Fiction May 22, 2019
How Important Is Story Length?
How much is too much? Or too little? Alan from the Fiction team talks you through story length, and what to do if you don't hit the word count.
Our 150th Birthday Party!
Join us at Warner Leisure's Alvaston Hall Hotel in Cheshire
Between May 31 and June 2, we’ll be taking over the Alvaston Hall Hotel for our big birthday bash. There’ll be craft sessions, a garden tour, a talk from our travel writer Neil McAllister, “Friend”-themed quizzes and games plus entertainment from Paul Da Vinci’s 60s/70s Explosion Show. All this along with Warner Leisure’s incredible food, comfortable rooms and facilities. Don’t miss your chance to join us!
Cookery May 22, 2019
Sausage And Jersey Royal Bake
This satisfying supper dish is an easy, tasty way to make the most of seasonal summer vegetables.
Health May 20, 2019
A Treasure Chest Of Memories
This Dementia Action Week, care worker Becky Garwood talks us through creating a memory box for our relatives suffering from the disease.
Gardening May 20, 2019
Create A Buzz And Save The Bees
Some species of bees are in serious decline. But on World Bee Day, there are plenty of ways you can help.
Travel May 18, 2019
Angela Goes Over The Sea To Skye
Angela takes a break away from her desk to enjoy a visit to the lovely Isle of Skye.
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Team Blog May 22, 2019
The Big Lunch Comes To Town
It seems we know our neighbours less these days than ever before. But that's where The Big Lunch comes in!
Team Blog May 21, 2019
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Team Blog May 19, 2019
Changing Views Of Mental Health
Marion discovers some advice the "Friend" doctor gave on the subject of mental health all the way back in 1966.
150 Years of the "Friend"
The world's longest running women's weekly magazine
It’s an exciting year for “The People’s Friend” as we celebrate our 150th anniversary. We are delighted you have dropped by and we hope you enjoy “The People’s Friend” Online as much as the magazines, pocket novels and specials.
As the year goes on, keep popping by for updates and news on what we’ve got going on, along with all the regular recipes, daily serials and writing advice. Don’t forget, too, that you can pick up a copy of our 150th Anniversary Edition in our online shop. We’re very proud of it! And why not join us for our 150th Birthday Party weekend at the Warner Leisure Alvaston Hall Hotel? It’s going to be great fun!
Our Daily Serials
At Bowerly Hall
This gripping tale is by Carol MacLean.
