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Wanted: Miss Alderney 2010
And just when you thought election time is over, Alderney is getting ready for its very own, far more important election on Saturday 29 May in the Island Hall: Miss Alderney 2010.
Although no manifesto is required, several conditions apply to all contestants: To enter, the young ladies (between 17 and 25 years of age) must be at least 17 years old on 31 July 2010, unmarried, live on the island and must be on the island throughout Alderney Week.
All candidates are invited to present themselves between 8.30pm and 9.00pm at the Anne French Room for an informal chat with four judges (2 ladies and 2 gentlemen, including this year TV personality and singer/song-writer Richard Digance) who will make their onerous decision based not just on looks, but on overall impressions, appearance and style, personality, manners, confidence and the willingness and enthusiasm to be a young ambassadress for Alderney and Alderney Week. They’ll want to hear about the candidates’ hobbies, interests, their plans for the future, why they’d like to become Miss Alderney and how they would respond to the duties that come with the much coveted title. And all that over a glass of Bucks Fizz or Champagne (or orange juice) Just look your best but don’t overdo it, put on your favourite party dress. Don’t wear jeans. Relax, just be your bubbly self and enjoy the experience,” is our advice to all young ladies who would like to enter the competition.
The contestants are spared any possible stress or embarrassment: no daunting catwalk or swimsuit parade. However, at the request of former Miss Alderneys, the public will also get to see and find out a little more about all the lovely young ladies who will be introduced on stage by chat show host Ronnie Cairnduff, before the winners are announced and crowned a little later on.
After the interviews all candidates are given free entry (tickets £5) to watch and dance to the music of live band “Howling at the Moon ”. Around 10.30pm this year’s winners – two Maids of Honour and Miss Alderney 2010 – will be announced and called on stage to be crowned and presented with their fabulous prizes listed below which will shortly be on display in the office window of Rossborough Insurance in Victoria Street. Then there will be a quick photo call for the trio and brief interviews with the local media and then it’s back to more celebration and dancing to the sound of “Howling at the Moon”.
Break with tradition
Although traditionally Miss Alderney, her Maids of Honour and friends and family build a float for Cavalcade Day, the Alderney Week Team appreciates that this task may add unnecessary stress and, in the past few years, may have deterred some ladies from entering the contest. “Whilst it would be great if the tradition of entering the Miss Alderney float could continue, it is not essential and should this year’s chosen Miss Alderney not be able to enter a float, a very kind Alderney resident has offered to drive Miss Alderney and her Maids of Honour in a very royal transport alternative which comes in the shape of a convertible vintage Bentley limousine”, said Alderney Week Team Leader Ronnie Cairnduff.
As to the duties of Miss Alderney and Her Maids of Honour (see below), the winning trio will be required to attend a considerable number of Alderney Week events to present prizes throughout the 9-day carnival.
The following week, Miss Alderney will represent her island at the Jersey Battle of Flowers and the fantastic Moonshine Parade (12 & 13 August).
That’s all it takes and the successful candidates are guaranteed a fabulous season of glamour and fun. Any previous Miss Alderney or Maid of Honour is most welcome to present herself again. Indeed, there have been many occasions when the same young lady has held the title in different years, as can be seen on the “Miss Alderney Wall of Fame” page on this website . Any young lady wanting to know a little more should call Ilona on 824321 or you can ask for a copy of the entry form which will prove how easy and informal and how much fun it is to enter the Miss Alderney contest. ENDS
PRIZE GALORE FOR MISS ALDERNEY AND HER TWO MAIDS OF HONOUR
Miss Alderney will receive £250 CASH — PLUS:
· a £250 contribution towards your float should you decide to build one
· 2 Return flights Alderney- Jersey to take part in the Jersey Battle of Flowers and the Moonlight Parade (12 & 13 August)
PLUS
· 2 Night’s bed & breakfast accommodation in Jersey’s latest luxury hotel “The Inn” during the Jersey Battle of Flowers for Miss Alderney and her companion
· A luxury Elizabeth Arden cosmetics hamper worth over £150, donated by Boardman’s Pharmacy
· One Return flight Alderney-Guernsey with lunch in Guernsey
· A free hairdo offered by MICHAELA
· Free manicure or pedicure offered by Julie at “Eden”
· A bottle of champagne
· A bouquet of flowers
· A Box of luxury chocolates
….and you get to keep your tiara and sash
GREAT PRIZES FOR EACH MAID OF HONOUR 2010
Each Maid of Honour will receive £100 CASH — PLUS:
· One Return flight Alderney-Guernsey with lunch in Guernsey
· A free hairdo offered by the Vanity Box
· A bottle of champagne
· A bouquet of flowers
· A box of luxury chocolates
….and you get to keep your tiara and sash
Miss Alderney 2010 - Schedule of Duties and Appearances
Saturday 29 May – immediately after the crowning of Miss Alderney and Her Maids of Honour: Photo call in the Anne French Room and interviews with local media: BBC Radio Guernsey, CTV, Alderney Journal and the Alderney Press.Possible Television interview and telephone interview the following morning with Island FM.
Appearance at any major events prior to Alderney Week: we will advise you in good time and your presence would be greatly appreciated, if you happen to be on the island. We will also advise you of the desired dress code.
Alderney Week 2010 : Saturday 31 July to Sunday 8 August inclusive
Appearances, together with your Maids of Honour, at the opening and you will continue to present prizes at the major events throughout the week. A schedule will be produced by early July when the programme for Alderney Week 2010 has been finalised. You can arrange to take these in turns with your Maids of Honour, or together as the charming trio.
On Cavalcade Day (Monday 2 August) you will be welcoming the visiting carnival queens from Jersey, Guernsey and Beaumount-Hague.
Saturday 7th:Miss Alderney and her Maids of Honour will head Torchlight Procession
Jersey Battle of Flowers: Thursday 12 August –return Saturday 14 August You will be representing your island at the Jersey Battle of Flowers and the Moonlight Parade and will be accompanied by your chaperone (a member of your family or an adult lady friend of your choice).You will get a full briefing as to what you can expect and what you need to prepare well ahead of that date.
But above all, enjoy your glamorous year of reign as Miss Alderney 2010!