Innehållsförteckning för 03-Aug-2017 från Chat

TRUNK CALL..? Come on in, the water’s lovely!’ Meet the cutest Junior Jumbo gang at Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. The littl’uns get the best of care in their Sri Lankan home – and like youngsters everywhere, they all love a good old bathtime splash! You’ll believe an elephant can fly… Take a peek at more perky pachyderms at www.lifedeathprizes.com, search ‘15 elephants’. CELEBRITY SPIN He was a feckless but lovable teen in My Family, and has recently been solving murders on an island Paradise! We’ve put this British actor in a bit of a spin. Take a look at the picture on the right and see if you can work out who it is! Puzzle 1 £50 Your answer: TO ENTER Turn to page 60 for details. www.lifedeathprizes.com/win CASH for your stor…

The pair had learnt Laurence had ‘lots of jewellery’ Laurence’s home was cordoned off while forensic work was completed. Because of the investigation, we had to wait two months for the funeral. All that time, Dad sat at home, curtains closed, pale, trembling while journalists knocked on his door. At Laurence’s funeral last August, we had a horse-drawn carriage, and family wore his favourite colour, blue. A perfect but heartbreaking goodbye. Eventually, two men were charged with robbery, theft and manslaughter. Christopher Dalziell and Damien Bishop were both well-known burglars. This January, Dalziell, 39, and Bishop, 41, went on trial at Teesside Crown Court. Bishop pleaded guilty to manslaughter and a lesser charge of theft, but he denied robbery. Dalziell denied all charges. The court heard they’d learnt vulnerable Laurence…

I blamed myself for not being able to fix her Wrapping my arms around my girl Lorna, she felt smaller. And she hadn’t seemed herself for weeks... ‘Everything OK, love?’ I asked her. ‘Yeah, fine,’ Lorna, 14, replied. That night, for tea, I cooked her favourite – shepherd’s pie. Usually the first to get stuck in, despite eating like a horse, she maintained her 9st frame. But, over the last few weeks, her appetite had disappeared. And now, as my husband Cyril, 50, and younger sons Troy, 15, and Darren, 12, tucked in, Lorna just pushed the mince around her plate. ‘Don’t you like it, pet?’ I asked her. ‘I’m just not hungry,’ she said. Over the next few weeks, Lorna began to avoid mealtimes, telling me she’d already eaten…

Most sufferers don’t live beyond their 30s At first I didn’t notice anything was wrong. My son Liam was just like any other baby But when he was 2, I noticed his younger cousin seemed to be strides ahead. While he climbed the stairs, Liam still crawled up and bum-shuffled down. Our GP referred Liam to a specialist, who noticed he walked funny. Eventually, Liam was sent to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. ‘We think he might have muscular dystrophy (MD),’ a doctor said. It’s a progressive muscle weakening condition. A blood test soon confirmed it. And a muscle biopsy revealed Liam had a type called Duchenne MD. It’s more common in boys. And it’d affect his ability to walk and stand. ‘Most sufferers need a wheelchair by the time they’re…

I’ve Won Big... Twice! I’m having a birthday treat! By Jennifer Knight, 69, from Cramlington We’ll have some fun in the sun! Jennifer won on Sapphire Bingo £2,250 As the numbered ball popped up on Chat Mag Bingo, my heart raced. Two more, I thought. My second to last number popped up. And then… I won a full house on the 90-ball Bingo in Sapphire. I’d bagged the £1,000 jackpot! In the chatrooms, my fellow roomies – the nickname we call ourselves – congratulated me. A month later, I had a £1,000 win on a spin while playing my fave slot game Tiki Island! ‘Another win?’ my husband Ivor, 66, beamed. We had grown-up children, 10 grandkids and two great grandkids, so the house was always full, and we loved spoiling…

Serves: 6 Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Sweet treat 350g plain white flour Pinch of salt 2tbsp icing sugar 175g chilled butter, cubed 2tbsp beaten egg (reserve the remainder) 4tbsp chilled water Filling: 3 Granny Smith apples 2 Golden Delicious apples 2tbsp lemon juice 120g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1 Sift flour, salt and icing sugar into a bowl. Rub in butter, stir in egg and water and draw dough into a ball. Knead lightly, then wrap and chill for 15 min 2 Preheat oven to 200C/ Gas 6 and preheat a baking sheet. Roll out half dough to line a metal 20cm deep pie dish. Roll out rest to form lid, cutting 2-3 slits. 3 Peel, core and thinly slice apples. Toss in lemon juice, then…

