M i s s We s t L o t h i a n 2 0 1 5 Information for finalists - what does it mean?
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We also have various back-up staff,
ongratulations on reaching the final of Miss West Lothian 2015 and best wishes for the night itself.
such as beauticians and hairstylists, as well as a list of sponsors, without whose help we could not survive.
However, 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 year’s work.
Admission on the night is £5, all of which goes to the Michelle Henderson Cervical Cancer Trust. The event starts at 7.45pm. You will be judged on looks, posture
The Miss West Lothian event has now been in existence for 20 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 raised 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 days before Christmas and set the toys on fire, it was the Miss West Lothian girls who came along and presented a cheque which helped the little boys and girls enjoy the Christmas they deserved. You should be proud of your participation in Miss West Lothian, because you are helping the people who most need your help. We actively encourage girls to stay involved with the Miss West Lothian event and remain committed to our charitable aims. We will be holding a ‘Preparing for the final’ workshop at Grand Central upstairs lounge from 7pm 24 th
- 9pm on Tuesday March. Workshops will include confidence
and poise and presentation, each carrying a mark out of 10 and a building, catwalk training, hair and make-up tips, information about judging and question and answer session.
maximum overall score of 30. For the girls who get into the final 10, there is an additional mark of 10 for
personality, meaning the maximum Compere Alan Scott will discuss mark achievable is 40. Marks will be the form with you at the rehearsal available for scrutiny, and following night at Grand Central on Monday the final girls are welcome to get in 30 th March. Alan will highlight two touch to discuss their individual or three things from your form and will let you know that he will marks. discuss these with you on the final Even if you don’t make the final 10, night. The rehearsal runs from 6.30 - 9.30pm, but you don’t have please stay on to cheer the girls to attend for the whole night. who do. For you are simply Half an hour between the times transferring your baton to them as above will be enough. The your representative in a night that rehearsal is a dress down night, so is totally aimed at helping charity. T-shirts and jeans are fine. For the final night, you should make arrangements to do your own hair and make-up. On the night, there will be people available to do running repairs, such as hair coming down, makeup mishaps etc.
Again, thanks for your
Now to the event itself. The final
Best wishes.
participation. By taking part, you have proved to be a special type of person. For without contestants, we wouldn’t have an event at all and no charity would benefit.
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is on Wednesday April. The Miss West Lothian teams consists of myself as organiser, Emma Hanley as co-organiser, Alan Scott as compere and Ruth Young.
Eddie Anderson (Organiser Miss West Lothian)