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he may be a three times BAFTA winner – the most sought after actress of her generation who currently has the nation gripped playing policewoman Ellie Miller in the second series of Broadchurch – but there’s nothing remotely diva-like, lovey-ish or actressy about Olivia Colman. On the contrary. She’s quietly spoken, selfdeprecatingly jolly and would never dream of playing the ‘Do You Know Who I Am?’ card if she couldn’t get a good table in a restaurant. Despite her success Olivia doesn’t ‘do’ celebrity and finds the whole fame thing bewildering and decidedly unsettling at times. “There is a misconception that actors love it but imagine going into a room where everybody knows your face and you don’t know theirs,” she said recently. “It’s not a comfortable feeling. Invariably everybody is lovely but I’m not sure it’s something you should get used to. It’s not what you think about when you join up.” Sometimes, though, not ‘everyone is lovely’ – and Olivia, in spite of her kind words, has experienced this herself. “There has been the odd occasion when things have got a bit weird,” she admits. “I have been followed by a photographer and then another time we were driving home and noticed a car was definitely following us. “I got into a bit of a rage about that. It was quite unsettling. We stopped and I went up to them with
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Certainly she’s loved working with the Broadchurch scripts. Although she does admit she was surprised by its success when the first series aired last year. “I can’t believe how well it took off. I knew the script was great but I think that about a lot of things. You never know what people are going to like but the British viewing public are an intelligent bunch and Broadchurch didn’t patronise anybody, which I think programme makers sometimes forget about.” Like all the other Broadchurch actors she has been sworn to secrecy over the outcome of the current series. Rumours abound that different endings have been filmed so no one actually knows the final outcome. And she’s truly thankful for the kind of role Broadchurch offers. Although undeniably attractive she has never traded on her looks. “It took me a long time to get used to it but I think, ‘If I’m allowed to play parts where I don’t look good, I’ll get more’. “For some reason people imagine that dramatic things happen to people who don’t look beautiful. So I feel fortunate that I’ve managed to get into that market and I’ve loved every part I’ve played.” And we’ve loved every part too. It will be interesting to see if there’s a Broadchurch Three – surely there are no more twists to be had? But whatever Olivia turns her talents to next we look forward to it.
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hen Jacquie Millet had a cancer scare four years ago, she was so relieved to be given the all clear, she vowed to get fit. But she can never have imagined where that vow was to take her. Incredibly, Jacquie has now completed her 74th marathon! And as she approaches her 62nd birthday this month, she hopes to eventually run 100 marathons – something she never dreamed she’d ever achieve, especially as she had done virtually no exercise all her life. “I really cannot believe I am nearly 62 and I have run 74 marathons,” she says. “I don’t take anything for granted and it really does feel like a dream that goes on and on. It seems like almost another person doing all these marathons!” Jacquie, who works as a psychotherapist, lives in Chiswick with husband Martin and the couple
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‘Running opened up my world but I don’t take anything for granted’ have two grown-up children, Camilla (27) and Calum (23). She decided to start exercising after a health scare – when she feared she may have oesophageal cancer. For a few months, Jacquie had been feeling lethargic as well as having difficulties swallowing food. A friend had just died of the same disease and she was terrified she was also starting to develop early symptoms. “I was so worried I had got this dreadful disease and I really started to panic,” she recalls. “When the doctor sent me for tests, I did fear the worse and I started to make all these promises that if it turned out alright, I would look after myself. Thankfully, the tests showed there was nothing wrong. There and then I signed up with a personal trainer at the gym. I didn’t like it, but I persevered and it was he who suggested I tried running. “I thought it would look stupid – a 57-year-old woman going out running in leggings – but after a lot of complaining, I eventually went out with Martin for three miles
along the river. I loved it. I felt like I was flying and I got the bug.” Initially Jacquie started going out for three-mile runs several times a week. A few months later, Jacquie entered her first 10km run. “I was terrified,” she recalls. “But I had told so many people that I was doing it that I knew I had to! I ran it in 52 minutes and then it went on from there.” A half marathon in the New Forest followed and then at the age of 58, Jacquie ran her first marathon in Edinburgh in 3 hours 48 minutes, gaining her automatic entry into the London Marathon for being ‘good for her age’. She also started going to her local Park Run in Richmond and it was here she met up with BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth, who has become a good friend and who actually credits Jacquie with being her inspiration for running. “I think it was early 2013. We were both training for the London marathon and we actually reached the finish together that year – although I beat Sophie by 11 seconds because she started ahead of me!” She loves running the London race. “It really is a special one because of the crowds. The encouragement and support is amazing.”
