Miss England 2022 Final

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01Alanta

Existing Title
Wildcard

Age
16

Height
5ft 6

Occupation
Student

Interesting Fact
I am Jadon sanchos biggest fan and I got his shirt in wembely last year. Also would like this pictures instead of the ones on there currently

02Alice J

Existing Title
Miss Black Country

Age
26

Height
6ft

Occupation
Paramedic

Interesting Fact
I can eat a large dominos pizza and cookies in one sitting!

03Amrita

Existing Title
Miss Birmingham

Age
26

Height
5'4

Occupation
Specialist Pharmacist Critical Care

Interesting Fact
On 07/08/22 I swam 100 laps in 75mins for my charity swim for BWAP! For the past 10 years my mother and I have been a part of the Indian Ladies club. It is a club which helps the Indian ladies diaspora in the UK mingle with one another and form beautiful friendships. A lot of the ladies who attend the events are elderly and have no family of their own in England. So when it comes to the big Indian festivals such as Diwali and Vaisakhi they have nobody to celebrate with. Therefore, as a club we try to hold events every year for these special festivals giving the ladies an opportunity to make beautiful memories with the other members and not feel alone. I attend every event so that I can show the ladies our generation of young Indian ladies have not forgotten them and want to maintain the link! This club has done wonders for the Indian ladies mental well being and I am proud to be a young Indian lady and a part of this wonderful club

04Anita S

Existing Title
Miss Manchester

Age
21

Height
5'7

Occupation
Recent biomed graduate, Master's of Research student hoping to become a R&D scientist

Interesting Fact
Losing both my parents as a teenager, I have experienced a lot of hardships. In the process, I have learned to be grateful for life, counting my privileges and became very empathetic towards the underprivileged, eversince I had a close brush with my change in fate. My experiences have made me wise, courageous, independent and extremely resilient. Miss World through Miss England would provide me with the platform to use my voice and opportunities to raise awareness and increase access to healthcare in rural areas around the world including menstrual equity and mental health. I have been a swimmer, basketball player, athlete and trained in Indian vocals, having directed two Model UN conferences. Self taught in both Indian classical and western dance, I have represented Manchester and my school in dance competitions.

05Anjali

Existing Title
Miss London

Age
23

Height
5”8

Occupation
Drug Discovery Scientist

Interesting Fact
With a balanced passion for Science and Charity work, I am a Postgraduate in Drug Discovery and Pharma Management from University College London (UCL) and have been involved in educating underprivileged children in Science/Maths/English through Angel Express Foundation for the past 6 years. I strongly believe that every child has a right to quality education which can ensure their bright future. Currently I am working as an NHS Volunteer with Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London.

05Anjali

Existing Title
Miss London

Age
23

Height
5”8

Occupation
Drug Discovery Scientist

Interesting Fact
With a balanced passion for Science and Charity work, I am a Postgraduate in Drug Discovery and Pharma Management from University College London (UCL) and have been involved in educating underprivileged children in Science/Maths/English through Angel Express Foundation for the past 6 years. I strongly believe that every child has a right to quality education which can ensure their bright future. Currently I am working as an NHS Volunteer with Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London.

06Ava

Existing Title
Miss Hinckley 22

Age
16

Height
5ft 5

Occupation
Business owner & Model

Interesting Fact
I am a horse rider ,I own a popular equestrian fashion brand that i started when i was 14 and also opened the first equestrian brand in a mall! I own other brand such as skincare and apparel! I love animals!

07Corel-Jo

Existing Title
Miss England Finalist

Age
21

Height
5ft 9

Occupation
Fine Art Student

Interesting Fact
I want to join the Met Police

08Demi-Nicole

Existing Title
Miss Stockport

Age
17

Height
5ft 9

Occupation
I am a student studying Law, Business and History. I am part time working as a business admin, however I also work as a barista/mixologist in a bar.

Interesting Fact
I play the violin. I love learning History as it teaches us a variety of different things, including the past, present, and future. I want to inspire others to learn about history as it can teach you many of things including your heritage and roots. As my roots are varied from Irish, African, Scottish and English.

09Emily

Existing Title
Miss England Finalist

Age
25

Height
5'0

Occupation
Level 3 Business qualified, recently set up own virtual assisting company, working in a hotel and studying computer science in University. Also trained in phlebotomy.

Interesting Fact
Singer and song writer, diploma certified in music performance, I am striving to inspire through my music and want my talent to have meaning for people to relate to. I have Irish roots with my grandad being a Dubliner and have 11 younger siblings. I’ve raised £550 for Beauty With A Purpose, continuing to raise towards this and other causes. I took part in a BBC documentary The Truth About Your Teeth with my family and I have a certificate for being on the BBC’s first pilot digital media course Make It Digital. I have done a lot of performing in younger years, the Voice Factory, CBSO Children’s Chorus and Musical Theatre Youth Programme to name a few. I’m able to do accents and do a brilliant Scouse. Something cool is that my cousin’s Auntie is Roisin Conaty from Impractical Jokers! I speak Czech as my partner and his family are from there, I have been multiple times and recently spent 4 weeks in the country. I love experiencing other cultures & have a passion for travelling and exploring different parts of the world. I aspire to be an advocate for mental health, something I resonate with, and raise awareness on GI/digestive conditions to educate those unaware and help people suffering to get the support they need, women especially as pain is often dismissed, having lived with GERD and CVS myself. I have plans to create a foundation providing mobility aid to help those less fortunate in the elderly and disabled community, and ideas within that to support mobility and independence. I have achieved two work awards in recent years, Marsha Hicks Apprentice of the Year 2020 & Highest Impact Consultant 2021.

10Emily C

Existing Title
Charity Queen London & Miss Chelsea & Westminster

Age
24

Height
170 cm

Occupation
Chemical Engineering Master’s Graduate

Interesting Fact
“I was U16 Surrey Chess Champion, and I taught 18 novice men how to row in one year! I have also completed a wingwalk and a 91 km cycle to raise money for the prevention of Young Suicide, which is a cause that is particularly close to my heart. Aside from this, I have a massive passion for travelling and have visited over 30 countries! I encourage and inspire others to travel and embrace charity work through my Instagram @emily_cossey "

11Gabby

Existing Title
Miss England Finalist

Age
25

Height
5'9

Occupation
TBA

Interesting Fact
I am studying Spanish at University! I love studying Spanish and it started when I lived and worked in Spain looking after children! :)I am an enthusiastic passionate and dedicated person. I study a joint honours degree in Arts and humanities and Spanish. I have travelled many places and worked abroad taking care of children and teaching them English. My dream is to travel the world and help build schools and homeless shelters. I have supported many charities including cancer research as my family have last someone very close to us. I walked 30,000 steps every day in March to raise money. I have also modelled for a fashion show to raise money for St Barnabas. I want to help and support people going through mental health and recovering from traumas in their lives as I have suffered myself and watched people suffer around me. I want to speak out and use my experiences to help others, now that I’m getting back on track in my life I am stronger and healthier.

12Georgia

Existing Title
Miss Liverpool City Region

Age
25

Height
5ft 5ins

Occupation
Dancer

Interesting Fact
I played the lead in A professional production of Snow White and the seven dwarfs which I performed in front of thousands of people over the Christmas period.

13India

Existing Title
Miss England Finalist

Age
21

Height
5ft 4

Occupation
Estate Agent

Interesting Fact
I was born with a condition called micropothalmia in my left eye. I’d love to inspire other young girls with similar conditions!

