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As Springwatch returns to our screens, presenter Kate Humble talks to Yours about being a tomboy, her ‘at-home’ menagerie and that special relationship with co-presenter Chris packham

Kate has quite a collection of animals at home, including pigs, hens, bees and two rescue dogs – Belle and Badger (pictured)

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here’s not a trace of artifice about Kate Humble. She’s make-up free, her blonde curls are wild and unruly, and she’s dressed practically – if relatively smartly – in jeans, stripy T-shirt and chunky cardi.

“I was a tomboy as a child, still am and always will be,” she says, her wide brown eyes open and honest. “I’m not really interested in make-up, fashion or shopping.

I only have a few pairs of shoes that aren’t walking boots or wellies. If you’re a woman, you don’t have to be mad about shopping and lipstick. That side of life simply doesn’t hold much interest for me.”

What does interest Kate (41), of course, is wildlife and nature – a passion she shares with fellow Springwatch presenter, Chris Packham. Seeing them laughing and teasing each other, it’s clear that they’re as good friends off-screen as on it.

“It may sound dramatic, but when Chris came to try out for the show, it felt rather like love at first sight,” explains Kate. “Within seconds I was saying to myself, ‘I want to work with this man – I know it’ll work.’ And it does. Yes, we do have a special connection and we’ve become very good friends as well as colleagues.”

Such is their chemistry and flirty banter on TV, there’s been speculation that Kate and Chris are rather more than ‘just good friends’ – something Kate clearly finds very funny.

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Springing into action: Kate with fellow wildlife presenters Chris packham and Simon King

‘We have a special connection and we’ve become very good friends as well as colleagues’ “I think it’s hilarious,” she laughs. “Chris is a good-looking guy, I won’t dispute that. But I’ve been very happily married for 17 years, thanks! You wouldn’t believe the number of phone texts

I received from friends when we started working together. They were along the lines of ‘Oooh he’s gorgeous – give me his number!’

“Chris is a real delight to work with. We kind of dovetail each other. I’m in complete awe of the depth and breadth of his knowledge – he is just so brainy.

I’ve never experienced anything quite like it. Part of my job is to translate, communicate and impart this knowledge to the viewers. We work well apart, but together we’re even better. We get to cover all the bases.”

Although Kate’s work involves lots of travelling, she tries to get back to her home overlooking the Wye Valley in Wales – and her TV producer husband Ludo Graham – as often as she can.

“I love my home and I love my husband,” she says simply. “I try not to work weekends and try to drive back from locations rather than stopping over, so Ludo and I get to spend time together.”

Her husband isn’t the only reason she’s keen to get home. She has quite a menagerie of animals.

“There are our two rescue dogs, Badger and Belle, our two rescue donkeys Lawrence and Bertie, and our two pigs Duffy and Delilah who I hope at this

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natural facelift Banish droopy eyelids, dull skin and a saggy neck with this ten-minute DIY facial workout from Eva Fraser ▼

f you thought surgery was the only way to eliminate those telltale signs of ageing – think again. “It isn’t just your skin that sags, but the supporting muscles, too,” explains facial fitness guru Eva Fraser. “In the same way a workout tones and lifts your body, exercising the muscles of your face will give your face a lift without the need for surgery.”

It isn’t a magic wand solution and you’ll need to stick at it to see results, but the good news is that it’s never to late to start.

“Whether you’re in your 50s, 60s, 70s or beyond – you’ll be able to build up these muscles and see the improvement.”

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Ask us anything… about banishing stresses Is there always something preying on your mind?

Follow our four-step guides and watch those feelings simply melt away By kate Corr You feel as if you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. You worry about your children, your elderly parents, your job, your marriage, the bills, your weight, your hair… Phew!

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Make a ‘worry’ list Write down all your worries. Now look at each, one by one, and ask yourself is there anything I can do about this RIGHT NOW? If not, you’re wasting precious time even thinking about it, according to Caroline Carr, author of How Not To Worry (White Ladder Press, £9.99).

Stop thinking – start doing Worriers are always churning things over, wondering ‘what will happen if…’. But no one can predict the future, so take action instead. For example, if you’re worried about losing your job, look around for another one.

Then, even if the worst does happen, you’ve done your best to prevent it.

Spend 30 minutes every day worrying You can’t change the habit of a lifetime overnight, so allow yourself 30 minutes each day to worry as much as you want. You’ll soon begin to see how ridiculous and pointless it all is – and how unpleasant it feels.

Spend 30 minutes each day relaxing This is crucial because worriers are so wound-up they’ve often forgotten how to relax. “One Wise words: Worry is like of the most beneficial things a rocking chair – it gives you you can do is to consciously something to do, but it relax your body,” says Caroline. “Start from the tips doesn’t get you anywhere. Anon of your toes, tensing and releasing each muscle, and work all the way up to your head. You can lie down or sit up – but do it every day.”

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You lie awake worrying about the future. How will you survive on a pension? How will you fill your days without work? What if your husband starts getting on your nerves? What if that niggling pain in your lower back is something serious?

You have stopped worrying about trivial things, but find bigger, new worries emerging.

