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Behind the scenes... with Diana’s make-up artist, ‘I was Princess Diana’s make-up artist’ Barbara Daly, 62, was Princess Diana’s make-up artist on her wedding day on July 29, 1981.

“I arrived at Clarence House, where Diana was staying, well before 7am.

It was a beautiful morning. Diana was having breakfast, and she asked me to share her fruit and toast because I hadn’t had time to eat anything. She was laughing and joking and didn’t seem at all nervous.

“A small TV was on and while we were getting ready, we could see the crowds outside on the screen and she was giggling and saying, ‘All this for a wedding!’

“You could feel the atmosphere from outside, as if it was seeping through the walls.

It all felt very joyful and happy.

“I’d brought my full studio make-up kit with me, but we’d already decided which look to go for. At just 19, she was very young and very beautiful, and I wanted this to shine through.

But it had to last all day and look good under the lights, so I stayed with Diana throughout the day, touching her face up as required.

“I remember feeling I was part of something historic but was so focused on what I was doing, I didn’t realise the enormity of it until I got home that evening and watched the wedding on TV. “I’ll absolutely be watching this wedding on TV. I can’t say which look I’d create for Kate, as I’d have to meet her first. I hear she is planning to do her own make-up, but anyway it’s a given that the bride will look absolutely stunning.”

A VerY MODern rOYAl WeDDing William and Kate are determined to break with tradition and do it their way. Here’s how. . .

D Prince William has chosen just one best man, Prince Harry, rather than the traditional two supporters. Harry has promised to be ‘selective’ in his best man’s speech...

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lady rose Clowes (née nevill), 60, was one of Princess Margaret’s eight bridesmaids on May 6, 1960.

“I was chosen as a bridesmaid as my parents and the Princess were personal friends. I had to keep the news secret for a month or so, which was very difficult as I was so excited and, being only nine, very bad at keeping secrets.

“My nanny would take me to secret fittings at Norman Hartnell’s design studios. They were so pretty – white lace with pale blue ribbon running through. Our little white shoes were kid leather and our headdresses designed by the groom, Lord Snowdon. They were exquisite – made from white feathers with crystals and pearls.

“On the wedding morning, I was taken to the Palace in a huge limousine, accompanied by four outriders. That was thrilling. I remember seeing the Princess in her gown – the epitome of a fairytale princess. Driving through London on the way to Abbey was incredible. I remember the cheering and everyone waving. We waved back, of course.

“I don’t recall feeling especially nervous following the Princess up the aisle. We were given little pouffes to sit on and I took off my shoes as they were tight. I couldn’t find one of them when it was time to put them on again, but luckily I eventually did.

“I shall be watching William and Catherine’s wedding. As it’s at Westminster Abbey it’s sure to bring back memories of that wonderful day.”

D William insisted on giving his bride-tobe his late mother’s engagement ring, rather than having a new ring especially made.

D 1900 invites were issued for the Royal Wedding ceremony, 600 for the reception at Buckingham Palace and 300 for the Wedding Ball.

D Rather than splash out on lavish gifts, the couple have requested that guests make donations to their favourite charities.

D kate will have two wedding dresses – one for the ceremony and reception, one for the evening ‘do’.

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❝Finally I’ve given up worrying!❞ Yours favourite Paul O’Grady – back on TV with a new chat show – talks about his new approach to life and why he thinks older viewers deserve better

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n his best-selling autobiographies, Paul O’Grady revealed his riotous roller-coaster life story. Whether he was a mischievous altar boy, a dedicated social worker or an acidtongued female impersonator, there was never a dull moment as he made his way from the back streets of Birkenhead to win national treasure status as one of our most popular TV and radio stars.

These days, however, Paul (55) admits he prefers a quieter pace of life. He says: “If I could give advice to my younger self I’d just say ‘stop worrying’. I used to get up in the morning and panic about what I was doing that day, where I was going out that night and what I was doing the next day. Now I think ‘forget about tomorrow, just get through today’.