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Free-to-enter park runs for all ages Founded by Paul Sinton-Hewitt in 2004, 5km Park Runs are organised in parks across the UK every weekend. They are free to enter and runners are timed on the event they participate in. It’s not only a great way to keep fit, but there’s the chance to make lots of new friends! It doesn’t matter how fast or slow a person runs as everyone encourages and supports each other. Many celebrities who enjoy running, including Sophie Raworth, take part in the Park Runs on a regular basis. ✢ For more information about your local Park Run, visit www.parkrun.org.uk YOURS
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bright, fresh complexion could help you look years younger – but that can seem a long way off if you’ve had a disturbed night’s sleep. Even if we sleep well we still have to contend with the fact that our skin is thinner now we’re older, which makes eye bags and shadows appear even worse. Throw in this time of year, with the cold weather and the drying effects of central heating, and it could feel like there’s just no hope until spring! But luckily there are plenty of ways to cheat your way to a wide-awake glow – just follow our simple advice!
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If you need a quick-fix, make-up can make a huge difference. Start with a firming, glow-boosting primer such as Dermalogica SkinPerfect Primer, SPF30 (£38.40/22ml), which contains pearl powder to boost skin-firming collagen and add radiance. Then smooth on a light foundation to even out your skin tone. Don’t make the mistake of going too heavy with your base – “It’s more important for skin to appear fresh than to look perfect,” says Sally Penford. We like Dr Hauschka Tinted Day Cream (£28/30ml), which has a light, translucent finish and contains apricot kernel and beeswax for mature skin. Choose a light-reflecting concealer, such as No 7 Instant Radiance Under Eye Concealer (£13.50), to hide under-eye shadows. Just press a small amount in with your fingers. Blusher is essential for lifting the complexion. Pick a cream blush in a fresh, peachy shade, such as Bourjois Little Round Pot Cream Blush in Healthy Glow (£7.99). Adding a flick of mascara will wake up sleepy eyes. Finish with an extra layer to your outer lashes to create an almond shape, which makes your eyes look wider and brighter. We love Rimmel London Extra 3D Lash Mascara (£4.99), designed to catch every lash. Finish with a slick of pink lip gloss to help make your teeth look whiter and brighten your whole face. Try L’Oreal Paris L’Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick in Rose Melody (£8.99).
“Our skin is a mirror of our health, so the healthier your lifestyle, the better your skin will look,” says Sally Penford. “Your skin needs nutrients and moisture, so make sure you eat a diet rich in brightly -coloured vitamin-packed fruit and veg that also provide plenty of antioxidants to fight the signs of ageing. Top up with lots of herbal teas and water to ensure your skin stays well hydrated.” For extra nutrients, particularly if your diet isn’t always what it should be, you could also try a skin-boosting supplement designed to boost radiance, such as Vitabiotics Perfectil Platinum (£23.95/30 tablets), from Boots. DON’T FORGET! Cut down on caffeine and alcohol, which can cause dehydration, and – most importantly – don’t smoke, as this robs your skin of nutrients, leaving it sallow and lined.
Supercharge your skincare Looking after your skin properly will go a long way to getting you that youthful glow. Always cleanse thoroughly at the end of the day, massaging your cleanser in with your fingertips to help boost circulation to your skin – try super-nourishing Burt’s Bees Radiance Facial Cleanser with Royal Jelly (£9.99/175ml). “Regularly exfoliating your skin is a great radiance booster,” says Sally. “The top layer of your skin is made up of dead skin cells that layer up in a haphazard way, causing it to feel rough and giving it an uneven surface, which can look dull.” Don’t over-scrub though, twice a week with a gentle exfoliator, such as Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator (£14/70ml) is enough. Slather on the moisturiser because it helps to repair your skin’s barrier. Choose a moisturiser designed to hydrate and energise skin. We love Superdrug Naturally Radiant 2 in 1 Moisturiser and Serum (£5.99/50ml). DON’T FORGET! Your eye area can be the first to show signs of tiredness. The Body Shop Drops Of Youth Eye Concentrate (£18/10ml), contains edelweiss stem cells to tighten bags and brighten shadows. Just roll it on in a figure of eight around your eyes, then tap it in. STOCKISTS: The Body Shop 0800 092 9090 www.thebodyshop.co.uk; Bourjois www.bourjois.co.uk; Burt’s Bees 0808 234 1423 burtsbees.co.uk; Dermalogica 01372 363600 www.dermalogica.co.uk; Dr Hauschka 0800 0556604 www.dr.hauschka.com/en_GB/; Liz Earle 01983 813913 uk.lizearle. com; L’Oreal 0800 0304 033 www.loreal-paris.co.uk; No 7 0345 070 8090 www.boots.com; Rimmel London www.rimmellondon.com; Superdrug 0345 671 0709 www.superdrug.com Details correct at time of going to press YOURS
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Enlarge all of the templates by 200 per cent. Transfer them onto card and cut out. Place the body template on the wrong side of the grey fleece. Using a permanent marker pen, draw around it twice and cut out both pieces.
