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Harriet Does Blackburn Proud at Miss England
Miss Blackburn, Harriet Noakley, took part in the Miss England Finals earlier this week and was a credit to Blackburn.
The Finals, consisting of 61 girls, were held over two days at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham on Monday and Tuesday.
Harriet took part in the Welcome Party, an Eco Fashion Show and Talent round on the Monday evening.
In the Eco Fashion Show the 61 girls had all created their own outfits from either recycled, re-used or ethically sourced materials.
Harriet was placed in the Top 12 in the “Miss England’s Got Talent” section after the judges were impressed with her Horse Riding skills on DVD.
On the Tuesday Harriet took part in the main event which consisted of an opening scene wearing a specially created Miss England Dress created by leading fashion designer Karen Karmody, an Evening Wear section and a Sports Wear Finale.
Harriet closely missed out on a Top 15 place in a fiercely contested Final.
Alize Lily Mounter was crowned Miss England in a ceremony which was streamed live online.
Harriet said of her experience;
“I was delighted to be given the opportunity to represent Blackburn on such a big occasion”
“It was an incredible experience that I’ll remember for the rest of my life”
“I’ve made so many new friends from all over the country, all the girls were so lovely”
“I’m looking forward to the rest of my year as Miss Blackburn now and hope to get involved with as many things in the area as possible”
To request Harriet to attend an event you can email mark@mdcevents.co.uk or find out more at www.missblackburn.co.uk
Miss Blackburn at Boot Camp
Miss Blackburn, Harriett Noakley, was put through her paces “Army Style” last Monday as part of her preparation for the Miss England Finals.
Harriett travelled down to the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham for the Miss England Sports Boot Camp Event.
Army Physical Training Instructors from www.regimentfitness.co.uk put all 61 finalists through a gruelling 2 hour fitness test.
The contestants took part in warm up exercises as well as Army Drills including Press Ups, Sit Ups, Burpies and Shuttle Runs.
The Top 20 contestants were then “rewarded” by taking part in one final test, the Army Bleep Test.
A running endurance test where the prize for the last girl standing was a fast track place in the Top 15 at the Miss England Final.
Harriett did magnificently, but narrowly lost out to eventual Miss England Sportswoman award winner
Jade Williams (Miss Stratford Upon Avon).
Harriett said of the experience;
“I’m exhausted, but today has been brilliant, it was a fantastic opportunity to get to know some of the other finalists.“
Harriett now has 3 weeks to prepare for the Miss England Final on 19th July in Birmingham.
Miss Blackburn, Harriet Noakley, Through to the Miss England Final.
Miss Blackburn, Harriet Noakley, competed in the Miss England Semi Finals at Champneys this week, Harriet competed against 54 other girls in attempt to gain a place in the Miss England grand final.
Harriet was awarded one of these place and will now go forward to the Miss England Final which is held at the Birmingham, Hilton Metropole July 18th and 19th! Massive congratulations to Harriet Noakley
There were 5 different rounds at the Semi finals including the boot camp round, which replaced the old swimwear parade, interviews, talent round and the catwalk rounds where girls modeled their own ECOWEAR and Eveningwear. The eco round saw the girls wear outfits made from recycled materials, and outfits purchased from charity shops around the country. All the contestants took part in a fund raising challenge and raised an amazing figure of over £6,000 for the Beauty with a Purpose round. The top fund raiser was crowned the Beauty with a Purpose winner.
Four girls won Fast track places to the Miss England final were:
• 21 Georgina Denton / South East Beauty winner/Miss Hook was the Top fundraiser
• 03 Jenna Horgan / Miss Plymouth who was chosen as Miss Champneys
• 13 Amy Spinks / Miss Norwich who won the Sportswoman Award
• 55 Shiralee Gould / Miss Weymouth was the Public Vote Winner
Judges on the day included EGGHEADS STAR & Actor CJ De Mooi, the current Miss England Jessica Linley, Birmingham Model agent Alan Sharman; Philip Sharp Director of Great Lengths hair sponsors for Miss England, Editor of Love it! Magazine Jo Checkley, Dena Coleman former 70s beauty queen, her daughter Laura Coleman former Miss England 2008 and photographer Charlie Kaufman from the Fresh Academy. The judges on the day voted for a further ten girls to go forward to the national final .