“I’m far more laid back than I used to be and, as a result, I’m much happier now than I was then. I reckon we all calm down a bit as we get older,” he says, thoughtfully, before

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‘When Barbra walked in she looked agog – but that was all Buster’s fault!’

adding with a grin: “Saying that, I fell out of a tree last Tuesday! I saw the tree in the woods near my farm in Kent and thought that looks like a lovely tree to climb so – thinking I was still a lithe teenager – I got up it and promptly fell off. I thought I could be lying here with a broken hip in the middle of the woods and no-one would know…”

His autobiographies, At My Mother’s Knee and The Devil Rides Out, received huge critical acclaim and Paul is currently hard at work on the final book in the trilogy.

“In the next one, everybody dies. I’m writing it at the moment and I don’t really want to do it for that reason. I’m going to put the whole kit and caboodle in this one because I can’t go on putting myself through the wringer like this.

“It can get quite intense when you re-examine your life and you almost feel like you’re writing about someone else. I find myself thinking, ‘Was I that stupid? Was I that naive?’ And then I realise – yes, I was. There’s a sadness about that because you sort of become a father figure to yourself as you’re writing it, but at the same time you’re exposing all the flaws.”

What would his much-loved mother, Molly, who steals the

show in his books, have made of her unexpected notoriety? He laughs: “Oh, she would have gone mad. I can hear her now; ‘I never said that! Fancy putting that in a book’!”

Amazingly, it’s nearly 20 years since Paul hit the big time after performing in clubs as the outrageous drag queen, Lily Savage. This month, he returns to our screens for a second run of his popular Friday night chat show, Paul O’Grady Live.

“I love doing the show because I’m always interested in people.

I like to know what makes them tick, and what they do of a day. I think if you lose that, if you stop being a fan, you’ve had it really. If you become blasé, you shouldn’t be doing a chat show.”

Paul doesn’t hesitate for a second when asked to pick a favourite guest. “Barbra Streisand,” he beams. “She didn’t come to the studio, I had to go to her hotel. The first thing that happened was her dog came down. She had a little white dog, which Buster proceeded to mount. I thought, ‘Oh no, please,

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Buster (below) played a key role when Paul met Barbra Streisand

not Barbra’s dog!’. Then Barbra swanned in and she looked agog, but we developed a great rapport and got on really well. That was a dream come true for me.”

The other subject guaranteed to put a smile on Paul’s face is his grandchildren, not that he wants to be reminded of his granddad status while in public. “If I go to the supermarket with the eldest, Abel, who is four, I say, ‘Don’t call me granddad in here, okay? Call me Paul or Uncle’,” he laughs.

“And he does. He’ll shout, ‘Paul!

Paul!’ He’s a lovely kid and I adore being a grandparent.”

Paul says he enjoys watching cartoons with his family, but he muses that older viewers are often overlooked by programme-makers.

“Who do they think watches telly at night – it’s not the kids, is it? The kids are on the internet upstairs or, if they are teenagers, they’re out, or watching a DVD or something. It tends to be older people who are watching telly of an evening, but I’m not so sure that the TV companies realise there is an older audience out there crying out for something decent to watch.”

With the TV schedules overloaded with reality shows, the inevitable question is – would Paul ever sign up for one himself?

“Oh God, I’m always being asked to do Strictly, but I keep saying no. Not interested.

No thanks. Eight hours a day dancing? Learning a new routine every week? No, thank you. I can’t tell you how long it takes me to learn a dance routine. I’d have a nervous breakdown.

“They’d be forcing me into Lycra, spraying me orange and then you go out there and just get insulted by the judges. Why on earth would I want to do that?” he cackles. “I’d rather be climbing trees in the woods, thank you very much.”

D Paul O’Grady Live is on ITV1 on Fridays.

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D Brighten and boost volume During your teenage years your hair was probably full of bounce and shine, but over time it can become flat and lifeless. “This is usually down to a deterioration of the secretion of natural oils, as well as years of over-using your hairdryer,” says Alain Pichon, hair stylist for L’Oréal Paris.

