Bootcamp, New projects and a new home for Beauty and The Beast PT

(Fitness bootcamp style, all about the push ups!)

Spending your typical Saturday running around fields with tires, lugging kegs all around Swindon and doing as many circuit style fitness as you can within 5 HOURS, yes not one hour but 5 hours! It may not appeal to some people but this was a special event to raise money for SANDS, a charity which helps locals here in Swindon dealing with Stillborn births. Myself and Ayo, Miss Sussex GB decided to take the plunge and half way through the first hour I have Ayo screaming, "This was your idea!!". It was challenging, it was tough but it was worth it! The bootcamp took place at Mike Buss's Fitness Centre, ran by Mike Buss, ex army and a helper of many charities. He put us through our paces and shouted in bootcamp style!

(Swindon Advertiser)

The bootcamp even made the papers and raised alot of money which will go towards a new ward at the GWH for mothers dealing with traumas such as these. I'm glad we did the bootcamp, but did not love the stinging nettles canal walk which finished it off, stings everywhere!! In true beauty queen style there had to be a signature pose at the end to prove we had lasted 5 hours. My pictures are never serious haha

(Sit ups on tyres anyone!)

Then I spent the whole week competing in PT Idol at Kiss Gyms. THis was a talent search for the next personal trainer at Kiss Gyms, who would win a spot on the team. We had long hours, filled with talking to clients, developing our personal skills, writing our own business plan as well as teaching some of the classes that Kiss Gyms run (free of charge I may add!). I took spin and Kiss of Death. I've never really liked spin, seeing it as something that didn't benefit me but i took a couple of classes to see what it was like and then teaching it. wow. sweat was everywhere! It was such great fun, getting a good reaction out of everyone taking part and seeing that they had a good workout. By interviews on Friday, the nerves had kicked in but surely with all my pageant experience with interviews, speaking on stage and what not, this should be a blast! It was tough, very tough but I got across what I wanted to do and why Kiss was the gym I wanted Beauty and the Beast Personal Training to be at!

(The PT Idol tops)

The competition was just as good but I had an email the next day and am happy to announce that I WON Pt Idol! One of the best things that I have won, and will be personal training at Kiss Gyms! This was what I set out to do back in April when I took the plunge to undertake training to become a personal trainer. I remember talking to one of the trainers about maybe doing the course but I didn't have the right time, money etc and he told me how little he had when he was training but he bite the bullet and did it. I did the same. No more childcare, enrolled a week later on the personal training course at T2 Fitness and worked my way to becoming a qualified PT. Kiss was the only place I wanted to train. Also being my sponsors in the past I have worked well with them, and also a great place to start any conversation,"Yes, I work at Kiss Gyms, I'm on the building, come take a look!". I can not wait to start training and getting the name Beauty and the Beast Personal Training out there and thanking everyone so so much for everything on this journey!!

(My new home)

This week is all about training for my other new job at Carphone warehouse whilst doing lots of research into different fitness exercises and ways to better my knowledge, as well as plan for mine and Ayos's charity fitness day, the Swindon half marathon on sunday and writing up a business plan for our charity! Yes, that's right, the Wiltshire Beauty Queens are starting their own charity up!! Watch this space for more details! :)

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Quite possibly the best day of my pageant life!

(In the away kit in the County Ground)

Pageants have given me so much in my life. They have given me friends, the best friends which I can hang around with doing normal things, making appearances and going on holiday to have the ultimate girls week away. They have given me confidence to be able to talk to strangers, to work in promotions and to give me something different on my CV. They have given me the chance to make something of myself in the community, by helping and organising charity events, appearing in the local and national papers to modeling for different companies and making my own, Beauty and the Beast Personal Traing. It takes alot of dedication, and sometimes it is a thankless job. We spend hours in the rain and the cold, emailing and calling hundreds for sponsorships with nothing in return but then there are days like this day where I thank my lucky stars I never gave up! 

(Miss Swindon Sisters)

Swindon hosted Chelsea in the Capital One Cup at our very own County Ground. This was one of Swindon's biggest matches in over 20 years! And us Miss Swindon sisters were invited to spend the whole day and night at the County Ground. Jade is working alot with Swindon Town FC throughout the year and I am so proud that she has made these connections. I have been involved with Swindon Town during my previous reins, from modeling for them on their kit launch to spending the day at their big day out, meeting all the players. But this day, just supasses anything I have done! We were given our own kits, Jade wore home and I wore away and we had a nice tour, then helped with the Free Kicks for Kids which was so sweet. This is in association with Samsung who run these all over the country, we have one here in Swindon which is great for youth football! 

