insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 13 - March 2016 | Page 6

welcome March is a glorious month. The days get even longer, the sun shines a little bit brighter and with Mother’s Day and Easter beginning and ending proceedings this year, there’s lots to look forward to. Although I’m not the gushiest of people when it comes to sentimental days, Mother’s Day gets me every year, partly because my own mum lives in Manchester and I miss her, and partly because I’m a mum myself, so it resonates twofold. If you’re thinking of treating your mum on March 6, we’ve rounded up some of the very best places for you to take her for afternoon tea on pages 28-29: you can keep it simple with scones and jam, or go the whole hog adding sandwiches and champagne. If you want to get her something special to say thank you for everything she’s done, take a look at our gift guide on pg. 57 for some great ideas. One of my favourite ‘mum memories’ was seeing my youngest skip off to school on her very first day. Each child is so different and choosing the right school for them is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Turn to page 80 for our Sussex education special where you’ll find information on some of the county’s top schools alongside a really interesting article about how schools can encourage more girls specifically to study science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects. You can also read about how more young adults are considering swapping a university degree for a helicopter pilot’s license on page 89. Don’t forget to stay in touch on Facebook and Twitter @insideSUSSEXmag to let us know what you think of the the magazine. You’re likely to come across some brilliant competitions that way too. Polly www.insidesussexmagazine.co.uk @insidesussexmag /insidesussexmag /insidesussex insidesussexmag Editor Polly Humphris Features & Online Editor Lisamarie Lamb Graphic Designers Laurence Whymark / Dave Leo Yogore Fashion Editor Molly Neznanski Gil Account Managers Sam Jones / Andy Hortin / Alex Perseval Operations Manager Sam Gottshalk Contributors Samantha G / Luke Yates Photography Luke Yates -Creative & Editorial Director Donna Martin Sales & Publishing Director Adam Ready insideSUSSEX Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd 3rd Floor | Queensberry House | Queens Rd | Brighton | BN1 3XF [email protected] | www.sidewaysmedia.co.uk For general enquiries, please contact 01273 915110 @hellosideways /hellosideways When you have finished with this magazine, please pass it on to a friend or recycle it. For all editorial enquiries, please email [email protected] For all advertising enquiries, please contact Adam Ready on 07824 882086 or email [email protected] © Copyright 2016. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. Neither the publisher nor any other person associated with the production and publication of this magazine make any guarantees, warranties or claims as to the accuracy, currency or truthfulness of any of the contents of this magazine. No part of this magazine may be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form without th e publisher’s written consent. No responsibility is taken for unsolicited editorial, images or photographs published. While every care is taken, prices and details are subject to change and the publisher takes no responsibility for omissions or errors. Publisher is not responsible for any variation in image colour due to printing processes. 6