I saw it on the screen, a big bit of her brain was blacked out I looked at the clock through bleary Sunday morning eyes. 8am. ‘Funny, she should be up by now,’ I thought, listening for daughter Maddie, then 3. I’d heard her stir around 6am, but she’d settled again. My thenhusband Marcus was in the spare room. Separated, we were having marriage counselling. So, padding into my girl, I opened the curtains. ‘Morning, Maddie!’ I smiled. She opened her eyes, but didn’t speak or move. Thinking she must be tired, Marcus brought her down and lay her on the sofa, hoping she’d wake up a bit more. But she didn’t even stir when a neighbour popped in with her daughter. I’d just been on a first-aid course, went…

Sitting on the loo, scrolling through Facebook, I saw an ad that caught my eye. Want to appear on Come Dine with Me? Yeah, I do! I thought. I went straight on the website and applied. I was all about embracing life, grabbing fun opportunities. But it hadn’t always been like that… Five years earlier, I was 24st, huge even for my 6ft frame. A single dad to three children, now 9, 14 and 16, I worked as a railway engineer, lived off takeaways and large portions. I often ate without thinking – like when I’d gobble hotchocolate powder from the tin! My kids live with their mum and I see them at weekends, so there was usually nobody at home to see me or stop me. I wasn’t unhappy,…

ZOOMED IN! We’ve got up close and personal with this familiar item used for sewing. If you can make out what it is, that’s your prize answer. Puzzle 20 £100 Your answer: WHAT'S ON TELLY? As you can see, our TV’s gone on the blink and we can’t make out what film’s being screened… If it looks familiar to you, that’s your prize answer! Puzzle 21 4X £30 Your answer: WHAT'S WRONG? Puzzle 22 £100 Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron are pitted against each other as rivals in the film version of the 90s TV favourite Baywatch. But something about this still from the movie isn’t as it should be. If you know which item doesn’t belong, that’s your prize answer. Your answer: HOW MANY? Can you tell how many cream crackers are…

I was going to lose both my beloved parents... Soulmates. That’s what Mum and Dad were. Yvonne and Robert. Together for 54 years. They raised me and my siblings in the happiest family life I can imagine. We were born on the island where they met, in the South Pacific Ocean. Turquoise seas, palm trees, and fresh, clean air. Paradise. Settling in New Zealand, we had what you might call a free-range childhood! There was me, my brothers Ken, now 53, and Russell, 49, and sister Marion, 51. We’d ride round the neighbourhood and eat plums, then head back home for tea. When we went into the hills to see snow for the first time, we came back with a snowball that Dad put in the freezer. Happy times. Such…

THE BOTTOM LINE THE BOTTOM LINE Aformer police officer from Oklahoma discovered that clenching your anal muscle can trick a lie detector machine. Unfortunately, he hit a bum note when he shared his findings online and was prosecuted for obstruction of justice. SEXY BIRD The RSPCA has rescued a goose who was tangled up in a lady’s red thong. The poor bird could have been injured if it wasn’t rescued. The inspector who saved the day said, ‘It’s pretty pants what’s happened to them. Someone’s been a bit of a bird brain to have left a thong lying around.’ TOTALLY BARKING When the New York subway banned all dogs that don’t fit into a bag, they failed to specify exactly what size. Clever pet owners quickly found a way to…

THE BIGGIE Phwoar – it’s a whopper! Enjoy your puzzling US actress Olivia D’Abo and British actor Simon Pegg are two of just a handful of people to appear in which two TV and movie franchises? To find out, solve the crossword then read down the letters in the shaded squares to find the five-word prize answer. ACROSS 1 Cannon-ball throwing event (4, 3) 5 Canine guard (8) 9 Twosome (4) 13 Army rank (5) 14 Roof beams (7) 15 Toasted cube in the soup (7) 16 Crystal clear (5) 17 Allow in (5) 18 Rubble (6) 20 Train tracks (5) 21 Heavy jersey (7) 23 Sharp tasting (4) 26 Ship’s workforce (4) 27 Athlete’s light spear (7) 30 Supermarket cart (7) 34 Come after (7) 36 Multiply by three…

FROM £7 Calypso Once A Day SPF 30, £15.99, Home Bargains Nice and light, it’s water-resistant, too, so you should only need to apply it once. Top tip: Look for both UVA and UVB protection. Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Spray SPF 50+, £14, feelunique.com Made from 100% mineral filters instead of chemical, it’s ideal for sensitive skin. Top tip: Re-apply frequently. Solero Ultra Sensitive Sun Lotion, SPF 30, £7, Lloyds Pharmacy Gentle and skin-nourishing. Formulated for people with eczema. Top tip: Stay out of the sun during the hottest hours. Ultrasun Body Tan Activator SPF 30, £28, M&S A natural accelerator helps you tan 40% faster, while still offering protection. Top tip: This means you can stay in the sun for less time, yet get a tan!…