(In the home dug out!)

We spent the rest preparing the tables, talking to the chairman and generally having a snoop around whilst having our pictures taken by the dad's wanting their sons to have a picture with the two Miss Swindon's. We were then asked to come onto the pitch with all of the players, which was being shown LIVE on Sky Sports 2. To say we were literally screaming with happiness was an understatement but we showed our cool well, well until they were out of sight!!!

(Holding the cup!!)

We quickly redid our makeup to calm down, then were given our flags and waited in the dug out, the other samsung crew walked around the pitch whilst we were told to stay in the dug out. Thank goodness we did, we got to meet EVERYONE!! Torres, Eto, Terry, one called us queens and jose had a conversation, starting with "Hello ladies...". We just looked at each other like wow, is this actually happening!!!

(waving the samsung flag)

Then it was the time to go onto the pitch in front of nearly 15,000 fans waving the flags. Then they all came past, and I even got on the telly!! I had told everyone to try and record it, pictures just in case and the camera was panning alongside the chelsea players and there I was!! We then left the pitch and sat in our front row seats for an exciting game!! Swindon held their own, just such a shame Chelsea got two lucky goals in the first half. They played great football! We were invited to go on at half time to join the mascots penalty shoot out and a sweet little girl got upset so it was miss swindon's to the rescue to comfort her. 

(on the telly!)

We changed at half time from our kits and watched the rest of the match, as well as afterwards help hand out games to the mascots and even got asked for our autographs! We then went to the VIP lounge and chilled with some of the players and the directors with a rose before leaving, almost 12 hours later. We had the best day ever at the county ground, and show's that some people do care about pageants. We were treated with respect and treated well, and were invited back to watch the next Swindon home game, this time we have the tops to watch!! 

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The new additions to the Wiltshire Beauty Queens

Drinking one of The Core's Fab Juices, Super Greeeeen!)

September is always a busy month for a beauty queen. I remember last year us Wiltshire beauty queens had two to three appearances a week! And I had a pageant final! Those were the days! It's a lot calmer since both Ela and Ruth don't live nearby, plus Georgia is nearly due to give birth! Time flies! But i'm still here, no babies, moving away or men, just pageants and new business ventures! Which means the Wiltshire Beauty Queens (hashtag) is feeling a little lonely, but never fear as the new generation are in!! Before this new meet, I was invited to The Core's new relaunch where there was live music, juices and healthy food everywhere! I love The Core as it's founded on such a good ethos, and the memory of Tami is still going strong, she would be so proud guys! Kris and the team have made it THE place to go, hip and healthy!! I love their smoothies (although my fav breakfast on the go has gone, sad face!) and juices, and it's a great way to fill up on your 7 a day!! It's so colourful too! Can't wait to see all the developments they have in store, and not leaving it so long this time! You can't miss it guys, it's the big green building in Old Town!!

(New additions to the Wiltshire Beauty Queens!)

Now back to the new pageant queens. Well our new Miss Swindon isn't a newbie as such, but will defo be more involved. And it's always great to see her smiling face again!!! But we have Ayo, who has moved to Swindon to work. We had been talking before the Mela and as soon as I met her I knew we would get on so well! We all met at the Mela, where I got lost trying to find them all. As soon as I did, it was an interview for Swindon 105.5 and then meeting alot of the stall owners. We had a great chat about potentially setting up our own charity and going to London for a photoshoot for some promotional work, exciting! Also a new cooking class, where we will get to make lots of exciting new foods! Can not wait for that!! :) We also had an amazing curry, and saw Miss Wiltshire 2011 my queen sister Jo! I love that events like the Swindon Mela and Swindon Pride bring together everyone, such great community events!! Afterwards me and Ayo went shopping and boy can that girl shop!!! haha

(Previous years at the Swindon Half Marathon)

Other events coming up in September are meetings with Swindon Bourough Council, Photoshoots and also a charity Bootcamp this sunday which will be great for whipping us into shape! I also found out that I've won free entry into the Swindon Half Marathon, thanks to my addiction to Twitter! I've done the Swindon Half Marathon for two years, in 2011 I ran it as a twister mat then 2012 i did the fun run with Miss Wiltshire Galaxy dressed as a superhero! So what is the next costume or do i do serious PT and run in running gear! I must start training as it's been a long time since i've ran!! But I love a challenge! Ayo will be running with me so we will start running together, maybe a quick dash through the shops will help our training!! Still looking for sponsors for the Face of the Globe comp, email me at Hannahgolding@ymail.com if you are interested or want more information!! Also my new PT website is now live at www.beautyandthebeastpt.co.uk so check it out!! And also on twitter at PTBeautybeast, and facebook!! 