Solution: “Nourish your hair from within,” explains Alain. Make sure your diet contains plenty of oily fish, such as salmon and fresh tuna, to promote a healthy scalp and lots of protein too, such as poultry and dairy, to encourage stronger hair.

Use a deep conditioning treatment as part of your routine and create more volume after washing by tilting your head forward and roughly drying. Then use the hairdryer nozzle and aim up towards your roots using a brush to lift and lock in the volume.

Try: Denman Vented Head Curling Brush (£5.52) and Herbal Essences Dazzling Shine Light Reflecting Intensive Mask (£3.99/200ml)

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, bouncy hair D Thicker and fuller Thinning hair is a common problem, especially post-menopause. “The gradual decrease in oestrogen can cause your hair to become weak, brittle and fragile,” says Alain. Not only can this make hair look thin, but it slows down the rate at which it grows, too.

Solution: “The foundation of thicker hair is to ask your hairdresser to create a cut that offers shape and fullness,” says Alain. Short hair is an instant volumiser, but if you don’t want to go for the chop there are plenty of styling techniques you can try. Hair rollers are great for creating height and volume. Start by spraying a thickening lotion onto your roots and then apply the rollers along the centre of your head, towards your crown. Don’t completely roll your hair around the rollers – simply roll at the root to give it lift, rather than creating curls. Remove them after 20 minutes and carefully brush through, spritzing with hairspray to set your style.

The menopause also plays a huge role in drying out hair.

“The immune system isn’t able to provide the full cycle of regeneration that your hair needs, so the hair itself becomes dry, brittle and coarse,” says Alain.

Environmental damage and over- styling can also dry your hair.

Solution: “Start with a shampoo and conditioner that nourishes your hair without weighing it down,” says Alain. You might not be able to stop ageing hair from becoming dry, but you can feed it as much moisture as possible to keep it in good condition.

Try L’Oréal Elvive Re-Nutrition Caring Shampoo and Conditioner (£2.44/200ml) and L’Oréal Elvive Re-Nutrition Nourishing Day Fluid (£5.10/200ml)

Try: Boots Essentials Extra Large Vented Rollers (£4.85/4 rollers) and Umberto Giannini Enviable Body Blow Dry Spray (£4.99/200ml)

Stockists: Boots 0845 0708 090 www.boots.com; Denman 0800 262 509; Herbal Essences available nationwide; L’Oréal 0800 072 6699; Touch of Silver 0845 0708 090 www.boots.com; Umberto Giannini 0845 0708 090 www.boots.com Details correct at time of going to press

D Grey and gorgeous “Whether it’s a sudden explosion of grey or those pesky roots, grey hair can be a big age giveaway,” says Alain. “A change in hair colour occurs when melanin production slows down, causing new hairs to grow without any pigment.” For some women, grey hair can look beautiful and elegant, but the wrong grey look can be ageing.

Solution: Grey hair doesn’t have to be completely hidden, so ask your hairdresser for subtle highlights woven throughout your hair. “Shampoos with a blue or purple tint are fantastic for grey hair and prevent it from turning yellow over time,” says Alain. Grey hair shampoos are perfect because they help reflect the light and instantly give grey For hair a natural shine. a chance to win Touch Try: Touch of Silver of Silver hair Daily Maintenance goodies, turn to Shampoo (£1.99/200ml) page 39 YOURS

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Perfect fashion for When we appealed for readers to become Yours models, we were inundated with your lovely letters. Our three lucky winners prove you can look good whatever your shape!

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PeRfectly Petite Joan evason (59) from Weybridge Height: 5ft 1in Size: 10

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BefORe Joan says: “Shopping for clothes that fit can be a real chore when you’re petite. I never usually bother with petite ranges and instead buy normal items and get them taken in. I love the jeans outfit – (shown right) I’d never have considered skinny jeans but these are fabulous.”

Above right: Zip-back white top, £30, 8-18, Petite at Wallis; stripe cardigan, £18, 8-18, Matalan; slim leg jeans, £38, 8s-16r, Petite Jasper Conran at Debenham; pink bow wedges, £47.99, 3-8, Clarks; coral necklace, £15, Wallis.