Pregnancy would fuel the tumour, and put my life at risk As I clutched her hand, my sister Morgan, then 23, pushed my niece into the world. ‘She is so beautiful,’ I said, cradling little Mykenzi. It was February 2007 – and, with Morgan a single mum, I’d promised to be there every step. Just 13 months apart, we’d always been close. And I loved being an aunt. ‘I can’t wait to have my own kids,’ I told Morgan. In November 2010, I met Daniel, an army medic. We’d chat on the phone for hours. ‘He’s The One,’ I told Morgan. We married in June 2013, started talking about children. Only, in December 2014, I noticed a strange discharge from my right nipple. ‘Go to the doctor to get it…

THE BIG QUIZ Puzzle 15 £ 500 The answers to all these general knowledge questions – except one – are in the grid in various directions. To be this week’s Chat Big Quiz champion, work out which answer is missing. This is your prize answer. Answers are in alphabetical order in each section. THE SILVER SCREEN – SEA 1 Which actress starred as Rose, sailing to the US on the ill-fated liner in the 1997 film Titanic? (4, 7) 2 Which film includes the songs There is Nothing Like a Dame, and Happy Talk? (5, 7) 3 In the multi- Oscar winning 2012 film Life of Pi, with which creature does Pi find himself at sea? (5) WHERE IN THE WORLD? BEACH 4 The surf capital of the UK is generally…

9.9 SHOCK FAC TOR Laurence had the mind of a child, was vulnerable As we listened to the radio chart show, my brother Laurence scribbled down the Top 40. ‘Who’s number one?’ I asked. ‘ABBA,’ he smiled. It was August 1980, I was 10, Laurence 14. He loved music, kept his albums in alphabetical order. And he’d spend every Sunday listening to the charts, listing the Top 40. See, Laurence needed routine, order. He was autistic, and from early on I’d look out for him. Protect him from school bullies. I didn’t mind – Laurence was my hero. Only, as I grew up and matured, he didn’t. Like a real-life Peter Pan, I thought. When I moved out, he stayed living with our mum, Hilda. Laurence was loving, kind –…

Doctors didn’t know if he’d live or die. I broke down See you later, babe,’ said my boyfriend Jamie, 33, kissing me goodbye before heading off to work as a scaffolder. It was 19 December last year, and I spent the day looking after our twins Savannah and Isabella, 5 months, and my three children from a previous relationship, aged 9, 3 and 2. But Jamie wasn’t home for dinner that night. Instead, his mum Carla called. ‘There’s been an accident on the site,’ she said. ‘Jamie’s been airlifted to Southmead Hospital in Bristol.’ What? I’d so many questions but Carla didn’t know much. ‘Stay put till I find out more,’ she said. All night, I worried. Finally, the next morning, Carla called back. It turned out Jamie had been…

They're YOUR tips!! Cleverly cutting corners! As my family gets through the cereal, I customise the box to make it smaller. You only need some scissors and tape, and you’ll save a lot of valuable cupboard space. Sarah Tyler, Ipswich No more squeaking Instead of furniture polish, I sprayed my squeaky door hinges with antiperspirant. It worked great! Plus the hallway smells lovely now, too. Claire Prince, Walton Just in case Keep panty liners clean, dry and hidden while travelling by putting them in a glasses case. Ann Johnson, Runcorn Go big I always take a couple of jumbo pegs on holiday, as they’re ideal for clipping towels to chairs on the apartment balcony to stop them blowing away. Carole Gasan, Stroud Messy lollies When I give the grandchildren ice…

Ask our Doc Don’t be shy – Chat’s Dr Martin Edwards is a family GP who’s seen it all before… No periods Q My periods stopped two years ago. I’m overweight and have acne, but tests have ruled out polycystic ovaries, diabetes and thyroid problems. Gemma, 22 A Diagnosing PCOS might mean an ultrasound scan, even if blood tests are normal. Other possibilities include early menopause or an excess of the hormone prolactin. Your GP might suggest further tests. Sperm concern Q We’ve been trying for a baby for two years. My GP wants to refer us for tests, but my partner refuses to give a sperm sample! Can they test just me? Pearl, 26 A Some men see testing as a threat to their masculinity, but it’s essential to know…

FROM 84p Morrisons Rogan Josh Sauce, 450g, 84p Don’t believe the ‘medium’ rating, as this sauce has a big chilli kick! If you like hot curry, this is the one for you. Patak’s Rogan Josh, 450g, £1.77 Aromatic rather than hot due to the slightly aniseed flavour of the cardamom, but with a nice touch of heat. Sharwood’s Rogan Josh, 420g, £1.73 The tomato curry sauce has got just enough chilli heat, but it isn’t too hot for the fainthearted members of your family! NEW HappyDown Cocktails, £1.50, Morrisons These wine-based tinned sparkling cocktails come in three exciting flavour combos: raspberry, pomegranate, basil; lychee, guava, chilli; and lemon, cucumber, mint.…