15Jess

Existing Title
Miss Cheshire

Age
21

Height
5'6

Occupation
Student

Interesting Fact
I love to sing and I am proud to be an anorexia survivor

16Jessica

Existing Title
Miss Lancashire

Age
26

Height
5"9

Occupation
Aerospace engineering student

Interesting Fact
As well as being an internationally signed model, I’m studying for a masters degree in aerospace engineering and have dreams of becoming an astronaut one day! I’m passionate about showcasing opportunities in STEM careers to girls and did so last year by running 5k for 96 days consecutively in Fancy Dress as part of my BWAP fundraising, eventually placing 2nd in the 2021 Miss England Final!

17Komal

Existing Title
Climate Queen / Heat 1 winner

Age
23

Height
5'7

Occupation
Application Support Analyst

Interesting Fact
I used to be a Cheerleader where my position was Base. I also enjoy modelling and dancing. I studied Computer Science at University where I was able to see the lack of women within the STEM industry so I am a passionate advocate for women in STEM! I am supporting Pencils of Promise which is an organisation that builds schools and increases educational opportunities in the developing world, and since experiencing being restricted in accessing the technology industry, I understand how important it is for all children in the world to believe that they can access any field, whether it be business or technology and beyond. I have also become more and more aware of the importance of looking after our world for generations to come, which is why I support WeDoEthical as this organisation helps reduce pollution for a greener planet! I was able to collect a total of 1,350 tree planting pledges so far! And I will continue with efforts to collect many more!

18Leah

Existing Title
Miss England Finalist

Age
21

Height
173cm

Occupation
Sports Science Student

Interesting Fact
I am a second dan black belt in jujitsu. I am graduating with a 2.1 this July in Sports , Health and Exercise Science

19Leigh

Existing Title
Miss England Finalist

Age
24

Height
170

Occupation
Business development manager

Interesting Fact
I can say thank you in over 14 languages

20Lida

Existing Title
Publicity Queen Semi-Final Winner

Age
26

Height
173 cm

Occupation
Public Relations

Interesting Fact
As a Forner Afghan refugee. I now understand seven different languages and speak 5. I went through a mental health breakdown; the cause was because of cultural boundaries and restrictions for a young woman like myself in 2021. For six months, I used to read books in three different languages, and I found that it gave me sanctuary and strength. Ever since, I have wanted to empower the younger female generation so that we can reign nobly in the entertainment industry by being models, actresses or singers and being morally correct.

21Melisa

Existing Title
Bare Face Top Model London

Age
20

Height
168cm

Occupation
University Politics student in Kings College

Interesting Fact
Born and raised in London I am the only child. I am a runner and fitness enthusiast. I enjoy visiting the British Library during my free periods in college. I’ve had the privilege of global travel, which has taught me about diversity, race and religion. I also enjoy writing fictional pieces in my own time. Studying politics in hope to become an aspiring diplomat, global politics is of keen interest to me, both personally and as an aspiring diplomat. I would love to focus on getting more women in the political field due to high male dominance in world politics. I was recently invited to attend a photoshoot in Paris with a top photographer in which I posed makeup-free. My aim is to continuously promote natural beauty to help encourage and empower other women in making them feel comfortable in their own skin with no makeup on.

23Milly E

Existing Title
Miss North East Lincolnshire

Age
22

Height
5ft 8

Occupation
Farmer

Interesting Fact
I am one of 6 siblings from a large farming family where we work for my dad day to day. I recently learned how to make sushi and plan to open a takeaway service that I hope to build to a restaurant one day. This year I have walked London Fashion week and York fashion week. I am an artist, a showjumper I also love to travel. I’m a farmer and love spending time outdoors with my animals.

24Neha

Existing Title
Miss Surrey

Age
27

Height
5ft 10

Occupation
Law Graduate & Child Social Worker

Interesting Fact
I was one of the organisers of Britain's First Asian Woman Festival which was about championing the empowerment of ethnic minorities and celebrating multiculturalism. I am also part of Like-Minded Females Network where we organise various events that empower, celebrate, and connect women from different backgrounds. I have an Undergraduate Degree in Social Work and a Post Graduate Degree in Law. I am currently working as a Child Social Worker so that I can achieve my career goal which is to be a Children Guardian for the Family Courts. I have aspirations to work for the United Nations to advocate for children rights across the world.

27Paige A

Existing Title
Miss Lincolnshire

Age
23

Height
5ft 4

Occupation
Business Administrator

Interesting Fact
Im a TWIN !

28Rachel

Existing Title
Miss England Finalist

Age
25

Height
5ft 8

Occupation
Car Mechanic

Interesting Fact
Ive done mechanics since school and worked my way up to working at a dealership

29Rafaela

Existing Title
Miss England Finalist

Age
19

Height
171cm

Occupation
Musical Theatre Performer

Interesting Fact
I enjoy kickboxing, running and ice skating. I am currently learning Spanish and love to horse ride when I get the chance. I speak fluent Portuguese and volunteer as an English teacher in Brazil helping children over most summer holidays. I plan to travel to as many countries as I can to learn different cultures and languages and share my love for music through performing with others as a form of music therapy.

30Sujaana

Existing Title
Miss Coventry

Age
21

Height
160cm

Occupation
Biomedical science student

Interesting Fact
An interesting fact about me is that I built a private tuition business which I started when I was 16, this has abled me to provide free education to struggling children in Srilanka.

31Tia

Existing Title
Miss Leicestershire

Age
20

Height
5’6

Occupation
Receptionist

Interesting Fact
I would love to be an advocate for children and adults that struggle with dyslexia. Having dyslexia myself I know how challenging it can be however since school, I have gone on to do an Engineering access course as well. In autumn 2023 I hope to go university in Manchester with experience in not one but two scientific fields.

32Briana

Existing Title
Miss England Finalist

Age
16

Height
5ft 8

Occupation
Student

Interesting Fact
I am a ABRSM Grade 7 Flautist and I am currently doing my A-Level qualifications in Law, Psychology and Music. I aspire to be a Forensic Psychologist.

The Miss England National final was held two days – 16th & 17th October 2022 at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport sponsored by Dentakay Dental Clinic 

In the lead up to the final ,  national finalists were invited to participate in 10 qualifying rounds to try and reach the shortlist at the final .

The rounds which offer a fast track place in to the top 12 on the night of the final include ;

Sportsround – 1st  October – This is tough check out the 2021 MISS ENGLAND SPORTSROUND 

Cetuem Bare Face- The no make up round – where contestants are encouraged to post a photo of themselves MAKE UP FREE on their own social media to promote natural beauty click here to see the finalists who have entered this round already sponsored by Cetuem Skincare

Artero Beautiful Hair round Saturday 8th October – 10 x Best hair entries will be invited to Salon International

Eco round – Ethical Fashion round in association with WASUP

Talent round – Finalists can submit a video of themselves to the Miss England office . The top 10 will be invited to showcase their talent at the Head office of SOLARAIR SEQUIN WALLS  A top 3 will then be invited to perform at the Miss England National 2 day final

Beautiful Brows Social media queen –  In association with Beautiful Brows

Beauty with a Purpose Fundraising round – Contestants are invited to raise funds for the Miss World charity as part of the competition .

Click this link to find out the results 

 

 

Event details

Date
October 17, 2022

Organiser
Miss England Team

Email
[email protected]

Phone
07919423003

The First Environmentalist Miss England: Championing CPR, Sustainability, and Saving Lives

6 months ago

A month has passed since a lifeguard from the South West of England achieved the prestigious title of Miss England. Milla Magee, who made history as the first-ever size sixteen winner of Miss England, is working closely with We Do Ethical, fuelling her passion for environmentalism to promote sustainable living at the heart of her dedication to safeguarding the future of our people, the planet, and animals for generations to come.

The 23-year-old (Pictured seated) was crowned at the national final event held at The Grand Station in Wolverhampton on May 17th. Milla, from Newquay and the god-daughter of Meg Matthews, Noel Gallagher’s ex-wife, triumphed over 39 other contestants from across the nation and will now represent England in the upcoming Miss World Final.