What if you get ill or feel & BEYOND a burden to your family?

What if you get burgled or mugged? What if you lose someone you love?

Put a rubber band around your wrist Simply pull the rubber band every time you find yourself worrying. Sometimes worry is such an ingrained habit we don’t even realise we’re doing it, and we need a short, painful reminder to stop!

Do something absorbing Take up knitting, singing, sketching, gardening or researching your family history and you’ll Wise words: find yourself so absorbed in the task Worry does not you won’t have the empty tomorrow time or energy to waste on worrying. of its sorrow. It Get inspired by reading 101 Things empties today of To Do Before You’re its strength. Anon Old and Boring by Richard Horne (Bloomsbury, £6.99).

Write down what you were worried about five years ago Or two years ago… or even six months ago.

Can’t remember, can you? Or maybe you’re still worrying about exactly the same thing! So accept that worry gets you nowhere and will only stop you from enjoying life now.

Ask yourself two questions Worries are often gross exaggerations, so ask yourself: how likely is it that this will happen? If you’re worrying about someone else, ask: is this really my worry? For example, if your son has lost his job he may need your sympathy and support – but not your constant anxiety.

Trust yourself Take time to remember all the ups and downs you’ve already faced. You have proved yourself to be adaptable and resilient and you have enough wisdom to know that worrying never solves anything. Besides, even if your worst nightmare does come true, you will cope, because you always have.

Share your worries Don’t be afraid to tell your family or friends about the things that are bothering you. They will appreciate your honesty, and once they know what’s wrong – and how they can help – they can stop worrying about you too!

Wise words: Limit TV ‘‘Too much Don’t worry what news only reinforces worries other people are and fears,” says thinking about you.

Caroline. “So be They’re too busy careful about what you expose worrying about yourself to on TV. what you’re thinking Avoid scary ‘real life’ dramas too, about them. Anon which make you believe a murderer or rapist is lurking on every corner, when all evidence indicates that they aren’t.”

Throw your worries away “Creative visualisation provides instant mental relief from worry,” says Caroline. “Try closing your eyes and visualising yourself putting all your worries into a big bag – then throwing it into the sea. As you watch the bag floating away, notice how much lighter and happier you feel.

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Why Malta and Gozo? medieval and baroque architecture.

I was celebrating my 50th birthday and Also, don’t miss Vittoriosa, Malta’s had heard that Gozo was a pretty and maritime city. The harbour is a mix unspoilt island. So when my friends of luxurious boats and quaint fishing suggested we go away for a five-day vessels, and the restaurants make it break we thought it would make a nice the perfect place to people watch. change from the typical city getaway.

On Gozo take a trip across to the tiny, How long did it take to get to Gozo? secluded island of Comino. Only three A three-hour flight to Malta and a short people live on the island! It’s a totally taxi ride to the port where it took only unspoilt haven and perfect for walking, 15 minutes to reach Gozo by ferry. swimming, snorkelling and diving.

What are the must do’s?

What was the highlight?

When in Malta, a walking tour We took the seaplane around the beautiful city Top tip back from Gozo to Malta of Mdina is a must. It’s To really explore instead of the ferry. And often used by filmmakers the islands hire a even though it’s only a because of its stunning car. They drive on 15-minute journey we the left and road were treated to the most signs are in English spectacular views of Malta and its surrounding islands.

We felt like film stars jetting around in our own private plane!

Where would you recommend eating?

On Gozo we ate at the wonderful restaurant, Tmun, in the capital Victoria, also known as Rabat. Be warned, portion sizes in Gozo and Malta are huge. But the Tmun served gorgeous, well-proportioned Mediterranean dishes. It was so good we managed all three courses!

D We’d love to hear about your travels. Send your holiday review (300 words with pictures; send one with you in it), with your name, age and address to: Sheena Correa at the Yours address on the Letters page or email sheena.correa@bauermedia.co.uk with ‘Readers’ travels’ in the subject line. We pay £50 for each story we publish.

FACT FILE Where in the world?

Malta and Gozo are islands situated in the Mediterranean, off the coast of southern Italy.

Official language? Maltese, but English is widely spoken.

Interesting fact? St Paul was shipwrecked there in 60AD. How to get there: D Budget: BMI from Heathrow from £124.40 return, 0844 8484 888, www.flybmi.com D Mid-price: Air Malta from London (business class) from £384.70 return, 0845 070 1909, www.airmalta.com D Luxury: Swissair from Heathrow (first class) from £576.47 return, 0845 601 0956, www.swiss.com Where to stay: D Budget: Hotel Alfonso, Triq il Qaliet, St Julians, Malta, rooms from £17.55pppn, www.hostelbookers.com D Mid-price: Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa, Borg Olivier St, Mellieha, Malta, B&B from £52pppn, www.maritim.com D Luxury: The Kempinski SanLawrenz Gozo, Triq ir-Rokon, Gozo, B&B from £144prpn, www.kempinski.com Disabled accessibility: Authorities are working towards improving ‘access for all’ to museums, attractions, cultural venues and historic centres of towns and villages.

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