The glories of GUIDING

Reader Claire Lister reveals why Girlguiding has become her lifelong passion

Art from craft

Meet three women who are making a living from their creative passions

Friendship rescues us from loneliness'

We've always known that friendship is important, but there are still interesting questions about it that keep philosophers busy.

The secret of ANTI-AGEING

Want to slow the signs of ageing? Read on

Doors of PERCEPTION

Dress up your front door with a showstopping climber to create a magnificent entrance

Forever FRIENDS

Employ evergreens for structure and interest all year round

Here to help

LET COUNSELLOR KEREN LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD

Here to help

A That sounds very unpleasant. The only way you'll know why is to ask her.

Candy STRIPE

Make this colourful summer sweater in a cool cotton yarn

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Your wellbeing

STOP A SPRING COLD RUINING YOUR SLEEP

Be clever with your CASH

Stick to a budget and achieve your saving goals faster with these money challenges

The lost art of MENDING THINGS

It was out with the old for Sonia but did that include her best friend?

Good to SHARE

This week, spotting rare plants, a seasonal tip and boys in petticoats

Where TWO RIVERS MEET

For Celia, it was the most magical place somewhere dreams come true

Some like IT HOT!

Drought-tolerant plants for Mediterranean-style containers

Retreats for CHANGE

Could a menopause retreat be a reset? Jo Fernandez says yes

Lost...AND FOUND!

When Lynn Wallwork's dog Tara went missing, she spent weeks searching for her. Then, just when she'd given up hope, a doggone miracle happened

'I can go to the toilet on my own again!'

\"I've just returned to Emmerdale after a year and a half away on maternity leave. It's been amazing chaotic, tiring and turbulent, but beautiful and lovely. I did have mixed feelings about coming back. I didn't know if I could still walk and talk at the same time, let alone remember lines and act!

Walk yourself fit & FABULOUS!

Pick up the pace to get fitter, feel happier and lose weight this spring

Gorgeous greens

From insects to bird life, many shades of green are displayed by the UK’s native wildlife

'Strictly? I'd die from the STRESS!

TV presenter Julia Bradbury on why she loves exercise, but would never go on Britain’s best-loved dance show

Knit and NATTER

Joining the group had seemed like a good idea, but had Nancy made a terrible mistake?

Take FIVE

Simple dinners, flavour-packed and filling too, using just five main ingredients

Never TOO LATE!

Learning a new skill in adulthood can be a daunting challenge. Three women share their experiences

Your ultimate AT-HOME FACIAL

Elevate your skincare routine to a salon-worthy experience with our easy guide

How to...be more sustainable

Build yourself a more ethical wardrobe with our insider guide

8 headache types and how TO BEAT THEM!

From tension and cluster headaches to migraine, here's how to spot the cause of your pain and fix it – fast

Egg-cellent Easter

Discover some of the weird and wonderful British traditions that take place at this time of year

'Brookside changed MY LIFE'

Actor Sue Johnston on her latest TV venture, family and keeping fit