Kelly walking the red carpet at the Miss England national final with celebrity photographer Alan Strutt

“Milla is not only spreading positivity about environmentalism through supporting our bi-weekly toiletries outreach and litter picks, she is also dedicated to promoting body positivity and advocating for CPR training to become mandatory within schools.” Kelly Levell, founder of We Do Ethical.

In addition to her advocacy and charity work, Milla’s mission is to inspire people to live a more sustainable lifestyle and inspire people to be the change they wish to see in our world by sharing simple lifestyle tips and knowledge with the public throughout her own journey. She aims to be a beacon of hope for those who may feel discouraged by societal beauty standards, emphasising that anyone can achieve their dreams with belief, passion, and enthusiasm. As Miss England, Milla is also championing her initiative “GOFARWITHCPR,” which advocates for mandatory CPR and first aid training in schools.

Milla’s winning ethical Eco outfit featuring 10 items to celebrate 10 years of WeDoEthical.org with Miss England!

Milla secured a spot among the top 12 contestants by winning the We Do Ethical Fashion Queen Award.Her dedication to sustainable fashion impressed Kelly Levell, the head fashion judge and Director of Miss England Southwest. Milla’s commitment to eco-friendly style was highlighted by her recycled outfit, inspired by 1920s travel wear and accessorised with a vintage hat and suitcase. Head over to We Do Ethical’s instagram to watch the making of this remarkable ensemble! Crafted by using 10 items or less, not only earned Milla the prestigious award but also marked the 10th anniversary of We Do Ethical’s collaboration with Miss England. Their joint effort aims to promote clothing recycling through contestants’ informative video entries, which are showcased on social networks and shared with over 300 schools across the country to inspire others to follow suit.

Milla joined Kelly on stage to collect her £1000 ethical hamper prize, packed full of goodies from ethical lifestyle brands including Upcircle Beauty, Spa Ved, Beauty Zana, and Ooak One Of A Kind Clothing. Milla and Kelly stood together to announce the outstanding winners of the other ethical award categories during the event. 


Mary-Anna Jennings, aged
21, is a Miss Linconshire titleholder and firefighter, she received the We Do Ethical Queen Awardfor her dedication to raising awareness of environmental issues, collecting tree planting pledges, and promoting values central to the organisation. Working in a male-led industry, Mary-Anna passion is to empower and encourage younger generations to pursue roles that create equality and protect the well-being of people, the planet, and animals.

Holly Poulton, aged 9 and based in Kent was inspired to participate in tree planting initiatives after Theron Mahoney ( pictured below) , aged 10 and based in London, received the We Do Ethical Child Awardin 2022. This year, both Holly and Theron were honoured to be awarded as winners, with their trophies and ethical prize hampers for their exceptional efforts. Theron was also presented with a handwritten letter of commendation from Sir David Attenborough for his remarkable achievements, including his involvement in the Urban Forest Tree Planting for HTB Church, where he helped plant 1,400 trees. Theron was named Fridays Climate Figureby the New Jersey Institute of Nature for his significant climate change work and he serves as a Community Ambassador at his school. 

See a special article about Theron on the Miss England website link here 

Manoj Agrawal, aged 62 Pictured with other WeDoEthical winners  and based in Brighton, received the prestigious ‘We Do Ethical Business Award.’

This accolade recognises his company’s remarkable achievement in reducing over 1 million tons of carbon emissions annually. The success stems from their implementation of multi-disciplinary in-house design specialising in Signalling, Telecom, Overhead Line Equipment (OLE), and Electrical & Power (E&P) for Mainline, Metro, and Tram systems. With exceptional delivery capabilities, they have completed more than 115 projects over the past 20 years; with longstanding clients such as Network Rail, Transport for London, Ericsson, Kier, and Alstom

Jennifer , Theron & Manoj at the Miss England 2024 final

Jennifer Carless, aged 20, received the ‘We Do Ethical Human Award’ for her unwavering commitment to sustainable living. She has contributed significantly to environmental preservation by planting over 500 trees at her local riding school, providing shelter for the animals there. Additionally, for the past three years, she has been a dedicated advocate for a ‘world against single-use plastics’, successfully engaging over 120 major stakeholders and foreign governments in promoting positive environmental change through conducting litter picks and workshops with young people.

Rebekah Watkins, 26, from Goole achieved a remarkable feat by reaching the Miss England semi finals of the awards by receiving the prestigious Bare Face- We Do Ethical Queen Award at the world’s first makeup-free beauty pageant held at the Taj Hotel in London on September 29th 2023.    At the semi finals , Rebekah won the Talent award with her Saxophone performance of Baker Street with her dad at Viva Blackpool which fast tracked Rebekah in to the Miss England finals. 

Known for her distinctive attire of a high-visibility vest and hard hat, Rebekah dedicates her full-time efforts to restoring heritage sites, through her own non for profit business           Dream Heritage thus revitalising community spaces through building restoration. Beyond her professional endeavours.

 Rebekah advocates for sustainable fashion, not only by modelling eco-friendly clothing but also by modelling careers, serving as an inspiring role model for young women navigating career choices.  

This summer, Milla will join Kelly and the other ethical award winners, along with the rest of the team, in a visit to Bournemouth to participate in another of We Do Ethical’s Well-being Days. Partaking in outreach initiatives to help keep the local community clean, green, and safe. The well-being activities on the day will include a life-saving lesson in CPR, a toiletries handout to the homeless, and a beach cleanup, followed by a fun-filled mud bath and sea dip!

You can register to join them on Well-being days by following We Do Ethical’s social networks for upcoming event date announcements: @wedoethicalorg.

Milla’s winning WeDoEthical 1920s outfit  was 10 pieces

Photo @Bamboophotolab ( instagram)

1. Dress – borrowed from mother’s wardrobe.
2. Heels – borrowed from mothers wardrobe
3. Belt – handmade by Milla, reworded from a peice of the dress
4. Brouch – re- worked from a vintage headband from charity shop, hand pinned by Milla onto belt
5. Jacket – bought from vinted
6. Hat- bought from vinted
7. Pearls – borrowed from mother
8. Suitcase – Cornwall air ambulance charity shop
9. Faux fur neck scarf – bought from vinted
10. Vintage Watch – Cornwall air ambulance charity shop

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Notes to editor:

Questions/ Contact: Kelly Levell, 07581008382: [email protected]

All Ethical Awards Winners Photos (direct link to folder with named folders of each winner containing selection of images): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZeEit_IdmuOzUwo2OdRKKLftXH2giaao?usp=share_link

RESULTS OF MISS ENGLAND 2024 AT THE GRAND STATION WOLVERHAMPTON

6 months ago

Press release 25/5/2024

MISS ENGLAND 2024 RESULTS

Most images on this article by @greyfalena_    –  & @angiebeasley22  or @bamboophotolab   (instagram)

The two day Miss England 2024 final sponsored by Watermanshair.com was held at the Grand Station Wolverhampton on 16th & 17th May 2024 .

The owners of Watermans, Gail & Matt Waterman were two of the  judges on the panel  on the final night .

The judges Gail & Matt Waterman and event organiser Angie Beasley walk down the red carpet at the Grand Station Wolverhampton – photo by  @greyfalena_ Instagram

Forty women from across England were invited to compete in the final part of the competition which included a top 5 talent round, the 1920’s  Wedoethical.org fashion round, a make up free round,  interview and catwalk on the final day .

Prior to this the Miss England finalists had been invited to enter a series of qualifiers including a Sportsround at the Heart of England Conference & Events centre near Coventry and other rounds. Each qualifier offered a place in the top 12 on the night of the final!

Melissa Butcher, who works as a prison officer received a selection of vitamins from New-u-health when she won the sports round and finished in 3rd place in the national final !