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Using the templates for the eyes, heart, beak, wings, and feathers, draw around the templates on the wrong side of the relevant colour of fleece: cut out two eyes from white fleece, one heart from red polka-dot fleece, two wings from turquoise fleece, and one beak from mustard yellow fleece.
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Templates (see right) Card Scissors 1m (1 yd) grey fleece, 150cm (60in) wide ✢ Permanent marker pen ✢ 30cm (12in) square each of white, red polka-dot, and mustard yellow fleece
Place the owl body front right side up on your work surface. Using the photo as a guide, pin the eyes, heart shape, wings, and beak in place.
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Fit a darning foot on your sewing machine and thread the machine with lilac polyester thread. Using the photo as a guide, free-motion stitch the eye design and around the edge of the beak and heart.
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Trim the seam allowance to 3mm (1/8in) to reduce the bulk, and turn the owl right side out. Stuff with toy filling and whipstitch the opening closed.
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GALLERY GLORY Paris: Famed for romance, the Eiffel Tower and – perhaps above all – for its art. If you want to gaze upon the enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa, head to the Louvre. The museum is always popular with tourists, but it’s quieter on Wednesday and Friday evenings, when it’s open until 9.45pm.
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✢ The Louvre is open every day except Tuesdays. Tickets for the permanent collection are ¤12. For more information call +33 (0)140 205050 or visit www.louvre.fr ✢ A three-night stay at the three-star Novotel Paris Est is available from £178pp, based on two sharing and including return flights from Heathrow. The hotel is a15-minute drive or 40-minute walk from the Louvre. For more information call 0330123 1235 or visit www.expedia.co.uk
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The Lakes: Alternatively, why not wander lonely as a cloud into Wordsworth’s former home in the Lake District? Stroll in his garden, take a tour of Dove Cottage, and visit the museum next door to get a full picture of this remarkable wordsmith.
Swansea: Visit the birthplace of Dylan Thomas and get an inside look at his childhood home. Faithfully restored to its 1914 condition, 5 Cwmdonkin Drive can even be stayed in overnight. Include a visit to the Dylan Thomas Centre in Somerset Place to find out more about the poet and get a glimpse of rare photographs and his manuscripts. ✢ Guided tours of his birthplace start from £8. For more information call 01792 472555 or visit www. visitswanseabay.com/listings/ dylan-thomas-birthplace ✢ For enquiries about the Dylan Thomas Centre, call 01792 463980 or visit www.visitswanseabay.com/ listings/dylan-thomas-centre
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Dove Cottage, Wordsworth’s former home
✢ Adult tickets cost £7.75. For information on Dove Cottage call 01539 435544 or visit www.wordsworth.org.uk ✢ Looking for somewhere to stay? The nearby Dale Lodge Hotel in Grasmere is offering a winter break package until March 31. This includes two nights’ b&b, dinner on the first night and a warming drink on arrival. To book call 015394 35300 or visit www. dalelodgehotel.co.uk and use the code ‘winter warmer’.
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✢ Book tickets for the Van Gogh Museum, ¤15 per adult, at www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en ✢ Book tickets for the Rijksmuseum, ¤17.50 per adult, at www.rijksmuseum.nl/en
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Music, Maestro! Verona, Italy: Meet fellow opera aficionados on this break. Solos is offering a trip in July including tickets to Puccini’s Tosca, plus four nights in the three-star Hotel Italia, all breakfasts, one dinner, a guided tour and flights from Gatwick, for £919pp. ✢ For more information or to book, call Solos on 0844 371 8860 or visit www.solosholidays.co.uk Try a Solos trip to Verona
FURTHER AFIELD The USA: Art, theatre, museums… New York has it all! We’ve found a seven-night stay at the four-star Roosevelt Hotel for £1,181pp based on two sharing and including return flights from Heathrow. Located on the corner of East 45th Street and Madison Avenue, it’s convenient for Broadway theatres if you fancy watching some live shows. ✢ For information call 03301231235 or visit www.expedia.co.uk
London: Closer to home, the Royal Opera House has a packed schedule of shows for the coming year, including Verdi’s La Traviata from May 18-July 4. Tickets go on sale on January 27. ✢ For more information call 0207 304 4000 or visit www.roh.org.uk
Australia: No trip Down Under is complete without seeing a show at the Sydney Opera House (below). A seven-night stay nearby is more affordable than you might think, too; a week at the four-star Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour Hotel, including flights from Heathrow, is from £1,202pp. ✢ For information call 03301231235 or visit www.expedia.co.uk
History fix Athens: If you had a passion for Latin at school, reignite your interest with a trip to Greece to gaze at ancient wonders. The acropolis in Athens is the core of an ancient town built in the 5th Century to honour the goddess Athena. Take a guided walking tour of the site, including a city tour of Athens, with Athens Walking Tours. ✢ Tour lasts three hours15 minutes, including 45 minutes of walking. Tickets cost ¤38 per adult. Meet at 9.30am at Syntagma Metro Station. For more information visit www. athenswalkingtours.gr
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Amsterdam: This city is a treasure trove for gallery fans. The Van Gogh Museum, on Paulus Potterstraat, is open every day and includes some of the artist’s most famous works, including Sunflowers. The Rijksmuseum, on Museumstraat, is the Netherlands’ National Collection and includes Rembrandt’s famous painting The Night Watch. It’s also open daily and is so large, you’ll easily fill a whole day there!
