The People's Friend Magazine

30 November 2022

The People's Friend - Issue 7956 - This bumper issue's 144 pages are packed with great reading to keep you entertained for the two weeks until our next new issue goes on sale. To get you in the mood for Christmas, we’ve managed to fit in 18 original short stories, plus four serial instalments – including a brand-new historical serial, “Within The Palace Precincts” by Alison Carter. There’s still time to make our cute and quirky crochet poinsettia before the festivities get underway, and our recipe section has lots of good ideas for satisfying winter fare. Alexandra Campbell suggests some brilliant gifts for gardeners, and Dianne Boardman discovers how Manchester’s Wood Street Mission is helping to spread seasonal joy. We celebrate two very different 50th anniversaries - Douglas McPherson reflects on classic children’s TV show “Record Breakers” and its host, Roy Castle, and Pat Coulter is inspired by the life and work of John Betjeman on the anniversary of his appointment as Poet Laureate. Finally, animal lovers will appreciate our expert tips on taking brilliant festive photos of our furry friends, and our sensible advice on helping ensure our pets have a happy, stress-free Christmas, too... Plus your usual favourite 'People's Friend' features, with stories, serials, health, gardening, knitting, recipes, travel, and much more inside.