All aboard for happiness!

In October, I’m off on my first cruise. It’s only three days to Amsterdam but I can’t wait. I’ve heard so much about how fantastic cruises are – seeing the world while relaxing in a floating hotel sounds fabulous! And after reading the interview with our cover star Jane Mcdonald (page 8), I’m even more excited. Jane talks with such passion about her experiences during her highly successful cruising career. ‘The people are just wonderful, because you’re all like-minded,’ she says. ‘You’ve all picked these amazing sights to see together. People make lots of lifelong friends on a cruise.’ Sadly, Jane won’t be joining me on my cruise, but there’s no doubt that she spreads a bit of magic on her ships. ‘I’d bottle it if I could,’ she says. And do you know what? I’d buy it!

Jane deserves every bit of her success, and her warmth and big-heartedness shine through as she speaks. I hope you enjoy our exclusive interview.

Back on home ground, our thoughts turn to autumn. We have hot new trends for your home, beauty updates and the very best fashion from the high street, all inspired by the change of season. TV presenter Kate Humble treats us to some lovely insights from her country walks (page 36), and Prima is also proud to be thinking about hedgehogs!

Sadly, our prickly friends are in decline so, knowing how creative our readers are, we’ve come up with a fun way to ask for your help. Take a peek at page 39 for the details

– I hope you take up the challenge and that we soon have an influx of knitted friends joining us here in the office!

Wishing you a wonderful start to autumn.

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