(Beauty and the Beast PT website live!!)

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Dreamboys, Pageant coaching, and beauty and the beast is born!

(Miss Charity Heart, Dreamboy, Me and my sash!)

It's been a busy couple of weeks for me here at Beauty and the Beast HQ!! I've qualified as a personal trainer and opened my own personal training business called Beauty and the Beast training, i've been training for the finals, helping other queens with their pageants and trying to find a sponsor for the finals! But let me fill you in on all the details!

So Miss Charity Heart thought it was about time for a girlie night out, and what better way to celebrate than see the Dreamboys in Swindon. We had a meet and greet where our mouths just dropped and hot flushes! But like true queen style it was straight to the food, hey Georgia is eating for two!! ;) Then we sat down for a very interesting show, not for the light hearted!! The guys were amazing dancers, entertaining and fun and had the crowd going (for the innocent readers) and for the not so innocent readers, let's just say it was man power!! But i enjoyed spending some quality time with one of my best friends Georgia, who I met through pageants!! And always enjoy being in the car with her when we go past Kiss Gyms, "That's us on the building, look it's meee!". Hehe

(Beauty and the Beast Personal Training is born! Copyright CMG Photography)

So as I said, I passed my level 3 Personal Training with T2 Fitness and am now a qualified Personal Trainer! I'm so excited! After the PERFECT Finals's in March, I discussed with my trainer about becoming a personal trainer, and never would I thought of giving up my nursery job and embarking on these training courses! It went from a dream to a reality! I am now a trained personal trainer ready to train!! I love that I have my pageant background to bring to my raining. I want to help people gain the confidence to be able to do whatever they want in their lives, from walking on that stage like I do, to outshining everyone at work, being the star player on the field to standing out in the club. Whatever the goal, whatever the dream, I want to help!

(Pageants and weights, go hand in hand!!)

I've also been selected as one of 6 new personal trainers to compete in the PT Idol comp at Kiss Gyms, to win a place as a personal trainer on their team!This is very exciting for me, especially as I am the only girl so I need to step up my game! This beauty queen will have that space! I can't wait to start! Other events happening this month is the Swindon Mela which myself, Miss Swindon and a new addition to our Wiltshire Beauty Queen family Ayo. Ayo has competed in Miss Galaxy with our Miss Wiltshire Galaxy Georgia and the Miss Earth finals with 2012 Miss Wiltshire Ruth, wearing the gorgeous Sherri Hill red gown! We will be taking her under our wing and helping her with appearances, pageant pages and the blog! Welcome girl!  

(Break the Stereotype)

My fab images were taken by CMG Photography who once again has done an amazing job! Check out her website- www.cmgphotographyltd.com. Also can't wait to shoot again with the last two Miss Swindon's for a Miss Swindon Shoot! And some funky images, get creative!!

(More images for the website)

So my journey isn't very long until the Face of the Globe finals, and i still need a sponsor or I wont be competing! If anyone knows anyone willing to donate, please get in contact! Not long now, and great INTERNATIONAL exposure! I'm so excited! Disneyland! Creating my halloween costume which will be disney themed but also scary! Well I better log off and get some beauty sleep, programmes to write, sponsors to find and ad space to sell for FLIC Wiltshire. Thank you for reading! Til next time!

Hannah <3

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More wedding dresses... sigh.....

(One gorgeous Mia Solono Dress, felt like a princess!)

I should just hurry up and get married so I can wear my very own wedding dress as I seem to spend alot of time in wedding dresses! At least when the time is right I shall know which dress actually suits me. But then, they are all gorgeous!! So why was I randomly taking photo of myself in wedding dresses? Well let me tell you!