The sportsround led by former Royal Marine Lee Stuart was won by  Melissa Butcher who was sponsored by Tyson Fury in the competition !

See this article for full results of the sportsround 

Here’s what happened at the two day final…

Dress code for the contestants arrival was red & white.

When they arrived the contestants were ready to show evidence of any fundraising done and were photographed with Susan Bates from the Balls to Cancer Charity . Susan had created a fundraising certificate for each finalist . The contestants were then filmed for their introduction videos and rehearsals commenced.

Arrivals team included L-R Judge Danny Thompson from the Grand Station , Susan Bates from Balls to Cancer Jordan Willliams Host and Angie Beasley organiser & Director of Miss England

 

Lisa Powell the Miss England Choreographer with our youngest finalist Alexandra Crystal with her Tomavicci gift bag !

Proudly wearing their Red & white arrivals outfit roomies Mary Jennings & Grace Richardson in their arrivals outfits ready for recording their introductions.

Before checking in to the onsite hotel at the Grand Station , Judges Scott Henshall & Claudine Hope  presented  the finalists with their Henshall Way Couture curated exquisite luxury goody bags for the Miss England finalists and judges, blending opulence and elegance.

Each bag the finalists and judges received featured a stunning Tomavicci perfume distributed by Billionaire World and MK13’s Quantum Molecular Facial Mist, ensuring a touch of glamour and skincare sophistication. New U contributed New Tropics Health supplements, enhancing vitality and wellness, while Highborn London supplied a luxurious range of skincare products, epitomizing indulgence for the top 12 contestants.

Two Miss England finalists Imogen & Sienna with their Tomavicci & Henshall Way gift bags which all finalists received. A bigger gallery will soon be shown on the Miss England App of the finalists with the gifts image @angiebeasley22

Judges Scott & Claudine with Angie Beasley

Additionally, judges received the exclusive Aura scented candle by Henshall Way Couture, adding a final touch of refinement.

These curated items perfectly captured the prestige and elegance befitting the Miss England event. The finalists were pictured backstage with the gifts , check out the images taken by Martin Lovemore of the Miss England national finalists on the Miss England App gallery coming soon!

THE TOP FUNDRAISER WAS CHARLOTTE GRANT WHO IS THE FIRST RUNNER UP IN MISS ENGLAND 2024 ! 

Image @angiebeasley22

A fundraising challenge for the local Balls to Cancer charity in Wolverhampton & the Miss World Beauty with a Purpose and Papyrus the Suicide Prevention charity were the chosen recipients of the funds raised by the contestants.

Over £42k was raised for the 3 causes!

The top fundraiser was announced on day 1 who was

Charlotte Grant Miss Liverpool raising over £7,130 for the Balls to Cancer Charity

Charlotte raised some of the funds by abseiling down Anfield Liverpool Football club !

The Top 5 in the talent round were

images of top 5 talent are by @greyfalena_

Amy Blyth – Blackpool  ( Singer)

Eloise Sarasini  Shropshire  (Singer )

Fay Cann Brighton   (Skateboarder)

Milla Magee  Newquay  (Singer)

Abby Knight Falmouth (Pianist & Composer)

image @greyfalena_

Abby Knight from Falmouth impressed the judges and won the Miss England Talent award! Abby represented FAB UK Magazine in the Miss England competition after competing in the FabUK Top model final last September . 

 

Image @greyfalena_

The 1920s theme ethical fashion show was held on the first night and a shortlist of 12 were invited to open the show ! Here they are in the historic Grand Station in their outfits ! Photo @GreyFalena_  (instagram) 

The brief was to create an outfit made from 10 items with a travel theme 1920s style !

After help from the judges selecting the shortlist, Kelly Levell chose Milla Magee as the winner . Here is Milla in her Eco outfit with Kelly Levell and Theron Mahoney who also received an award for his Ethical lifestyle !

Milla Magee was chosen as the winner of the  We Do Ethical Fashion round and she now becomes an ambassador for Kelly Levell who this year celebrated 10 years being associated with Miss England !  Kelly also presented other ethical awards to special guests she had invited on the night who included Theron Mahoney the young man pictured !  Mary Anne Jennings a Miss England finalist also received an Ethical Queen award from Kelly at the event along with Jennifer Carless a former Miss England finalist for their ethical way of living !

The next group of images in the Wedoethical.org 1920s are by @bamboophotolab

Ethical fashion pictures by @bamboophotolab  ( instagram)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day two started with the Bare face final catwalk

The contestants arrived fresh faced and completely make up free to do a final catwalk for 3 judges who were, Scott Henshall , Angie Beasley and Danny Thompson .

Two online judges also viewed all the contestants make up free images before the final winner was chosen . Afrose Ameen was voted as the winner of the make up free round ( 3rd in from left in the blue team)

Video coming soon of the Bare face catwalk !

image @greyfalena_

Afrose Ameen ( 23) an engineering masters student from Lewisham was voted as the Bare Face top model  with her natural striking looks & bright smile  & received a beautiful skincare set from Highborn London.

 

Explore the Nation ! 

Finalists were invited to submit a powerpoint to promote the area they live to enter this round.

Judges for this round were looking for knowledge of their local area , interesting facts and famous people and best places to visit with a confident presentation for the shortlist.

Six contestants impressed the judges from all entries submitted who were then shortlisted for a zoom meeting prior to the final who were ;

Mary Jennings ,  Alice Cutler , Milla Magee , Chloe McEwen , Grace Richardson &  Lauren Malone

image @greyfalena_

Alice Cutler won the Explore the Nation Award and was presented with the City Sightseeing sash by Roger Moore  on stage at the final and a fast track place in the Miss England final .

Roger Moore with the new Miss England Milla Magee & Explore the nation winner Alice Cutler from Southampton on the night of the final ! image @angiebeasley22

City Sightseeing London are kindly organizing a London Bus Tour in the Summer for the Miss England winner and  shortlisted finalists! 

 

Publicity Queen in association with FAB UK Magazine

The finalist were invited to create publicity for themselves and the competition in the lead up to the event . Jessica Pliskin a physics student from Bristol managed to secure a TV interview with local ITV news channel where she spoke about how Miss England has evolved , and appeared in various publications including the TAB Student newspaper read by students across the country , various online platforms including the BBC national website reaching millions of viewers across the country and the world !

 

Click the image to watch Jessicas TV Interview 

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Since the Miss England final , Jessica has been invited to participate in the SUPERTALENT of the World Fashion final in South Korea and is now in Seoul representing the UK !  Jessica wants to break in to Modelling and the Miss England final has given her a great start !

 

Beautiful Brows & Lashes influencer

For the third year running , Beautiful Brows and Lashes invited the Miss England national finalists to create content on their own  social media using  products from Beautiful Brows & Lashes .

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The brand were invited to chose a winner of their choice who represented their brand well.  Miss Manchester Vanessa  was voted as the best influencer for Beautiful Brows & Lashes and Vanessa was delighted to reach the final 12 by winning this award. Vanessa will received a paid influencing job from Miss England and more products from Beautiful Brows & Lashes! 

 

Public vote

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Finalists for the Miss England 2024 event all took part in a public vote in the lead up to the Miss England final which ended at 12noon on the day of the final.

The winner of the public vote was Kayla Riley  from the Wirral . Kayla ( 18)  is a salon owner and was sponsored by a Touch of Bliss in the contest

 

 

WATERMANS GORGEOUS HAIR

The finalists were invited to sample Watermans , the headlines sponsors of Miss England 2024 and test their award winning products and post content using the brand. After much consideration , they voted Milla Magee as their favourite contestant !

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The Miss England finalists created lots of social media content!

This meant that as Milla Magee was named as the winner of two awards.

