150th Anniversary September 14, 2019
Designing Our 150th Fiction Special
We take a look at how our talented Design team brought the stories and poems in our 150th Fiction Special to life.
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Our Next Warner Leisure Break Takes Place From November 25-29, 2019
We’re thrilled to invite you to a fun-filled, 4-night Christmas break with your favourite magazine at Warner Leisure Hotels Cricket St Thomas Hotel, Somerset.
Following the amazing success of our 150th Birthday Bash at Alvaston Hall Hotel in Cheshire, we are inviting our readers to take a festive short break with the “Friend” from November 25-29, 2019.
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Cookery September 14, 2019
Runner Bean Soup
It's runner bean season again, so we're revisiting Shirley's delicious-looking soup recipe!
Features Ed Blog September 12, 2019
Where Do All The Books Go?
Features Ed Alex explains what happens to all the books we read for review in the magazine . . .
Health September 12, 2019
Blood Pressure: Do You Know Your Numbers?
It's Know Your Numbers! Week, and charity Blood Pressure UK wants you to measure your blood pressure as part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Cookery September 11, 2019
Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones
Cookery Ed Marion shares a recipe for one of her favourite treats: Granny Smith's Famous Apple Scones.
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Team Blog September 15, 2019
A Night At The Theatre . . . At The Cinema
Digital Ed Iain doesn't get to the theatre much, but the chance to see something broadcast live from London at his local cinema may spark an interest.
Team Blog September 15, 2019
Is Home Entertaining The Way Of The Future?
Home entertaining is on the rise in Britain. Do you like to host friends, or do you still prefer to head to your local pub, club or restaurant?
Team Blog September 13, 2019
Friday 13th: Books To Keep You Awake All Night!
Tracey from the Fiction team takes advantage of Friday 13th by reviewing her favourite scary books! Have you read any of these?
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!
Our Daily Serial
Echoes From The Past
This dramatic, dual-period story by Joyce Begg is set in Stirling, in both 2014 and 1314.
