out the answer. We’ve put in one word to help. 3 letters ALE DRY JAW MEW URN 4 letters AREA DEBT GATE TEND 5 letters DOUBT EAGLE ELEGY ELOPE 6 letters CHERUB MAGNUM WALLET YUPPIE 7 letters ARCHAIC EYEBROW IMPRINT UKULELE WALLABY 8 letters AIRBORNE BREATHER DOWNPLAY GOLDFISH METALLIC RAINFALL Your answer _____________________________ Answer on page 60. Cross it page 16 Answer: EUROPE…

On reflection… If you’re growing seedlings, put some foil behind the pot so the light can reflect back into the plant – it’s genius! Sadie, Ipswich Scrubs up! Instead of buying expensive lip scrubs, you can make a delicious one for yourself at home. Mix cocoa butter with a teaspoon of whatever sugar you have in the cupboard for a DIY version – try not to eat it!  Daphne, Maidstone Feeling fresh Do you have lots of small scratches on your sunglasses? Use a dab of toothpaste, smearing it over the lens, before buffing it in with a microfibre cloth – they will look as good as new! Sandra, Blackpool Bright flight! If you have a pretty basic suitcase, wrap one of your favourite colourful scarfs around the straps, securing…

Joanne Hoy, 54, from Worcestershire Opening up the dishwasher, I grabbed the mugs on the side and began stacking them up. Me and my husband Neil, then 59, had been out in the garden all morning putting up a gazebo and we’d left the kitchen in a mess. I had the day off work so we were doing odd jobs around the house. After our morning of fixing up the gazebo, on a sunny day in July 2022, I’d sent him off to pick up a screwdriver on his way back from badminton. Only, he had come back empty handed. ‘Sorry love,’ he said, coming through the door. ‘I started to feel a bit funny so came straight back.’ ‘Oh,’ I said. ‘What do you mean?’ ‘My chest feels strange,’…

Jessica Kay, 25, from Newcastle Heading to the back of the line, I walked straight past most of the guys in my year. Every school photo day was the same. Head to the back of the line, ready to stand at the top. At 5ft 9in, I was one of the tallest in my year group, so it was just the way it was. Coming from a line of 6ft family members, I’ve always been tall. My dad Doug, 55, is 6ft 7in and my brothers are around the same, if just slightly shorter. I refused to date under 6ft In fact, my mum Mary, 60, is the only one of us under 6ft, at 5ft 8in! And she looks tiny standing next to all of us! Of course, my…

Sadie Tan, 33, from Sheffield Walking out of my front door, a gust of wind caught me off guard. Feeling the breeze in my privates, with my boobs jiggling freely, my body shivered in response. Only, this didn’t put me off – I wanted to be at one with nature, stepping outside completely naked! Reaching my nearby forest, the woodland was a scene of pure bliss. Bending down to a patch of fungi, with everything on show, I knew I’d hit the jackpot – it’s edible! Being part of The Mushroom Spotters UK, after joining on Facebook back in 2016, foraging was a real habit. Being in the buff was the norm Being my happiest in nature, the idea of making a delicious dinner from goods that I had found…

WATCH FROM THE WATER We’ve all heard of an open-air cinema. But what if you could watch your favourite movies from a dingy? The West Country Water Park has partnered up with Horizon Experiences to launch one of the UK’s first ever On-The-Water seating cinema – and the movie on the big screen is themed. Choose from the likes of Jaws, Castaway and the Titanic, for an unforgettable experience. You can have the real VIP treatment, cosying up on the water or lay back on an inflatable – if the land is more your thing you can choose that, too! • Dates from 27 May until the end of August, from £10, please search West Country Water Park CALLING ALL THRILL-SEEKERS! Roll up, roll up – Drayton Manor has a…