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Shrewsbury: For a taste of Egypt without leaving the country, visit Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery for a new exhibition. Secret Egypt: Unravelling Truth From Myth, will include fascinating archaeological items including mummies, jewellery and ceramics. ✢ Secret Egypt will run from January 24-April 26. Tickets are £4 for adults, £2 for children. For information call 01743 258885 or visit www.shrewsburymuseum.org.uk
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From January 20 to February 2 Mercury is retrograding between January 21 and February 11, during which period we may be given newly available information that’ll aid us in the making of decisions. Watch for delays around communications and journeys and be sure to double-check arrangements.
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Jan 21-Feb18 Two new Moons form in your sign within a month, marking the start of a special time where you may be ringing changes in two areas. Thought for the fortnight: Keep an open mind about a new chapter. B For a weekly update call 09044 705710
Feb 19-Mar 20 With Mercury backtracking for three weeks, now is a perfect time to catch up with people and to take time to review and fine-tune figures and schedules. Thought for the fortnight: It’s third time lucky! B For a weekly update call 09044 705711
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Mar 21-Apr20 You’re eager to press on with a team effort, but may have to wait until mid-February for details to be decided. Use that delay to your advantage! Thought for the fortnight: You’ll inspire respect and appreciation. B For a weekly update call 09044 705700 … you are Aquarius like Vanessa Redgrave, born January 30, 1937. This is a friendly but cool sign, and Aquarians are always thinking several steps ahead and can find it hard to quieten their busy, clever minds. Vanessa, like many born under this sign, is more mellow in her 70s, aware that all she could ever do was her best. There could be retraced personal steps and a revival of a past role for Vanessa.
Apr 21-May 21 Things start to come together around the 27th, very likely connected to a two or threestage phase of a planned changeover, affecting career, family duties or surroundings, or perhaps all three! Thought for the fortnight: An official ‘yes’ is ahead. B For a weekly update call 09044 705701
Sept 23-Oct 23 It’s good to share time with friends, lovers and children, as Mercury retraces his steps and reconnects you to people who fire you up with passion for life! Thought for the fortnight: Kindness warms your heart. B For a weekly update call 09044 705706
May 22-June 21 It’s smart to double-check certain dates and details, particularly those connected to meetings and to travel. An official matter might need more discussion. Thought for the fortnight: Never say never! B For a weekly update call 09044 705702
Oct 24-Nov 22 Visitors could be back and forth as Mercury spells a lively time on the home front! Some Scorpios will tie up property plans between now and early March. Thought for the fortnight: An agreement pleases you. B For a weekly update call 09044 705707
June 22-July 22 It’s a new Moon phase, which may prompt a review of commitments, and to focus your attention on what you want to clear away or fix. Thought for the fortnight: Make space for something new this fortnight. B For a weekly update call 09044 705703
July 23-Aug 23 The first of two new Moons shines over ‘significant others’, so expect to meet new people, one of whom could make a positive impact. Thought for the fortnight: Business and friendship could intertwine. B For a weekly update call 09044 705704
Aug 24-Sept 22 Appointments may be rescheduled, and what wasn’t due to happen yet might be brought forward. Meanwhile, you’ll be pleased to see an official matter sorted out. Thought for the fortnight: An early March date could be significant. B For a weekly update call 09044 705705
Nov 23-Dec 21 You could find yourself looking again at an idea that just seems to you to make sense, and which involves a family or domestic matter. Thought for the fortnight: Letters, calls and emails will keep you busier than usual. B For a weekly update call 09044 705708
December 22-Jan20 The details of financial arrangements might be taking time to pull together, but you will work things out just fine. You may have new duties, and you’ll carry them well. Thought for the fortnight: A key chat with officialdom goes well. B For a weekly update call 09044 705709
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