This weekend an array of dazzling women from across Leeds will compete in the Miss England Regional Final 2022 hoping to bag the coveted pageant crown.
On Saturday (August 6) Doncaster is to stage one of the most glamorous events of the year. The Earl of Doncaster Hotel, Bennetthorpe, ballroom will host the most prestigious beauty pageant in the region. Contestants will battle it out in their best ball gowns hoping to be selected as Miss Yorkshire or Miss Lincolnshire.
With this title they will represent the whole of their region in the Miss England Final. Former Miss Yorkshire and granddaughter of cricket legend Imani-Jayne Botham will be one of the judges.
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Leeds is well represented in the pageant, with Annalise Butler, Millie Hinchcliffe, and Sarah Garraway all from the city hoping the win. Here is a a closer look at the Leeds contestants.
Annalise Butler
Annalise is a 22-year-old from Leeds. The Miss England team said she is a passionate show jumper.
She has a horse named Chester. Despite spending much of her time in riding boots, she is also looking forward to the Miss England Regional Final this weekend.
Butler recently raised £642 for children with cancer by walking the 3 Peaks Challenge.
Millie Hinchcliffe
Millie is the youngest of the Leeds contestants at 18. Much like her competitor Annalise, Millie is also a passionate sportswoman.
She loves fitness and has run in a national cross country event. Millie is from Leeds but is currently studying pharmacy at the University of Lincoln.
Sarah Garraway
Another sport lover, Sarah Garraway loves open water swimming and long walks.
The 23-year-old who lives in Hyde Park also enjoys going for picnics. She has ambitions to be a well-known author one day, having already written a children’s poetry book.
What's more she also has her own podcast called Two Cents Worth.
Contestants are in with a chance of being selected as Miss Yorkshire or Miss Lincolnshire and to represent their counties in the Miss England Final. Miss Lincolnshire Rebecca Jay Fearn, and former Miss England Dr Bhasha Mukherjee will also be judges on the panel.
Speaking about the event being in Doncaster this year, Phil Green, Miss England office and Miss Yorkshire organiser said: "The Miss England office is thrilled to be staging the Miss Yorkshire Final in Doncaster for the first time. As Doncaster received city status a few months ago, it seems very fitting for them to host the event.
"We are extremely proud and thankful to the Earl of Doncaster Hotel for providing their hotel and ballroom facilities for staging the contest. Not only will the new Miss Yorkshire be crowned on Saturday, the event will also include the contest for the Miss Lincolnshire title. Both winners will qualify for the Miss England Final in October, which leads to Miss World."
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