The ten girls were:
• 20 Amy Willerton / Miss Bath City
• 28 Alexandra Devine / Miss Harrogate & District
• 30 Roxanne Smith / Online Popularity Winner
• 31 Margarita Nazarenko / Miss South West London
• 36 Abbie Green / Miss Wigan
• 46 Katie Farr / Miss University
• 49 Sophie-Leigh Anderson / Miss Fylde Coast
• 52 Harriet Noakley / Miss Blackburn
• 54 Hannah Gray / Miss Newcastle
• 57 Hollie Robinson / Miss Preston Runner Up
The 14 girls who were awarded a place in the grand final will now join the other finalists to compete for the Miss England title. The Grand final will see 60 national finalist from all over the country participate in the finals of Miss England on 18th & 19th July which are being held at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole at the NEC. One winner on the 19th will represent the nation at the 61st Miss World, which has a top prize of $100k which will take place in London.
Caren Rossall is Miss Charity Blackburn 2011
This year, contests of Miss Blackburn were dedicated to raising money for The Variety Club Childrens’ Charity, who help disabled and disadvantaged children. All contestants worked hard and enthusiastically to raise as much as they possibly could for the charity. The girl who raised the most would be awarded Miss Charity Blackburn presented with a sash, award and a stunning watch from Delanicci Extreme.
Miss Charity Blackburn 2011 was awarded to Caren Rossall
Miss Blackburn Final
The Miss Blackburn 2011 Final took place on Sunday night as part of the East Lancashire Beauty with a Purpose Awards in association with Wake Up Glam, Burnley.
A lively audience watched Miss Blackburn Final in aid of the Variety Club Children’s Charity at the Thwaites Empire Theatre, Ewood.
Girls from all over Blackburn were vying to win the Miss Blackburn title and a place in the Miss England Semi Final.
The girls took part in a 4 scene catwalk fashion show (Sports Wear, Summer Wear, Black Dress and Sparkles and Evening Wear) and awards ceremony.
All contestants had been busy fundraising over the past couple of months and raised a magnificent total for the Children’s Charity.
Blackburn Awards Results
Miss Popularity Blackburn (Public Vote) went to Laura Burrow
Miss Charity Blackburn (most funds raised for the Variety Club) – Was won by Caren Rossall
3rd Place – Caren Rossall
2nd Place – Toria Swift
Winner of Miss Blackburn 2011 – Harriett Noakley
Harriett will now take part in the Miss England Semi Finals at Champney’s Health Resort in Leicestershire in June.
Harriett’s prize package includes;
A set of Xtreme Lashes worth £120 from Wake Up Glam in Burnley
A Wake Up Glam goodie bag filled with products and clothing
A £500 Portfolio Package from Yaffe Model, Part of Yaffe Fusion Art
A £200 handmade Swarovski Crystal Crown from Rebecca June Tiaras
£250 Cash
Her own website from Camm 21
Personal Coaching for the Miss England semi Final
For any further details or appearance requests please call MDC Events Ltd on 0845 348 5011
Winner to Model for Yaffe
We are delighted to announce that this year’s winner of Miss Blackburn will be modelling for the renowned Yaffe Photography Company.
The winner of this year’s competition will receive a £500 Model Portfolio from Yaffe Model.
Yaffé Fusion Art have been producing award winning images since 1967.
Based in the famous Victorian village of Birkdale, Southport, the 22,000sq feet of studios regularly sees famous faces from the world of celebrity and sporting stars.
Although Yaffé Fusion Art have been creating stunning model portfolios for a long time, they have recently launched ‘Yaffé Model’ to help aspiring and already successful models achieve a better, stronger portfolio to further their career in the modelling industry.
Call Yaffe on 0844 251 0861 for enquiries and bookings.