LETTER of the week! Baby killer I was horrified to read Melissa’s story (11 May issue). Her neighbour’s poor baby Noah must’ve had such a sad and painful last few months. His mum Ronnie should have put Noah’s well-being way above pleasing her violent boyfriend. The fact she stayed with him after his brutal attack on Melissa is unbelievable. I hope they both serve their full sentences. Tracy Davidson, Stratford-Upon-Avon Stiff upper slip! Suffering with tonsillitis, I went to the doctor, who asked how I was. And I found myself about to say I was fine The stiff upper lip is so ingrained in our culture that I struggled to resist it, even when I definitely wasn’t fine! Abi Joachim, Ipswich WE PAY CASH Magic words Besides, ‘I love you’,…

My heart melted when I looked into her big, brown eyes. From that moment onwards, she had me and my husband Shane wrapped around her little paw. It was October 2012 and Eva, a little Jack Russell pup, had found a firm place in our home – and our hearts! Shane had always wanted a dog. And as he was turning 50 that year, I’d thought a pup would make a great gift. So we’d found a breeder and come away with Eva. My mum Sue, 71, had recently moved in with us, and she was excited about our new arrival, too. ‘Come to Granny,’ she’d say, making a fuss of the little bundle of fur. Eva was adorable. We just couldn’t resist her sweet little face, and we’d always…

Meal Deal 1 Preheat oven to 190C/ gas 5, and loosely line a large, shallow oven tray with foil. 2 Fill the tray with 1 large red onion, peeled and cut into wedges, 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, cut into chunks, and 2 sliced courgettes. Drizzle with 2tsp olive oil and toss to coat. Roast for 20 min until veg are just starting to turn brown round edges. 3 Mix 2tbsp passata with 1tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 3tsp red wine vinegar and a small handful of chopped fresh mint and parsley. 4 Remove veg from the oven and add 9 cherry tomatoes and 1 crushed clove of garlic. Season well, scatter over 1tbsp pine nuts and top with a pack of halloumi, cut into 9 slices. 5 Return to…

6 reasons to visit... 1 Valletta Malta’s capital is the European Capital of Culture for 2018, but there’s also lots going on this year, such as the Malta International Arts Festival and the annual Malta and Gozo Carnival, where the streets come alive with colourful floats, parades and music. 2 A wealth of history St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta is home to the Knights of Malta, and has masses of artwork, including the only signed work by Caravaggio. The nearby island of Gozo is also home to the Megalithic Temples, dating back to 700 BC – older than the Egyptian pyramids and Stonehenge. 3 Maltese cuisine Tuck into tasty honey, freshly made cheese and local wine, little of which is exported outside the country. And, at an average £1.74 a glass,…

THE CRIME In May 2009, Richard McTear had a row with ex-girlfriend, Jasmine Bedwell. He grabbed her 3-month- old son and sped off in a car. The baby’s body was found in the early hours of the following morning, abandoned on a roadside. Something unthinkable had taken place... THE STORY Jasmine Bedwell didn’t have an easy start to life. In and out of foster care, she’d experienced violence and neglect. She ran away 28 times, often lost her temper. Then, age 17, she fell pregnant, faced life as a single mum. But it was a turning point for Jasmine. Case workers in Tampa, Florida were impressed with the changes in her. She seemed more settled, took more responsibility. So they set her up in an apartment, to raise her child…

How to enter TEXT Simply text CHATB followed by a space and your answer/s (spaces between answers please) full name, door number and postcode to 85010 Texts cost 50p plus standard network charge (maximum 160 characters per text). When you enter by text, you may in future get SMS marketing messages from Time Inc. (UK) Ltd and Chat. If you don’t want to receive these, please end your text with TINOINFO. Texting tips Don’t put any spaces in an answer that has several words: eg: CHATISTHEBEST not CHAT IS THE BEST. If the answer is a name, you need only give the surname: eg: CLOONEY not GEORGE CLOONEY. You can use capitals or small letters, but don't use any commas, etc. Leave out answers you don’t wish to enter. INTERNET…

27 July – 2 August 2017 Aries 21 March - 20 April Make hay while the sun shines, as they say. You’ve got huge planetary support for the next few days, which will make a success of all you do. If you’re waiting for the right moment to try something special, this is it! ? Call 0905 817 0690* for more Taurus 21 April - 21 May The longer you hold on to past treasures, the more they’ll be worth in future. If you ever sell, that is! This week provides the chance to clear the shed and make some money. Do it, before you change your mind! • Call 0905 817 0691* for more Gemini 22 May - 21 June Making changes in one part of your life will…