Editor's letter

Beachside dining

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