Right: Print top, £75, 8-18, Coast; black trousers, £38, 6-18, Principles Petite by Ben de Lisi at Debenhams; black jacket, £30, 8-20, F&F at Tesco.

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Joan wears: Lilac jersey dress, £30, s- l, Petite at Wallis; bow court shoes, £35, 3-9, Next; teardrop glass necklace, £20, Betty Jackson.Black at Debenhams.

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Margaret wears: Stripe jersey top, £28, 8-18, Jasper Conran at Debenhams; stud shoulder cardigan, £55, xs-xl, and slim leg jeans, £45, 10-2, both Long Tall Sally; gold teardrop pendant, £12.50 and gold ball bangle, £16.50 both Wallis; red leather bag, £59, Hotter.

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BeAutifully tAll Margaret Hodgson (61), from cumbria Height: 5ft 10in Size: 16 Margaret says: “It can be a bit tricky shopping when you’re tall, particularly finding nice tops that fit as they tend to come up too short. I live in jeans and t-shirts, so I was surprised how much I liked the floral print dress (below).

Today has been wonderful and has really given my confidence a boost.”

Right: Floral print dress, £72, 8-18, Betty Jackson.Black at Debenhams; jacket, £45, 8-22, Dorothy Perkins; patent wedges, £45, 3-9, Marks & Spencer; patent belt, £15, Per Una at Marks & Spencer; earrings, £15, accessorize; clutch, £10, Evans. far right: Print maxi dress, £35, 14-32, Yours Clothing; cap sleeve cardigan, £16, 8-18, Matalan; drop necklace, £10 and bangles, £12.50 Wallis; box clutch, £14.99, Miso at Republic.

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Ask us anything… about relationships

Make new friends

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It’s often tricky to meet people, especially in the hustle and bustle of modern life, but here are some great tips to get you out there By Sheena Correa D Workin’ 9 to 5 You’re probably busy juggling work and family life, so making friends can tend to take a back seat.

But instead of using precious weekends and evenings to meet new people, how about getting to know some of your work colleagues better? Life coach Sue Clarke (www.inthehotseat. co.uk) advises inviting someone to chat with you over lunch; it could be just the start of a wonderful friendship.

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over and decline the invitation.

You’ll never know how much fun something can be until you turn up and see for yourself.

D Exchange numbers Often you’ll meet people you like in passing, especially if you go to the gym or are part of a hobby group. Once you’ve got to know them, suggest exchanging contact details. That way, if an opportunity to get together comes up, they’ll be easy to reach and vice-versa.

D Don’t take it personally Retirement is great, but you could start to lose contact with friends and colleagues who still work.

The trick is not to feel insulted if they take a while to reply to phone calls or emails. After all, says Sue Clarke, in their eyes, you’re the one ‘moving on’. Put yourself in their shoes and remember how tricky it was balancing work, family and friends!

D Holiday by yourself… with others!

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At ANY age…

Be aware of body language – a bored expression or frown makes you seem uninterested. Unfold arms, make eye contact, smile and make conversation!

Don’t complain too much during small talk – you’ll come across as negative.

Everyone enjoys being around people who can see the good and fun in situations – so be one of them.

Maintain current friendships too. They need nurturing to survive. Be reliable – don’t be late or stand people up or invitations will soon stop. Simple stuff like remembering birthdays shows people how much you value them.

And try Yours’ Find A Friend service – see page 89.

individuals by booking a hobby-based holiday such as painting or gardening. You could learn new things and meet people at the same time.

Exodus organises a variety of activity holidays and if you’re happy sharing a room you don’t pay supplements. Call 0845 287 7692 or visit www.exodus.co.uk D If you’re shy…

Think quality rather than quantity. It’s not simply a case of meeting lots of different people, just one or two new friends in your life can lead to whole new set of people as they introduce you to their friends.