(With Jenny from Prettymaids)

It was Mia Solono's Designer Day at Rachel's Wedding's and as a international finalist for Face of the Globe I was asked to model for the day to potential brides. Rachel's Wedding's are also my dress sponsor for the finals so I was honoured to help! I had my hair done at V.I.P's in a lovely updo with one of the tiaras on sale, and slipped into, well more like strapped into, a wonderful Mia Solono gown! There was a butler in the bare greeting brides and it was lovely to see mothers and daughters trying on dresses and finding "the one". If you ever need a wedding dress, check out the amazing mia solono dresses which I have modeled before and loved, and go to Rachel's Wedding's in Faringdon!! www.rachelsweddings.org

(Snapshots of the day)

It seems now my weekends are free slightly whilst I plan for my fundrasier event, still thinking of ideas!! I also still need sponsorship if anyone is willing to donate! I've been very busy with my persona training course at T2 Fitness which has been amazing! Something I love doing more than pageants! But of course, pageants will have a strong influence in my training! I can not wait! Thank you for reading! I'll leave you with a snapshot from instagram (yes i have joined! follow me @hannahbarbieg if you like!!)

(pow pow!)

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The colours of the rainbow! Pride!

(Swindon Pride- Reunion of the Wiltshire Beauty Queens)

When you see a 50ft rainbow flag marching through Old Town in Swindon, you know it is time for Swindon Pride! One of THEE best events held in Swindon, it promotes gay, bi, tran rights, where diversity is celebrated and you can dress as extravagant as you want! If you think walking in a crown and sash sometimes you feel overdressed, we were underdressed! There were so many floats and drag queens, some with better legs than me, envy! And the sparkles! Pageant girls dream! 

(Holding the 50ft flag)

I nearly didnt make it to the parade, my dress got caught in my bike and ripped, needing some last minute changes (that's where the bow came from!) and as i arrived they had left! But i found them, tottering in my rainbow heels whilst people are giving me strange looks! 

(Dancing at Pride)

We finished the walk and had our feet photographed :s Then went in to enjoy the day! It was myself, Georgia (Miss Charity Heart) and Ela (Miss Swindon 2012). It's my third year at Pride, and the second in the parade. It's also a very special event as it was the first event all us wiltshire beauty queens met together and marched together! It's great to come back a year later and see all the changes! Georgia has a national title now, and another baby on the way plus Ela made the finals of Miss England this year and rocked her finals dress! Myself, I am now an international finalist and get to compete in the Face of the Globe finals in DISNEYLAND! We have achieved so much over the past year, been on so many adventures and made such a difference to each other's lives! I will always count them as my best friends, and this is why pageants are such a great activity to particapte in. 

(Bucking Broncho WKD Style)

There was live music all day, which Georgia's mum was singing on the community stage so we had a boogie! Then we got papped and people taking their pictures with us, it was so funny! We had these amazing milkshakes and then the free sexual health tests. It's important to keep yourself safe and check, plus we got free sunglasses! There was so much to do for the whole family, we loved this bucking broncho in the form of a WKD bottle! I managed to stay on for a while, quite proud! The sun was shining, music was playing, perfect saturday!!

(Swindon Pride, Old Town Gardens)

I am still looking for sponsorship for face of the globe to compete in the international finals, if anyone would like to help please message my fb page which the details will be below. Next on the beauty pageant agenda will be modelling at Rachel's Wedding's in Faringdon for the Sample Designer day for Mia Solono. A fab dress company which i have modelled dresses before. I will be showing potential buyers how the dress looks, and modelling with the new Miss Swindon 13 Jade. Detials can be found on www.rachelsweddings.org 

(Last year modelling for Rachel's Weddings)

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You may kiss the bride.....

(Wearing one of Rachel's Wedding's Dresses)

When I was a little girl I used to wear my mum's wedding dresses (yes there was more than one), even using one in a play where I played a princess in a Chinese legend. I love swanning around in the beautiful dresses and for being a pageant queen, I get to do it too much! When I actually get married people are going to yawn at the pictures as me in a wedding dress is old news! This time it was part of a photoshoot with the beautiful Miss Swindon 2013 Jade, and we were actually modeling for The Menzies Hotel Wedding Brochure, with our male models! Actually having to get married!! We had our make up done and styled, dresses supplied by Rachel's Wedding's (www.rachelsweddings.org) and suits by Jensons.

