Prima (UK) - 1 Aug 2025
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RELAX, IT’S SUMMER! 21 TOP SUNLOUNGER READS
ʻIʼm 63 but my bodyʼs 20ʼ
Walking by numbers How many steps really count?
The new gut-friendly foods 4 to try today!
COOL SHORTS SEWING PATTERN
Sunshine inspiration!
Gillian wowed in every outfit she wore on our shoot
Crafting at sea with Prima
Well done to our brilliant JD Williams winners
What could be better than beautiful flowers grown on an allotment?
On the cover ‘Sometimes I wish I was a bit more like Kathy’
Eastenders’ Gillian Taylforth reflects on her time as Walford’s matriarch
‘Fate brought us together in the most incredible way’ Writer Jane Johnson was rescued from a mountain by her fantasy pirate chief
‘We sold our home to sail round the world’ Jenevora Swann and her husband swapped work stress for life on the seas
‘I’m 63 but my body’s
age is 20!’ Sandra Parsons is living proof you can turn back the clock
Our family holidays in colour Memories from the 1970s, captured in colour for the first time
Life just keeps getting better...
Adventures needn’t stop when you move into a retirement community
On the cover Lose yourself in a
book this summer Twenty-one must-reads to pack in your suitcase
Your ultimate guide
to summer beauty All you need to know to stay glam this summer
‘People’s capacity to change surprises me every day’ How a career switch can bring happiness
Are you using the right emoji? Make sure you’re not sending the wrong message with our guide
On the cover
The joy of an allotment Time spent on their plots provides a wellbeing boost for these women
When did convenience become so inconvenient?
Terry Tavner is doing it for herself
Discover the wonders of North Africa Egypt and Morocco beckon
The new fab 4 Fermented foods to boost gut health
Prima saver Expert money-saving tips to help your pound go further
Your good health Is your daily step count right for you?
On the cover
My beauty secrets Television icon Davina Mccall shares all
Sarah’s surgery Six ways to keep your bladder healthy
Plan it, book it, love it Travel tips
Ask Prima Our experts answer
Meet cover star Gillian Taylforth
Mindful crafts with Sara Davies Create coasters that will bring a summer vibe to your get-together
Best supermarket BBQ buys Top trolley-fillers for wining and dining outside
Paul Hollywood’s summer celebration bakes
Four delicious desserts
Stylish shorts Choose your length with our exclusive design
Beach days This crochet cover-up is perfect for your holiday
Meet the crafters How a love of chatty crafting became a business
Maximise your garden Get the most from your outdoor space
Join up now We’re building a community of makers just like you
The hot new cooking trend
Time to take your kitchen outside
Use it up & save money!
Smart ways to reduce food waste
Baby steps Stitch these sweet boots for a new arrival in your life
The great outdoors! Welcome to our garden special
Screen talk Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood’s romantic side
My life in books Actor, writer and comedian Helen Lederer
Style it, do it, love it
This month’s great home buys
Let’s eat outside!
Six dishes to serve alfresco
Get into the good books Nina Pottell’s top picks
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Ella & Joe
Craft club With Imogen Cooper
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Gaby’s power of 3 Gaby Roslin
The watchlist TV’S must-sees
Prima loves Spots and stripes
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It happened this month...
Your stars What lies ahead?
£100 prize… for your story
Over to you! Your letters
Puzzles Cash prizes!
Meet the team
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‘Sometimes I wish I was a bit more like Kathy’
POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE
POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE
VITAMIN SEA
SHIP SHAPE
SPORTS CLUB
HOLIDAY HITS
The JOY of an ALLOTMENT
‘It switches my brain off from the stress of life’
Denise’s tip
‘I’ve given away more than 500 bouquets’
Heather’s tip
‘Everybody needs something they are passionate about’
Joy’s tip
‘I give back to the hospice that cared for my loved ones’
Sarah’s tip
‘We stop to have tea together, or a fry-up on the camping stove’
GETTING STARTED
PRIVATE ALLOTMENTS
Pippa’s tip
Our family holidays IN COLOUR
‘I made my own entertainment’
‘It was a magical interlude’
‘It’s a reminder of a soul gone too soon’
‘Mum seemed at her happiest’
‘It must have rained, but I only remember the sunshine’
‘We sold our home to SAIL ROUND THE WORLD’
‘We sold our home to SAIL ROUND THE WORLD’
Are you using the RIGHT EMOJI?