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D Stay in touch If you’re moving away from old friends, Sue Clarke suggests treating your move like a holiday by sending a ‘wish you were here’ postcard. It will work wonders to show your enthusiasm for maintaining those friendships, no matter what the distance. Follow up with invitations when you’re settled in.

D Challenge yourself Always be open to new experiences. It’s easy to become stuck into a routine

Friendships may take longer as we get older and weeks will fly by without you realising. At least once a month, make sure you spend some time around new people. Psychologist Elizabeth Mapstone, author of Stop Dreaming, Start Living (Vermilion, £8.99) says the older we get, the longer it takes to make new friends, so be prepared to take things slowly.

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D Watch your neighbourhood If you’re downsizing, remember to & BEYOND check what groups there are in the areas you’re considering, especially if you’re moving a distance from your current home. If you’re part of a hobby group or club, they could help you find similar groups in that area. Neighbourhood Watch schemes are great for getting to know people in your street.

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Easter special D Egg-shaped biscuits You will need: • 225g (8oz) plain flour • 1tbsp (15ml) baking powder • 100g (4oz) butter • 175g (6oz) caster sugar • 1 egg, beaten

• 1tsp vanilla extract To decorate: • 100g (4oz) icing sugar • 1 tbsp (15ml) water • Food colouring (optional) • Coloured writing icing

How to make…

1 Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5. Grease two baking sheets with butter or line them with parchment paper.

Sift the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl and rub in the butter. Add sugar, egg and vanilla extract and mix until it resembles dough.

2 Roll out thinly onto a lightly floured surface. Using a knife or cutter, cut out egg shapes until all the dough has been used up.

Transfer onto baking sheets,

allowing space for spreading.

3 Bake for around 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before icing.

4 To decorate, sift the icing sugar into a mixing bowl and add the water a little at a time until you have a thick paste. Add food colouring if you require. When your cookies have cooled, spread on the icing sugar and leave to set.

Once set, decorate with coloured writing icing.

D The Wilton Ten Piece Cookie Cutter Set (£6.99, for ten pieces including an eggshaped cutter) is available from HobbyCraft. Call 01202 596100 to find your nearest store or order online at www. hobbycraft. co.uk Courtesy of HobbyCraft. For other craft ideas and tips visit www. hobbycraft.co.uk

D Make an Easter garland

You will need: • Tissue paper in different colours • Pencil in assorted colours • Cling film • PVA glue + brush • Coloured thread • Glitter Taken from Easter Things to Make and Do (see details opposite page)

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1 Draw a hen shape on a piece of tissue paper. Use an orange crayon to colour in its comb and beak.

2 Lay the tissue paper on top of a sheet of cling film (to protect your table). Brush white glue around the hen’s outline.

3 Cut a length of coloured thread or wool and press into the glue, following the hen’s outline and creating a wing.

4 Cut a smaller length of thread to make a hanging loop and glue

to the hen. Brush glue over the hen and sprinkle with glitter. When glue is dry, gently peel the tissue paper from the cling film and cut around your hen outline, taking care not to cut through its loop.

5 Make more shapes in the same way and thread on to string.

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Fun days out for all...

D Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire… Celebrate St George’s day watching medieval knights fight using historic weapons (until April 25). Adults £8.50; concessions £7.65; children £5.10, English Heritage (EH) members free.

Call 01246 822844 or visit www.englishheritage.org.uk/bolsover-castle

You will need: • Paintbrush • Thick white paper • Watercolour paints • Coloured card • Coloured tissue paper • PVA glue • Scissors 1 To make the patterned paper eggs, dip a thick paintbrush into clean water and brush over a sheet of thick white paper. While the paper is wet, blob different shades of bright, watery paint and watch them run into each other.

2 While the paint is drying, fold a piece of coloured card in half.

Taking the white paper, cut out four small squares all the same size. Arrange them on the card and glue into place. Cut four more

squares from tissue paper, slightly smaller than the white squares.

Glue on top.

3 When your patterned paper has dried, cut out an egg shape. Draw around it three times on your patterned paper and cut out. Glue the eggs on top of the squares.