(Me and the dashing Alex in traditional Scottish Wedding wear)

It was such great fun modelling with a partner! I modeled with this hot model Alex, who is the least bit Scottish and straight up Queens's English posh. We had to do traditional poses, as well as cutting the cake, the first dance and the top table! Of course we got some great funny shots with pulling some great facial expressions as well as use of the props! The photographer said we acted like an old married couple! It was great to shot with Alex, especially as he leaves for America this Friday. So it was nice to have a wedding at last! Even if this one isnt real! We also had pictures in the lift, as well as downstairs. Then Alex cheated on me with Jade getting married in the bar whilst I was the bridesmaid. Such a great day! 

(Always room for a out take! Lift style!)

Always a great day shooting, I will also be modeling wedding dresses at Rachel's Wedding's sample day on the 17th August with Jade. Already seen the stunning dress which shall be mine! Alex, want to marry me for real?!! ;) Also it's pride this Saturday! Another chance to wear my rainbow outfit, and catch up with my fav pageant queen Georgia as well as Jade. Swindon and Wiltshire Pride will be happening in the Old Town Gardens, Swindon so make sure if you are around to check it out!! Last year it was the first time Wiltshire Beauty Queens all met, like our anniversary!! 

(Last year's Pride Parade)

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Every moment is a pageant moment

(Page 3 of the Swindon Advertiser)

Every pageant girl knows there is always an opportunity for promotion, to help people and to get your name and pageant system across. I remember when I was Miss Swindon (I know, such a long time ago, should reaaallly stop going on about it). I used to always carry my sash around with me whenever I went, as you never knew what or who you would bump in to!! And I am the queen of multitasking as everyone will say, I'm always doing so many studies, pageants, work all at once! The paper put my abseil on Page 3 (keep it clean!) and it still amazes me that I completed it!!

(My beautiful ballgown from Rachel's Weddings)

Now I said about my amazing news that Rachel's Wedding's were sponsoring me an ballgown for the Face of the Globe finals, well not only did she give me this amazing ballgown, but also a cocktail dress for the cocktail round as well as another cocktail dress for personal appearances, for me to KEEP!! Amazing!! Speechless how kind Rachel has been. She said it was to thank me for everything I had done, helping model at her wedding fayres, opening her shop and with her charity events. As a pageant girl, i believe in helping the community, I do it for the love, not for what you can get out of it. That's why it is such an amazing act of kindness to give me three dresses to keep for myself, which saves so much money which can go towards my sponsorship costs for the finals.

(My sponsored dresses!!)

I knew as soon as I saw the ballgown out of the selection of dresses for me that I had found "the one". The colour was amazing, the neckline suited and it was big and princessey!! No need to try on the other dresses! Rachel knew I would chose this dress, which was why it was the first one out! I had tried the pink cocktail dress at the launch of the shop back in October 2012 and wanted to buy it then! But I didn't need it and sadly had to put it away, but now I needed a pink cocktail dress and so happy to be able to swish this about on stage! The gorgeous green cocktail dress Ruth (Miss Wiltshire 2012) modelled at one of the wedding fayres so I'm happy to have this sparkly beauty in my wardrobe!! If anyone is looking for a prom, evening, bridesmaid, wedding or mother of the bride dress then go to www.Rachelsweddings.org or visit in person as it's such a cute little shop and such a great service!!

 From this I am also doing a wedding photoshoot at the Menzies Hotel on the 5th August where I get to marry a young, hot model (oh the perks of my job hey!). I've modeled wedding dresses before but never a male/female shoot so this will be an experience, and a great addition to my portfolio! Also on the 17th August Mia Solona are bringing down their new collection to the shop for people to be able to try on the collection, and get some great deals. I've been asked to model this collection! Another chance to wear wedding dresses and look pretty, it's SUCH a hard life!!

(With the owner of Ganges- who are part sponsoring me!)

As soon as I had finished trying on beautiful dresses, I then travelled to Royal Wootton Bassett to meet with the owners of Ganges Indian Restaurant who have kindly sponsored £100 towards to sponsorship cost. They also cooked me an amazing three course meal, although eating by myself led to people thinking I had been stood up on a date.... But the food was out of this world, especially dessert which was a mango ice-cream sorbet creation and it was amazing! Ganges will be celebrating 20 years in business this November in which I have been invited to help celebrate!! Feel very blessed to have my title open more doors for me in different communities!!

