July special

The last few months have been strange to say the least, and while we may not be able to jet off on fun and exotic holidays just yet, we hope this edition of Pick Me Up! will keep you entertained.

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Head to

page 36 to discover some of the finest chocolatiers in the world. Your tastebuds will be tingling!

Or, if you prefer staying closer to home, why not take a short quiz on page 12 to find out which interior design style you should go for next. We’ve got some lovely home buys on page 40 to help you out.

Life is often full of surprises.

At her age, Kate (pg42) never expected to receive such a frightening diagnosis. But she stayed strong to fight an incredible battle, and now she’s fighting fit. She’s even got the T-shirt to prove it!

Kamila (pg11) was sick and tired of her boyfriend playing video games all the time. But a virtual reality surprise soon changed her life forever.

We always like to be well prepared before having a baby, but when Jade

(pg64) was about to pop, she found herself in a spot of trouble. The only person around to help out was her partner – and he only had one hand!

As well as plenty more real life, we also have some great tips on making the most of your money (pg26), all the summer wardrobe essentials you’ll need for the coming months (pg56), and some delicious berry recipes to indulge in while you enjoy the sun (pg20).

Look out for a new gin flavour (pg50), and don’t forget to grab your Pick Me Up! August Special, on sale 9 July.

Enjoy!