Pick Me Up!

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One in a MILLION! • This week, we’re recognising the achievements of Mercy Baggs, 90, from Calne, Wiltshire. She says…

Bitesize!

Pick Me Up!

Your pick me ups

Snapped!

CATCH OF THE DAY • When Sophia Brown, 19, from Lancaster, met a man in the corner shop, she didn’t know that there was something sinister behind his smile…

Follow it! • Solve the puzzle to spell out a term related to the picture. The arrows show you where to put your answers. The answer is spelled in the yellow squares.

Hot trend! • KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF

Your home • B&M Bag a bargain at this week!

WILLIAM’S TRAVELS • Natalie Brannon, 42, from Amesbury, had a whole list of ideas when she was told to make memories with her baby…

Your Brainwaves…

Fill it!

Strike it!

Number fit!

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Your Dilemmas … • Stuck for what to do? Write to Pick Me Up! for some good advice

Your health

FOREVER GRATEFUL • Manni Singh, 33, from Leeds, had to watch as his health rapidly declined before his own eyes…

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Wrap up warm! • Protect yourself from the cold with these winter must-haves from Accessorize. They are the perfect accessory to wear to a firework display, too.

REWRITE THE STARS • Ffion Miller, 23, from Carmarthen, didn’t know that she would end up recreating The Greatest Showman on her big day…

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Animal magic • Your weekly fix of all creatures great and small!

STRENGTH TO GO ON • Pat Reeves, 76, from Kingswinford, has defied all odds to keep her life as a record-breaking powerlifter.

Your style Colour explosion

WHAT LIES BENEATH • Andrea Richardson, 49, from Chorley, thought losing some weight would make her a bit healthier – but it saved her life in a way she didn’t expect.

SPARK TO FLAME • Ellie Mason, 33, from Cwmbran, South Wales, watched in shock as a stray firework came plummeting towards her family during Bonfire Night…

IGNITE THE LIGHT • As the scent of sulphur fills the air this firework night, how do you plan to keep your family safe?

Pick of the week • You definitely won’t want to miss these TV treats

Spill the beans • You don’t need to spend mega-bucks on fancy takeaway coffees – save those pennies and make your own!

Genius or TOTALLY BONKERS?

Crack it! • Work out which letter each number represents. When you’ve filled the grid, put the correct letters into the answer boxes at the bottom to spell out a word. We’ve given you five to start you off. Answer on page 47.

Your beauty • THIS WEEK: MAKEUP MUST HAVES

Easy eats…

BROAD DAYLIGHT • Sabrina Nguyen did everything she could to protect herself, but it wasn’t enough…

Cross it!

Sudoku!

In next week’s Pick Me Up!

Crash, bang, WALLOP! • Bonfire Night is back with a bang! Here are some spectacular displays that promise a fantastic evening of entertainment – make sure you stand back and wrap up warm…

Food & drink

Stars • 7 days of hope & happiness with Claire Petulengro

LITTLE HERO • Dad Sam Driscoll, 32, from Warrington, couldn’t believe his son raised so much for charity…