EDITOR ' S LETTER
Editor ' s letter
As I write this , I have just reached four months sober . I recently had my first night out without drinking , and whilst it wasn ’ t easy , I managed it just fine . I ’ m now more prepared to enjoy the summer booze-free . Michelle ’ s articles , The Diary of a Sober Sister , are definitely inspiring me to continue my new health journey . In this issue , Michelle takes a look back at why she decided to get sober ( page 73 ).
Also in the wellness section , Gemma Dawkins urges us women to delve a little deeper and explore our relationships with our menstrual cycles ( page 64 ) and Trudi Roscouet discusses Menopause and the many symptoms that are associated with it ( page 70 ).
Katherine Boucher , founder of The Jersey Tea Company , invited me up to their farm to see how their tea is grown , harvested , and brewed . I love how passionate Katherine is . She explained that her and her husband wanted a change from their day-to-day psychology jobs and knew they wanted to work with the land somehow . Katherine shares her story on page 66 .
This issue includes our annual kids feature . May Bourne , the founder of Positive Birth Jersey , shares her experience of birth and motherhood so far ( page 45 ) and Hayley Goldacre explains why she took over The Mum Club franchise ( page 48 ).
The feature wouldn ’ t be complete without a mini fashion shoot . Of course , one of the perks of having a magazine is that I can use my own children – oh good ole ’ nepotism . Beatrice and Freddie had fun at Bonne Nuit , showcasing the latest beach and swimwear ( page 50 ).
It wouldn ’ t be a British summer without the odd downpour of rain . So , we experienced . Twice ! Mark Stephenson did an amazing job of shooting Tilly Amy at St Ouen ’ s Bay for our Beach Daze editorial ( from page 26 ). Can you even tell it was raining ?! Our second editorial , Daydreamer , was also shot at St Ouen ’ s . Lucy Warren looked stunning in a variety of boho styles ( from page 34 ). In the fashion section you ’ ll also find the latest dresses , a summer essentials list and co-ord sets .
As always , I hope you enjoy this issue as much as I ’ ve enjoyed putting it together .
Sophie Wilkinson @ sophlwilko www . mannermagazine . co . uk 9