This meant three  judges choices were invited to join the top 12  from the interview rounds..

 

INTERVIEW RESULTS 

The three contestants shortlisted by the judges from the interviews where

Sanjna Southi Miss Birmingham

Chloe McEwen Miss Yorkshire

Tiger Mae Millington who was also awarded the Henshall Way Best Style award – not a fast track award but was a judges choice for the final 12.

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So after all the qualifying rounds , the final 12 were

Melissa Butcher , Alice Cutler , Charlotte Grant , Abby Knight ,  Jessica Pliskin , Vanessa Tendo  Milla Magee , Kayla Riley , Afrose Ameen Sanjna Southi , Chloe McEwen and Tiger-Mae Millington who were then all invited to take part in a final 12 fashion show for the Miss England official evening wear partner SIMPLY DIVINE

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The judges then had the difficult task of first choosing a top 5 from the final 12 contenders…

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Top 5

The judges on the night then voted for their top 5 who were ;

L-R Chloe McEwen,  Milla Magee,  Charlotte Grant,  

Melissa Butcher,  Sanjna Southi

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All five were asked the same question

“What would you bring to the role of Miss England “

Milla answered first and said how she wanted to raise awareness for her chosen Beauty with a Purpose project which is called GO FAR WITH CPR .

Milla spoke passionately about how she wants to try and get CPR rolled out in schools across England to save lives and how she wanted to make a difference . With the Miss England platform she could.

Milla Magee pictured with Gail Waterman sponsors of the Miss England national final ! image @bamboophotolab

Milla Magee from Newquay was announced as the Miss England winner and will now represent England in the 72nd Miss World final.

1st runner up was Charlotte Grant from Liverpool

2nd runner up was Melissa Butcher from Lancaster !

The organiser  Angie Beasley would also like to thank the following companies who added to the glamorous occasion at the Grand Station!

The Fireworks firm 

Angie Beasley Miss England director and organiser of the event with Freddie from the Fireworks Firm – image Alan Strutt

 

Art Flower design provided beautiful flowers to the Miss England final 3 , here’s Art himself with the winner Milla Magee ! Click the image to find out more about Art Flowers

The Trophy Parlour

Jessica Gagen for being a fantastic Miss England and crowning presenting the winners with their trophies – Jessica’s red gown from Miss England Dress partner Simply Divine

 

The judges on the final night L-R Brendan Marc Sculley , Alan Strutt , Eric Way , Douglas , Danny Thompson , Carina Tyrell , with organiser Angie Beasley , Gail Waterman , Scott Henshall , Matt Waterman & Dar Bardot – image @greyfalena_

Shout out to Jess Hynes for performing on the final night

A big thankyou to Nathan & Caitlyn for creative help with Miss England and we cant wait for Milla’s new website to go live!

Massive thankyou to @Kreativebakes for making beautiful cakes for every single finalist

Big thank you to Ruby Lemon who provided the ladies in red at the reception ! Here they are with judges Alan Strutt and Dar Bardot and event organiser Angie Beasley www.rubylemon.com photo @greyfalena_

 

 

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LIVERPOOLS MISS ENGLAND 2022 FINALIST COMPETES INTERNATIONALLY AFTER WINNING FABUK TOP MODEL FINAL

7 months ago

On the 12th May 2024 Paige Loren Cannon James from Liverpool flew to Egypt with her family ready to represent the UK in the 30th Top Model of the World Final .

Last September,  Paige decided to enter the FabUK Top model contest held at the Taj 51 Buckingham Gate in September organised by Angie Beasley & held in conjunction with FAB UK MAGAZINE

After competing with lots of contenders some who qualified for the Miss England final , Paige won the title and qualified for a place in the TOP MODEL OF THE WORLD event where she’s now representing the UK!

This isn’t the first international contest Paige has competed at. Just days after the Miss England  2022 final,  where Paige represented Merseyside, she was scouted for the Miss Charm contest in Vietnam .

Despite not reaching the Top 12 in the Miss England final,  Paige was spotted on the Miss England social media account by international organisers and invited to take part and whisked off to Vietnam for a two week event where she enjoyed meeting people from all over the world,  an experience she will never forget.

Now in Egypt we caught up with Paige to see how she’s getting on ahead of the final this weekend !

In Paige’s words

” Im so excited to be representing the UK and the hotels ive stayed in are so amazine. The first hotel we stayed was the Sunrise Aquajoy. In Hurgarda … Now I’m in the 2nd hotel called the Sunrise Tanoak in in Sokhona it’s so stunning!

When we arrived on the first day we had the white opening party down at the garden beach resort , so everyone wore white it looked so stylish !   Iive brought lots of things to wear as theres shoots and events most days.

I’ve  brought a mixture of dresses & outfits from  Pretty little thing. Boohoo , Murci , Dressmezee  & Club London.

I can’t wait to wear my finals dress created by MAIA LONDON ! Its made from 100%  hand beaded crystals

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7M8hV7MTgS/?igsh=NjZiM2M3MzIxNA==

I’ve been sharing a room with a Top Model winner from Hungary …I’ve now since made friends with winners from across the world including the USA,  Egypt and Germany!

 I’ve loved sharing this experience so far with them !

My favourite event so far was this Coachella night theme boohoo vibes.

For this event I went for a gold dress which I got from Debenhams /  with gold boots and a gold halo love this vibe festival outfit.   I’m so excited for the final now it’s on the 24th May at the amazing Tanoak hotel Ain Sokhona . Im really looking forward to taking part in  the final catwalk show as I love to model.

Win or lose I’ve had a great experience !!”

Paige in a photoshoot in Egypt !

Fab UK Magazine and the Miss England team wish Paige the very best of luck in the Top Model of the World Final this weekend !

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The 2024 Miss England final is here !

7 months ago

Forty women from across the nation from all walks of life are heading off to the Grand Station Wolverhampton this week to take part in the final two days of Miss England , the nations entry to Miss World !  Jessica Gagen the reigning Miss England is flying in from South Africa especially to crown her successor . Following her success in Miss World , Jessica will continue as Miss UK and Miss World Europe after placing in the top 8 in the 71st Miss World final and has been invited on a world tour with the Miss World organisation.

In the lead up to the Miss England final , the contestants have had the option of  taking part in ten various challenges set by the organisers to try and reach the shortlist on the final night,  including promoting their home towns & cities in the Explore the nation round where they create a powerpoint, raising funds for the Balls to Cancer charity by doing sky dives sponsored walks and fun events,   posting images and videos about themselves using Watermans Hair products, who are the headline sponsor and sharing images of themselves make up free !   There are also other challenges that the contestants face if they want to have the chance of reaching the shortlist .

Not what you would expect from a beauty pageant really .

On the 7th May , the finalists were  invited to participate in the Miss England sports round at the Heart of England run by former Marine Lee Stuart .  Only 1 contestant has reached the final 12 so far .    “Melissa Butcher” , a prison officer from Lancaster , sponsored by the Gypsy King himself  “Tyson Fury” was named as the Miss England Sportswoman winner after a gruelling one hour workout.

So how do the judges pick the Miss England winner from all the amazing finalists ?

Here’s a rundown …

  1. Finalists are invited to enter up to 10 qualifying rounds to try and make it to the final shortlist . All rounds are optional !
  2. A winner from each round is then fast tracked through the top 12 on the final night by independent sponsors associates and Miss England judges!
  3. On the day of the final the panel of judges will meet each of the finalists in person for 2 minutes & will select the remaining finalists . (If a contestant wins more than one award , this frees up more judges choices )
  4. The top 12 are announced , the slate is wiped clean and the judges choose a Miss England winner from their performance in the interviews and catwalks on the night of the final!

