Top reasons to subscribe to The People's Friend Magazine Subscription
11 short stories with every issue
Exclusive subscriber email
Easy-to-follow gardening and crafts guides, cooking recipes
Early access before the shops (UK)
Never miss an issue
Free UK delivery
Next issue: Subscribe by December 19th to receive January 14th issue.
Weekly deliveries
50 issues per year
70+ pages
Message from the Editor
“The People’s Friend” is the home of great reading. There’s 11 wonderful new stories in every issue, including romance, cosy crime, historical tales and more. There is amazing lifestyle features to brighten your day, with cookery, craft and knitting and health and wellbeing.
And if that’s not enough, there is also nature, nostalgia and touching and inspirational real life. There really is something for everyone.
Just imagine the luxury of having your “Friend” delivered straight to your door. When you subscribe, your magazine will drop through your letter box every week, meaning you’ll never again risk missing that crucial final instalment of a favourite serial, or those recipes that will wow your family and friends.
The People’s Friend is your place to go to make the most of your me-time and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to get your copy every week, so subscribe and join our community today!”
–Stuart Johnstone, Editor
About The People’s Friend
The world’s longest-running women’s weekly magazine
Celebrating its 155th anniversary in 2024, “The People’s Friend” was given a fresh and exciting new look for its 155th anniversary.
The “Friend” first arrived on shelves on January 13, 1869, the same year the Cutty Sark was launched in Dumbarton, making it the world’s longest-running women’s weekly magazine (we’re an official Guinness World Record Holder!)
It has evolved through the years to reflect changing times, but the family values at the heart of the “Friend” have remained throughout.
The only weekly magazine dedicated to fiction, “The People’s Friend” publishes over 900 original short stories every year and has championed new writers since day one.
Each issue offers terrific serials and carefully chosen short stories – an impressive fiction collection sitting alongside expert features covering topics including cooking, craft, travel, health and wellbeing, nostalgia and more.
Accompanied by beautiful illustrations and imagery, “The People’s Friend” is instantly recognisable around the world.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many issues of The People's Friend are published per year?
The People’s Friend magazine publishes 50 issues per year.
Can I subscribe to The People's Friend if I live outside of the UK?
Yes, we offer a selection of European and International delivery subscriptions for The People’s Friend as well as a Digital Subscription option. Please check the relevant tab on this page for the latest subscription offers across different delivery regions and links to our digital subscriptions.
What can I look forward to inside the exclusive subscriber email from The People's Friend?
Subscribers looking to enjoy our exclusive email benefit will receive the latest updates and offers from The People’s Friend team, delivered straight to their inbox each month.
Featuring updates from the Editor and team, along with regular offers, discounts, and competitions, this is a great way to keep up to date with your favourite read between issues.
How long will it take to receive the first issue of my subscription?
During the checkout journey, customers can choose from a selection of issue dates they would like their magazine subscription to start, adding a little flexibility to the subscription process.
The date of the first issue you’ll receive is shown on the product page at the time of ordering and sent in an email within a few days of the order.
I’m having trouble purchasing, who can help me?
Contact DC Thomson Shop using our dedicated contact form here (external link).
How do I access my customer number?
The Manage My Subscription section of the DC Thomson Shop website is the easiest way to stay in control of your account.
- If you have an active subscription within the last 6 months you can access Manage My Subscription using your Customer Number.
- You will also be asked for your Surname or Postcode. Here’s how to get started: Just click on the “Manage My Subscription” button on the homepage (top right corner).
- Type your Subscriber Account Number• Type your own surname or postcode, not the recipient’s.
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- View current subscription order
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Where can I find my customer number?
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