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Getting ready for workshop T Miss West Lothian Workshop on Wednesday, 27 October, is set to be the busiest so far. Girls will be preparing for the final and the emphasis HE
16th Annual Miss West Lothian THE Grand Final on 1 December will be the 16th since the Miss West Lothian event started. The first ever winner was Lisa Hardie, from Armadale, and we are hoping to have Lisa as a member of the judging panel for the Miss West Lothian 2011 event. Other winners are: 1997: Karen Doyle 1998: Natasha Farugia 1999: Laura Gibson 2000: Maria Przybylska 2001: Linda Yau; 2002: Adrianna Todd 2003: Jenna Dick 2004: Stacey Coulter 2005: Claire Molloy 2006: Leigh Gapinski 2007: Alison Clinton 2008: Jane Gray 2009: Ashley Brown 2010: Domenique Whiteford
on the workshop will be on ensuring that contestants are familiar with the format of the Grand Final, at The Club, Broxburn, on 1 December. There will be eight workshops in total, with the chair of the judging panel, Charles Earley, leading one. Charles will explain the marking system on the night and provide insight into what the judges are looking for. A newcomer to our workshops, but one which will be welcomed by many contestants, is the confidence building.
CONFIDENCE Graham Whitelaw has a professional interest in the welfare of young adults and has many years experience working in that particular field. Graham will discuss confidence building techniques and give simple, easy to remember, tips for the Grand Final. Maria Przybylska is a former Miss West Lothian, so she knows exactly how the contestants are feeling. A professional dance teacher, Maria will present the walking workshop. This is a particularly useful workshop for anyone who hasn’t done catwalk modelling before. Miss West Lothian is primarily a charity event, and each year, the proceeds from the Grand Final go to a West Lothian charity.
All set for the Final
This year, money raised will go to Bosom Buds. Mags Fenwick, from the charity, will discuss with girls why it is so important to keep the work of the charity public. Alan Scott is compere for the Grand Final of the Miss West Lothian event. At Alan’s workshop, girls can discuss their entry form and. be assured that Alan will do his utmost on the night of the Grand Final to make sure that they feel completely at ease. Suzanne and Kimberley from Star Hair Design, official hairstylists to Miss West Lothian, will give hints and tips on hair and make-up. This is sure to be a popular workshop, so it might be best to think of your questions in advance. Nicola and Duncan from First Steps Models will talk about West Lothian’s newest model agency and its close links with the Miss West Lothian event. Finally, every girl at the workshop will get an individual head and shoulder picture taken for a special feature in the West Lothian Herald & Post newspaper.
THIS year’s Grand Final of Miss West Lothian 2011 will take place at The Club, Broxburn, on Wednesday 1 December. Admission on the evening is likely to be £6, with all proceeds going to the locally-based cancer charity Bosom Buds. The closing date for entries is Monday 25 October, with finalists named at 7am on 1 November on the website www.misswestlothian.co.uk
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arks are allocated out of 10 in each of the following three categories: Looks; Posture and poise; Presentation
The maximum overall score in the first round is 30. Each of the 18 judges has an adjustments panel on their judging sheet. Girls come out individually, then as part of a group (normally three groups of 10), before coming out for a last time with every other girl. At this stage, judges can use their scoring system, so once first adjustment marks, to either mark round marking is completed, the slightly up or down. One nominated 10 girls with the highest overall judge will assess audience reactions marks go into the final round. - scoring 1, 2 or 3 - and these marks This time, marking in each will be added to the judging sheets. category is still out of 10. Other judges do not mark on However, an extra category – for audience reaction. It’s only a personality – is added, making 40 small mark, but can mean the the maximum mark possible. The difference between being in the top 10 girls will be interviewed on top 10 and not. It’s a points-based the night by the compere for the evening. However, all 30 girls will The top 10 girls will be have discussed their interviewed on the night by personality forms with the compere at the evening’s compere
the rehearsal. He will highlight what he has agreed to talk about, meaning that no matter who gets into the top 10, the compere will have discussed aspects of their personality with them. Every girl in the top 10 starts from scratch again in terms of scoring. The first round points are not carried forward and are only taken into consideration in the event of a tie for 1st 2nd or 3rd place. If there is a tie for any of the first three places, the first round and second round marks would be added together to give an overall score. Personality is the most important aspect at this stage, although girls can still improve on other aspects of their first round score. One common mistake is not to spend enough time on the catwalk in front of the judges. It is also important to make good eye contact too. These are all aspects that can readily be improved upon in the second round. The judges keep a keen eye on the contestants.
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Charity is always the winner at Miss West Lothian THE Miss West Lothian event is about much more than simply choosing a girl to hold the title of Miss West Lothian for the next 12 months, albeit it is the climax of the whole year’s work.
How do I find the venue?
THE workshop will take place in Grand Central at Carmondean, Livingston.
It is a central location and easy to get to by bus, rail or by car. It is situated next to Livingston North Railway Station. There is ample parking round about the club. If you are coming by car, the postcode for your Sat Nav system is: EH54 8PT. The workshop will begin prompt at 7.30pm, so
The Miss West Lothian event has now been in existence for 16 years. During that time, girls who have entered the event have helped raise tens of thousands of pounds for local good causes and charities. All the money has been spent meaningfully and has made an impact on the people who live in West Lothian. For instance, when vandals broke into the home of a special needs group just before Christmas - and set the toys on fire - it was the Miss West Lothian girls who came along and presented a cheque which help the little boys and girls enjoy Christmas.
girls are urged to try and get to Grand Central for 7.15pm. If you are looking to be picked up by transport at the end of the workshop, it should finish about 9.30pm. It will be possible to bring a friend or parent, but they will have to wait in another part of the venue. Also bear in mind that Grand Central is a licensed premise, so anyone waiting must be of suitable age.
Click here for more information about Grand Central: http://www.grandcentral1.co.uk/index.php
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Miss Print Getting involved with events OVER the course of the year, Mis West Lothian entrants can take part in a number of events, such as modelling bridal wear or carrying out promotional work. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for details.
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Meet the Miss West Lothian team
UTTING together an event such as Miss West Lothian takes a lot of time and effort - as well as a lot of people. Which makes it all the more surprising that many of the people involved with the event have been so for a number of years. The first compere for Miss West Lothian was Colin Jackson, who can be seen at the DJ box in Club Earth every Sunday night. Colin helped found the Miss West Lothian event, away back in 1996. He moved on a few years ago, to be replaced by Alan Scott, who will be compering his fourth Miss West Lothian Grand Final on 1 December. Alan has proved very popular with contestants and helps put girls at ease on the big night with his quick wit. Charles Earley is taking on the role of chair of the judging panel for the first time this year. He takes over the job from Ronnie Bamberry. Joanne Healey looks after the entertainment on the night, and her Dance Factory has performed at 14 of the last 15 finals. Claire Molloy is co-organiser and looks after the girls at the final. Claire has recently had a baby and Maria Przybylska has stepped in. Amanda Tinning and Star Hair Design are also newcomers this year, although Duncan Bennett is
returning for a second year as official photographer. Nicola Rice helps oversee the all-important beauty side of the event. Of Course, without our sponsors it would be difficult to to stage the event and we are extremely grateful to them all. There’s also Grand Central and The Club Broxburn, who provide the venues, as well as all the entertainers who help provide such as enjoyable night. And last, but certainly not least, are the judges, the people who turn up to watch on the Final night and, of course, the Miss West Lothian entrants.
For information about Miss West Lothian visit www.misswestlothian.co.uk or text 07963 483 442