Taken from Easter Things to Make and Do (£6.99, Usborne) ISBN 9-780- 746095058. Available from all good bookshops or visit www.usborne.com

D Chocolate Easter egg cakes You will need: • 83g (3oz) self-raising flour • 4 tbsp cocoa powder • 110g (4oz) sugar • 110g (4oz) margarine, softened • 2 large eggs • 1tsp baking powder • 2 tsp milk How to make…

1 Preheat the oven to 170°C /325°F/Gas Mark 3. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake cases. Sift the flour and cocoa powder into a large mixing bowl.

Add the rest of the cake ingredients and whisk until pale and fluffy.

2 Place heaped teaspoons of the mixture into the prepared cases and bake for around 20 minutes until firm and springy to the touch.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

3 To make the ganache, break the dark chocolate into small pieces and put into a mixing bowl. Heat the cream in a separate saucepan

• 1 bag of chocolate mini Easter eggs For the ganache: • 200g (7oz) dark chocolate (at least 70 per cent cocoa) • 200ml (7fl oz) whipping cream

until almost boiling and then pour over the chocolate. Leave for 30 seconds before gently stirring together. Spoon over the cakes and let the ganache dry for a few minutes.

4 Before it’s set, pop three mini Easter eggs onto each cake.

Leave them to set for a few hours before scoffing!

Taken from Baking Magic by Kate Shirazi with Susannah Blake (£14.99, Pavilion). ISBN 9-781-862-058897. Available from all good bookshops or visit www.anovabooks.com

D Fell Foot Park, Cumbria … Take part in an egg-rolling competition, or go on the Cadbury’s Easter trail (until April 25).

Free admission; charges apply for some activities. Call 01539 531273 or visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-fellfootpark D Lanhydrock, Cornwall…

Take part in Easter crafts and try the circus workshop (until April 21). Adults from £6.10; children from £3.30; NT members free; charges apply for some activities. Call 01208 265950 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock D Wrest Park, Bedfordshire… Visit the largest St George’s day festival in the country. See a dragon or take part in an army assault course (until April 25). Adults £14; concessions £12.60; children £8.40; EH members free. Call 01525 860 152 or visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/wrest-park D Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire… Find missing easter eggs or enter a contest to win a real golden egg worth £2,000 (until April 23). Adults £8; concessions £7.20; children £4.80; EH members free. Call 01926 852078 or visit www.english-heritage. org.uk/kenilworth-castle D Beeston Castle, Cheshire… Follow the dragon trail (until April 25).

Adults £6; concessions £5.50; children £3.50; EH members free. Call 01829 260464 or visit www.english-heritage.org. uk/beeston-castle-and-woodland-park YOURS

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biscuit swaps We all have our weaknesses! If yours is raiding the biscuit barrel, we’ve found you the best swaps out there so you can enjoy a treat without the guilt…

By Michelle Nightingale Save 74 cals 4g fat 0g sugar

SWaP 2 Jammie Dodgers (166 cals, 6g fat, 12g sugar)

FOr 2 Jaffa cakes (92 cals, 2g fat, 12g sugar)

Save 78 cals 3g fat 6g sugar

Save 23cals 1g fat 3g sugar SWaP 1 chocolate caramel shortcake biscuit (80 cals, 4g fat, 7g sugar)

FOr 1 chocolate chip cookie (57 cals, 3g fat, 4g sugar)

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SWaP 3 chocolate digestives (243 cals, 12g fat, 15.3g sugar)

FOr 3 malted milk biscuits (132 cals, 6g fat, 6g sugar)

FOr 3 nice biscuits (117 cals, 6g fat, 6g sugar)

SWaP 3 custard creams (195 cals, 9g fat, 12g sugar)

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FOr 1 Oreo cookie (50 cals, 2g fat, 4g sugar)

SWaP1 Penguin biscuit (113 cals, 6g fat, 9g sugar)

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SWaP 3 fig rolls (183 cals, 3g fat, 21g sugar)

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