The first day in the contest will be the WeDoEthical.org 1920s themed fashion show where all the contestants have been invited to create a stylish outfit from recycled materials . The top 5 in the talent round will be showcased and the three top fundraisers will be announced .

The Judges who have the difficult task of choosing the winners for  the first evening include ;

Kelly Levell – founder of We Do Ethical ,

Shirin Grey Director of the national pageant expo ,

Scott Henshall – Henshall Way 

Claudine Hope – Power of Women Magazine 

 Danny Thompson  – Grand Station 

 

On Day two judges for the first time are being split in to 4 groups and include

Gail & Matt Watermans owners of Watermans Hair 

Brendan Marc Scully Director of Miss World Ireland and Miss Universe Ireland 

Celebrity Photographer Alan Strutt 

Claudine Hope – Power of Woman Magazine 

Eric Way – Henshall Way 

Danny Thompson – Grand Station Wolverhampton 

Carina Tyrell Miss England & Miss UK 2014 & public health physician 

Scott Henshall – Henshall Way 

Dar Bardot Celebrity Hairstylist based at Harrods 

Douglas Gordon MacGregor MacLennan Chair Graduate Fashion Foundation

 

head over to the Miss England website at 7pm on Friday 17th May to watch the event live , just sign up on the link on the homepage , its only £5 to watch ! 

Miss England finalist Chloe McEwen shares her mental health journey – highlighting Mental Health week

7 months ago

Mental health week is 13th – 19th May – the week of the Miss England finals & here Chloe Mcewen shares her own mental health journey 

“Hello everyone, my name is Chloe Mcewen, I’m 22 years old, from Harrogate  North Yorkshire. I am the current Miss Yorkshire representing Yorkshire in the 2024 Miss England finals.

 I am a level 3 qualified personal trainer, but most importantly I am passionate about inspiring and helping lift people’s mental health, not only through fitness of course but through many other tools that have helped me find peace and happiness along the way.

My awareness and journey with mental health all started at the age of 16.

I was a  young, naive teenager and one Friday evening was having a few drinks with some friends. Being a teen, I had drank alcohol before and been fine, but on this occasion I was not. It was suspected I was spiked, but nothing was ever proved.

I ended up not sleeping for 3 days. Day 1 and 2 went by and the lack of sleep started to have severe effects on my mental state. By day 3 of no sleep, I was hallucinating horrific things, having scary delusional and paranoid thoughts and thought people were out to get me. It felt like I was living in a real life horror film. Due to experiencing these delusions, I tried escaping out of my bedroom window and became a danger to myself. At this point the emergency services were called and after being assessed by around 12 different medical professionals, they came to the decision to place me on a section 2, meaning I had to be detained in a secure psychiatric hospital for up to 28 days to be monitored and kept safe.

 Unfortunately, things went from bad to worse. Whilst being detained in hospital the doctors tried me on many medications to try to balance my brain chemistry, but nothing agreed with me. Once the 28 day section approached, I was to have another full medical team assessment.  Since showing no signs of recovery, I was placed on a section 3 which meant I was now detained for up to 6 months and due to the severity of my mental health and still enduring psychotic episodes,  I had to be sent to a higher secure psychiatric hospital in Manchester, which was much more restrictive. Some would compare it to being as bad as living in a prison.

It was an old, mediaeval building, with bars on the windows and was very secure so no one could ever escape.  At this stage I had still totally lost touch with reality,  not knowing who anyone was, what I was doing and had lost all sense of safety. I was unrecognisable to anyone that knew me.

After a few months of being in this hospital and after trialling many different medications, luckily I started to slowly remember who my family were and who I was. The delusional thoughts and hallucinations were slowly fading away due to the medication finally working. This was great news! It meant I was able to have some freedom back and eventually some  home leave but this wasn’t a quick process. They had to assess me over a period of months to make sure I was well enough to be released back home.

 As I became more compos mentis, I became more aware of my surroundings and it  became challenging having to stay in this hospital around all of these severely mentally unwell youths.

 I was missing my home comforts. I had forgotten what that felt like, to feel safe and comfortable in your own bed.

During the months of recovering in hospital, I turned to food for comfort, leading me to gain nearly 4 stone in weight. Food was the main luxury we had in there, luxuries such as phones weren’t allowed, they were seen as a risk and hazard because of the glass in the screen.

After finally being well enough, for a long enough period,  I was given the ok to start having home leave.

The recovery was just to begin….. I started suffering  badly with anxiety, due to the isolation, side effects from all of the different medications (massively affecting my energy levels) as well as the extra weight I had put on, all knocking my confidence massively.

 It was only when I came back out into ‘the real world’ that I realised I was not the same outgoing, healthy young girl anymore. Unable to do the ‘simple things’ that most of us wouldn’t think twice about, like having a conversation, cooking a meal, going for a walk on my own were no longer so effortless.

One of the biggest lessons I learnt from all of this was there is always somebody worse off, so I started practising gratitude everyday. The thought of feeling grateful seemed impossible to start with, but I realised there is  ALWAYS something to be grateful for and I had my freedom and home back, which was a great start!

Practising gratitude and focusing on what I did have instead of what i didnt, massively helped shift my mind-set from negative to positive.I will never take my health and freedom for granted again.

Luckily I had amazing support from my mum, who slowly encouraged me back into wellbeing and exercise. She chose to focus on  giving me as much support as she possibly could and to focus on what was in our control to help lift me up and help make me better.

I was struggling to get out of bed, let alone get through an intense workout like I did before and do now. I would go back to the gym several times and be so overwhelmed with anxiety and lack of energy, that I would just walk straight back out again.  So I took a different approach. Rather than expecting unrealistic goals for me at that time, I started practising small daily disciplines and commitments to myself that were achievable and not overwhelming.

 Getting out of the house every day, even if it was just for 5 minutes was the first goal. The more I stuck to this, the more my mood started to lift and I slowly built up confidence and pushed for more. I started going for longer walks, then gentle workouts, guided meditations to calm my mind and added healthy food swaps to help boost my energy levels and gradually progressed from there.

I slowly started to get my confidence back, lost some of the weight I had gained and managed to wean off the majority of my medication under a medical professional.

If I pushed through, especially on the harder days, I was proud of myself by the end.

 By trying my best, continuing to practise gratitude day & night, I was starting to improve and feel human again.

 Finally I went back to college when I was 17 and opted for personal training. After the battle I had, I learnt so much about myself and how fitness had a huge role in my recovery, as well as building my confidence at the same time. It really helped change my life for the better.

 Through my hardest and loneliest time, I managed to find myself and learn so much and even found a job that I love that can help others, once I had passed my  qualification as a P.T!

 What once felt like a curse, became my biggest blessing. I found my purpose at such a young age. I knew that If I can heal myself and overcome all of this, I can share my story and tools with others to give them hope and inspiration to do the same. Helping others helps me  find more peace and happiness.

My advice to anyone that is going through a tough time, is that life works in equal balance of bad and good. Without rain, you can’t appreciate the sun. Through challenges comes growth, strength and lessons.

Start being grateful for what you already have rather than what you don’t.   There is always something to be grateful for. Remembering this really allows me to see life in a different light. I am grateful for every day I wake up now.

Unfortunately I relapsed since this time, due to me thinking I was well enough to totally come off the last of my medication without a medical professional. Luckily this was a shorter relapse and by learning so much the first time, I managed to recover faster and learn to never come off my medication unless advised to by my doctor.

Since winning Miss Yorkshire it has enabled me to reach many more people and has given me the platform to do public talks on this matter and inspire and help some of those currently struggling with their mental health throughout my community.

Never in a million years would  17 year old me think I would recover the way I have, become a level 3 personal trainer, be helping people, speaking on stage and win Miss Yorkshire!!! It really has  been more than a dream come true!

