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Festive Feet

Fill our colourful mini stockings with sweets or a handwritten note

DREAM boats

Whatever your passion from history to dancing or wildlife - there's a cruise that's perfect for you

'DIY was our money-saver'

Natasha Jackson drew on practical skills to revitalise her home, giving it a new, easy-living layout and a timeless, budget-friendly makeover

Tips for happy HOSTING

Take the stress out of your festive celebrations with these simple ideas

10-minute CANAPES

Make entertaining a breeze with our easy recipes, designed so you can relax and enjoy the party too!

Christmas with A WAGGLE

One woman devotes the festive season to her four-legged friends

Get your hair party PERFECT

Easy-to-achieve tweaks to upgrade hair this festive season your

3 Christmas ANGELS

These women give up their time to take care of those who need it

Good-for-you seasonal FEASTING

The foods (and drinks) you should be turning over the festive period to keep you healthy

'Don't call me a national TREASURE'

As she looks forward to what next year brings, Dame Judi Dench will not let anything stand in the way of her beloved acting

RINGING the changes"

Christmas was always a special time for Carol - only this year, things would be different

December in NEW YORK ARM1357

It's the most wonderful time of year in this most wonderful city

MR TINSEL

Rose's trolley was full of festive decorations - but would she really need the mistletoe?

LIZZIE'S long list BE

It was genius! If Lizzie wrote down all her Christmas tasks, nothing could go wrong - could it?

What a huge transformation!

I can't remember exactly when bathing became so difficult, but using my bathroom had become a real chore.

Spreading GOOD CHEER

For Park agent Kerry Blackett, from Doncaster the run-up to Christmas is special

MAGICAL Memories

Years before, Jen made a Christmas wish - but would Santa ever make it come true?

It's time to shine!

Do you struggle fo find shoes, sandals, boots or slippers to fit? Wider and deeper than anything on the high street Cosyfeet footwear is expertly crafted to fit and flatter extra wide or swollen feet.

Remembering PAST JOYS

Two women share special memories of their childhood Christmases ‘The smallest things brought so much joy’

The temptation is to try and be Judi Dench, and that would be foolish!"

At 5ft 3in and around 9½st, I’m in reasonably good trim. I’m clearly my father and mother’s daughter [actor John Mills and writer Mary Hayley Bell].

The Christmas GIFT OF LIFE

One woman shares her experience of the greatest Christmas present she could have hoped for

Power to the PEDAL

E-bikes are big bu inéss, but are they. good for your’. 3 8.4 health and should yOu bey 798 Lewis asking for‘one for Christmas? wie

Our winter WONDERS

Enjoy this season's fabulous flora and fauna

A spirit of ADVENTURE

There has been an explosion in craft distilling in the UK, and women are often at the heart of it

I absolutely love CHRISTMAS!"

Dame Helen Mirren on her perfect day and why she never asks for presents

Laughter is important when coping with life's challenges'

This week's columnist: The Countess of Carnarvon

Almost time FOR BED

As the season changes, some of Britain's most beloved species are getting ready to hibernate

Top tips for your TUMMY

Wise up about your gut and lower your risk of serious illness

Betting wit MRS BEASLEY

Can sell a very obscure book? Eclairs are at stake

A Hampstead MYSTERY

Still hearing strange noises at night, Mary-Anne was determined to find out  what – or who – was causing them