This weekend I got to open an amazing Vintage shop called Michia Mia in the Brunel Centre. I squeezed into a 70s halterneck jumpsuit and made a toast to open the shop! It looks amazing and very eco friendly! Plus sales go to help charities in Nepal. Pictures will follow but go check them out!!!

(Promotion for promotion, work and pageants at Oxjam- a music charity event!)

Back to the orginal start of this blog, bringing your sash everywhere. This saturday I was promoting for my workplace, the Brunel Rooms (Opens 1st August y'all) and we had a chance to talk at the charity event and help. There is going to be a big oxjam event in October, held at the MECA which will be great to help out at!! 

(Going to Disney- Picture by Paul Carroll)

I also got the images back from the official photographer Paul Carroll and just had to share this! My top 5 speech, "I'm going to Disneyland!!". I love all the pictures and they show what an amazing day I had. I can't wait to keep making appearances, raising money and helping my community! Go South West!!

(Remember to never take life too seriously, enjoy the moments!)

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I regularly walk down tall buildings in an evening gown and sash yes!

Busy, busy, busy! As soon as the article appeared for sponsorship for the Face of The Globe finals, I was contacted to come on the Swindon 105.5 show to talk about sponsorship, pageants and my job. I love coming to the Swindon 105.5 studios, with Liz and Shirley making me feel at ease and conversation flowed like we were just having a natter in a coffee shop! We talked about the finals, about pageants in general and what they undertake. Society still see's pageants as a superficial contest which only judges on looks. Well I love proving them wrong. Pageants are all about making a difference, the glamourous finals are just a small part of the whole journey! Most of the work is done for social media, promoting your cause, helping your community and creating friendships with the unlikeliest people. I have been doing pageants for 4 years now and have such a diverse group of friends and contacts, as well as doing some amazing things in my community. They are a great way of getting your name out there, I wouldn't of got my job in promotions if it wasn't for my pageant experience!

(Modelling at one of Rachel's Wedding Fayre)

I had some great news after the article was published. A phone call from an old friend Rachel, who I have modelled for in the past as well as help open her Rachel's Wedding shop phoned me after seeing I was looking for sponsors of all kinds to help. She has offered me a FREE dress to keep for the final! I have enough evening gowns (who am i kidding, i don't but for practicality i do) but for the evening gown round in this final, it's princess style! I don't own a princess style dress and at my prom, my dress was a slinky dress so no ballgowns. This is amazing news and I can't wait to try on what will be my princess gown for the Face of The Globe finals! One thing ticked off the list, just that cocktail dress to find!! If you need an evening or wedding dress, check out -http://www.rachelsweddings.org/. I have also been asked to model in a wedding feature brochure for the Menzies Hotel in Rachel's dresses! Exciting!

(Swindon Adver piece which got me dress sponsorship and donations!)

I also had a phonecall from Ganges Restaurant in Royal Wootton Bassett, where I spent a brief spell living in, who had seen the piece in the paper and offered me £100 sponsorship towards my trip! I'm so excited and meeting them Wednesday, also having some great food cooked for me! Check them out here- http://www.ganges.co.uk/.

(At the top of Jury's Inn, 130ft in Swindon)

So it's not every day you abseil down a hotel over 130ft tall in a evening gown and sash (ballgowns were out due to health and safety). I abseiled for Prospect Hospice, a great charity helping terminal patients live out their finals days comfortably as well as offer family and friends vital support. The Swindon Adver came along and took some shots too! To say I was nervous is an understatement! I am so scared of heights, they are not my favorite thing in the world, and last time I completed an abseil it was a shorted distance and i stood in tears of fear at the start. However I was so happy with myself that after the first nerves (don't look down they say!) i managed to complete it with no troubles!!

(Pictures and my certificate, proof!)

I can't wait for next year!! 

(Evening gown abseiling)

The fun doesn't stop there! Check out Swindon Advertiser this week for that story. I've also been asked to open a new vintage shop in town called Miche Niche. This looks to be a great store promoting recycled (vintage) clothes, as well as money being donated to charity! Perfect! Fashion that cares! Check out the site here- http://www.miche-niche.co.uk/!!

(Grand Finalist- At The South West Heats)

I am still looking for donations and sponsors to help me to be able to compete in the international finals. I have set up a page http://www.gofundme.com/3nrq60 in which you can donate. I'm also looking for ideas on fundraising as well as other sponsors such as hair, shoes, travel, etc!! I can not wait!

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