The People's Friend

16/09/2026

This week's issue of The People's Friend is out now! Pick up your copy in shops today.

14/09/2026

Last week our editor, Stuart attended the Scottish Women's Institutes Members Gathering in Dundee. We were so proud to support this wonderful event in our home town and bring together a fantastic community. ✨📣🎉

Our first speaker Stuart Johnstone, Editor of The People's Friend Magazine takes stage to give a fascinating talk about the history of the longest running women’s magazine!

09/09/2026

Talking point! 💬

We've been comparing our daily routines, and interestingly the most productive time of day seems to differ from person to person! Are you an early bird or a night owl? How does this impact your day?

Let us know in the comments below. Our favourite responses will be published in the next Talking Point section of The People's Friend magazine.

03/09/2026

Talking point!

We've found ourselves wishing away all these heatwaves, and longing for a good old rainy day. A cosy autumn evening curled up with a good book sounds ideal. This got us thinking about something equally as important – the accompaniment of tea and biscuits! 🍪

Here at the "Friend" office, we've been discussing our love of Viscounts and Wagon Wheels. Yes, we agree, the latter are noticeably smaller than they were in the 70s! 😧

What are your favourite biscuits, past or present? Let us know in the comments!

26/08/2026

We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of country star legend, Dolly Parton. 💫

We chatted to the singer-songwriter’s tribute act, and she told us all about her relationship with the icon and what an honour it is to portray the Queen of Country!

"The greatest privilege of my life," she says.

Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xSk2W0

21/08/2026

Talking point!

Here in the "Friend" office, we were just talking about all the old shops we loved that are no longer on the high street or that have morphed into something else! We really miss the days of Woolies, Wrygges, Chelsea Girl, Radio Rentals, BHS, Littlewoods, even Debenhams. It's just all gone!

What are some of your favourite shops that have disappeared from the high street over the years?