You can find out more about them here www.yaffefusionart.com and www.facebook.com/YaffeModel
House of Time to Sponsor Variety Club Charity Award
Charitable watch makers to the Stars “House of Time” (incorporating Bellagio Time)have kindly agreed to boost the fundraising efforts of all of the finalists in Miss Blackburn by offering the girl who raises the most money for the Variety Club a stunning Delanicci Watch.
Every Finalist in this year’s competition is tasked to raise funds for the Variety Club, our nominated charity who look after disabled and disadvantaged children.
This year, as well as a stunning award and sash, our winner will also take away this stunning watch, the Delanicci Extreme.
Bellagio Time are renowned for making watches for the stars; from the big screen to on the football pitch, from Legends to up and coming sensations.
Starts who own Bellagio timepieces include; Sir Tom Jones, Richard Fleeshman, Tricia Penrose, Ryan Thomas, Don Felder, The Bee Gees, Nikki Sanderson and many more.
The Delanicci ‘Extreme’
Designed by Bellagio Time (Supporting Variety Club since 1995)
Features Include:
§ 13/4 inches wide stainless steel case.
§ Matching soft leather cuff straps.
§ Set with 204 sparkling stones.
§ Sparkling powder numbers.
§ Day and date sub dials.
§ Precision quartz movement.
§ Custom made ‘Flower Crown’
§ One year manufacturer’s guarantee.
§ Two years movement warranty.
§ Presented in a baby-pink travel jewellery case.
Own your own watch from House of Time by visiting the website here – www.houseoftime.com
New Prize added from Rebecca June Tiaras
We are delighted to announce our partnership with Rebecca June Tiaras, the official Designer of the Crowns for the North West Regional Heats of Miss England 2011
Each winner will receive a hand crafted Swarovski crystal crown designed and made by Rebecca June Tiaras (worth over £200)
Rebecca June Tiaras is a bespoke Tiara and jewellery design service for all occasions.
Click below to visit their website now.
07731 300 354
Miss England drops into Blackburn to see Ted
Miss England, Katrina Hodge, popped into see Ted Robbins for his mid morning show on BBC Radio Lancashire.
Kat was in the area to promote the North West heats of Miss England, including Blackburn. She officially launched the search for Miss Blackburn 2010.
Girls have until Friday 12th March to enter via our “Enter Now” page.
Welcome to Miss Blackburn
Miss Blackburn is a direct entry heat into the Miss England competition. The winner of Miss Blackburn will, amongst other prizes, win a place in the Miss England Final where she will have a chance to go onto Miss World 2010 in Vietnam where the main prize is $100,000.
Much more than a beauty pageant or modelling competition, the organisers of Miss Blackburn are looking for an ambassador for the area. Someone well presented, confident and able to communicate are just some of the qualities that the judges will be looking for. Our winner will be actively encouraged to use their title to promote the area and raise the profile of many worthy causes throughout their year.
The Miss World motto is “Beauty with a Purpose” and this is something we fully subscribe to. Our aim is to raise as much money as possible for the Variety Club Children’s Charity through contestant fundraising and activities.
The winner could be an existing model, beauty pageant contestant or a complete newcomer. Many Miss England heat winners have won their heats with no prior experience. It could be you!
Applications are now being taken for the 2010 competition, simply click on the “Enter Now” button above.
Miss Blackburn is open to any girl who will be aged 17-24 on 31st December 2010 who was either born, has lived, works or studies in the Blackburn. Entrants must have never been married and have no children. Full rules are available in the “Enter Now” section.
Miss Blackburn website launched
Miss Blackburn is a direct entry heat into the Miss England competition. The winner of Miss Blackburn will, amongst other prizes, win a place in the Miss England Final where she will have a chance to go onto Miss World 2010 in Vietnam where the main prize is $100,000.
Much more than a beauty pageant or modelling competition, the organisers of Miss Blackburn are looking for an ambassador for the area. Someone well presented, confident and able to communicate are just some of the qualities that the judges will be looking for. Our winner will be actively encouraged to use their title to promote the area and raise the profile of many worthy causes throughout their year.
Keep checking back for more details and regular updates of the Miss Blackburn contest.