Since being crowned in October 2023, I started volunteering for the charity ‘MIND in Harrogate‘, by helping out in their weekly arts & crafts group, doing 1 to 1 fitness & mindfulness sessions as well as talks sharing my story and mind-set tools such as, exercise, meditation, nutrition,  practising gratitude and mindfulness activities  which can help improve your mental health.

Recently I  also climbed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks with Lisa Ellis, another Miss England Finalist and managed to raise just over 1700 pounds for Mind in Harrogate. This was the ultimate mental & physical challenge, but we did it!

My goal now is to be able to reach many more with my story and tools and be an inspiration to anyone struggling with their mental health. If I can overcome being sectioned, bipolar disorder and now using this as my strength to help others, so can others. If only I had an influencer to look up too, who had been through something similar, a lot of my doubts about never being normal again could have been diminished sooner.

I would also love to be able to raise funding for those in psychiatric hospitals so they can have access to better nutrition, mindfulness activities and complementary therapies in the wards and on release, as well as having the knowledge on how to help heal themself as they return home.

Winning Miss England will allow me to reach the wider population. With crisis teams inundated and under- resourced especially after the pandemic, it is clearly a matter that needs more attention. The Miss England platform will fast track me to raise much needed awareness and to inspire and educate many more of those in need.

There is always light at the end of the tunnel.”

Chloe will be representing Yorkshire at the Miss England national finals at the Grand Station Wolverhampton on 16th & 17th May 2024 sponsored by Watermans Hair . For tickets visit 

www.grandstation.co.uk/missengland 

POWER OF WOMEN MAGAZINE ARE A MEDIA PARTNER FOR THE MISS ENGLAND FINAL

7 months ago

Power of Women magazine is proud to announce that we are an official Media Partner for Miss England 2024!

We are so excited to announce that Power of Women Magazine is an official media partner for Miss England 2024! Our very own Co-Founder + Co-Editor Claudine Hope, was  part of the judging panel in Blackpool on 7th April 2024 & is now getting ready to be a judge at the national final at the Grand Station Wolverhampton sponsored by Watermans Hair.

The final will take place over two days on the 16th & 17th May with 40 women invited to take part in the famous contest.  You can see the 40 finalists here

Tickets for the event are on sale here www.grandstation.co.uk/missengland.info

“I’m so grateful to be part of these women’s journeys, and I wish them all the best of luck! What an honour and a privilege to be asked to do such an amazing thing”

Claudine Hope

About us:

POWER OF WOMEN MAGAZINE is a non-profit organisation based in West Lancashire dedicated to amplifying women’s voices, promoting positive mental, physical, and social well-being, and empowering women to embrace their strength and potential.

We strive to unite women from all walks of life, offering them a platform to express themselves, feel heard, and find solidarity.

Our magazine offers practical support by providing resources, guidance, and inspiration tailored to women’s journeys. By collaborating with experts in various fields, we ensure that our content is informative and relevant, addressing the specific needs of our readers. Additionally, we offer many fully funded courses and workshops women can attend to further support them.

Currently, we are distributing magazines across the North West, reaching out to women in need of encouragement and guidance.

Click here to visit the Power of Women website 

What does ‘Beauty With a Purpose’ mean to me? – Modelle Hughes Miss England Finalist 2024

7 months ago

It’s simple, this campaign and the Miss England platform inspired me to show complete authenticity.

I have always wanted to make a difference, before I became a Miss England contestant I had very clear views on what it was I wanted to do to make an impact. My purpose as a Miss England finalist is to raise awareness and educate the youth on street violence.

Back in 2015, I lost my uncle due to gun crime. I witnessed and felt the heavy impact this had on my family.

Two years later at the age of 14 I attended the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena with a friend. The night took a drastic turn as a bomb was designated. It took the lives of 22 people, some of these being children. It was the most frightening night of my life and for the lives of many others.

My confidence was shattered, I was scared to go out and extremely shy as a teenager. I decided this was not how I wanted to live my life.

I was offered an opportunity in modelling and decided to take the risk and just go for it! This is how I got to where I am today.

My purpose goes further than just educating the youth. I can relate to the feeling of losing a loved one at the hands of another persons actions.

This is where I want to show my support to the families of those victims who sadly lost their lives at the bombing.

I am living proof that no matter what you go through, life goes on. What matters is how we deal with situations in life. That is what determines who we are and what we do next. We are all capable of being the person we want to be, no matter how hard it may feel at the time.

I want to be the woman people can come to, to talk to and to find comfort in.

My purpose has been and always will be; to be that extra reassurance – you are never alone, there is always someone out there you can talk to no matter what age, gender or what current situation you are going through. There is always help.

Thank you for taking your time to read my story, I hope I inspire anyone who reads this!

 

 

 

 

 

Modellé is a Finalist in the Miss England 2024 competition -which is sponsored by www.watermanshair.com due to be held at the Grand Station Wolverhampton on the 16th & 17th May 2024 .

You can support  by downloading the Miss England App for FREE & place a Free Daily vote for her. 

Tickets to the 2 day Miss England final event  are available on the Grand Station 

TICKETS FOR THE MISS ENGLAND FINAL AVAILABLE HERE 

Meet the Bare Face Top Model – Semi final award winner Tiger-May from Durham

8 months ago

Tiger-May Millington won the Bare Face Top Model award at the recent Miss England semi final held in Blackpool . Here’s more information about Tiger in her own words …..

” My name is Tiger-May Millington, and I am 26 years old and from County Durham. I attained a degree in Marketing and Management from a top 5 UK University, Durham. I work as a Professional Model and part-time Social Media Manager.

At the age of 22 years old I experienced a physical trauma that left me with bladder damage.

This left me traumatised with a catheter bag strapped to my leg, as well as learning to self-catheterise. This may have been a permanent fixture! However, I was lucky that this was not the case, and I recovered with the support of my family and community. The experience has made me more resilient and determined and I will always be grateful for the support I received, especially since I was recovering during Covid, achieving a 2.1 was at times unimaginable!

Tiger without and with make up ! 

I have volunteered at my local community centre for many years; assisting in running events, as well as raising funds, and have contributed to over £40,000 raised. In 2017 I was the youngest Trustee of a community centre in the country.

My aim for participating in Miss England is simple: kindness to people, animals, and the environment. I aim to empower women of all ages to feel good through the choices they make, in all aspects of life, by educating them on how they can live a more sustainable, cruelty free lifestyle, choosing compassion over cruelty. I have been actively involved with Animal Aid UK and North-East Animal Rights, campaigning in the beauty and food industries through social media articles, school and sixth form talks, and public outreach events. Addressing environmental issues is critical for us all in helping to tackle many health issues, such as cancer.

If I was lucky enough to win Miss England I’d want to use ‘Beauty with a Purpose’ to support Miss England’s chosen charities, particularly wedoethical.org, and to empower women to feel good about the choices they make. Let us use this prestigious title to spread awareness of the critical issues facing us all. Let us create a world we want our children to live in that is focussed on compassion. I aim to do this by continuing with my outreach work, talks in schools, and continuing to influence through social media. If I won Miss England I would use the position to network with other organisations, using the Miss England crown to amplify the importance of addressing environmental issues.

The message is simple, if we all made small adaptations in our choices, then this will lead to a tidal wave of environmental change!”

Tiger is now a national finalist competing in the Miss England national final at the Grand Station Wolverhampton in the 2 day event on the 16th & 17th May 2024 sponsored by Watermans Hair and will receive gifts at the final including luxury perfume by Tomavicci and skincare from Highborn London

For tickets to support Tiger at the Miss England Grand final please visit this website

My route to the Miss England Final – by youngest 2024 finalist Alexandria Crystal

8 months ago

My place in the semi-final was awarded after interview with the judges  after which I was a ‘Wild Card’ place. Then only 15,  I am the youngest competitor. Since then I have set my standards high in what I want to achieve.