‘FATE brought us together in the most incredible way’
‘FATE brought us together in the most incredible way’
‘PEOPLE’S CAPACITY TO CHANGE surprises me every day’
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ANCIENT ROOTS
HOW DO INSECT REPELLENTS AND SUNSCREENS DAMAGE OCEAN LIFE?
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ICE AND EASY
ENJOY THE JOURNEY
MORE PUNNET FOR YOUR POUND
BOOKWORM BARGAINS
Lose yourself IN A BOOK THIS SUMMER
Foodie cliffhanger
Can’t-put-it-down thriller
Epic comfort read
Literary classic to revisit
The moving memoir
Everyone’s talking about
‘My ultimate summer read’
‘My ultimate summer read’
SUN LOUNGER SELF-HELP
READ BEFORE YOU WATCH
A WORD IN YOUR EAR
When did CONVENIENCE become so INCONVENIENT?
Life just keeps getting BETTER…
‘I’ve made so many great friends – and travel companions!’
GABY’S POWER OF 3
Step into the SPOTLIGHT
GOK ON GLADYS
GOK ON RUTH
GOK ON BEVERLEY
Walking: the numbers you need to know
‘I’m 63 but my body’s age is 20!’
‘I’m 63 but my body’s age is 20!’
Sandra’s daily routine
RESTING BETTER
EATING LESS
MOVING MORE
WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR FIBRE
MOVE FOR YOUR MOOD
6 ways to keep your bladder healthy
RISE & SHINE
The new fab4
The new fab4
How to make kimchi
SUMMER BEAUTY
SUMMER BEAUTY
GET A HOLIDAY GLOW (WITHOUT GOING AWAY)
GET A HOLIDAY GLOW (WITHOUT GOING AWAY)
DO THE (EASY) LEG WORK
FIND YOUR SUMMER SCENT
PACK LIKE A PRO
Davina Mccall
EASY DOES IT
HOMEGROWN HEROINES
TAKE OFF THE DAY
ON THE SCENT
INNER BOUNCE
FINE LINES
GETTING BROWS BACK
BEAUTY SLEEP
Your complete pre-bed beauty routine
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HOW TO CLAIM
The great OUTDOORS!
Maximise YOUR GARDEN
Maximise YOUR GARDEN
The hot new COOKING TREND
The hot new COOKING TREND
Garden BUYS TO LOVE
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FRUGAL FINDS
Let’s EAT OUTSIDE!
Let’s EAT OUTSIDE!
COOK’S TIPS
HALLOUMI WITH PESTO AND ROASTED VEG
WARM PRAWN AND NOODLE SALAD WITH MANGO AND GREEN BEAN SALSA
WARM PRAWN AND NOODLE SALAD WITH MANGO AND GREEN BEAN SALSA
WILD RICE SALAD WITH GINGER AND LIME DRESSING
PANZANELLA SALAD WITH CRISPY CAPERS AND CROUTONS
WILD RICE SALAD WITH GINGER AND LIME DRESSING
CHICKEN TIKKA SKEWERS WITH LIME AND CORIANDER RICE
COOK’S TIPS
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Beach DAYS
Baby STEPS
Mindful CRAFTS with Sara Davies
TIP
‘Spotting our lampshades in people’s homes is the greatest compliment’
What I’m making this month
Craft CLUB
LEARN something NEW on HOLIDAY
CRAFT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS IN SHROPSHIRE
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Discover the wonders of North Africa
Travel
EGYPT
Marrakech
Marrakech
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HOLIDAYS ON WATER
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HAPPY MOOMIN BIRTHDAY
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Hostage
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Freakier Friday
John And Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen
Mandy
Screen talk with… Carol Kirkwood
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My book of the month Don’t Let Him In
Her Many Faces
Kill Your Darlings
One Minute Away
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Everyone Is Lying To You
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See The Stars
Food Person
Circles in the sand
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‘Nowadays, READING is done in bed, alone!’
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THE MOON AND YOU…
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A good walk
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A natty knit
Sharing feelings
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