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'I decided to take a chance – and fell in love at Christmas'
Alison Wainwright was fed up of lonely Christmases after her divorce. She tells us how a spontaneous trip led her true love
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‘Female friends are human Wonderbras’ our columnist Kathy Lette reminds us
So keep them close to your chest
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'We started a new off-grid life at winter solstice 9 years ago today'
Charis Watkinson tells us about starting a new life on the shortest day of the year, and family Christmas celebrations in a horse box
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With Amanda Holden and Alan Carr’s hit DIY show back on TV soon, we spoke to real women doing it for themselves
As first glimpses of Amanda & Alan’s Greek Job are released, we spoke to the women getting stuck into renovation tasks in their own homes
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'I cook Michelin-star food on Christmas Day – here's what I've learned about creating exceptional dinners'
Hélène Darroze, chef patron at The Connaught in London, shares her top advice for creating stand-out dinners, from prep to service
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I've been a professional Christmas party planner for 40 years – here's how I create a night to remember
Liz Taylor shares her favourite memories and advice with us
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13 ways to spread cheer and do good this Christmas – and 6 of them don't cost a penny
From volunteering your time to shopping with purpose, there are many ways to help others this year
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'I cook Christmas dinner for homeless and vulnerable people'
Using your time to help others at Christmas can feel like the best gift ever, as soup kitchen volunteer Nikki Harris tells us
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'Volunteering at a food bank has given my retirement purpose and value'
Food banks are a lifeline for many families. Regular volunteer Sally Lamb explains what a food bank volunteer does, and what the experience brings her