 

Photo by David Dresser

 

 Left: Grand Harold aka The Royal Butler,
Right: Matt Hancock MP

I feel quite undaunted by the challenges the competition offers, seeing them all as opportunities for self growth. I now enter the final with the title of Miss Inspiration; a title which I am both flattered by and one I hope to continue to deserve.   My aim is inspire each and every person who reads my  story.

As a dyslexic as is my  brother,  I appreciate first hand how challenging life can be for the neuro diverse. My message is one of optimism, education and enlightenment. Having set out to highlight the lack of teacher training and knowledge surrounding dyslexia, my mission has taken me into Westminster  Political circles where I  interviewed Matt Hancock MP to discuss his Neurodiversity Screening and Teacher Training Bill having only weeks before interviewed Grant Harrold AKA The Royal Butler.  I aim to prove no mountain too high nor any situation too daunting when it comes to advocating for those who need someone to speak for them and that I am prepared to do that at local, national and even international level.

I don’t hide my ambition, my desire is to not simply to obtain the Miss England title but to bring back to England the Miss World title.  With a greater platform I would look  to take my dyslexia campaign across the English Speaking world creating the greatest impact for as many people as possible. By educating people about simple interventions, changes in teaching methods and changing the language surrounding the way dyslexia is discussed my aim is to empower the neuro-diverse to focus on their positives, look for opportunities  where their unique thinking powers are highly prized. Further interviews in the pipeline are with some unexpected organisations, but for now those are top secret.

Photo of Alexandria  by David Dresser

 

I refuse to let anything hold me back, I am determined to be a role model for all, my message is simple ‘If I can do it at my age whilst juggling life and exams anyone can find their own route and create their own journey, you just need to have purpose,  conviction and be determined to overcome obstacles that get in your way’. There is good reason for my dyslexia campaign,  stark official figures indicate around 57% of the prison population is dyslexic with no official data for the number of homeless neuro-diverse individuals; with the right support social issues can be address, talent can be unlocked in the sciences, engineering, computing and the arts. For me better awareness of how to unlock those educational and employment opportunities will support so many other good causes, promote career routes and change perceptions.

I relish the opportunity to help, advocate and support other good causes in the same way I have thrown myself into the competition. I’m ready for the next set of challenges so I can highlight that you don’t need to have any experience to make a difference you simply need to start and not put it off for another day or until the time is right because you’ll probably put it off indefinitely.

Being a competitor has taught me so much about myself, I’m a campaigner, I’m an advocate, I’m a fundraiser, I’m an events organiser, I’m talented. Most importantly I’m part of a sorority who all have their own stories and journeys, their own causes close to their hearts and all wanting to be the difference the world needs; I’m part of the Miss England family and will forever cherish my opportunity and everything it has given me. Our sisterhood is not just a group of pretty faces, we are true beauties with a purpose, each and everyone of us beautiful in our own unique way both inside and out. Whilst I am telling you my story I have to speak up and say  every woman in the final has earned their place and I am proud to be a part of that.

 

What cannot be side-lined however is the reality of being one of the youngest ever finalists which means over the next few weeks I am also sitting my GCSE’s!”

 

Image by David Dresser

 

 

Get to know more about the new Miss Manchester

8 months ago

Vanessa Tendo Naddamba Miss Manchester 2024

Born in Uganda, and moved to Liverpool in England at 9 years old to to live with her Mother and siblings , Vanessa Tendo Naddamba is a 24-year-old who has always strived to do the best she can in everything she does.

The eldest daughter to all her 6 siblings Vanessa ensures she sets the best example not only at home in her private life but also for the generation at large that looks up to her. Wearing many hats she is a project manager by profession, a sports enthusiast, and also a singer and a lover of everything that empowers women.

 

Before she came to England, Vanessa attended boarding school at Gayaza junior school in Uganda and recently went back home to give back in 2023 as Miss Uganda Uk where she advocated for soft skills to be embedded within the Ugandan education system, a 2-month mission that was highly successful as it was welcomed by both children and adults alike.

Now a Masters graduate and in her desired profession, Vanessa continues to trailblaze for young girls especially young black girls in the UK. When it comes to her settling in the UK Vanessa recalls having a very welcoming experience “my mum had already set up my place in school and the children and teachers learnt about my country before I joined. It made me feel so accepted and I feel it really helped assimilate with ease.” 

While her primary school experience was positive she did recall experiencing some challenging times in high school. Although confident in herself and her abilities in high school, when she started, she soon found that the system did not seem to share this ideal in-fact, at the beginning of her high school journey she was placed in what was called at the time “the learning zone” this particular cohort of students were the ones that were deemed as “struggling students” that needed extra support when studying. Now, on the surface level this seems fair enough, as there is support that is given to a student in need, except this was not the case for Vanessa, she was a very capable student and even the teacher in the learning zone could see this. She recalls once asking why she had been placed where she clearly did not belong and the teacher at the time hinting that this was due to her background and where she had come from.

 ‘I did not really understand the significance of this until I got older. Did it offend me at the time, yes a little bit but it also did not get to me as I already knew what I was capable of on my own and I also had a mother that nurtured that confidence in me every single day. I remember thinking to myself well you might not think I’m clever enough, but I know I am and I can only work to prove that. Which I did as later that year I had been taken out of it.’ 

‘However now that i understand, this could have had a negative impact and is actually a terrible way to group students in terms of their capability in education. Many children already suffer with low self esteem, low motivation in studying especially when they do not know what they want to do in life yet in terms of careers, some do not have the support they need at home to be able to realise their potential early on. While I do not disagree with identifying that a child needs more support and doing the needful to provide that; I strongly believe that allocating  capability bands due to prejudice does not help the child fulfil their potential, it does the opposite, you really risk a self fulfilling prophecy occurring as the child ends up believing whatever limitation you have placed on them as a teacher or even as a system which can perpetuate inequalities further’ 

Winning Miss Manchester 2024

 Vanessa’s high school years were not terrible, but they definitely were some of her most challenging days, ‘definitely character building’ she says. What kept her going was her trust in herself and her ability to still achieve what she wanted to achieve in life on her own accord. Now grown up and she sees how her confidence has carried her through some of her toughest moments, Vanessa advocates for self sufficiency and self development for children to help them get through their own challenging times. Her soft skills campaign is very relevant to bridging the gap in inequalities in education.

Having been participating in pageantry for 6 years now with her newest title as Miss Manchester 2024 set to go to compete in Miss England, Vanessa’s goal has remained consistent over the years and that is to empower through education. She aims to inspire young minds and bridge the gap in inequalities by working with the underprivileged in the city with some charities she is already in partnership with.   She would like to Encourage every girl to have the ability to wear different hats and take up space in the world and fields we would not normally be in.

Vanessa said ” What I would want anyone to take away from my story is to continue to believe in yourself despite what limitations other people try to put on you” …

Read Vanessa’s winning story here in the Manchester Evening News 

Vanessa will be representing Manchester in the Miss England National final sponsored by Watermans Hair  on 16th & 17th May 2024 at the Grand Station Wolverhampton.

For tickets to support Vanessa in the contest  visit here 

Jessica Gagen

Jessica represented Lancashire in the Miss England final reaching the shortlist of most of the qualifying award rounds .

To reach the final 12 , Jessica was voted as the contestant with the Brightest Smile by sponsors DENTAKAY DENTAL CLINIC & was presented with her winning trophy from the founder of Dentakay Dr Gulay on the night of the final.

Jessica was then voted as a top 5 finalist and delivered a powerful speech to the audience at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport, which resulted in her winning the Miss England crown and a place in the 71st Miss World final.